Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-02-25

! tenued as lasting testimonial
to the memory of Aunt Jennine
Isn't II beauty exclaimed
Virginia, as they stood admiring
the beautiful Barre granite block,
which, being appropriately let
tered. stood ready for delivery.
Il like II very much, Mr.. Gold
en-. said uncle. ''and | can see
; that YOU carried out my ideas of
simplicity to the letter. When
will it be erected?"
Some day this week" replied
he. and as | suggested to you.
| think we had better place it on
three-foot concrete foundation
Then it will last for all time to
come. The expense will be quite
moderate"
Il never thought of that bu.
It's a good idea. and | want il
done right, so go ahead. ] leave
the matter entirely with you"
Weren't they real jolly"
laughed Virginia as they rode
away You certainly have some
agreeable business men here in
Richmond"
Indeed we have" replied Hen
". and Golden and Matherly
have statewide reputation for
their splendid work. Their bust
ness was started in 1865 by W.
i. Francis and in 1888 Mr.. Gold
TN started in TO learn the trade.
In 1897 he bought the business
from y ID. Flora and five years
ago he took Mr.. Matherly in a.
partner. They furnished the
beautiful monuments for the
graves OF Alexander Tribble. y.
NJ. Swopc at Stafford. Mr. Gil
lespie at Lancaster. and Rife ard
Goady AT Lexington. and in her
will. Mrs. Elizabeth Irvine made
special request that Mr.. Golden
furnish the monuments for DR.
Ephraim Mcdowell. Kentucky ;
greatest physician. and her faith
CT. Colonel David Irvine"
say. Uncle Henry" remarked
Paul. I've been using up gray
matter for an hour or more try
ING to figure out that bee puzzlc
YOU gave us Yesterday. Why j.
beehive like a bad potato"
::Why.' laughingly replied the
old man. "a beehive is beehold-
or. isn't it: And beholder ir
4 spectator. isn't ii: And isn't
spectator a bad potato:
That will cost YOU four gool
cigars" laughed Paul, FOR \ir-
ginia and | are too Young to
stand for Joke like that
Nevertheless . chuckled the
Id man. g consider that a pretty
good joke. and its on YOU"
Good" exclaimed Virginia.
clapping her hands. Did YOU get
it. PAUL.
Get what he inquired.
"Why. that's the answer to-
the single puzzle Uncle Henry
gave YOU Yesterday morning
well III be darned." he OK
claimed. and to think | didn't
see it in the first place
They entered the Glyndon tina,
evening too tired and weary for
words.
We'll. Virginia. we sure di''
some hustling today. didn't we :,
inquired Uncle Henry as they
walked upstairs 10 their floor.
Indeed. we did uncle. replied
She. and honestly. | don't know
how ave are ever going to repay
your loving kindness, 1t was So
good OF YOU and we met SO many
iilNN DNpDiN iltiN. CiiO III iS ~
certain" she firmly declared. go
ing up To the old man and put
ting her arms around his neck.
when We get our house furnish
ed the biggest. best and most
comfy room OF all is going 20 be
yours for keeps. Good night.
uncle. dear" and. kissing him,
she whispered. How could any
one help loving YOU"
The old man gazed at her re
treating figure as she walked
slowly to her suite. then throw
ng back his shoulders as though
he had discovered a new world,
murmured:
And I'm twenty years young
er tonight with those kids loving
me. if / ma day; God bless EN-"
adv