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above the average, Timothy tells me. I understand also that your plans and
methods are as yet untried, something rather new in education. But we have
every confidence in you, Dr. Welles, and since Timothy has hinted that he
might, because of your interest in him, perhaps be considered as a pupil in
such a school under your management " Mrs. Davis paused, and raised her
eyebrows.
The astounded doctors exchanged glances.
"Yes," said Peter feebly, "Timothy would certainly be& er& considered."
"And he tells me that you know a great architect, Paul T. Lawrence," continued
the good lady, after referring to a slip of paper on which the name was
apparently written. "Do you think he could be persuaded to design the
buildings?"
"Er& yes, I think he could."
"For many years, we have had it in mind, my husband and I, to build a memorial
to my daughter and to her husband. But nothing suitable has suggested itself
until now. Timothy's references to this plan of yours have interested us
deeply, and we have actually& ah& pumped him; I believe that is the
expression. Well, Dr. Welles, if you and Dr. Foxwell are agreeable, we propose
to let you have the use of a large tract of land which my husband owns, just
beyond the edge of town, and we propose to erect suitable buildings for the
school, whatever you may require. Estimates, of course, and such business
details, we must settle later. And how many pupils did you have in mind?"
"Not very many," said Peter, trying to keep his voice steady. "Perhaps not
more than ten, to start with; perhaps as many as forty or fifty. I really must
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explain that it is all a dream of mine. I have made no effort to contact
possible pupils for such a school. I "
Mrs. Davis bowed graciously.
"I understand all that, Dr. Welles. We thought perhaps you would care to
inquire as to possible students this summer, the building could be started in
the fall, and the school opened the following fall, when Timothy would be
ready to enter High School. I do not expect you to tell me immediately whether
you will accept this offer of ours; I realize that you have made no definite
plans, and that there must be an enormous amount of figuring to be done. Let
me say, briefly, what it is I propose. The use of the land; proper buildings;
but, for we must be businesslike, all to remain in my husband's name, leased
to you at a dollar a year for a period of, perhaps, five years, with privilege
of renewal at the same figure. Your salaries, and those of a suitable number
of assistants, to be guaranteed for the same length of time; and expenses also
guaranteed. You will perhaps wish to put some of your own capital into the
venture, and in that case we can work out some arrangement of sharing the
expenses and the profits; but to my mind this is not a moneymaking venture,
but an experiment in education."
The doctors hastened to agree with Mrs. Davis.
"It is true, Mrs. Davis, that if any such school is opened, there may be no
profit at all, but heavy losses," Dr. Foxwell said earnestly.
"I am aware of that," said the lady serenely, "but the land will remain, and
the buildings; and when we have lost all we can afford to lose, we shall
simply close the school. Meanwhile, Timothy and the other children will have
had the benefit of your guidance. You are to be in full charge, Dr. Welles,
subject to whatever state laws exist; I contract not to interfere with your
management of the school in any way, provided of course that the state
authorities have no objections to raise. You understand, Dr. Foxwell, that I
address myself largely to Dr. Welles, and put him in charge, because he is
Timothy's friend and we know him well; but I wanted you to be present when the
offer was made, and to share in it, since Timothy told me the idea is partly
yours and that his new little friend, Elsie, would be one of the pupils. She
is really a very bright little thing, isn't she? And such nice manners. And
now, shall I tell my husband on his return that you are giving the matter your
most serious consideration?"
Somehow the men stammered their thanks, and promised to spend the summer in
trying to carry out her plans. Then Mrs. Davis dismissed them, saying that she
knew it must be nearly little Elsie's bedtime a statement which carried a
definite hint that it was certainly nearing her grandson's bedtime.
The children will be out with the cats," said Peter Welles. "We can find our
way."
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above the average, Timothy tells me. I understand also that your plans and
methods are as yet untried, something rather new in education. But we have
every confidence in you, Dr. Welles, and since Timothy has hinted that he
might, because of your interest in him, perhaps be considered as a pupil in
such a school under your management " Mrs. Davis paused, and raised her
eyebrows.
The astounded doctors exchanged glances.
"Yes," said Peter feebly, "Timothy would certainly be& er& considered."
"And he tells me that you know a great architect, Paul T. Lawrence," continued
the good lady, after referring to a slip of paper on which the name was
apparently written. "Do you think he could be persuaded to design the
buildings?"
"Er& yes, I think he could."
"For many years, we have had it in mind, my husband and I, to build a memorial
to my daughter and to her husband. But nothing suitable has suggested itself
until now. Timothy's references to this plan of yours have interested us
deeply, and we have actually& ah& pumped him; I believe that is the
expression. Well, Dr. Welles, if you and Dr. Foxwell are agreeable, we propose
to let you have the use of a large tract of land which my husband owns, just
beyond the edge of town, and we propose to erect suitable buildings for the
school, whatever you may require. Estimates, of course, and such business
details, we must settle later. And how many pupils did you have in mind?"
"Not very many," said Peter, trying to keep his voice steady. "Perhaps not
more than ten, to start with; perhaps as many as forty or fifty. I really must
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explain that it is all a dream of mine. I have made no effort to contact
possible pupils for such a school. I "
Mrs. Davis bowed graciously.
"I understand all that, Dr. Welles. We thought perhaps you would care to
inquire as to possible students this summer, the building could be started in
the fall, and the school opened the following fall, when Timothy would be
ready to enter High School. I do not expect you to tell me immediately whether
you will accept this offer of ours; I realize that you have made no definite
plans, and that there must be an enormous amount of figuring to be done. Let
me say, briefly, what it is I propose. The use of the land; proper buildings;
but, for we must be businesslike, all to remain in my husband's name, leased
to you at a dollar a year for a period of, perhaps, five years, with privilege
of renewal at the same figure. Your salaries, and those of a suitable number
of assistants, to be guaranteed for the same length of time; and expenses also
guaranteed. You will perhaps wish to put some of your own capital into the
venture, and in that case we can work out some arrangement of sharing the
expenses and the profits; but to my mind this is not a moneymaking venture,
but an experiment in education."
The doctors hastened to agree with Mrs. Davis.
"It is true, Mrs. Davis, that if any such school is opened, there may be no
profit at all, but heavy losses," Dr. Foxwell said earnestly.
"I am aware of that," said the lady serenely, "but the land will remain, and
the buildings; and when we have lost all we can afford to lose, we shall
simply close the school. Meanwhile, Timothy and the other children will have
had the benefit of your guidance. You are to be in full charge, Dr. Welles,
subject to whatever state laws exist; I contract not to interfere with your
management of the school in any way, provided of course that the state
authorities have no objections to raise. You understand, Dr. Foxwell, that I
address myself largely to Dr. Welles, and put him in charge, because he is
Timothy's friend and we know him well; but I wanted you to be present when the
offer was made, and to share in it, since Timothy told me the idea is partly
yours and that his new little friend, Elsie, would be one of the pupils. She
is really a very bright little thing, isn't she? And such nice manners. And
now, shall I tell my husband on his return that you are giving the matter your
most serious consideration?"
Somehow the men stammered their thanks, and promised to spend the summer in
trying to carry out her plans. Then Mrs. Davis dismissed them, saying that she
knew it must be nearly little Elsie's bedtime a statement which carried a
definite hint that it was certainly nearing her grandson's bedtime.
The children will be out with the cats," said Peter Welles. "We can find our
way."
As soon as they were out of the house, the older man turned to Peter and [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]