The doctor says that a blood vessel which burst in the brain is responsible for both afflictions." The pause that followed was growing awkward when Uncle John said, with an evident effort to change the subject: "This is a fine old homestead." "It is, indeed," responded Ethel, brightly, "and it enjoys the distinction of being one of the first houses built in the foothills.

My great-grandfather was really the first settler in these parts and originally located his cabin where the mill now stands.

'Little Bill Thompson,' he was called, for he was a small, wiry man--very different from grandfather, who in his prime was a powerful man of over six feet.
Little Bill Hill and Little Bill Creek were named after this pioneer great-grandsire, who was quite successful raising flocks of sheep on the plateau.

Before he died he built this house, preferring the location to his first one." "The garden is beautiful," said Louise, enthusiastically.

"And do you teach in the little brick school-house across the way ?" "Yes.