The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-09-11

which the little damsers fearful eyes.
already brighter M the sight ~ The
proficrei coin the reverend gentleman
held out 20 her. looked up al him WITH
shy gratitude. a pretty picture.
thought Mr.. GIisier. bowling again a.
the rural dean As their ewes met. where
AT the old cleric nodded with con-
fused and somewhat -hame-faced as
pect. A. though embarrassed that his
good deed should have been witnessed.
Next morning saw Mr. Glister again
AZ his post Of observation. and al his
accustomed hour the old cleric was
again deserted upon the pavement The
lrweler had already begun 10 feel a
friendly. almost an aflectionate interest
IN the old gentleman. whose appear
ance was - inviting. whose voice 50
loslal. whose charity 30 ready and un-
assuming. His attention WAS so COM
plct".y absorbed b. the approach u his
new acquaintance that he had no ears
for the quickly approaching step II q
Young man advancing in the contrary
direction. The rural dean was Jus,
opening his lips 70 reply 10 Mr.. Glister :
morning salute. when the young man
paused precisely opposite the ewcler.
aud extending his hand. hailed the old
digniiary As Uncle" The reverend
gentleman turned with a quick start
and stumble. which. but for the young
mans restraining hand. would have
, brought him to the ground.
= on Young villain painted the old
man. you'll never b. satisfied until
hux 81. a %
The Young fellow expressed affection
ate contritlon for his ahruptness. but
his venerable relative was evidently
more shaken Nv his sudden appearance
than Il seemed likely 20 robust an old
gentleman would have been by % slight
an occurrence. lie trembled and leaned
upon his nephew's arm for support. and
Was 20 evidently affected that Mr.. Glis-
ter begged him 10 enter and seat him
self in the shop until his composure
should return. The offer was accepted.
and the rural dean was bestowed in a
chair. The jcweler made hospitablc
oilers Of wine and Of glass of water.
which were refused. the old gentleman
tapping himself upon the region Of the
heart. and shaking his head. 10 indicate
that his malady lay there. and was be-
yond the power Of such medicaments
as nc proposed. Mr. Glistcr and his
nephew stood above him with respect
full concern.
.'lou should be more careful. Ell
ward. my boy- you should BE- more
careful. he said. presently.
MY dear uncle said the young
man. II was never more ashamed in
my life But Won are better nows''
Yes said the old gentleman. Il
am better II j. passing. ! am ex-
trcmely obliged 10 Won. sir. he turned
70 Mr.. Glister extremely obliged fol
your prompt kindness.
Mr. s'Iisier begged him not to men
ton H.
..Brt must" said the rural dean.
'.lt was extremely good Of YOU"
Mr.. GIi~ter was happy 70 have been
OF the slightest service. and deprecated
further speech concerning il.
..And what brought YOU here" de.
mandcd the old Gentleman u hi-
nephew. ITO frigh;en your old uncle,
who thought Won were a hundred miles
away. and moree'
Can't YOU gress?' asked the young
man. with an embarrassed little laugh.
..Iia.' said the old gentleman. beam
ingiy. lie was quit recovered now.
and had got back all his accustomed
gcniality. Loves young dream-eh
That's il eh,'
The good old man 30 enioyed his liz
tie Joke. and 80 shook and beamed over
II that Mr.. Glister could not himself
refrain from a sympathetic smile. lie
looked If the Young man and felt some.
how vaguely disappointed. lie was D,
no means bad-looking youngSter. hut
he did not look. 10 the jewelers. eyes.
Ike nephew worthy of such Mn uncle.
His face had none Of the geniality which
made the elders countenance 80 pleas
ant 10 look upon. His cye~ were shifty,
and young A. he was obviously not
more than eight and twenty there wa.
limited prophcsy ~ coming crows fee
nj their corners. But ~ appeared very
fond Of hi~ uncle and deeply concerned
at the results Of his thoughilcssncSs.
You have not seen Maud yet. sup
pose?" asked the rural dean.
..No; was coming straight from thu
station 10 call upon You when ! me-
you"
..And nearly frightened the life on
Of me. said the old man. rising from
the chair II was just on my way 4
see her. and. since we have met. W.
will thank Mr.. Glister for his very kline
attentions. and 20 together And &C
cord:ncly. after reiterated thanks 0
the warmest nature. they left the shop
and went down the street arm-in-arn
very lovingly together. leaving Mr.
(;listrr bowling his adicuN upon tn
step
ANY strange face appearing i
Ravensthorpe during the dead scaso'
j. pretty certain ~ remark. and tina
same afternoon Mr.. Glister. from hi