The daily gazette., 1877-04-26

cause he had taken an interest In me, and
knew that my yearly allowances ceased
when my education was finished. i4eW +
t"Davies, haven't all arranged now as
] have so long wished. You can have
the head clerkship. in our establishment,
and receive good round substantial sal
ary If you are faithful, in a few
years you shall come in with us as a part
ner. We old men need a capable young
man like you, to look after us. What do
you say?'. frs' iaffaAt df "a Il
\ "My tongue Glove to the roof Of my
mouth, Thought I should fall from She
chair in which was sittingn - rru
essay, Davies, my good fellow, what do
n'aNone-none Of your business!' 1 gas
ro.Mr. Allen looked me in the face mo-
ment,o and then aroses proudly, with 7 a
Very well, sir!" fi3ns NJ vlai'iasA 10 ts
~ buried my face in my hands; I had
insulted the warinest friend I had in the
whole city. 4lt i.iH ui .ssuassaf ya a4sst
!. "Nothing can be worse than this, I
thought. Twill walk through the re-
manning scenes Of this farce, like an un-
daunted actor. itH ~ eE 'or
"'Halloo, Charlie, was the next excla-
ation that startled me, as I was walk
ing up the steps of the R---House, and
at the same moment hand was laid IA
miliarly on my shoulder. Il haven'tseen
you for number of weeksTnot since, L
was married. BY the way, you haven't
seen my little wife yet; come up now and
be Introduced continued my friend, too
busy with his own thoughts to notice that
1 did not reply to him. Il believe truly.
Davies that | am the happiest man in ex-
istence. 1 wishyou were half as happy.
This way and he led me up broad
flight of stairs and paused before q door
upon the first landing. N ssa 5ig3 = .s'll
"tWe have suite of rooms, here. .'wsT
p "a moment more. and was in the
presence Of Mrs. Thomas Langley--a
pretty, sweet locking little brunette. lqi
"'My friend, Mr.. Davies, Mrs. Lang
ley,' commenced Tom, with q sort Of
pride visible in his tone. ..One of nv
boon companions he continued, as bent
low over the white hand of the Lady.
"What would | have given to have been
myself for the next half hour. / cursed
myself for the foolish promise / had
made in my heart called Mabel every
thing but true woman. Why shouldn't
/? / was making q fool of myself, q
laughing stock among my friends. At,
last bright thought struck me. Mabel
had said that every reply of mine
must be-tNone Of your businessr Sure
ly l was not precluded FROM asking
questions myself. So I commenced a
lively conversation with the lady; which
| should have enjoyed heartily, had not
been trembling all the while with fear
lest she should ask me question. One
came at last, which l answered in French
| saw at once that she did not understand
the language, but was too proud to admit
the fact. / looked at Tom. His eyes
blazed like fire. He was as familiar
with the language as his own mother
tongue. A moment more and bowed.
myself out of the room.i fT0m's fiery
glance followed me. He WIS possessed
of high temper, and felt anything but
sure as to the way the affair would ter
inmate. =" Htt'
decidedly uncomfortable in my feel
ings, made my way toward the home of
Miss Reeves. You may judge of my joy,
my happiness, on being told that the lady
was away. With one bound l cleared
the steps and landed on n,the sidewalk, L
have always felt thankful to her for her
timely absence. t'..
81 walked briskly up Broadway, con-
graduating myself that my trials
were nearly ended, but vowing in my in
most heart that l never would bestow
another tender thought upon Mabel An
mis-.
"a little bsggar-girl crossed my way
and asked me if would give her pen
ny, and thundered out Of my answer to
her, at the same moment dropped sill
yer coin in her thin hand. I could say
"None of your business to the Kingw
exclaimed, looking resolutely about
me. -
e How are you getting along?' sound
ed pleasant voice at my elbow. I look
ed around to see the roguish, laughing
face of Mabel Annis.
"'Nsne of your business!' 1 answered
with marked emphasis.
cat two O'Clock p. m, reached home |
sick and disheartsned. / had lost a luz |
crative situation, as well as the conf
dence of a tried and esteemed friend. Il
had insalted a woman; and treated with |
evity and disrespect the teachings of q |
of the gospel, besides making
myself ridiculous in numerous other in |
There was nothing left for me |
to do now, but leave the city. If re-
mained in it, I should always be notorir |
ous'
"with an air of sullenness and pride,
[ sougth Mabelin the parlor, and told
her Of my exploits as well as I could, |
amid peals of ringing, musical laugh
ter.
. After you have called upon Miss |
Reeves, We'll talk about--commenced |
Mabel .f.i ~
"'Then you will never haye that privi. |
egel- 1. said, sternly. interrupting |
o "' just as you please, returned Mabel, |
With pretty toss of her head.
"'That have acted the part of fool
sh, inexperienced boy, I'll admit, Mabel,
said. THAT you have made my love
for you weapon against myself, you
are well aware. But am stronger now /
han was this morning. do not think |
f you had cared for me, even as BROTH
pr, you would have aided In making me
appear ridiculous.' te5 Ntt e5a9 b.
- But, indeed, Charlie didn't mean
any harm; it was so funny that couldn't |
help telling you to do it. You were all |
ways begging me to test your lsve. you
know?' .ft.. 4s
g TEST my love, Mabel! Why did you
kon Of tnnx 10 do a