New Walks in Old Ways 



but few have ever even seen it. I am 

 not quite sure that the villagers them- 

 selves yet comprehend its real signifi- 

 cance. They know that it is there, 

 but, like most of us, they place com- 

 paratively little value upon that which 

 stands nearby their daily pathway. 

 Doubtless they have all gazed upon the 

 historic shaft of Bunker Hill. All 

 know of course the Minute Man at 

 Concord Bridge; but as this their own 

 memorial graces a quiet thoroughfare 

 through which they pass each day as 

 they go their respective ways, it rarely 

 receives from them so much as a 

 passing glance. Neither bronze, nor 

 marble, nor good gray granite from 

 the distant hills has been used in its 

 creation; yet it has thus far success- 

 fully defied the lightnings and the 

 gales, and withstood the wearing tooth 

 of Time. In fact, the lapse of years 

 has only added to its stature, strength 

 and dignity; and each recurring spring- 

 time brings it added increment. 

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