American Agriculturist, April 5,1924 
The Broad Highway 
(Continued from page S56) 
And, having driven in the four brackets, 
or staples, and closed the door, I took up 
the bars and showed her how they were to 
lie crosswise across the door, resting in the 
brackets. 
“We shall be safe now, Peter,” said 
she; “those bars would resist—an ele¬ 
phant.” 
“I think they would,” I nodded; “but 
there is yet something more.” Going to 
my shelf of books I took thence the silver- 
mounted pistol she had brought with her. 
“To-morrow I will take this to Cran- 
brook, and buy bullets to fit it.” 
“Why, there are bullets there — in one 
of the old shoes, Peter.” 
“They are too large; this is an unusu¬ 
ally small calibre, and yet it would be 
deadly enough at close range. I will load 
it for you, Charmian, in case you should 
ever—grow afraid again, when I am not 
by; this is a lonely place — for a woman— 
at all times.” 
“Yes, Peter.” She was busily em¬ 
ployed upon a piece of embroidery, and 
began to sing softly to herself again as she 
worked,— that old song which worthy 
Mr. Pepys mentions having heard from 
the lips of mischievous-eyed Nell Gwynn: 
“‘In Scarlet town, where I was born, 
There was a fair maid dwellin’, 
Made every youth cry Well-a-way! 
Her name was Barbara Allen.’” 
“Are you so happy, Charmian?” 
“‘All in the merry month of May 
When green buds they were swellin'. 
Young Jemmy Grove on his death-bed lay. 
For love of Barbara Allen.’ 
“Are you so—miserable, Peter?” 
“Why do you ask?” 
“Because you sigh, and sigh, like— 
poor Jemmy Grove in the song.” 
What Has Happened 
TGf YSTERY surrounds Peter Vibart, 
working as a blacksmith, rather 
than marry Lady Sophia Sefton, whom 
he has never seen. George, owner of the 
forge, has fought with him on some fan¬ 
cied wrong, his life has been threatened 
by an unknown man, and he has had to 
give shelter to the beautiful Charmian, 
fleeing from a wicked gallant. The night 
after George knocks him unconscious 
and Charmian finds and revives him, 
Peter’s cottage door is stealthily opened 
— but Charmian wakens him in time to 
shut and barricade it. He promises to 
make bars in the morning. 
“He was a fool!” said I. 
“I suppose no philosopher could ever 
be so— foolish, Peter?” 
“Hum!” said I, and once more set 
about lighting my pipe. Anon I rose and 
looked out upon the summer night, and 
sighed, and coming back, sat watching 
Charmian’s busy fingers. 
“Charmian,” said I at last. 
“Yes, Peter?” 
“Do you — ever see any—any—men 
lurking about the Hollow — when I am 
away?” Her needle stopped suddenly, 
and she did not look up as she answered: 
"No— of course not — how should I see 
any one? I scarcely go beyond the Hol¬ 
low, and— I’m busy all day.” 
“A Eve— a Eve!” said a voice in my 
ear. “Eve tricked Adam, didn’t she?” 
Why had she avoided my eye? Her 
own were pure and truthful, and could 
not lie! If only she had looked at me! 
Presently I rose and began to pace up 
and down the room. 
‘Aou are very restless, Peter!” 
Aes,” said I; “yes, I fear I am — you 
must pardon me — ” 
“Ahy not read?” 
’Indeed I had not thought of mv 
books.” 
Then read me something aloud, 
Peter.” 
I will read you the sorrow of Achilles 
! or loss of Briseis,” said I, and, going 
mto the corner, I raised my hand to my 
? helf °f books—and stood there with 
land upraised yet touching no book, for 
n sudden spasm seemed to have me in its 
dutches, and once again the hammer 
la d recommenced its beat, beating upon 
my brain. 
357 
Which is more important— 
your stock or your family? 
T HERE is naturally only one answer, for 
any self-respecting man. 
And yet there are plenty of farmers who 
buy all the equipment possible for their 
stock—while they neglect the health and 
comfort of their wives and children in their 
own house. 
Light is the most important single factor 
of home-life on the farm. Its effect is more 
far-reaching than any other influence, be¬ 
cause it means the difference between a 
bright, cheerful home and a dull, dark house. 
Light, more than any other thing, can keep 
children on the farm, because it makes the 
home more inviting than the city’s glitter. 
Bad light is the reason that four country 
children have defective eyesight, to every 
one city child. 
And light is one of the easiest, most 
economical things that a farmer can buy — 
thanks to the J. B. Colt Carbide-gas lighting 
system. 
This system, besides giving a light that 
scientific analysis proves nearest to sunlight, 
also provides cooking and ironing facilities. 
It consists of a simple, automatic generator, 
buried at some convenient place in the yard. 
From this "gas-well” the Union Carbide-gas 
is piped through iron pipes (which are con¬ 
cealed and do not deface walls and ceilings) 
throughout house, barn, porches, poultry 
buildings and grounds. 
No lamps to clean, no parts to replace, no 
matches—the only attention this system re¬ 
quires is recharging (average: two or three 
times a year) with Union Carbide and water, 
and removal, at the same time, of residue 
which then serves as a valuable whitewash, 
soil corrective and germicide. 
The J. B. Colt "gas-well” costs no more 
than inferior generators and is well within 
the means of any farm owner. Write today 
for full information about the J. B. Colt Sys¬ 
tem and the very attractive terms. 
N. B. Do not be deceived by inferior imi¬ 
tations. Representatives for the genuine Colt 
System carry credentials. 
Union Carbide for use in the J. B. Colt Sys¬ 
tem is distributed from more than 150 con¬ 
veniently located Union Carbide warehouses 
throughout the country—direct to the user 
at factory prices. There is one near you. 
J. B. COLT COMPANY 
(address nearest branch) 
Oldest and largest manufacturers of 
Carbide lighting and cooking plants in the world 
“I—I don’t think I—will read— 
to-night!” said I at last. 
“Very well, Peter, let us talk.” 
“Or talk,” said I; “I—I think I’ll go to 
bed.” I went on hurriedly, for I was 
conscious that she had raised her head and 
was looking at me in some surprise, “ Pray 
excuse me—I’m very tired.” So, while 
she yet stared at me, I turned away, and, 
mumbling a good night, went into my 
chamber, and closing the door, leaned 
against it, for my mind was sick with 
dread, and sorrow; for now I knew that 
Charmian had lied to me—my Virgil 
book had been moved from its usual 
place. (To be continued) 
An Up-to-Date Bathroom $60 
One of a few SPECIAL PR ICED sets, consisting of 
a 4-4 H or s'iron enameled roll rim . Bathtub, one 19” 
roll rim enameled flat back Lavatory, one syphon 
action wash down Water Closet with porcelain low 
down tank. Oak post hinge seat. Faucets marked hot 
and cold. All nickel plated fittings. 
Send for Catalog 10 
MORRIS & KLENERT CO., Inc. 
137 East 43rd Street New York City 
SAVE HALF 
Your Paint Bills 
USE INGERSOLL PAINT 
PROVED BEST by 80 years’ use. It will 
please you. The ONLY PAINT endorsed by 
the “GRANGE” for 50 years. 
Made in all colors—for all purposes. 
Get my FREE DELIVERY offer 
From Factory Direct to You at Wholesale Prices. 
INGERSOLL PAINT BOOK—FREE 
Tells all about Paint and Painting for Durability. Valu¬ 
able information FREE TO YOU with Sample Cards 
Write me. DO IT NOW. I WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. 
Oldest Ready Mixed Paint House in America—Estab. 1842. 
0. W. Ingersoll, 252 Plymouth St., Brooklyn, N, Y. 
