The Red Cloud chief., 1884-02-01

Julie, anu UullIlltcu Wdtel-iiiicS anu
leaves in long sprays, of the very best
make, can not be got for absolutely
nothing, you know; nor black satin fans
with ivory sticks-but Philip gave her
that; nor long Brussels lace mittens-
but she said those belonged to her
grandmother, and L am sure, for any
thing 1 care, they may have been worn
by Noah's wife, before the Flood"
The great day of the festivities at last
dawned: it is to be hoped that poor Mr..
Grey felt happier on TIE occasion than
did some of those who were hidden to
the festivities in honor of his marriage.
CHAPTER Z.
Farewell
sLiebchen, ade! ~ yIH - III
Scheiden thut weh!" ~ &+
81 suppose the governor won't be
here to-day" said one of his fellow
clerks to Philip on that eventful morn
inc. Hes off to Grey's wedding"
Il suppose so. Shall you be there to-
night:H"
..Yes; I'm going with my sister, and
my brother. and the girl I'm engaged
to-
care you engagedp I didn't know.
VINO Is the lauy?
Miss Manufacturing VAIN
wright" said Philips fellow-clerk, with
a proud and happy smile.
"Oh, l once met her somewhere.
She is a charming girl. l congratulate
YOU
Thanks! Who are you bringing?'
"My sister, and the lady-a friend of
nv siSter's-Miss Fairfax"
perhaps 1 me- congratulate YOU.
too, eh?:n suggested his friend, looking
at him with a smile.
NO" was all Philip said; bat he had
cause to remember the conversation
The day wore on. under the auspices
of Mr.. Day. the head clerk, and this AN
fortunate gentleman had ample causet to
wish the hours of work might be cur
tailed. 1t had tranSpired that he also
was to grace the ball, and many were
the benevolent inquiries as 10 what he
intended to do. and whom he thought
of bringing with him. Mrs. Day-so
much was elected from him-was to
accompany him, and this fact once
known nothing short of a full dcscrip-
ton of Mrs. Days proposed costume
would satisfy the insubOrdinate youths
supposed to be under Mr.. Days control.
Truth compels the biographer of Philip
Massey. at this period of his life. to al
nit that he took a foremost part in
prosecuting the unfortunate Mr.. Day,
presuming, it is TO be feared, upon that
excellent persons known partiality to
him. He had Just extracted from the
head clerk the admission that his con-
sorts ~head-dress would be glorious with
a white marabou feather. with gold
tips, when an irreverent spirit suddenly
called out:
Il say, here's the governors car
riage. He's coming, after all" -
Gentlemen, Ientreaty you -" cried
poor Mr.. Day.
..What a lark, if the old boy has for
gotten to take off his wedding favor
!. Day, we'll make him lend it to YOU. if he
has. He likes comforting favOrs on you,
you know"
Groans saluted this frightiul attempt
!, at a Joke, which groans were quickly
hushed into a discreet silence as MIR.
Starkie's foot was heard, then his voice
+ in Mr.. Days Office, calling TO him.
The head clerk hustled away. and
some subdued laughter and Joking went
| on at the expense Of Mrs. Days mara
bou feather. Philip Massey, who felt
himself in an oddly JOYOUS and excited
mood, had just announced that he would
, waltz with Mrs. Day ere cock-crow of
|, the following day. or perish in the eff
| fort. He was laughing at the prospect.
t and looking up. n slight flush upon his
handsome, ~resolute face, and a CLEAN
in his dark eyes, when the door of the
/ office was opened. and the page boy
l who waited upon Mr.. Starkie inquired:
is Mr.. Massey heree'
+ "He is" replied Philip.
t "Mr. Starkie wants to speak to you
| at once, please"
Philip rose, a little surprised at the
, unusual summons, and in a few mo-
1 ments found himself standing in Mr..
{ Starkie's private room. alone with that
gentleman.
"YOu sent for me. sir:y"
1 "Ah, Massey-yeS. [ want you"
, In his hand he held a telegram, as
/, once before when he had wanted Philip
1 he had held a letter. There were signs
of grave disturbance on his face. Philip
stood waiting in silence while Mr..
: Starkie read the telegram again. and
then, turning to him. said:
.Bywell-you remember making In
quiries for rue about ByweH?'
Perfectly well, sir"
$ ..Bywell has turned out much worse
than l expected. He has made of
: with a lot OF our money, and left the
bridge, nearly finished, aud all hi:
l worE-people. to any fate that may
oyertake them-in fact there's the dick
4 ems to pay. and tiAt's all about it."
.Yes, sir"
..Is that all you have to say about
$ it?"
A Il don't know of anything else. at the
5 moment" EtFfN - ~
"Ha, hal Well, what you have t.
S do is to set off at once, in Bywells
1 place. without losing an hour. From
{ Y you will report to me. Ii yOt
2 hear. o r find u anything giving the
e least clew to his wh~ercassits. wire. Tht
: rest | shall put into the hands of he 20
/. lice. but the main thing is to send a sub
stitute for him. Do YOU understand?
THAT 1 am to set off at once fol
S -" said Philip. deliberately.
",ust So"
.And remain until your contract i