Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-13


'Favorsp
Yes, sir-at work at his invention, which Of
course, can afford him no income until COM
pleted-Mr. Ward has not been able to do
much toward the support of his family. Mrs.
Ward, as l said, is all invalid. Their only child
"A daughter about eighteen and a girl of some
accomplishments, has done considerable tow
ards their support
Il have heard all this from MIR. Bu rchard.-
What did they say Of me?'
That in these circumstances they have re-
ceived benefits from you, for which they are
very grateful
1T Is mere taunt-insolent irony, mnttered
Mr. Lambert.
Il assure you, there were tears la the poor
wOnans eyes when she said IL; she was sin-
tere.'
'Humphr
They appreciated these favors so much the
more, said Mr.. Carroll, from the fact that, AS
MIR. Wards invention Is q secret and rs all his
instruments and contrvances have been in tue
house, il would have been 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 ray with interest all your
benefits
MIR. Lambert was greatly pcrplexed by this
iuexplicable conversation Of his clerk but he
concealed his feelings, and leaving MIR. Carroll
10 believe lie was q man who did q great deal
in quiet way, went himself to make All attempt
to explore the mystery, by visiting number
23
He found the Wards making preparations to
yacate the premises. TO beautiful girl, with
u handkerchief over her head, who was carry
Ing small articles of furniture to the hall, he
made known his wishes 10 see Mr.. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in packing up
his machinery; but soon coming out of his Sc
cret loom and locking the door behind him he
appeared before MIR. Lambert. As these two
individuals had never met, the landlord was
| obliged to Introduce himself.
Il feel highly honored, am thankful for this
| new indication Of Kindness said Mr.. Ward,
with emotion.
Il understand said Mr. Lambert, that you
have been at work on an important mechanical
| iIventiOn.'
Aud I'm happy to inform you 1t is COM
pleted the model has gone on to Washing
| lon.'
Il have used all the money could scrape to-
gether H. pay the expense OF the patent right;
but sir. q manufacturing company are ready
| 10 negotiate With me for my machine, and in a
| short time shall be able to pay all my debts.
i Mr.. Lambert had hitherto regarded his ten
ant as visionary. He did not look like one.
The thought struck Mr.. Lambert that he might
after all be able TO pay his rent.
Il have concluded that might as well per-
| init you to remain here short time longer
although am myself pressed for money he
said.
MY dear SIR exclaimed Mr.. Ward, 'thls is q
| favor had no right TO expect, notw outstanding
all you have done for us; but l am sincerely
grateful for all your kindness To me. We are
going into miserable house, where we did
hot anticipate residing more than two or three
| weeks, or until find my funds coming in; and
| ii We eau remain here, you shall he no loser by
| the operation. Your debt consider sacred
these many benefits shall never be forgotten
"Benefits | am am not aware that YOU are
| much indebted to me"
"You are pleased to say so-but for tive
quarters rent you gave receipts in full, relying
| upon my honor for payment at some tutur,
time. have at no time doubted but that the,
| came from you"
Mr.. Lambert pressed his forehead with his
hand. After pause he said, "And why, may
l ask-why did you-glve me credit"
"Excuse me for mentioning the subject,
said Mr.. Ward, with emotion, shut although
you parted in anger with your sister"
"Sr," exclaimed Mr.. Lambert, starting ant
changing color.
"Her's was pArdonable offence" said Mr.
| Ward. "She declined marrying the man whom
| you chose for her husband. You dsownet
loi; you have never met her since. But thi'
| was years ago, and knew you could not cher
| ish resentment so lorg."
..My God !" cried Mr.. Lambert, "wbat do yoI
mean? have heard nothing Of her for twent
years. | do not know what has become u
her"
Mr.. Ward fixed his ey,s upon his landlord il
| speechless astonishmeDt.
ais il possiblep" he murinured; "are you ser
ous?'
Upon my soul | have made Inquiries fr
i Mary without success. | have surpassed he
dead"
",rhen these benefits have not been bestow el
because ="
"Sir. L know nothing Of what you say. | di
with suspense. lfyou know anything Of Ma
tell me what has become other"
The tenants eye looked searchinely ali
earnestly into the landlords face then takin
him by the arm, lie led him deliberately an
softly into another ROOM
There was pale, thin woman sitting in a
arm chair. She started OF seeing the Two Inc
enter, and uttered faint cly Of surprise.
: "My brother."
"Mlry!" gasped Mr.. Lambert; scan ii be II
sister,"
"Your sister and my wfr!"
, Z
An hour later MIR. Lambert might have bee
seen entering Charles Burchard's lodging. ri
Young man was at home. With surprise
\ greeted his lale employer. The latter was a
pafentiy tAcHeu w h0e oeeuiei''" '" . mo l
= cent event.
"Young man." said he II have learned
: what way you Lave used your salary the pa
I year.
"Sir!"
1 You have compromised ine Ii do N
wish TO blame you but you should not ha'
, LETT the Ward family suppose The money til,
received came from me. You paid their rer
Q and gave them receipts In Iny maine !"
| .sAnd do tl,py know ityn cried GhlIlps
: "Why should they not? Why did you uol al
n openly with them?"
. 81 had no thought t. at you would be njur
by being suspected Of helping them, and
had my reasons for not wishing to be know
Q as the author of the beneats,' said Charlie
blushing.
81 demand your reasons"
i "rbe truth is, if | must confess il, III ho
!. some day TO marry Mary Ward"
| "Ah!"
.'Shn Is "a worthy girl, sir"
ut3ut this Is no reason!" exclaimed NJ
3 Lambert.
0 "Well, then, you must know, sir, had ! a,
r. vanced money to the family openly" said Cha
D les recovering his self-possession and his Ia
z beaning with frankness, ''there was poss
y bilily that might be suspected Of unwortl
motives. An again, even had 1t been otht
l wise aud could have Won Miss Ward, as
l. would have wished to win her, she might ha'
% loved me more from sense OF gratitude tn;
l. for myself, and l would have bought her los
II As ii is hope she loves me for what Al
and that she will accept my hand, when a
ID In position 10 support WIFE"
Il, ..Charles," said Mr.. Lambert, pressing |
young mans hand, 81 honor you! You ha
nj acted nobly. Return to your situation; "
es shall have entire cont:ol of my business; "
l. salary shall be doubled"
"But MIR. Carroll"
W "Ho is not permanently engaged. will p
In cure place for him. Charles, you must col