The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-14

doing well. He had had very ndiucr-
cnt education; his father had died In
his early childhood, and left his mother
very poor. II had been as much as she
and Philip could do to pay for food and
raiment. 10 say nothing 81 books, until
Mrs. Trapier had died, six months ago.
The 1--WE hundred dollars he had on hand
now were the first bank deposit Philip
had ever owned in his life. The land
had also reverted 70 him after his moth
er's death through a relative Of hers.
He had wondered once why; he knew
now. Hitherto he had only cared 10
make money for his mothers sake.
I Some men invariably fancy women
who Ire their seniors. Helen Lee was
certainly five years older than Philip.
But she had all the charm and freshness
Of an immortal beauty. and she had a
strong character and a cultivated mind
besides. .This love i Of the heart, the
mind, the SOUL Philip said to himself.
In word, she established an influence
YER him. He would gladly have gone
to the stake for her. He sold his honor,
poor wretch, for her sake.
He walked in upon her abruptly one
June afternoon, as she sat on the piazza
reading a novel. He could not quite
bring himself TO sign his uncle's name
TO borrow his uncle's name- he called
it. II he only dared TO put the case to
her. But Of course this could not be.
Her pure hands must not touch pitch
even in though
- How much should a man be willing
to do for friend?" he asked her sud
denly.
ssThere i no limit 70 true friends
service,'' Helen replied, instantly.
Amy Lees voice fell in: . Yes, there
is. Wrong-doing is the limit. You
wouldn't have friend disgrace himself
70 serve YOU, would you2"
Sometimes an angel speaks through a
mortal i'm this way, and we call i pre-
sentiment, aforeboding, the shadow Of
4 coming event Philip stared at Amy
curiously- al had not loved thee,
dear, . much, loved | not honor
MORE She repeated, softly, and
moved away.
81 don't agree with ANY, Helen
said. when her sister was out Of sight.
~ hope | would be willing 10 peril my
soul for any one loved. And if were
guilty Of a crime for his sake, believe
the recording angel would wipe il out
with tear, as he did Uncle Toby's
oath"
Philip went home and signed the
check.
The bank where il was to be present.
ed was 80 miles away. The creditor Of
the Lee sisters accepted it with com
placency- Keith Trapier's signature
was known and respected. His nephew
had apparently embracedprompt meas
ures 10 communicate with him. The
check was forwarded At once TO Firm x
Co
But an unexpected contingency had
arisen. Mr.. Keith Trapier was dead.
His widow, who disliked her husbands
nephew. had not seen fit to commune
cate with Philip on the subject. but she
had sent a cable dispatch to the bank,
directing certain business matters to be
seen to. The forged check was dated
some days after Mr.. Keith Trapiers
death. II could not fail 70 excite imme-
date suspicion on being presented. II
was traced back Immediately to Philip.
Firm x Co.. disposed to be on the
best Of terms with the powers that be,
consulted the brother of Mrs. Trapier,
who lived in the same town with them,
A. ID what had best be done. Mr..
Stevenson shared his sisters prejudices.
He was overcome with horror at the dis
coyery Of Philips treachery. Af0rgeryi
There was only one way to deal with a
forger. The young man must be arrest
ed Immediately
Meanwhile Philip had lived under that
dark and haunting cloud Of dread which
precedes misfortune He felt il com
ing 80 surely that when the officers Of
the law walked into his office and ar
rested him one morning Il was almost q
relief. The worst was over. And his
regret and unhappiness were less for
himself than for the women he had tried
to help, when IL was explained to him
that the check had been protested. But
there was still loop-hole Of escape for
them. The constables had had very
tedious trip up the river. The steam
boat had run aground, and thus her
passage had been prolonged. By a
curious coincidence this was the very
day when Farmer Giles had promised 70
pay. The hard creditor would accept
that payment now, perhaps.
But he would not. He awaited him.
self only too gladly Of legal bubble Il
obtain Immediate possession of the Lee
place. Philips offense had been all In
vain. AL that remained for him was e
invest his entire worldly means in the
', name Of Helen Lee, and 70 notify her d
the fact through lawyer. She was moi
formally instructed a. to whom she wa
indebted for this. benefaction. She
musf have guessed, but As she had fal
rather mot know, she did not pursue any
, inquiries on the subject. She was yer,
, keen-witted. She never met Philip at
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