The Irish standard., 1888-04-07

AZ snALt MOE RESIGN uNDRR SUSPICION"
"Let them discharge xne then, anu give their
raasous FOX doing SO, J. shall not resign
under suspicion
SIN Shat case III have to suspend you from
duty, and you can report to the supey!n-
tendent in the morning.
sGood-dsy to you!''
Bergman Went out II the street with the
rage In his heart which comes Of being I'M
Justly, II Indirectly, accused. In his preoc-
oupat!on he did not observe at first tha5 he
passed figure that was in & measure Ia
1nil,ar to him in the crowd, but The iact
pressed itself upon his consciousness after
he had walked little way, and he looked
back yainly for second view Of IT,
ssSurelv, that was Lyman Childer,'' he
said to himself. and whether the fact gave
new turn to his thoughts and steps, it is
certain that he wandered out OF his way to
pass the house where he had called but
few nights before. IT. was not snowy
abode, but was evidently the home OF people
in easy ciroums tances.
The early November dusk was gathering
as he stood and looked at il. Suddenly q
light sprang up in one OF the rooms, and he
could see the slim figure OF girl moving
back and forth, standing fo!: moment WITH
her hand on the blind before she shut in the
nouae-'ike picture Whish brought warm
thrill to the heart of the watcher.--a picture
in which the sweet, sunny face of tbs girl
herself was by no means the least attractive
part.
ellis sister," mused Norris, moving re-
luctantly 81 would know her by her re-
semb1ance to him, anywhere. He's re-
markably handsome fellow, and she-W bat
do you mean. sir, by dogsing ny steps,"
This last was spoken to q man who had
paused at his hack, and who had oeen
standing For q moment taxing III Sha<
picture over Norris shoulder; when
the latter turned to move away this person
t7lruci1 also, and it came like a Hash TO the
express messenger that he had observed
the man On his way here. lie rememoereo
his impression OF having been followed On
the previous night and his anger famed ny
at the thou ght of having spy on his track
.Dogglng the deuce! I've sss good right
as you to the sidewalk, 1 suppose"
:Then pass on. # it is only a coincidence
that throws us together, III Go the follow.
ing.'' -
hack to make q call on my friends here il
| passing. Ill own that your attention to the
house caught my notice, but don't think
you meant any harm, nor did I intend tc
offend you
Having thus explained himself, the
stranger passed up the steps, rang: had
the door opened to him, and entered With
| the confidence Of an accustomed visitor.
Norris Bergman felt q little disappoint
u1ent at the result. There WAS something
repuguant to him in the idea Of this mar
| gong into the presence of that bright anc
| lovely girl; taking her hand, perhaps adj
| dressing her Familiarity. Very foolish, o.
course, yet there was something struggling
| in Bergman;s memory which kept him IRON
| realizing the full force of his folly
That square, heavy form, the sone,yha
aggressive tone-could he be mistaken9
II believe in my heart it's the fellow WIZ
tried to pass himself OFF as Lyman Chlide1
| last night. A friend Of theirs? Well, it. III
! business of mine What am I to them OF
they to me? NAV be it's fancy OF mine
| but it came to me afterward that Chlide7
| did not want to see me when we met Till
afternoon"
He had good chance to put his idea t
the test, for at the very uext corner d
came SO suuarely face 10 face with Lyman
| Childer that there was no opportunity 10
either to ignore the other, Childer put GU
his hand heartily.
ssGood evening to you, Bergman. Beer
to cali on me again?''
~ would net think Of taking such
liberty.o There was an involuntary stiff
ness in the young mans response. !"
think saw you as was leaving the oh1c
about an hour ago" he added, rathe
awkwardly.
"That 500 Then you saw that had con
Guided to take your advice. A little lat
aboutlt. eh? But then don'treally expect
get any satisfaction out Of my inquiry
Drop in and see me some time"
With a careless wave of the hand
passed on while Bergman was deliberatin
4 whether he ought to contide his suspicion
4 Of the friend whom he had seen enter tn
others door obabiy he would WIN g.; 2