Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-10-05
OUR NEW MANAGER.
Prom Chambers Journal
CHATTER IlI.-CoNriNuEp.

CHATTER uL-CoNriNuED.
Next morning Phil contrivcd 10 soc
Marian. and impressed upon her the
necessity Of securing the presence Of
Mrs. Nallcns that afternoon. lie found
Marian quite willing 10 ask her, ~ she
had great trust in that lady.
lie saw nothing of his chief during
tho morning; but this was by mo- mean,
unusual; aud his thoughts had ben 80
occupied and excited by his visit to
Marian that he had quite forgotten the
parting words of Whitaker in refer
cncc Ia himself. lie was soon reminded
Of them. Aft'r the usual interval for
lunch. he heard on his return that Mr..
Pike had just gone out. and then he was
sent for to the head clerks room.
Whittakcr's warning atoncc required to
him. and he knew To n certainty what
he was to hear
His forcboding was right; the warn
ing was correct. Mr.. Scamlcr. after n
PREDATORY cough Of the most impressive
chsrractcr. oppressed his regret AT hav-
ingttO perform So painful n duty. hut
stated that Mr.. Pike had seen great
reason tn be- dissatisfied with Mr.. Hart
lchy's conduct, and having borne with
u rs LONG rs Ia could. was compelled to
dismiss him. lie handed Philip check
for AN amount which included n
months salary instead of notice, and
said that the young man need not come
any more tO the office. "And-I re-
grct to say" added Mr.. Scamlcr. with
fresh iinpres sivcntst that Mr.. Pike
ferls unable "a give in this instance the
testimonial to character and ability
which most of our young gentlemen
have received upon leaving the cstab-
hshmcnLN
Philip smiled bitterly at hearing this
haranguC; entertaining no ill-will for
the speaker, because he was a harmless
old fellow. anil had. as Phil knew. no
choice In tn matter Mr.. Scamlcr
coaghcd again. aud ncryou,ly pulled his
gray whiskcrs.
II presume said Philip. "that Il
d0cs not greatly matter IL I leave at
uncC?'
Certainly not. my dear sir" said
The "ld gentleman. evidently greatly
relieved NJ hearing nothing worse
than this - - certainly not. II YOU
wudd prefer to leave rs soon rs YOU
have checked the invoices you are ut, |
am SURF Mr.. Pike would have the great
est pleasure | mean there would be mo-
objection at all"
With this permission Philip hurried
through the task un which ho was Gu
gagged. for he had made up his mind In
q bold proceeding. ON which he had
brcn dvelling for SOME time. He re-
solved to confront Mr. Pike ON his visit
that afternoon; to snatch Marian from
his grasp. u possible; aud To- urgc Oar
nett tO defy The worst. rather than
sacrifice his daughter.
His arrival at Lower Down Road oc-
raslOnud somu surprise. Marian. who
saw him first. was flushed and agitatcd.
On his asking her II she had seen Mrs.
NallCns, she replied. in hurried
whisper: eyes; sho is here now with
my father and mother. In the other
parlOr. | found less difficulty with her
than | hal expected; for she had re-
ccived an anonymous letter this morn
Ing, o.. strtmgly urging her To be here.
aud cohclptl iR stic, vaguely forcbod.
iur language that She would have felt
inclined Ia come. even IL had not
called for her. Yet she does not know
what good she can do by---"t
Here the entrance of Mr.. barnett in
tyrpbptcd her. Tho latter greeted
Philip warmly enough. hut said. in q
tone which was too clearly dcspond-
ing one: IL am sorry to see YOU in my
house, my hoy. to-day. DO you know
who is coming here directly. and why
he c0mesP''f
81 do, said Phil.
Then | fear your visit will only give
you pain continued the elder. -
know what young people feel. although
my day is passed; but do not quarrel
with fate" ...
"Fatcl You do not call the wiles and
crafty plottin2s Of such n man rs this
Mr.. Pike, Fate2 You do not"
Moro Philip would probably have
sihl; hut loud knock at the door an
RounCcd tho arrival of the person hc
~as 80 cncrgetically dcnouncing. In n
few hasty words barnett begged him to
retire. for the time. at any rate. Philip
agreed TO do so, but added: when
Marian is called. rs YOU know she will
be. will como with her. What Is To
be said shall be said in my presence. a"
With this he disappeared. leaving Mr..
barnett To nerve himself for the coming
tuAtlNttWs Nttl. ~ AlttAt tOihAbIl IN the
prospect as & was possible for any man
To feel.
..eNhAt passed between him and the
fihor h lhe opening Of this interview
No not known; hut those who were in
the next room could hear that one voice
grew more pleading. the other harsher,
ms IL progressed. AT last Mr.. Darueti
opened the door and called for his wifi,
and daughter.
zone moment, Mrs. barnett" ex
claimed Philip; "letm me enter with You
Marian can follow US in couple o.
minutes must II Is the last time
shall have an opportunity Of speaking
and will speak now"
Overpowcrcd BY his manner. Mrs
barnett. weak and irresoluts at an,
tiuc, suffered the young man TO &c
company her. and they entered the par
lor together.
PIka.wus there. OF course. aud turne'
10 the door with his blandest smile a
he heard tho sound Of feet In an in
slant his expression changed II tn
Bternest scowl; and. turning TO barnett