The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-15

 knew that most alarming of all was suspicious. Certainly he had seen single mortified second he had ex- pected statfander to brain Cousin Amos with the club. It had been the sort of anger which only phyHi- cal violence could express-as wit ness what happened to that very clubi Was it possible that the man, strolling, perhaps around the grounds during the hot night had been badgered by the watchful lit- tie dog? If 50, how had he killed herr A ~stone--one of the big en- trance gate urns-some huge, crush ing, mangling instrument. Or he might have swung the little body against the stone pillar or tree. For a moment the picture made Tom almost physically i'll. He was recalled by a subdaed click and Cousin Amos self-congratulations.
 My hole, my match, dear boy! Hmpi It is something to beat a man like yourself--young, in fine trim and able to Keep tip your game by constant practice. A for midable adversary, congratulate myselfi" His eyes gleamed. Cousin Amos self.conceit neatly dampened every generous and sportsmanlike impulse. Barely checking the im- petuous "Go to the devi1!' which rose to his lips, Averill managed to accede with fair courtesy to the loss of the match.
 "Mh! You feel downcast, can see. Not pleasant to be taken into camp by an oldster, tm Well, well well, well! You young men have something to learn still from your elders. Concentration, that's not taught nowadays. You're a young CT man than am, Thomas, and should be steadier. Yet you not I, dent on the--hm!--12th green, I believe. That's bad, Thomas, bad!" he continued as they reached the car and deposited their bags. "At your age your mind should be keener, more controlled. Never let irrelevant things interrupt your train of thought--don't be easily distracted-stick to the matter in hand, whatever happens. That's been my rule in business and in pleasure for more years than you would believe--"
 The stream went on but Tom sud denly applied Cousin Amos rule and found 1t worked. By concen- tration on his own thoughts to the exclusion of the old mans pratt1e he succeeded in arriving home In q more normal frame of mind.
 .You enjoy a dip, don't you, Cou- sin Amos?" he inquired. The ques- ton gave the other a welcome
 "Very much. Very much in deed! Of course, surf Is more ex- hilarating. A real battle stirs the blood and refreshes the mind. How ever--! Yes. will join you vers shortly"
 Here or the beach? We usually meet in the hall here but the tide Is in and Linda's doubtless waiting impatiently."
 shall not keep you waiting" The older man was affronted by the suggestion. My generation was taught not to dawdie."
 Here, then." Tom sprang up the stairs, two at a time. To Linda just coming from their room, he made quick gesture that sent her back.
 .'Whew! What morning! Gang way, now"
 "Hot?"
 "IIot and bothered!" Her hus. band shed his clothes right ant left. "Got to hurry-can't let thu old geezer beat me down. 'Dawdle' says he. limp"
 1T take it Cousin Amos has been very much himself2"
 And how! Went on and on and on. Finally drove Statlander out of his mind and there was a scene. Gosh, Binks, you're right about temper. You never heard such an explosion! Short. but oh, my! should have knocked the man down, I suppose, for talking so to Cousin Amos-but 1t would have been just as fair to take the old man over my knee and spank him. I'll tell you about 1t later-gets me all steamed up just to think about it. Go on down. there's an angel, and hold the old boys hand If he's ancdQ or IHS. OtncTS CVAHAuS
 .'Mr DeVos isn't back. He took my little car over to Port to send telegrams. I gathered they were too private to phone from here but I shouldn't wonder If he stopped at the Stoners. Fleur made terrible set at him last night. Marvin's coming. We're to call up to MT Shaughnessey's window when we're ready. I'll do tha tnow. See you later"
 "All can say is." her husband spoke urgently as she turned the knob, keep Cousin Amos in line! Shaughnessey behaved badly last night, and Statlander kicked up this morning, but. honestly. Binks, the old man is caution. can't blame either of the men--and there'll be real trouble if he isn't suppressed somehow. It's up to- us After all, the others are our guests, too" :.
 .'The trouble with Cousin Amos" remarked Linda vicicusly before she opened the door, 'Is that no one ever had the courage to say to him shut up!'" And she went forth to do her duty as hostess