The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-28

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His manner was not unkind, though
he spoke so brusquely.
'Ihave been an orphanfor a year, Hill
da said, and her voice quiyered. They
both died in France, and ! was thrown
on my own resources. Father never
found the fortune be was expecting, You
know" &
'No, though we both started together
in life. He was dreamy man, never
meant for real worth, though l renaem-
Der his wild talk about the wealth ne
would have one day. Poor fellow! sol
he's dead?"
He stared at the glowing Goals with
dreamy ewes, and shook his bald head
sadly. Then his mood changed and he
leaned forward in his chair with flushed
face.
81 tried to keep him steady" he said,
excitediy, "but it was no use. lie was
like arolling stone, here, there, and all over
and precious little moss he ever gathered
When he planned that foolish expedi-
ton to Europe ! was thoroughly yexed
with him, but when he married pretty
French singer the first year without
cent to live op, | washed my hands OF
him altogether"
9'She was good wife," Hilda said,
gently. Then, when the old mans ex-
citement had subsidized, she continued: !:
"Father mentioned the quarrel, but be
| fore he died he told me what stauneh
| friends you used to be, and though he
hadn't heard from you for years, he
had kept track of you and gave me your
address. He told me- if was ever IN
trouble to come to you, and he was sure
you would help me. | did my best for
while, but | was poor and unknown,
and everything went wrong, so | made
up my mind to take fathers advice and
"And here you are,n interrupted JAS
per Trently. Poor Pereyl Well, he was
a good fellow. after all, though no man
| for business.
al have been we'll educated" said
Hilda, "and thought with your influence
| might secure good position as COVER
ness. | am willing to work hard, sir.
Jasper Trently surveyed her with
| kindly favor. He admired her spirit
and her face. SO like her fathers despite
| its foreign ewes and complexion
awakened the dormant affection for hi
old friend.
The little ormulu clock chimed ten
"We'll talk it over tomorrow. Yol
look tired, and doubtless need rest" h
said, and rang for the housekeeper.
They met again early the next morning
The old man told Hilda his purpose a
once.
i II need some one here; the place j
lonely. If You will stay will relIluner
ate you well,p he said.
i His first thought had been TO offer he
a home there without duties or compen
sation, but he knew that she was to-
|. proud to accept a dependent position
and adroitly worded his proposal.
), Hilda Vinton thanked him with tear
. of gratitude in her eyes.
"Are YOU sure that you need me, sir ?
she asked. 81 did not expect this.
Eyes. need YOU. There is no on
/ would rather have than Percy Viz
toms daughter.a
So Hilda remained at Trently Manor
The DAYS went by. Gradually theIT
same a change of affairs in the lionel
, mansion. 1t lost its old gloominess tn
silken curtains were parted to admit tn
t sunlight, fresh flowers from the eonse
E yatofv filed the empty vases, the oit
9 fashioned piano was uncovered, and u
E tones clear and sweet as in the olden tim
I echoed through the vast rooms, whe
: Hilda's dainty fingers pressed the ye
e low keys. !.
: old Jasper grew cheerful and geni
q ~ 5or the sunny Influence and lie
d sured brighter aspect to him. But
d was not quite content. -
It Hilda found him one day leaning
It the Ibraiy mantel With his eyes on = =
/ portrait above. They wore q visit
t expression, and his face looked sad al
y grave, almost regretful. ss..,sss
d "Who is it, sir = she asked, softly,
al The old man froWned on her, tn
IS turned with sudden. impulse. :.
q. s.That's Charlie, my nephew Charlie
d he said with emotion. have ney
d spoken of him to you, my dear, but
Sc = seldom out of my mind. We used
1t Get along famously, but he was wild
90 6it. and self-wilied, and one day
he onarreIed. don't think either OF
as meant one word -ye said then, but
Us were both very angry, and the end OF I
q 1 was T ordered him from my house
p- ever. He took me at my word, anu
So have never seen him since. -,
le, You loved him, sir 2 asked tillaa
he as NV own SON" he answered, q
of 18th sudden bitterness But he
on ~rone i Vas IN the right, and ne
la too sfubb5rn to Yield. told nm
in wcula never forgive him:
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MS Hil9ls laid her hand on the old nls
Eer arm and looked at him Watn WIS
ng ewes. They had grown 70 pe very :
ul- of each other, and the prl lsnt 4Vgue
Did held deep place in the olo nan : 9
cot .sTm sure yoa win, she repeats
tn ssITe was such q boy then, YOU kh9M,'
pei aIfow iIf do you know old Ja'
nnl asked, iierceIy BE will never ref
He ale looks too kind and true e hal
hen resentment long, . sid Hilde y
he voa write to him, SO, and tel ham
sui nav come back !.
On. ~ 1se shook his head slowly and his
sars tures grew hard and cold agaip.s
lies. was not ready 70 yield Just Yet.
ed HiIda hoped that on some future 9 :
We would grant her request and sehA
e % his 4avWard nephews
Summer came and passss
e IS October again, but 1ezrek 5e|ltlt
hat nof dread now IIe con51R ntex
any ift bleak d avs and long. = !
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