The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-01-15

Tromp. Il used her kindly; she had
her own way; l was her father. Be-
sides | had taken quite liking to the
girl, and meant to stay with her for
good. But | tell you what it is, Dick,
since she has trifed with you-oh,
yes, she did though!-ard since her
old papa's not good enough for her
the devil take her, say ]"
you will be kind to her at least ?"
said Die.
4 never was unkind to living
soul, replied tie Admiral. Firm |
can be, but not unlZind.'
"Well," said Dick, offering his hand,
God bless you, and farewell"
The Admiral swore by all his gods
he should not go. Dick" he said,
''you are selfish dog; you forget
your old Admiral. You wouldn't t
leave him alone, would you?"
1t was useless to remind him that
the house was not his to dispose of,
that being a class of considerations to
which his intelligence was closed; so
Dick tore himself off by force, and
shouting a goodbye, made off along
the lane to Thymebury.
CHAPTER TX.
IN WHICH THE LIBERAL EDITOR REAP
| PEARS AS DEUS EX MACHINA."
1t was perhaps week later, as old
Mr.. Naseby sat brooding in his study,
that there was shown in upon him, on
urgent business, little hectic gentle
man shabbily attired
II have to ask pardon for this in
trusion, Mr.. Naseby," he said; ''but I
came here to perform a duty. Ny
card has been sent in, but perhaps you
may not know, what it does not tell
you, that | am the editor of the
Thymebury STAR
Mr.. Naseby looked up indignant.
Il cannot fancy" he said, 'that we
have much in common to discuss
Il have only a word to say-one
piece of information to communicate.
Some months ago,Fwe had-you will
pardon my referring to it, it is abso-
lutely necessary-but we had an un-
fortunate difference as to facts"
Have you come to apologize?" ask
ed the squire, sternly.
mo, sir; to mention circumstance.
On the morning in question, your son,
Mr.. Richard Naseby -"
II do not permit his name to be
mentioned" :"
"You will, however, permit me, re-
piled the editor.
"You are cruel" said the squire.
He was right, he was broken man.
Then the editor described Dicks
warning visit; and how he had seen in
the lads eye that there was thrash
ing in the wind, and had escaped
through pity only-so the editor put
it through pity only, sir. And oh,
sir, " he went on. IF you had seen him
speaking up for you, | am sure you
would have been proud of your son.
| know | admired the lad myself, and
indeed that's what brings me here?"
Il have misjudged him." said the
squire. do you know where he So"
Yes, sir, he lies sick at Thyme
bury"
"You can take me to him?"
Il can."
Il pray God he may forgive me-"
said the father
And he and the editor made post
haste for the county town.
Next day the report went abroad
that Mr.. Richard was reconciled to
his father and had been taken home
to Naseby House. He was still all
ing, it was said, and the squire nursed
him like the proverbial woman. Ru-
NOR, in this instance, did no more
than justice to the truth; and over the
sick bed many condolences were. ex-
changed, and clouds that had been
growing for years passed away in
few hours, and, as fond mankind loves
to hope, forever Many long talks
had been fruitless in external action,
though fruitful for the understanding
of the pair; but at last, one showery
Tuesday, the squire might have been
observed upon his way to the cottage
in the lane.
The old gentleman had arranged
his features with view to self-com-
mand, rather than external cheerful
ness; and he entered the cottage on
his visit of Cancellation with the bear
ing of clergyman come to announce
a death.
The Admiral and his daughter were
both within, and both looked upon
their visitor with more surprise than
favor.
Sir" said he to Van Tromp, II am
told | have done you much injustice. !"
There came a little sound in Es-
theirs throat, and she put her hand
suddenly to her heart.
You have, sir; and the acknowl-
edgement sufices," replied the Admi-
raj. Il am prepared, sir, to be easy
with you, since | hear you have made
it up with my friend Dick. But let
me remind you that you owe some
apologies to this young lady ALSO"
81 shall have the temerity to ask for
more than her forgiveness" said the
squire. Miss Van Tromp," he con-
tinued, "once | was in great distress,
and knew nothing of you or your
character; but | believe you will par
don few rough words to an old man
who asks forgiveness from his heart.
| have heard much of you since then;
for you have fervent advocate i'll my
house. | believe you will understand
that | speak of my son. He is, | re-
gret to say, very far from well; he
does not pick up as the doctors had
expected; he has great deal upon his
mind, and, to tell the truth, my girl,
if you won't help us, am afraid |
shall lose him. Come now, forgive
him! | was angry with him once my
self, and | found | was in the wrong.
This is only a misunderstanding, like
the other, believe me; and with one
kind movement, you may give happi-