Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-07

who constantly held up the gentle and
industrious Edward as model for imita- |
ton to his own reckless son. At school
it was the same, all the prizes were won
by Edward; all the punishment came to
William, till at last be began to hate the
sight Of the poor 10Y, who would have
been only too glad to assist him in the
tasks if he had allowed him; but all
those advances were met in sullen silence
or with bitter taunts, till at length lie
ceaeed to offer his services.
While his father lived, William Bassett
dared not openly exhibit his ill-will 10
O'Hara, who. on leaving school, was for
tunate enough to attract the lotice OF
lawyer in his native town, who offered
him place in ms office, promising to
educate him to his own profession.
The offer was most thankfully accepted
both by Mr. Bassett and Edward himself
who, at the time my story commences,
held his situation with credit for several
years, and seemed to be in fair way of
entering into partnership with his en-
ployer.
When Mr.. Bassett died, the orphan
whom he had adopted found himself
owner Of handsome little dwelling in
the town Of L ;, together with a
small yearly income.
This, of course, but added to the i'll
will which William already entertained
towards him, so that nothing was wanting
but the knowledge that he was also his
rival in love, to complete his enmity.
Had he not cared for Mary Carroll
(Which he really did) Independently of
the nope of getting hold Of her fortune,
which from his spendthrift habits had be-
come very desirable, the thought of TAX
ing her from Edward O'Hara would have
given zest to the pursuit; so, with bit
ter oath, he turned homewards that even
ing, swearing fiercely to himself that she
should be his wife, no matter what means
he should be obliged to employ in order
to accomplish his purpose.
1t was two or three evenings afterwards,
and Edward O'Hara, after closing his Of
fee, strolled towards the river to enjoy
the beauty Of the night before returning
to his solitary abode. He was tall and
handsome, with frank, fearless face and
honest brown eyes. Altogether his appear
ance was prepossessing enoug b to justify
the choice of Mary Carroll, Of whom he
was thinking as he sauntered along, and
towards whose dwelling his steps seemed
tending.
A light touch on the arm and a few
whispered words arrested his attention.
els that you, Mr.. O'Hara? I would
like to have few words with you, if con-
venient."
Edward recognized the speaker in
stantly. He was man named Smith,
who had lived with Mr.. Bassett, and who
still worked for William.
The man had always been friendly to
him, so Edward held out his hand with a
few words of kindly greeting.
''Hush! Mr.. Edward" said the man,
don't stop to talk with me now, but step
quietly down to the brink of the river,
and will follow you; I have something
to tell you"
Edward nodded. and in few minutes
was walking by the river. The man soon
joined him.
~ am SO glad to have met you, Mr..
Edward"
"Why, Smith, what is troubling your
II hardly know how to tell you, Mr..
Edward, but the master is up to some
villainy, and rs I think that it concerns
you, want to give you hint about 1t,
SO that maybe you will be able to upset
this plot Of his"
What plot do you mean, Smith, for
do not know what you are talking about?
"Hush, sir, and do not interrupt me, as
have only few minutes to spare; he
does not like me to be away from him
long for | think he does not more than
half trust nae; and if he saw me speaking
to you he would be sure to suspect me,
and would most likely turn me away
The master has planed to carry off Miss
Carroll and marry her by force. Some OF
his good -for-n nothing comrades are com
ing to help him, aud must be there too,
though God knows would rather hinder
than help him, especially as know that
you are after the girl yourself, sir.''
Astonishment almost took away the
breath of Edward O'Hara, and he stag
gered like one who had received blow,
for, reckless and INSCRIPTIONS as he
knew William Bassett to be, he would
never have imagined him capable Of ar
act like this.
"Great heavensl'' he exclaimed" car
this be true? Or am I dreaming2 Car
such villiany be possible2" Then with &
strong effort mastering his feelings, he
turned to the man.
| "Never mind about me, Smith, tell me-
ali that you know about the plot, please
God we shall be able to circumvent him
yet, unless he means to carry it out i'm
mediately. When was this nefariou
business to come off, Smith9"
''As far as I could learn, tomorrow
night, sir; but, as was telling you, h
does not more than half trust me, so b.
only told me not to be out ofthe way, a
I might be wanted at any minute
GLOW many people are likely to b.
employed in this outraged" asked Ed
ward, with wonderful calnness.
"About half dozen, I Think said tn
man; "but I must 60 now. If l find GU
anything more l will try and take SOM
means Of informing you.'
"Thaak you, Smith," said the youns
man, warmly; land if we are able to dis
appoint him, you shall have no cause t.
to regret the generous warning"
II never thought of that, sir" said tn
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