Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-25

What would be the use of good fortune COM
ing to us if we were not TO take the pleas
ure of itl II would disappoint you as much
as me not to go, and you know it"
''Would it disappoint you, Carois" asked
Lyman almost wistfully. well, IN that
case, 60 Ill see as TO myself
Carol was greeted most warmly by Miss
Everleigh, and kept for half-hour' chat
in the room which was to be hers during
her stay. Then they went down to the
drawing-room, but Althea turned back at
the door
$50 in" she SAID. "You viii find a
friend of yours there. Excuse me mo-
ment, please. | must lay out papa dress
ing-gown and slippers, | really had no
idea it was so late"
So Carol entered alone, and a young man
who rose rather hstlessly out of deep
lounging chair, flushed suddenly radiant in
the genuiness OF his surprise.
$50, yog are the expected visitorr' he
exclaimed. Show delightful Do you know,
was half dreading the meeting with
Althea's young lady friend, and felt IN
clined to beat retreat without ceremony.
am not drilled in the ways of society, as
you probably know, and am very easily put
out Of countenance. You don't know what
a TellcI-NHdl pitdSuft lulo H.
81 can imagine laughed Carol, mentally
deciding that he was handsomer for the
state of invalidism he had passed through.
He told her that he had been gaining every
day, and only submitted 10 Althea's de-
mands upon him because he had nothing
definite in vew-not that he felt the need
of further rest.
Still, 1t was proved that he was not averse
10 and fhsa fxun ofla xriaH in maxi
ing the time pass pleasantly for him. Mr..
Everleigh was well pleased at having the
young man there; Norris caught his eyes
on him now and then, with speculative
look in them, aud the young man found
himself blushing as he tried to decide what
it meant.
"lf it were not too presumptuous to sup
pose, should say he thinks | am making
1--we TO Althea and is not averse to il; but
then he would not be unlIind TO coal
HEAVIER If she were to fancy him. Now,
know she is only kind TO me as a sister is 10
brother, but--but-I wish she did not
show it quite so much at all times.N
This thought came when Carol began 10
draw away from them IN the evenings.
Norris thought he read suspicion of some
thing which did not please her in her looks;
and in truth, Carol was disappointed that
Miss Everleigh manifested no great interest
in her brother as the days went by. Ly-
man had not awaited himself Of his invita-
ton, and when Carol made inquiries, Mr..
Everleigh reported him stepped in business,
taking more on his shoulders than there
was any need, in fact, yet it was evident
that the senior partner was pleased at the
enterprise of his young associate.
However, toward the end Of the week he
came, and If he was annoyed at finding
Norris there. he did not show it. The in
evitable business was not out Of his mind
yet, apparently, for he and Mr.. Evorleigh
retired 10 the study, aud Norris was sum
moned to join them after the first half-hour.
"Ive been turning over an idea all week,
and now that Childer is here, il is time 10
speak of it. We are bound to need extra
help. You. Lyman. have just been showing
me how we can extend our connections, but
an iron man could not stand the work you
are laying out FOR yourself Now, here is
Norris with nothing TO DO. and he is a lad L
can trust WHY should we not take him in,
give HIM clcrkship first. with the promise
of advancing him to the cashiers place, l
am sure we can't do better, nor. 1 think,
can he.w
There can be no doubt about the last,n
said Norris gratefully, then looked search
ingly at Childer in an effort 70 read his
thoughts.
The younger partner had a set smile ON
his face. but beneath IL Norris fancicd he
could detect reluctance and dislike, though
what he said was mildly in favor Of the
plan.
"Any one YOU recommend, Mr.. Everlelgh,
of course will DE satisfactory 70 nae. In
view Of the future Il win be well enough;
still there is no hurry Bargmau win hardly
be in working trim before the FIRST of tho
year"
81 feel well enough now, SO far rs that is
concerned; but If / decide 70 accept your
kind offer, / should prefer starting in at
that time. ] must pay Uncle Amos visit
meanwhile He will not regard your offer
as gratcfullyas I do, my dear sir, old friends
though you are"
mo. / forgot to mention that he called
ON me to-day The new bee in his bonnet
is making great buzz He wants TO go
into the detective business now himself;
says he would not Interfere with your case,
so came TO me for employment. lie wanted
the details Of my loss of a year ago, and
thought that something might be saved to
me yet BY the way, the police have con-
frmation of the rumor that Edison is dead.
me, yet can't help feeling sorry for him.
I've always believed there was a holder
villain back of him. don't think il was in
him to concoct and carry out that scheme
alone If you want work in the line that
your uncle mas laid dowa, Norris, there is
that mystery for you 10 unraveL | dare
say, if the truth ever comes 10 light, we
will find that Edison benefited little by the
money be took. would give something to
have the affair cleared up, if only to settle
the morbid doubts that come to me some
times. Being cheated once, | must go to
fancying that am at the mercy Of thieves
and traitors another reason why l shall be
glad to take you IN. Norris. Supported by
two such stout pillars as You and Lyman,
hope 10 get back my faith in human kind
Wen, WELL your Uncle Amos has his little
eccentricities, but a kinder heart-an
honester soul-God never put in a mans
body. But come. now that every thing is
settled, let us join the ladies. They will
think we have deserted them.n
Taking it for granted that every thing rds
settled, he led the way out.