The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-04-05
,ohn and Eleanor's
Dream
~ ELLA SAUNDERS


with Starlleu " ~ a. -
Wsva II After two years OF city life
- ~ anartment, modest. but in quite a
- dIstrict--they had their country
cottage.
dreamed of. 1t was John VINO had
sonnd II. II was little, old-fashioned
-,ooo with about half an acre of gar
san inst within the committing region,
vat untouched by modernity There
.uos nat even bathroom when they
rented it. John had had that put in.
The whole thing had been a surprise
to Eleanor.
She stood among the hollyhocks
with shining eyes. cit seems too good
70 he true" she said. 1.-THE dearest
nlacel John, won't we be happy!3
They were. Eleanor reyelled in her
Garden. John moved the lawn in the
evenings. They had no cares, no one
TO bother them. In the evenings Flea
NOR sewed or read, While John, when
he was not detained at the office, as
frequently happened, went through his
accounts and correspondence.
"WelI save all the expenses of a
holiday now, dearest" said John. II
shall simply knock off work for a
couple of weeks and stay here with
you"
That event happened a few weeks |
after they had moved in. 1t was the |
latter part of August, scorching hot
John sat in his shirtsleeyes all day |
under the big naples, going through |
letters and wishing that he had his
stenographer with him.
John, dearest" said Eleanor, bend
Ing over him, don't you think you
ought to get little exercise now that
you're free?"
Tye thought of that" answered
John, smoothing down his waistcoat.
Trouble is, there are no golf links
anywhere for miles around. / wish
SINE one would start some"
But, dearest, how about those nice
country walks we planned?"
Nothing against EN- answered
john, except that we've worn out the
country"
Worn it out?" queried Eleanor
yep that's what / said" John an
swered briskly. I'VE know all the
roads round here. We know Farmer
Giles black COW and Farmer Hen
tricks blue one. We know the pretty l
cottage with the jasmine and honey :
'uckle at the bend of the road. We
everything that's know
lble, including Mrs. Miller's blear-eyed
lid that makes faces at u.s."
"Oh, know, know" said Eleanor
John was getting tired of
heir dream, that was the trouble.
hat was why he brought all his work +
ONE. John was moping.
"The clear, starry skies, the wonder L
I the dawn, the sound of singing
lds the music in each rill of water t,
lese We're not for John. Eleanor
ould be glad, for Johns sake, when :,
IS holiday came to an end. !"
something seemed to be coming be-
'een them that autumn. The old, v
'eet confidence seemed gone Some
mes Eleanor would detect her hus- ~
IND sitting in his chair, staring
ODDLY at her. At such times her
art would beat faster, and she
Duld wonder: r.
Gan there be any one else?" II
ohe night she could bear it no I,
lger. John, won't you tell me -
lat has come between us of late?" III
begged. rs there's there some w
e else?" n
'ohn kissed her sadly. mo, darling, al
i business troubles" he answered.
Gould she believe him? Eleanor
ked at him doubtfully. After that
shadow that had fallen between
III grew blacker and blacker.
Dear, what'd you say to little tie
ht TO town this EVENING"" John be
ed' Just to keep in touch with TT,
nss' We mustn'st become back
noers, even If we do live in the sti
ntry, must WEI" a
heanor agreed without enthusiasm. mi
spell OF country life had taken m,
VI her. But for Johns sake ,r
was strange being at the theater w.
~, They watched each other, each so
'lu OF seeming too appreciative. be
Y dined at fashionable restau- we
Il Is nice I'm a way, isn't it. Flea 'or
SAID John. but it doesn't come ia
u the slories of sunset and dawn. cos
tue mum of the tree toads, does Fir,
VINO, said Eleanor.
nc was so absorbed in her thoughts
she did not realize where they .
gong until John helped her out
ne taxi. BIZ
le stared about her. "Why, its our gra
apaftment house ~ she exclaimed. an6
uncut a word John led the way mi,
'uelr old apartment on the ground + q
/, Eleanor gasped. 1t was all fur
for occupancy. She OF
~ at her husband, and sudden who
came to her.
i'd I guess ri sie ., elieu Ric
ou uld. But-but-"
.eli have our things sent out this
> olu oaken bucket and all. I'll
~ 10 1t. You'll stay right here F