Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-09
IN LUCK AT iLAST
By WALTER A
lC3nanaed From sunday, September IN

GdIel.
"6nv'nor3s up stairs, Mr.. Joseph, taking O
his tea with Miss Iris" replied Mr.. James
not at all Offended by ths ~allnsion 70 hi
crattinesz Who should resemble the Fo,
II not tho secondhand bookseller In n
trada- perhaps, can the truly admirabl
qualities OF that animal his patience
MS subtlety and craft, his pertinacity,
MS sagacity -b9 illustrated moro TO ad
vantage. Mr. James felt q glow Of vir
tue-would that he could grow daily an,
hourly, and more and more towards tn
perfect fox. Then, indeed, and not till thel
would he be able to live truly up to his sec
ond-hand books.
Having tea with Iris; WE'LL
The speaker looked as if it required some
effort to receive this statement with resigna
ton.
HE always does at six O'Clock. Why
shouldn't her asked Blr. james.
Because, James, he spends the time in
cockerlng up that gal whom he's ruined and
spoiled-him and the old Niger between
them--so that her mini is poisoned against
her lawful relatives, and nothing will con-
tent her but coming into all the old mans
money, instead Of going share and share
alike, as a cousin should, and especially a
she cousin, while there's a biscuit left in the
locker and a drop Of rum in the cask.n
"AhT said Mr.. James with a touch of
sympathy, called forth, perhaps, by men.
tion Of the rum, which is a f%avorite drink
with secondhand booksellers assistants.
Nothing too good for her, the other went
on; THE best OF education, pianos to play
upon, and nobody good enough for her to
know. Not on visiting terms. if you please.
with her %neighbors; waiting for duchesses
TO call upon her. And what is she. after
ALA A miserable teacherrn
Mr. Joseph Gallopwas a,young man some.
where between twenty and thirty, tall. laroa
limbed, well set-up, and broad shouldoreS
A young man who, at first sight, would seem
emlnently fitted to push his own fortunes
ASP, at hrst sight, a remarkably handsome
fellow. with straight, clear cut features and
light, curly hair. When he swung along tba
street, his round hat carelessly thrown back
and his handsome face lit up by the sun. nv
OLD women murmured a blessing upon hi,
comeiy head-as they used to do, along time
ago, upon the comedy and curly head Of
A6salom-and the young women looked
meaningly at one another-as was also done
In the case OF Absalom-and the object ~
their admiration knew that they were saw.
ing u each other, in the feminine way. wba,
a look is as good as a whisper. ''There ooe,
a handsome fellow" Those who knew hin
better, and had looked more closely into
MS face, said that his mouth was had and
his eyes shifty. The same opinion was held
Dy the wiser sort as regards his character.
'for, on the one hand, some averred that to
tnelr certain knowledge Joe Gallon had
Shownh himself a monster of ingratitude tn.
wards his grandfather, who had paid his
debts and done all kinds of things for him.
on the other hand there were Soma ,ghn
Thought he had been badly treated: and
some said that no good would ever come Of
q young fellow who was never able TO rs.
main In the same situation more than a
month or so; and others said that ne had
certainly been unfortunate, but that he was
q quick and clever young man., who would
some day find the kind OF work that suited
him, and then he would show everybody of
what stuff he was composed. As for us. we
have only to Judge Of him by his actions.
perhaps, Mr.. Joseph" said Mr.. James.
perhaps Miss Iris won't have all bequeathed
to her"
do you know anythingF Joe asked
quickly. "Has he made a new will latelyPi
mot that know of. But Mr.. Chalke1
has been here off and on a good bit now"
"Ah! Chalker's a close one, too. . Else he'd
tell me, his old friend. Look here, Foxv.n
he turned a beaming and smiling face upon
the assistant. 'tIf you should see anything
or-ind anything out, tell me, mind. And,
remember, PHI make it worth your while.n
Mr.. James looked as if he was asking him.
self how Joseph could make it worth hi
while, seeing that he got nothing more from
his grandfather, and by his own showing
never would have anything more.
Its only his will Pm anxious to know
about: that, and where he's put away all his
money. Think what a dreadful thing Il
would be for his heirs il he were to 20 and
die suddenly, and lone Of us to know where
his investments are. As for the shop, that
is already dis posed Of, as l dare say you
disposed Oft The shop disposed off Oh.
The assistant turned pale. ooh,
Joseph he asked earnestly, "what will
become Of the shopl And who is to have
itF'
IL am to have it." Mr.. Joseph replied
This was the lie absolute, and he
it very cleverlY and at the right
moment--a thing which gives strength and
life to a lie, because he already suspected
the truth and guessed the secret hope and
ambition which possesses every ambitious
in this trade-namely, to get the
succession Mr.. james looked upon himself
IS the lawful and rightful heir to the BUSH
ness. But sometimes he entertained griev-
doubts, and now indeed his heart sank
nto his boots. ~ am to have it," Joe re.
ooh, / didn't know. You are to have it,
hen? Ohp'
II Mr.. James had been ten years younger
think he would have burst into tears. But
the age OF forty weeping no longer pre-
ents itself as a form Of relief. 1t is more
sual to seek consolation in a swear. He
hammered, however, while he turned pale,
nd then red, and then pale again.
eyes, quite proper, Mr.. Joseph, Pm sure,
nd a most beautiful business may be made
gain here by one who understands the way.
b, you are a flcky man, Mr.. Joseph. You
70 indeed, sir TO get such a noble chance"
1.-THE shop" roe went on, twas settled
titled upon me long ago." The verb Ito
ttle'' is capable Of conveying large and
lgue impressions. "But after all, what's
e good Of this place to a sailorp'
''The good-the good Of this placer Mr..
cheek flushed. "Why, to make
oney, to be sure-to coin money in. If
ID this place to myself-why-why, in two
iars / would be making as much as 200 a
ar. / would indeed"
"You want to make money. BAIL That's