Nebraska advertiser., 1876-09-07
But the awakening was coming-a

But the awakening was coming-s
; rude and terrible one.
One day, when returning from the
British Museum, Charley thought hC
would make call upon Mrs Gripley
after the good wishes and the desire
to see him that she had so warmly ly
expressed, he considered 10 10 be s
compliment that he owed to her. The
task was not pleasant one, from the
disagreeable "reminiscences that the
sight of the house would call up, and
which appeared even darker than be.
fore beside his present happiness.
The street-door was open, so be
walked in, and made for the kitchen.
The sound of Mrs. Gripley's voice in
angry tones came up the stairs, and
made him pause for moment.
He heard her say, 81 tell you, Mr..
Pontifex, that l can't, and l won't
let it run any longer, and / WON'T
listen to any more excuses. You must
either pay up, or atleast give me half,
or you can't sleep under this roof an
other night"
"But, my dear madam" said the
mild accents of Mr.. Pontifex, II have
it not. AS soon as I have it, you
shall have it-what can possibly be
more reasonable? Ec nihiLo nihI fit.
And my cash is we'll described by the
indeclinable noun, Y1ihH.
Don't tjabber your outlandish glib
berish to me-" cried Mrs. Gripley,
getting more angry than ever, land
don't argufy any more, cos it's nc
use. 1 shall lock your bedroom door,
and take the key out; and the sooner
you clear out, the better"
"But, my dear madam, I shall soon
have remittances. My friend, the
Marquis of Rockminster-"
1.-THE Marquis Of Fiddlestick ~ in
terrupted Mrs. Gripley, irreverently
"a pretty fellow you are to talk about
markises, that can't pay the rent of a
bedroom !"
At this moment Charley appeared
upon the scene. But he was so alter.
ed in appearance by his well-cut
clothes, and bright confident manner,
that she did not know him until he
spoke. Her angry tone Immediately
changed to one of pleasure, ard she
very warmly greeted her ex-lodger,
expressing great pleasure at the visit.
And how are you, Mr.. Pom tifex p
said Charley, turning to that gentle
man, who was sitting very disconso-
lately in a corner.
well in health, Mr.. Charles, but
poor in pocket" was the reply. II
am happy to see that the tickle god
dess has smiled upon you since last
we met, although your humble SER
want is still in the shadow of her
frown"
"Yes; you see," answered Charley,
with something of triumph in his
tone. II have succeeded in obtaining
employment, even without recon-
mendations.
my dear boy, receive my congrat-
ulations upon the fact; and all L can
say is, that you were born under a
lucky star. By the bye, I have a few
words for your private ear. Excuse
me one moment. Mrs. Gripley?"
He drew Charley into a corner.
"My dear Charles" he said, in a
low voice, 81 am in a slight dilemma
just now. The fact is, 1 have over
drawn my bankers account. Were
my friend the Marquis in town,
could draw upon him for O hundred
or two in an instant. Mrs. Gripley,
illogical as usual, insists upon her
rent; now, If you have sovereign
about you that you do not know what
to do with"
81 have not so much with me" an
swered Charley; "but if Mrs. Gripley
will take my word"
"Oh, that am sure she will =" in
terrupted Pontifex. Mrs. Gripley,
my young friend here will be my
bond"
"As far as one sovereign goes" put
in Charley.
Mrs. Gripley very willingly arrang-
ed the affair this way.
THANK you, Mr.. Charles-thank
you, my dear boy!" said Pontifex with
genuine feeling in his tone. You
have done me a real service, and fl
ever can do you any service In re-
turn, depend upon it, L will. But,
on the honor of gentleman, you
shall have the money back
Charley told him not to trouble
about that; for he liked the man,
spite his eccentricities, and was not
sorry to have the opportunity of serv-
ing him. And day came when he
had no reason to regret his generous
action.
And so, Mr.. Charles, I s'pose you
are doing well?' said Mrs. Gripley,
Mr.. Pontifex having retired to his
bed room for few moments, after
telling Charley not to go without see
ing him. And might 1 take the lib
erty of asking what business you're
IN?
Charley told her that he was score
:ary to gentleman.
Dear me that must be very gem
eel, and requires a good scholar.
Well, l am very glad to hear it, as 1
hink you are deserving young man.
But don't you let Pontifex get your
money out of you; he's no good, and
pends all his money in drink
Charley expressed his determina-
ion of limiting his loans to that gen.