The Morning herald., 1878-11-28
CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII.
PHILIP AND MRS. wEEKs-A LESSON IN HU.
MLITy-CoNFDENoE .,h8
Philip Eversleigh, during the few weeks
of his sojourn at Mrs. Gray's, had come to
look upon his affection for Cecil as some
thing which would never be sufficiently
quieted to allow him peace Of mind.
Thoughts of her constantly entered into
his studies; his devotions we're broken IN
upon by the fair vision. He found himself
drifting dangerously. 20 li.,. :.
! twas sore trial-a hard battle--to Keep
off the snare. t, b. fs.is
In his pocket he carried her picture. It
was present from Cecil to his mother; and
he had begged her to loan it him. -'-A
The possession Of this gave him sense OF
nearness to her which was, in itself, danger
GUS; but of that he would not think. One
thing else helped keep his thoughts on the
loved one, and that was his daily meeting
with Mrs Weeks, his landlady's widow
friend f,..,.s .,,. L...,..,.,,n
The formality with which she al first
treated him wore of as d,yspassed, and she
began to be friendly.
Philip went out but seldom, and then
early in the morning, for the sake Of health.
He kept secluded till eve ming, when he
would sit with the ladies in the parlor for
an hour or 80, talking on Ehe topics OF the
day, or discussing points of Christian doc
trine. f't lrat+ aDam-uea lsnIt
He found Mrs. Weeks literally educated
much more Eberally than himself 80
Her features, 90 indicative Vt good breed'
ing, yet 30 sad, haunted him,
She chad experienced trOuble more than
the loss Of husband or children alone would
cause-probably the curse OF intoxication
had wrecked her life. u ,iAJ.EE
That she had been wealthy was evident.
But respect for the suferings Of his tel.
low creatures deferred the young student
from making any effort to open afresh
wounds which Time must have partially
healed.
His habit after breakfast was to read
aloud the news. The paper was always
folded neatly and placed beside his plate.
On the Saturday following the unsuccess-
full attempt of Clark's gang to plunder the
Fifth Avenue residence, this article in the
Herald met his eye: ~ "
"ArrrMprEp ROBBERY Thursday
night, thieves entered the residence OF Miss
Clara Coles, No. 818 Fifth Avenue, by Pry'
ing off the shutters of basement window
and smashing in the glass. The ciosets
were rifed of their contents, and placed IN
heap. when Miss Cecil Clayton, who was
asleep on the second floor, awoke ana en-
countered one of the desperadoes. Sne gave
the alarm, and the burglars fled, leaving
hehind them their booty and several imple-
ments of the profession. The perpetrators
are unknown" ....,~,.......-
Cecil CLAYTON in the city, and 80 near him!
What danger she had escaped! II, IN
their rage at being discovered, they had
killed her! .---- ----.-,.-,,-. -. -.
"Any news this morning, Mr.: Ever
sleigh" inquired Mrs. Weeks, who was
helping Mrs. Gray remove the dishes to the
kitchen
"A triAe. Thieves broke into house on
Fifth Avenue night before last, but were
scared off in time to save the effects.
"What is the number Of the house, Mr.
Eversleiph?" asked his landlady. ~ know
very benevolent young lady, who lives on
that avenue" #2
T aIawT' exclaimed Mrs, Gray. THE
verv one Such good lady she Isl too!
Secretary of the Society for the Aid OF the
INDECENT" t5s. vs. rta-EEs. y.
"Who-Miss Colesf r..
"Yes. And they'd steal from herl just
as like as not somebody she's helped!' :,
Mrs. GRAY was mistaken, yet had struck
the average conclusion of woman.
..Inpratitude is one of the worst evils
mankind has to contend with" said Mrs.
Weeks. "You say the marauders escaped
eyes; young lady heard them In time to
save the valuables, but her cries frightened
them of" ,.
senting itself, he handed the paper to Mrs.
Weeks, with the remark:
Il do not feel particularly interested
madam, if you will excuse me-" .-
The The iady thanked him, and expressed sor-
row for bis illness
"I am not i'll, madam" returned be-.
oonly depressed" He took from bis breast
pocket q small volume ef R.sanss poems