The Van Buren press., 1873-12-23

did these people say Of meF
THAT they had been indebted to you
for numerous fsvors-'
"Favors
"Yes sir-at work at his invention,
which Of course, can afford him no in
come until completed-M Ward has not
been able to do much towards the sup
port of his family Mr.. Ward, as | said
| is an invalid Their only child-a daugh'
ter about eighteen, and girl OF some ac
omplishments--has done considerable
towards their support
II have heard all this from Dir. Bur
chard What did they say ofmsF
That in these circumstances they
have received benefits from you, for
which they are GRATEFUL.
1T is mere taunt-insolent irony,
muttered Mr Lambert.
Il assure you. sir, there were tears in
the poor womans eyes when she said it,
she was sincere, -
Humph!' y
"They appreciated these favors so
much the more, said Mr. Carol, from
the fact, rs Mr. Wards invention Is a sc
cret and rs all his instruments and con
trivancc have been in the house, it would
have a sore disadvantage to be obliged
to move His invention is now on the
eve of completion, and he is firm in the
hope of being able TO pay with interest
all your benefits.
Mr.. Lambert was greatly perplexcd by
this incxplicable conversation of his
clerk but he concealed his feelings, and
leaving Mr.. Carroll to believe he was a
man who did . great deal Of good in a
quiet way, went himself to make an at.
tempt to explore the mystery by visiting
| No. 80
He found the Wards making prepare
lions to vacate tho premises 70 beau
tilnl girl, with a handkeI chief over her
head who was carrying small articles Of
furniture to the hail. he made known his
wish to see Mr. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in pack.
ing up his machinery but sOoa coming
out his secret room and locking the door
behind him, he appeared before Mr. Lam
bert. AS these two individuals had never
met. the landlord was obliged to intro
ducc himself
Il feel highly honorcd-I am thankful
for this new indication of kindness,
said Mr. Ward, witt, emotion.
IL understand. said Mr. Lambert,
" that you have been to work on an i'm.
portant mechanical invention.
Yes sir, and am happy to inform
YOU it is completed the model has gone
to Washington have used all the
money | could scrapc together to pay the
expenses Of the patent right, but. sir. q
gmBqAgedqqa|prinS gmBqAgedq afg s company are ready to ne
a very short time shall be able to pay
all my debts. e" ....
Mr. Lambcr: had hitherto regarded his
tenant as visionary. He did not look
like one The thought struck Mr.. Lam.
bert that he might after all be able to pay
his rent
81 have concluded that | might as
well permit you to remain here short
time long although am myself
pressed for money" he said with
thoughtful air.
My dear sir, " exclaimed Dir. Ward,
this is favor had no right to expect,
notwithstanding all you have done for
us but am sincerely grateful for all
your kindness to me We are going into
a miserable house, where we did not an
ticipate residing more than two or ,hroe
weeks, or until I had my funds coming
in , and il we can remain IN here, You
shall be no loser by the operation. Your
debt consider sacred those many bene-
fits shall never be forgotten, "
Bcuefts am not aware that you
are much indebted to me"
"You are pleased to say so-but for
two quarters rent you gave me receipts
in full, relying upon my honor for pay
ment at some future time. have at no
time doubted but that they came from
you.
Mr. Lambert pressed his forehead with
his hand. After u pause he sad,--
"And why, may ask-why did you
give me credit
Excuse me for mentioning the sub.
ject. " said Mr. Ward. with emotion,
u but although you parted in anger from
your sister
"Srw exclaimed Mr Lambert, start.
ing and changing color
Hers was a pardonahlc olrense, said
| AIr. Ward "Shc declined marrying the
man whom you chose for her husband
You disowned her; you have never met
her since. But this was years ago, and |
knew you could no,,ehersh resentment 50
long "
"My God 4" cried Mr. Lambert. :" what
do YOU mean? ! have heard nothing Of
her for twenty years. know not wha,
| has become Of her, y
Mr. Ward fixed his eyes upon his land
lord in specchless astonishment.
lis it possible 2" he murmurcd; are
you serious p
Upon my soul! | have made in
quiries for Mary. without success ! have
supposed her head r.
Then these benefits have not been
bestowed because
Sir, know nothing Of what you say.
die with suspense! fyou know any
thing Of Mary, tell me what has become
Of her.
The tenants eve looked scarchlngly
aud earnestly into the landlords face ,
then taking him by the arm. he led hln
deliberately and softly into another 70 ON.
There was pale. thin woman sitting
in an arm chair She started on seeing
the two men enter and uttered q faint
cry Of surprise.