The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-05-27
BY MABEL
OSCOOD
WRIGHT

the Glen. He saw his vosk -
near his home that Eleanor eoul1
hold her share in both with him.
He saw breathing time ahead. time
to know his children and aid IN
their development and last a all
he saw himself once more tram.
ping the autumn leaves beneath
his feet with q dog at his heels
a. he walked through the woods
breathing in the fragrance that fol-
lows the nrst FROST
Resting his hand upon his fathers
sleeve he voiced what he had seen.
will you take me in partnership.
father, shall it be Ira Vance
& SOM"
For q moment the old man leaned
on his cane, his familiar attitude,
and then he looked up andsit seemed
as Il the Promised Land was re-
flected in his eyes.
ITO have the empty houses re-
built and peopled, the chapel open
again for our OWE community. my
old hope coming truel Surely
Emery. surely you r not trining
with met"
mo! On my word. father. Yester-
day my secretary told me. after
I had promised her more pay. that
she preferred to leave and live.
Last night I made UP my mind
that for the same reason I would
send in my resignation"
Then, Emery. the name Of ON
Arm must be Ira & Elizabeth Vance
& Son." So this is how it stands
today upon the letter heads.
where IL DR.. Amunde? Where
can The Stranger bel" said Flea
nor, as the morning wore away and
the snow began to pile about the
bushes in fantastic drifts.
II see Eli in the sleigh coming
over the rise," Vance answered.
but there is no one with him"
Yes, Eli had returned alone and
presently came into the kitchen.
where after some hunting he pulled
a note from his pocket. THE
doctor wal called away, some one
was waiting for him at the inn and
he gave me this" Ell said.
Taking the note, Eleanor returned
to the sitting-room where Emery
was preparing to 60 out. 1t was
| addressed to Emery and Eleanor
Vance - by messenger" The paper
was very thin and the folded letter,
damp from the snow, chung togeth-
er, not opening easily. Shaking II
out toward the IRE very carefully
that the dampness might dry the
quicker, Eleanor read:
when heedlessiy shut out, Love
often knocks - . stranger at the
Gate q Understanding. the ooly
way for his return. The gate y
openi Dc not let Il Close"
.Leok at this. EmsEyi" she said,
her eyes Ailating strangely ~ hs
read, glancing over her shoulder.
At that moment the door few open,
The children riotins IN. al agog with
SNOWFALL making. and the wind that
followed them matching the paper
from Eleanor whirled it up the
chimney with the flames.
Who IL this Stranger" said
Emery slowly. looking OF into the
distance with half closed eyes.
what was hef There Il something
about his coming and his going.
his quiet comprehension. that ]
cannot fathom. cannot understand"
For answer Eleanor pressed her
fnger to her lips whispering II
knowl"
Mother" said Bess, running "a
Eleanor and putting q hand TO each
side Of her face that she might be
very sure to gain attention, 'tfs thu
incest time we've ever had and,
Mother, II Tommy and ! should b
ever 30 good and kind. do you thinl
the Star would show W where y
end q Christ-baby to keep~Soe ouz
very own next yearf."
J, 81 wonderf" Eleanor answered,
bending with yelled eyes % ktss -
child.
!. Hqww RyHU