The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-12-08

two, leaving the estate In the care Of a hard,
exacting steward, who, unknown to Reginald
Warren, oppressed the tenants, and was fear
ed and dsliked BY all.
And changes came for Eveline. John Fall
coner was taken III the winter after Regie's
/ departure for the continents long, lingering
illness, which prevented him from working,
and used up all his savings.
Evy was his devoted nurse, never leaving
his bedside, and was besides, very careful OF
his money.
Rent day came, aid John Falconer was In
despair. He found that he was unable to pay
bis rent. The. poor man knew not what to
do. He was unfit for work, and Evy had
never been accustomed to it. She was fitted
fora governess, to be sure, but how could he
live without her devoted care9
Mr.. Stevens, the steward, was a hard man.
He said that John Falconer must either pay
the rent or go. He would give him two weeks,
but not a day over
My dear home ! - he said I" the home I
have lived in for so long Evy, 1t will break
my heart to leave 1t -
Evy soothed him with tender words.
Never mind, papa. We will think of
some plan'
Evy had been acting very strangely for the
last few weeks. Mr.. Falconer was not OBJ
servant or he would surely have noticed it.
Sometimes she looked pale and sad then
she would brighten up, while burning color
suffused her cheeks.
Every morning she looked cut for the post
man, and whest he had passed by, without
leaving any letters, she would turn away with
a sigh.
Time dragged on, and the day came for
John Falconer to leave his home. He had
been unable to obtain the money, and Mr..
Stevens was to call during the morning. If
he could not pay him, they would be turned
ons of their pretty home.
And yet Eyy did not look at all sorrowful.
Mr.. Falconer thought It very strange that
she sbonld go about with smile on her face
and happy light in her eyes.
You seem gay, Evy," he remarked and
the pink IN her cheeks deepened to carnation.
" | am not gay, papa. Here is Mr., Stevens.
will go to him, as it would try you too
much.' And she ran out of the room.
She ushered the steward into the little
kitchen and gave him chair.
s." Where is your fathers" asked Mr.. Ste
s.. ,'apa 2 nor aple 70 see youatee day.r 70.
Yoaf seth Sltllh n abeSssus Bqsss ySs6ag ss &c.,,
suppose you know that you must either pay
or go?"
g am quite aware of the fact" retorted
Evy, as she laid the money on the table.
F" Win you give me receipt"
The eyes of the steward opened wide.
:" How did you get the money ? = he In
'quired. AZ
81 do not think that is your affair." said
Evy, icily, as she took up the receipt
"Good-morning. a s~
Mr.. Stevens took his departure, and Evy
bounded up the stairs TO the invald's room.
'.See. papal" she said, waving the paper
before his eyes.
"What is the matter. Evy?"
~ have paid the rent, papa, and this is the
receipt"
/" Evy, how did you get the money!"
I
% II came by post yesterday morning, papa.
II wrote book and got fifty pounds for IT
8, we shall have enough to live on till can
do more"
But, my child, never knew you could /"
It came to me naturally, papa. l wrote
first for the love of the thing, aud theu
wrote for love of you"
Evv nv own child -
And in that glad moment John Falcouei
knew that he was rewarded for his benevo-
lence.
Evy never wrote again for money. A
mouth afterwards Reggie returned, and wber
he heard the story he dismissed Mr.. Stevens
from his service. And in the spring there
was grand wedding at Wayerdale, with Re-
gle as bridegroom and Evy as bride.
And Evy is truly happy in the love Of hei
husband.
John FaIconer lives with them. and is call
ed Grandpapa :" by Evy's children. His re-
ward for his act of beneyolence is great, and
the bread of charity, which he cast upon the
waters, has returned to him after many days
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