The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-12-15


HeyMorth felt sorrow rather than
anger at the absence Of hia brother
in-law. as he watched the earth falling
on his mothers coffin. little thinking
how nnercifully she had been taken
away from the evil to come, r
A week later, and the evil came
inpart, at least. The building world
of Liverpool, and all persons inte-
rested Observation-Disclosures, surveyors,
solicitors, brick-layers, plasterers, etc.
were astonished to hear that Richard
Oliver had absconded.
On receipt of this alarming news,
Heyworth hurried to Liverpool. He
called ut the bank. After some con-
versation, during which he learnt
that he had probably lost the whole
of his Liverpool property, the mana
ger said he supposed the Liverpool
house (Kieman and Heyworth) would
provide for this, (producing the first
bill for 200 pounds which was due
that day. Heyworth was astounded
at the sight of Maurice's s hand writing;
but when he heard that the bank
held q second acceptance for 300
pounds, which would be due in q
fortnight, he was fairly overwhelmed,
and rushed tn Kiemsn'S onfoe.
where's Mr.. Kieman?" he shout
ed, foaming at the mouth with rage
and excitement.
"Gone to Bellerby, sir, but half an
hour since" stammered the terrified
clerk.
"Liar!" roared Heyworth; and,
pushing him aside, he kicked open
the door of the private Office.
The room was empty. On the
table, stood bottle of brandy, half
full, tumbler, and letter, address
ed, in tremulous handwriting, to
himself. he tore it open.
SAMUEL HEYwoRTH: I saw you
enter the bank, and L knew you would
learn all. dare not face you.
"MAURICE KEENAN,"
With cry of wrath, like that of n
disappointed tiger, Heyworth rushed
from the Office, and was soon in con-
ference with n solicitor, for the pur-
pose of ascertaining how he stood,
and what prospect there was of saving
anything from the wreck.
Kate Heyworth, who knew that
some disastrous intelligence had sum-
moned her husband to Liverpool,
but was not aware of the full extent
of the calamity. had retired for the
night. She was in delicate state of
health. and near that interesting
epoch which oil young married wo-
men hope for, yet dread. She was
about to extingpish her candle, when
she was startled by light yet dis
tinct tap at the window. It was re-
peated. She raised the blind, and
was about to cry out for help, when
she recognized the features of her
brother. Half fainting with agita-
ton, she raised the sash (the room
was on the ground foor,) and Maui
rice vaulted gently into the apart
ment. He sank on his knees, and
taking her hands between his, kissed
them fervently, more like a suppliant
lover than near kinsman.
AS soon as she had in some mea-
sure recovered herself, he told her
that he feare he had offended Hey
worth beyond hope, that he was
penniless, and begged her to hide
him in the premises for few days,
then matters might turn out better
than he expected, and she would in
tercede for him.
She hesitated.
:.'Had L but the key of this box"
she said, laying her hand on Hey
worth's Golfer, 81 would venture to
give you few pounds, and take the
lNIa II
have injured him deeply; but, as it
is, go to the loft, and lie there till
morning. will then bring you some
food"
She gave him the candle from
the candle-stick, q finder box, and
matches. He took them, and stole
softly away. She listened anxiously,
until the inpatient barking of the
watchdog had ceased, and then re-
tired to bed.