The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-10-15
VOLUME XIII.
MARY rErp cRowEI.I..

HumbletnNatIes JcNeiCIS "tt0 NN''>'' -
fiic watches, diamonds and precious
stones. was in an exceptionally bad hu
NOR. despite the beauty of the day that
gave more than fair promise ofa good
share OF custom.
Mr.. Symington walked up anil down the
store-an immense, elegant place. with
rows OF plate glass on bronze pfdestalS.
and shelf after sisf laden with biious OF
statuarr anu bronzes-a short, portly man.
= with a sandy heard all aroulid his tui'. red
face. aud II big, bald place AZ the CROWN Of
Iis head not tie most p.ep"~se%-li's
Is.okiny nlau ln the wOrll. ar as regarded
temper. either. as hts employees might
iIaVe testified.
..Do You kitow anything atout Srnt
wood dis murning-~iIS h.efFsiIt f,.rs. =
lie asked, gruiIly. of one OF .Snltwood'S
IeIlow-c,erks.
Il don't know sir. He was all right
wherl l,e went home on saturday,"
Mr.. Symington cast an annihiiating
frown on the young man.
II am not aware that | asked for any
outside information" he said harshly
-,Santwood's condition on Saturday Is OF
no consequence TO me. l want to know
where he is this morning.
He went fuminS along to his private
office, where the head book-keepeI was
waiting Tor him.
'.Santwood is sick this morning, sir.
and will not be here but has sent his
cousin to take IIi< place, with your per-
mission. Miss Edith Samwood, is OUT
side here to see you
Mr. Symington looked at his book keeper
with n frown of surprise.
Miss Edith Santwood Miss What
the deuce does he mean scndihg woman
here TO do his work ?''
He giared at the unnffentling man
though Inc had tseen guilty Of high treason
Cant say, sir" carelcsS!y. ''IIe Ger
calmly has sent the young lady. and you
~ilI Hud her waiting to see you outside.
TIAt's all know about it
Aud as Mr.. Thorn was the one man in
Syni,: gIou s. Humb!cwaite's employ
whom the senior partner never succeeded
in bullying, MIR. Synington went grumb-
lingly away, while Mr. Thorn returned to
his books.
The irate old gentleman certainly
not the most reaS~uring of mnrtals, as lac
went down the aisle toward Edith SAINT
wood standing beside the end of brouze
and plate-Rlass show Casa girl fair as
hiy-EElIite rO@cLeaE shining black eyes.
that were looking eagerly at hisa with
almost fearful apprehension in their
beautiful depths, with waving. jet black
l. Il
and banded, in exqui~irely becoming
simplicity under the little. cardimai lined.
cottage straw hat-a lady refined aud
deliaate. but wearing the uumiStakable
air at fT1Igajity that was almost poverty.
Somehow. large portion of Mr.. sym
ington's surplus spleen eyaporafed as he
saw her.
as" you are Santwood's cousin-eh.
nam : A substitute, [ understand -
Edith bowed, and smiled slightly, show
ing di<tracting dimpIe.
II am Claude Santwood's cousin Edith,
sir. lie beardz with mamma aud me.
aud is unable tn come. and is very much
svorriesl about it-f0r it is the busy season.
he says. Mamma said 1 might take his
place il you would permit it. Claude las
explained all the duties tn me. and am
very sure can perform them"
NouOdy las ever known crIsty oil!
Syrnington To listen to such lengthy
answer before /; hut Re actually dill, only
he frowuetf and twisted lIis beard.
III never heard of such thing he said
gruff1y. ..Santwo,ld's duties are easy
enougli for that matter. tor aa.y woman To
do. he las TO hy around lively some-
times. But-why il is ridiruluiIs to send
sou liers to take his place. W bat possess
ed IIiui s''
Not tIIat he wanted to know, or cared if
lac had k,lpwn.
Edith blushed.
I'VE are poor. sir, aud if CIaude's wages
should Stop
'.Oh, yes. dare say Well hang up
yonr shawl and bonnet IN the cloak room.
yOlider, ard Iii see whether or noE you
amount to anything. Women don't as
general thing, take notice.
And aIthongi. Claude had, oyer and over
again, told her how djsagreeable Mr.
SyHlington was, nevertheless Edith found
herself winking 70 keep back Inc mortin-
ed tears that agould come into her lovely
eyes.
But-Mr. Ssmington found that there
BeyeF had been q quicker-footed. neaier-
banded. more accurately pertePtlve per-
son inside his establishment,
1T won't last--of course it woh't last, !.
he said TO Thorn gruff1y .'but santwood's
down for day or so yet. size says. and
suppose she's better than roh,niy Keep /
sour eye on her tIsusigh. Thorn and
I've ssoken 10 Mason, She's stranger.
you know. and ,i.ere'sa sight Of thugs
ying around hardy
Thorn laughed. bat gave lalcdi>gnst-
ed look at eisc captions old man.
II y stake my next ten years salary
that Miss sanswona is lady. he said,
quietly.