The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-04-03

into mtseratIe mouse, Wnere we did not
anticipate residing more than two or
three weeks. or until I find my funds
coming in and IL we can remain here,
you shall b. no loser by the operation.
Your debt ] considered sacred; those
many benefits shall never be forgotten ="
benefits I am not aware that you
are much indebted to me-"
"You are pleased to say so-but for
two quarters rent you gave receipts IN
full relying upon my honor for paymen,
ut some future time. have at no time
doubted that they came from you"
Mr.. Lambert pressed his forehead with
his hand. After pause he said "And
why, may I ask--why did you--give me
credit"
Excuse me for mentioning the sub
ject," said Mr.. Ward, with emotion.
"but although you parted in anger from
your sister"
Sirl exclaimed Mr.. Lambert-star-
ing and changing color.
"Hers was a pardonable ofense.' said
Mr.. Ward. "Shc declined to marry the
man whom you chose for her husband.
You disnwred her; you have never met
her since. But this was years ago. i
knew you could not cherish resentment
so long"
my Godl" cried Mr.. Lambert.
"What do yow meany ! have heard
nothing from her for twenty years. ]
know not what has become Of her"
Mr.. Ward fixed his eyes upon his
landlord in spcechless astonishnent.
"Is it possible" he murmured, "are
you serious?"
Upon my soul! have made inquir-
les Cor Mary. without success. l have
supposed her dead"
Then these benefits have been bestow-
ed because"
"Sir. know nothing of what you say.
I die with suspense! If you know any
thing of May, tell me what has become
of her."
The tenants eye looked searchingly
and earnestly into the landlords face and
taking him by the arm led him deliber
ately and softly into another room.
There was pale. thin woman sitting
in an arm chair. She started on seeing
the two men enter, aud uttered a faint
cry of surprise.
my brother!"
"Mary y gasped Mr.. Lambert, "can
il be my sistery'
"Your sister and my wife.
l# X +
An hour later Mr. Lambert might
have been seen entering Charles Bur
chard's lodgings. The young man was
at home. With surprise he greeted his
late employer The latter was apparent
ly excited by the occurrence of some re-
cent event
Young man." said be, 81 have learn
ed in what way you have used your sal
AIRY the past year
"Sir!"
"iou have compromised me; II do
not with to blame you. but you should
not have left the Ward family to suppose
the money they received came from me.
You paid the rent and gave them the re-
ceipts in my name!"
"And do they know it?' cried Charles.
"Why should they not? Why do you
not act openly with themy'
IL had not thought that you would be
injured by being suspected of helping
them, and l had my reasons for not
fishing to be known as the author of
the benefits" said Charles. blushing.
IL demand your reasons"
The truth is, il must confess it, l.
| hope some day to marry Mary
Ward
"Aye!"
"she is worthy girl, sir"
"But this is no reason" exclaimed
Mr.. l..
"Well, then, you must know, sir, had
| advanced money to the family open
ly," said Charles recovering his self-pos-
session and his lace beaming with frank
ness, there was a possibility that |
might be suspected of unworthy motives.
And again, even had it been otherwise,
and could have won Mis- Ward, as
would have wished TO win her, she
might have loved me more from sense
Of gratitude than for myself; and !
would not have bought her love. As il
is, hope she loves me for what ! am,
aud that she will accept my hand when
| am in a position to support wife"
"Charles, said Mr.. Lambert pressing
the young mans hand, honor you
You have acted nobly. Return to your
situation; you shall have the entire con-
troll of my business; your salary shall
be doubled"
"But Mr.. Crrroll-"
"iIe is not permanently engaged. ]
will procure a place for him. Charles,
you must come back l confess ! have
acted wrong in this matter. To you a
secret, Charles, Mrs. Ward is my own
sister,
"Your sisterl"
IL do not wonder at yonr astoDish-