Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-10-03


his little faults, and l understand the
terrible anxiety you feel. But L must
leave you and begin my work. Be
sure that ! shall bring him or news OF
him shortly"
How good you are! When shall we
hear?"
You can expect me very soon, per-
haps within an hour"
"Whatever happens, cried Edith,
''do not be later than noon.''
L left the house brimful of hope and
| joy, for, though 1 had been touched by
| Edlth's tears, reflected that in pro-
portion to her grief would be her gratI-
/ tude when found her brother.
After weeks of the despair which
had grown upon me as the breech be-
/ tween US widened, l was, by a happy
/ chance, about to be set in a place
nearer to Edith than 1 had ever before
occupied Had not my heart reason
for its merry leaping as L reflected
thusr tripped into the police station
and gaily explained that had lost a
little boy friend. The story was lis
tened to with apparent incredulity.
My too happy tone and manner must,
L thought, be the cause OF this disbe-
lief 1 left after giving what details l
could for the officers to work upon. L
] lClL a lllllc 5DDcIcu anu LuaL L
had still farther TO go for tidings-
walked to the scene of the boys
disappearance, but there L could ex-
tract none of the sought-foT informa-
| ton.
''I5 there a conspiracy afioat to baf-
/ fle me-" muttered, ''or has the earth
/ opened her mouth and swallowed him
up?''
| But 1 will hurry on. 1 found moth
/ ing but discouragement; l did not find
| Charley. Ny want of success was the
more dishearteniug for its unexpected
ness. When 1 made my promised call
at noon should l be still without news
| for Edith? As the sun rose higher
my hopes declined.
At last l put in my appearances at
l II Il Villa again. My search had been
/ quite fruitlesS. but 1 made up my mind
not to berray my growing despair.
/ must diSS Semble. / would assume the
same confident tone that L had used
/ before.
/ was ushered into the presence of
Mrs. Mannering and her daughter.
| The former greeted me as coldly as she
had ever done. As / took her hand.
| Edith said eagerly, In trustful tone:
''Tell US, Mr.. LatimerI You have
not come without news, l am conf
dent.''
"Well, you see 1t is so early yet,"
/ began, not very fluently, II can tell
/ you nothing very definite at present.
Later on l expect
L iIth had turned away with a de-
| spairing gesture. Mrs. Mannering in
/ terrupted me.
II see; do not give yourself so much
trouble to explain. You have ascer.
tanned nothing; you have come without
news or cause"
~ am very sorry," 1 said. edith
er-Miss Mannering told me to come
anyhow"
'.Very good of you to do SO, 1 am
sure,'' said her mother, dryly. Have
you time TO sit down?''
1 sat.
TELL us what steps you have taken," "
/ said Edith. ~ know you have done
| your best"
''I have, indeed" 7 said, preparing
/ to deliver the explanations i had ready.
First, let me tell you, l am going to
/ have notices inserted in all the morn
| ing papers. Will show you a copy"
/ Here 1 drew a folded slip of paper out
of my memorandum book "From
/ what / have ascertained, think this
Will certainly bring about the result we
wish for. Allow me to read it to you"
Mrs. MannerIng evidently thought 1
/ was going on too fluently.
"wait moment, if you please, Mr..
| Latimer," she said. "Wlll you lie good
/ enough to say what you have already
| done. This notice will be thing of
| tomorrow-that is to say. if L pro-
nounce it suitable to appear"
- hardly think you can disapprove
of this" L said, putting It into her
| hand. II have composed 1t with care"
Mrs. Mannering bowed stiffly, but
did not glance at the paper.
"Tell us what you did this morn
/ ing" said Edith. Mamma VIII be
I glad to hear, know"
miss MannerIng takes great deal
| for granted" said her mother, icily
"Half an hour ago she was confident
that you would arrive with Charley in
your armT."
~ meant to bring him." 1 said. "I
promised too; though of course should
not carry him in nv arms"
al said not" said the lady. turning
in Triumphant way to her daughter.
Edith slrank hastily aside, as II l
had dealt her a blow"
"You said you loved him soI'' she
groaned.
"I cannot understand you." replied
rather sharply.
"You hear that, Edlth?" observed
Mrs Mannering.
Mrs. Mannering, 1 am willing to
help you IN every reasonable way"
said, Il have tried to do so, but l
seem to get little thanks AS to carry
ing Charley in my arms, it is absurd
to think of. 1 draw the line at that,
madam"
Poor Edith 4 sob, such as had
heard earlier that morning, escaped
her.
Mrs. Mannering wheeled sharply
round at the sound.
Edith You forget your dignity.
| Leave the room"
Her daughter glided quickly out.
You hardly wish to prolong this
/ interview. 1 imagine" said Mrs. Man
nering.
We both rose to our feet. re-
pressed my indignation.
The advertisement" I said, mo-
/ tioning to the paper she held. You
will let me insert it, hope"
1 spoke implorlngly, for 1 remem-
/ bered that unless L would lose Edith,
must bring back Charley myself.
II will see what you have written"
remarked Mrs MannerIng, stalking to
/ a window, where she slowly raised
ner glasses and HcAu Sncni O~AOAo H0i
eyes.
1 stood humbly waiting as she
| glanced through my composition, read
| ing It half audibly:
.Lost-boy-namei Charley Man
nerIng-good heayensF'
/ looked up.
what is thisp" she cried. ''Seven
years of age-dresSed in a gray suit
| lett his mothers house-two o'clock"
Her voice had risen almost to a
shrek as she turned, glaring on me-
what is wrong?' l cried. ''What
| can 1 do for you?"
| ..Gol'' she screamed with an unmls-
taxable gesture toward the door. go!
Do you dare to Insult me with your
! presence?" as hesitated in astonish-