Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 February 1942 — Page 15

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By Henry Bellaman

THE STORY—Smalltown Kings Row oolmates are orphaned Parris Mitch- , 12, who adores his French grandmother, Madame von Ein; pretty Renee, daughter of von Eln estate overseer; “all hoy’’ Drake McHugh; beautiful Cassanira" Tower, whose recluse doctor father Is town mystery; Louise Gordon, daughter of leading physician. Other characters: Lawyer Colonel keftington, banker Curley, editor Miles Jackson.

. CHAPTER FOUR |'AFTER WHAT seemed an interinable spring season, e at last. Parris and Renee n nearly all the way home. Tonotsow there would be no school. | The great sweeps of orchard back

of the house were in full bloom.

“Let's go look at the apple trees, ee, Come on, hurry up.” “All right,” she answered meekly, atching her step to his as est she ould. : He dashed about the orchards like

omething mad, gathering the low| |

ranches into his arms and making ud inhalations as if he tried to '| Preathe them into himself. “Aren’t they bee-eautiful, Renee? rettier'n last year.” ‘The months of May and June ere rapturously happy. The days ere all blue and gold and none of em failed of novelty or exciteent. | July came in hot and dry. | They walked one afternoon ough the groves of young everreens that stood on the farthest utskirts of the place. Beyond, here was only woods. They came presently upon a small pond with spruces and cedars lanted in a wide circle about it. rie sharpest points of the young {trees were perfectly mirrored on the till surface. “OOH, -LOOKY—our pond! ‘We ain't been here since last summer, have we?” Renee ran ahead. Parris walked slowly forward, watching her bright hair as she flung the braids back over her

shoulders and sat on the grassy bank with hands clasped about her knees. He decided she was a very pretty girl—prettier than anybody— prettier, even, than Cassangra Tower, “You're my best friend, Renee,” he said impulsively. - “Am I? Honestly?” “Yes, you are. I like you bettern’n anybody.” “I like you best of anybody— exceptin’, of course, Papa and Mama,” she said contented] “Renee—"" Parti name. ‘This secret place, wo “Mmm.” | He wished she [had said more. Parris watch his grandmother rather anxiously on Sunday morne ings. If she planned to go to church she always gave orders at breakfast for the surrey. Madame von Eln put down her coffee cup and folds her napkin,

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the carriage ready at half-past 10.” | “Yes, Madame.” 8 8 8

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the sun. ‘Uncle Henry, his choco-

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windows were open’ today, and puffs of warm air came in. (Mrs. Curley turned and smiled as subdued greeting to Madame von 'Eln, and the old banker turned also and bowed gravely sidewise. On the far side of the church, in the little-used north section of seats, Parris saw a gleam of copper curls, It was Cassanda and her mother. He couldn't remember ever having seen them at church before. The service seemed interminable. # #” »

PARRIS WAS STARTLED by a stir and rustle. It sounded as loud as thunder. He opened his eyes. Then he flushed very red and sat looking into the depths of Mr. Curley’s silk hat. .He hoped no one seen him asleep. he whole congregation bowed and the lovely words of the benediction faded into a whispering cadence across their heads . .. “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Amen.” Drake McHugh was squeezing through the outgoing crowd. “Parris!” The sibilant sound carried sharply. “Hist! Wait a minute outside, will you? I want to see you. Oh, good morn—good day, Madame.

" {Uncle Rhodes and Aunt Mamie said

could Parris stay in town and eat dinner with us and stay this afternoon?” “Why certainly, if you want him to.” The group walked slowly out of church. “Now send him home if he bothers you,” Madame smiled at the Lidingstones. The Livingstones lived: ‘near the Presbyterian Church. Parris thought this must be very convenient and pleasant, but: Drake did not regard it as an advantage. Drake McHugh was an orphan, too, and lived with his aunt and uncle, both of whom were as old as Madame von Ein. J ’ After dinner Mrs. Livingstone retired for a nap, and the Major sat on the front porch smoking. “C'mon, Parris, lets go down in the back where it’s shady.” They sat on the grass, somewhat stunned with food, but making an ‘effort at conversation. “I hate Sundays, don't you?” Drake threw a stick at a tall mullein stalk. “Why?” “Gee, they won't let me do Drake seemed surprised that Parle shouldn't know this. \ “Why 2 “Cause Sunday. Does your grandma let you play on Sunday?” “Of course she does.”

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“They won't know anything about it.” ’ “Well, I guess it isn’t any harm just going somewhere.” “Course taint. Gee, Parris, you're funny.” “How?” “You always talk so proper.” Parris blushed. “It’s the only way I can talk, Drake. You know I have to think when I speak English, and I guess it just goes kind of slow.” “Gosh, that’s so. You do talk some other language, don’t you?” “German and French.” “It’s funny for.an American boy to be talking any ether kind of talk but American.” “Does—does it sound sissy, Drake, the way I talk?” “N-no—it don’t sound sissy’ exactly. It just sounds like you're puttin‘ on.” “Well, I ain’t.” “Now, that’s more like it—when you say ‘ain’t.”” . “But ‘gin’t’ right.” “I don’t care. Sounds better.” Parris laughed, but it was a halfhearted laugh. He wanted Drake to like him. Drake jumpped up. “All right, Where?” “Let's go down to the depot, Drake suggested. They walked on the shady side of the street and hurried from time to time through occasional stretches of sun where trees were missing. “I guess this is the hottest day I ever saw.” Drake stopped .and wiped his face on his sleeve. “I'd like to go swimming.” ris sounded almost wistful. “So’'d I, but the clésest swimmin’ hole is way down the creek. Too far, I guess. I tell you—let's go down to the Elroy's icehouse. We can play in there an’ it’s cool as everything. Gus Elroy’'s got a trapeze, and flyin’ rings an’ par’llel bars fixed up like a regular gymnasium.” “All Tight, come on then. Let's go 1 They hurried toward the sou end of town. There was no one at the depot, or near it. Kings Row had no Sunday trains. Drake seemed more at home ‘in these surroundings. He made knowing remarks, mentioning easily and carelessly the names of engineers and firemen, brakemen and flagmen. Parris was impressed. He felt very young and inexperienced.

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