Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-15

ure.
Young must have brought some money
with him to Yokohama, for he lived on for
several weeks without seeking employment.
At the end of that time, however, he adver-
tised in the Japan Times to the effect that he
had set up in business as public accountant.
In this capacity he soon got some employ
ment. He was n steady, conscientious work
err rather slow at his work, and evidently not
caring to earn more than was required for his
wants. In this way he became acquainted
with Mr.. James Webster, the head of an inn
portant American firm, who, after employing
Young ON several occasions, at last offered
him an excellent situation ns assistant book
keeper in his house. This offer Sandy de-
clined with thanks.
Il do not know how long l may remain
out here" he said. II expect letters from
home which may oblige me to leave at once. "
Those letters never came, and Sandy grew
paler and sadder every day. One evening he
went to call on James Webster. visit from
Sandy Young was such an unusual occur
renee that Webster who, as Il rule, did not
like to be disturbed came forward to greet
his visitor. But Sandy would not come in ;
Lee remain Il at the entrance, leaning against
the open door. His speech and manner were
calm and even careless and Webster was
consequently somewhat surprised tohear that
he had come to take leave.
''St down man." said Webster, "aud take
Il soda and brandy and cheroot."
mo, thank you" replied Young II
leave early tomorrow morning and have
only just time to get my things ready"
80 you are really going away 7" said Web
ster. "Well, am sorry you would not stay
with us. As it is can only wish you good
luck and prosperous voyage"
10 bn1l ,,N Il, I'll, 4
so warmly that Webster looked at him with
some surprise and as he looked, it seemed
to him that there was moisture in Sandy
Young's eyes.
"Why won't you stay? ?" continued Web
ster, who felt a curious interest in the snd
quiet man. ''The place [ offered you the
9th sr day is still there"
Young remained silent for few moments
Then he shook his head, and said gently,
mo, thanks. You are very kind, but had
better 90. What should do here ia
pan is fine country; but it is so very small
always the same blue sea, the same white
Fusyyama, and the same people riding the
same horses and followed 10y the same dogs.
l am tired of it all. You must admit,
Mr. Webster, that life is not highly amusing
ont here"
There was u short pause, after which Sandy
resumed, but speaking moro slowly and in
still lower tones, II think there must be
typhOon in the air. | feel so weary. |
do not think, Mr.. Webster, that you can ever
have felt as tired as | do. | thought we were
going to have a storm this morning. 1t
would perhaps have done me good. This
has been very close heavy day. Well.
goodnight. did not like to leave Yokohama
without bidding you goodbye and thanking
you for all your friendliness"
10 .,itl, hast a,,I
when he had gone few PAGES he turned
round and waved his hand to Webster, who
was following him with his eye.
II thank you again Mr.. Webster he re-
peated with almost pathetic earnestness. II
wish you Gerry good night" And so he dis
appeared into the darkness.
That night terrific storm burst over Io-
kohama, but it came too late to revive poor,
weary Sandy. He was found dead in his bed
room the next morning, having hanged him
self during the night. On the table lay a
large sheet of paper with the following words
written in bold hand, please take care of
Fred"
Nothing was found in Sandys trunk but
some shabby clothes and bundle Of old let
ters which had evidently been read over and
over again. They were without envelopes,
dated from Limerick, 1888 and 1896, and
merely signed, Louisa They were exam
ined carefully in the hope that they might
furnish some clue to Sandy's parentage
and connections but they were love-letters
mere love-letters-and contained nothing
that could interest any one but poor Sandy
himself. There was frequent mention of
father and-mother i'll these letters, and it was
clear that they had not been favorable to the
lovers but who this father and mother were
did not appear. Other persons were men
toned as "Charles, Edward, 4" MARY" and
Florence" but their Christian names only
were given. In the last letters of October,
November, and December 1856 there was
constant reference to n certain Frederick
Millner. friend of Sandy's whom he had,
apparently introduced to his cousin and lady
love. In the first of these letters, Louisa
wrote that her mother was much pleased with
Miliner, who was n most agreeable and charm
ing companion. In course of time Mr.. Mill
ner became" Frederick Millner, then Fred
Millner," IF. NJ, ;" and at last he was simply
Fred" Fred had accompanied Louisa aud
her mother to Dublin, where they had all
been much amused. Fred was u capital ri
der, and at the last meet he had taken the big
stone wall behind Hrachan Park, in n style
which had excited the admiration of all pres
ent Fred accompanied Louisia frequently
on horseback, and she had never had such
capital riding lessons as from him he un-
derstood horses better than anybody, and
that ill-tempered "Blackbird" that Sandy had
never dared to ride, was As gentle as a lamb
with Fred At the last athletic sports, got
up by the officers of the Nineteenth, Fred had
thrown the hammer farther than anybody
and would certainly have won the foot hur-
de-race likewise If he had not fallen at the
last hurdle Fred had n beautiful voice !;
Fred danced well: Fred here, Fred there,
Fred everywhere. In the last letter it was
said how poor, daring Fred, had fallen with
'.Blackbird' at the last steeplechase and
had broken his collarbone." Yet he did not
give up the race, and came in third 'Moth-
er has insisted on his remaining here to be
nursed by us till he gets well. He sends his
best love and will write as soon rs he is
able"
These letters were sealed up and deposited
in, the archives of the British consulate at
Yokohama. Inquiry was made officially at
Limerick whether a Mr. Alexander Young
and Mr. Frederick Millner had been known
there in 1853 and 1886. In due course of
time the reply came, but brought no satisfac-
tory answer to the questions. Alexander
Young was quite unknown. young man,
called Frederick Millner had lived at Liner
lex 1t the date mentioned. After bringing
shame and disgrace to the daughter of an
honored family, he had left the town in secret
and had never been heard of since.
As Alexander Young left no property of
any value no further inquiries were made,
and he was soon forgotten. He was buried
very quietly; and James Webster, the con-
stable of the English consulate, aud Fred,
alone accompanied him to the grave.
After the funeral the dog returned to Yoko-
hama For several days he searched anx-
iously for his master in his old lodgings and
near the new-made grave; but he soon be-
came convinced of the fruitlessness of his en-
deavors, and theneeforward he became, as
Californian called him, ian institution of
Yokohama"
Sandys last wish, "Please take care of
Fred" was faithfully attended to. Many of
the residents of Yokohama showed themselves
ready to adopt the good dog but Fred did
not seem inclined to acknowledge new mas
ter, and testified little gratitude for the ca
resses bestowed on him. He visited first one
and then another of his numerous patrons,