Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-21
MI. Cumberbatch began to be OF opinion that
Mss Mashiter could certainly take care of her

You know how my father made his money?
everybody knows, and so don't attempt to dis
gulse the fact 10 airy way. owe my fortune to
ieast iaiaoe ana mixed pickles am not 10 the
nave everything want, and the best Of every:
thing. But Of course am not extravagant. /
KNOW low the value Fl money was taught that at
in strict order, and / see. myself, to the house
aseepipg accounts. l don't allow any one to
After pause. during which she surveyed
MT CumbeI batch acute!y she resumed:
c,, ~ should Ike you to understand me, Mr.
dare say I'm not hat would be considered gen.
orally lady. ! don't In the least care ABOUT
that; | know I'm not what's called I'm society
and don't want to be. I've not been to court,
and am not going. Roy atty can do without
me- dare say, and know that can do with
out royalty: You know, Of course, how Charley
that. Like novel, wasn't it? He's dear boy
Is Charley, and I've grown quite fond OF him.
He's rather stupid at times; but then, think
ard his hairs always nicely b-ushed, and he
dlesses becomingly. So it came about somehow
That were engaged hardly know how It hap,
not so much object. And now you've called,
suppose, Mr.. Cumberbatch, to say, Take her,
Pe as aeg Oh y1a my sse
laughed merrily and prettily.
Mr. Cumberbatch was certainly surprised
Miss MaShiter was SO different from what he
had expected her to be.
Charley should consider himself very fortu-
rate he said dts THAT he was able to serve you
as matter of course that he should love you
Where. indeed" demanded Mr.. Cumberbatch,
With some wonder at his own warmth
'where, indeed, could he find one more worthy
OF his love, more beautiful, more attractive
Its very kind of you to say so, Mr.. Cumber-
batch" observed Miss Mashiter calmly.
the DrIl0pOcp q haS a an ia
more nafT open to question. He's very young; he's
"He does not look like boy" interposed Miss
Mashiter.
81 can produce his certificate of birth If
necessary" BY a wave OF her hand Miss Mash
not required. lie is really n not es Of age T re
Sumed Mr.. Cumberbatch; "he's only learning
ms procession; and he is entirely without means
He counts, OF course upon your providing
him with sufficient income
He miscalculates. My money is inve ted in
my business as merchant. Some assistance
may De able to render him, for his pay as SUBJ
altern OF artillery will be very small But ii he
THINKS can settle upon him any amount of i'm
what leave behind me at my death; but until
that event happens
Please don't speak Of it, Mr. Cumoerbatch,
and don't let us think Of anything so dreadful.
1t quite makes me shiver ali overh
81 am very sorry, my dear Miss Mashtter;
but | thought it best to speak plainly. Like
you, wish to be understood. l am plain
II am much obliged to you, Mr.. Cumberbatch.
OF course should take care that all my money
was settled upon myself
"That would be the proper course under the
circumstan
81 would not give any man power to spend
my money. I'll keep that in my own hands
always"
Certainly"
''And of course it's very much against Char
ley that he Is young, and, In point Of fact so
Without doubt he is both young and DOOR,
"But-you haven't told me of this because
you don't Ike the idea of my being your
My dear young lady, of what are you think
Ing? Isnould be delighted to call you daughter
"Win you kiss me, Mr.. Cumberbatch, as
though really were your daughter-i law"
With the greatest pleasure"
ne was about to touch her forehead gently
to raise her mouth toward him with an air OF
expecting to be kissed there, why he kissed her
there Her eyes sparkled-they usually spar
kle0; otherwise she was quite cool and calm
and collected. AS for Mr.. Cumberbatch, he
fairly blushed, the crimson of his cheeks being
intensified by contrast with the wilderness OF
You see,' she said, meditatively, ga woman
In my situation really needs q husband to help
ana ADVISE her and comfort her. I'm really very
IrieDdiess; and thought it would be very nice
10 nave Charley always near me-he would
have been some one to lean upon at any rate
You are not surprised at my wishing to marry
Not at all. think it a very reasonable and
90. Tn as,y you SO much And you'll come and
you who were so nearly being my papa? You'll
come again, and you'll come soon?"
MY dear Miss Mashiter-"
"Call me Madeline, pleaseo
my dear Madeline, shall be delighted to
come again."
;, " naa papa dear. You may kiss me again
1t so happened that he did like.
street.
Sir Hercules occupied apartments in Abe
marie street: He was without family cares or
responsibilities for his wife had died very soon
alter the birth OF his only son Joshua, and he
had taken unto himself no second spouse. He
had altogether retired from active service-in
his day he had been distinguished officer OF
table engagements-an he now led the life of q
retired veteran, with taste for fashion dress.
cluo dinners and gossip, and harmless desire
Joyed himself In his own way When his health
permitted, he ambled little upon q trust
worthy hack In the row; but his legs were not
what they mad been, and he did not trust him
self TO walk much-he was content to totter tn
and fro between his club and hts lodgings, and
effort. 0N'
He was, no doubt, a selfish old gentleman.
and was greatly occupied with considering his
own welfare and comfort. Still his manner was
good-n2tuTed and he rather liked h1s grandson
Charley Cumberbatch
1t was In the morning, and he was sitting
wrapped In an oriental looking robe de cham.
ore, Sipp'ng an early cup Of Jea-he breakfasted
at his club, but he enjoyed the stimulus and
support OF cup Of tea during the palse5 OF his
tollet-When Visitor was acknowledgements
Cumberbatch '
whats brought you here, youngster?n In
quired the Old gentleman.
Have you heard about the GOVERNOR Char
ley asked excitedly
WHATS he gone and been and done?n
"He talks OF getting mrrried again!n
"The deuce, he does. But DOM see what
business IL Is OF mine, Charley. OF course I
cont want any more grandchildren; but then
oon't want any great-grandchildren either.
sun, you're going TO be married. and why
snouldnt he? Live and let live, you know,
Charley"
That's just it. call it an Internal shame,
lou really ought TO interfere, sir. He won't lei
me get married. He refuses his consent. He
won't make me any allowance. And hes going
10 marry the young lady was engaged to!''
wen, that does seem hard. What! Miss
MaShlter-SInaShiter-w her name? Has
s :, Gonsented 10 become your step-mother In
shes thrown me over shamefullyn
wen, you Know, Charley, when woman
Throws you over. all you can do Is to pick YOUR
ton" 'pN'''o "0'
''This is what she writes to me.n And Char
ley produced letter in a large bold hand with
q in 40