Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-11-25

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escape me to-day, as it did in my
dfeams,' and Warning started out, but
the wind seemed to echo, "Throw away
this chance! Throw away this chance!"
The cottage was in the suburbs ana He.
the further end of the town, and by the
time Waring had reached it he felt quite
restored to himself-"had gotten over
all that nervousness" He rang the
bell, and was ushered into the little par
lor by INDEPENDENTLY the wife of the
tenant. There was no sickness here, at
any rate, for three little fellows clussn
tered around the lady's skirts, peeping
with shy, brisht eyes at fheirsv1sitor.
= A'@Did YOU wish TO see MY husband,
sir?''
"Papa's gone OUT said the little six-.
year-old fellow, before Mr.. Waringa
could reply. 8uous} sa4 IsaL
"Boys, you must run into the dining
room,'' said Mrs. Archer, as if for the
first time aware of the children's PRES
ence.s - s~&sa
s'I did wish to see your husband.
madam, but my business can be trans
acted with you, no doubt. My friend, Mr..
Thornton, has asked me to collect the
rent for this cottage it seems that the
agent has been rather remiss in press
ing the matter" va
The lady's face paled, her hands
were pressed tightly together in her lap,
but her steadfast eyes met Mr.. Warnings
unflinchingly.
"Sir, you are total stranger to me;
but sometimes it is easier to confide IN
such an zone than a friend. Untif1ast
night Ithought the rent had been paid
promptly each month. sent it, sir.
byo'-the poor wife ehesitated, but with
an effort said, tAsby my husband
tYsThen the scent 10 2 scamp" said
Mr. Waring. rising to Leave, and re-
solving that said agent should smart for
this. -
"No, no, sir! You must hear me out.
Last night my husband acknowledged
to me that he had not made the pay
ments. My husband has been drinking,
and the money has gone. But, oh sir,
he promises to change-he is very peni
tent, and | am so anxious to give him
one more chance. / am sure can earn
and save tie full amount, if youEcan
watt ? IS ~ .
IS You can earn!" repeated Mr.. War
ing, looking at the delicate face and the
hands, so evidently unused to hard work.
eyes, sir. This is sudden blow,
but l have been thinking all night, aud
am SO anxious to save my husband
to show him that am ready to help
him if he will only reform, that / have
thought of one or two ways of earning
money already, and God will show me
others. He helps those who help them :,
selves, does He not, sir?''
ssIndeed He does,'' said Mr.. Waring,
his heart stirred as it had not been for
years. ''May venture to ask something
about your plans. ?'' Ht
Certainly. If you wait for the
money you have the right. Besides,
need a friend, aud shall be glad Of your
judgment. My plan is to open class
for the children in the neighb rhood. 1
already teach my own boys, and sever
81 of the nejghbors have asked me to
take thet ehi!dren in, but until now |
thought could not. Then have a good
knowledge of the organ, and L heard
last Friday that the Organist of q church
the position, and & feel sure L~shaa get
it,
lstHad you thought Of most women's
first resoure-keeping boarders?''
No, sir" and the sweet, wOmanly
little home sacred, if possible. Besides,
though my husband has promised, he
may not quite succeed, and-I could not
bear to let outsiders see."
"But a lodger-a bachelor, who
would only be at home after six at night?
Have you not couple of rooms that
such a one could furnish for himself?
You could charge good price, and al
most cover your rent"
ooh, sir, bachelors are not so easy to
be found, especially one that would pay
largely, and then=-it could only be a
friend, one who would help MY husband,
notslead him further astray.'' 81,
"I know of one. Will you empower
me to arrange with him? As to your
back rent, your plans are admirable, and
I am sure Thornton will wait-I1tpay
him myself, if he WON'T" Mr.. Waring
added to himself. "
Mrs. Archer's brown eyes grew soft
and bright, a happy smile played about
her firm, determined mouth, and impu1-
sively extending her hand, she thanked
her new friend warmly. 6 knew there
were such warm hearted men as you,
sir, but have not often met them.
promise you your confidence and kind
ness to an utter stranger shall not
prove mis- placed. As to your friend II
can not refuse him Will you look at
our second floor, to see if you think it
might suit him?"
Smiling to himself, Mr.. Warning fol-
lowed her up to the pretty rooms her
womanly taste had made home-hke and
inviting, though the furniture was of the
plainest description.
g But this is evidently your room, my
dear madam!''
" There are two rooms above. and
shall, be so glad to be near the children!
Indeed, we shall be very comfortable, if
only yoar friend should prove my
triend.''
Never fear! He will call tonight.
I have much to see to-day, or would
bring hirn this Afternoon. Good day
for the present. 1 hope to hear you
play on the organ before long,
Mr.. Waring walked away from The
with a strange, new feeling at
hia heart Mere there Onanvs such |