Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15

that against Janet almost gone. As his sus-
picions Of Salome left, his dislike OF janet
faded simultaneously. He had conceived
mistrust of Salome because he had conceived
an aversion against Janet; now that he began
to like Salome, this liking Influenced his regard
for the sister.
The society of his aunt was no gain to Pnllp:
He dlsapproved of her lack of principle anu
disliked her selishness. The tone OF her mihu
and talk were repugnant to him, and Lambert
and he would never become friends. because tne
cement of common interests lacked.
Philip discovered himself not infrequently
during the day looking over the ONCE ciock
and wishing that worktime we're over: not tna'
he wearled of his work, but that he was lnipa-
tient to be home and have a chance OF Woro
with Salome. When he returned from tine lac
tory, if he did notmeet her in the hall, OF on
the stairs, or see her in the garden, he was dis-
appointed 1t was remarkable how many Wants
he discovered that necessitated descent 10
Mrs Cusworth's apartments, and how, when ne
entered and found that one of the daugneers
was present. his visit was prolonged, anu inc
conversation was not confined to his immedlate
necessity. If on his entering the teataoie was
covered, he was easily persuaded to remain Ior
cup. His reserve, his GOODNESS, did not
wholly desert him, except when he was alone
with Salome, when her freshness and franKnesS
exercised on him relaxing fascination; all MS
restraint fell away at once and he became nat
ural talkative and cheerful.
1.-THE fact of the matter is" said Philip. 1
have been lifting the veil to you that covers
furnished lodging house life and exposing my
wretchedness TO enlist your sympathy. because
am about to ask a considerable favor"
~ am sure we need no persuasion to do what
we can for you"
1T is this. If your mother would not object,
should like to have my meals with you all
Just as my uncle was wont. Having everything
| served in my room recalls my past with too
great intensity. have heard of prisoner who
had spent many years in the bastile, that In
after life, when free. he could not endure tc
hear the clink of fire-irons 1t recalled to him
his chains. If there be things at which my soul
revolts it is steak, chops, outlets"
"Oh! it would indeed be a pleasure to us
such pleasurer' and Salomes face told Philip
that what she spoke she felt; the color lifted II
her cheeks, and the dimples formed at the cor
ners of her nouth.
"And now, she said, still with the smile or
her face, playing about her lips: 'and now
Mr.. Pennycomequick, you will not be angry il
ask you a favor"
~ angryp'
"Must enlist your sympathy first Of all, ant
inveigle you into promising before you know
what the request is 1 am about to make?
might tell you that young girl like me has {
little absurd pride in her, and that it is gener
Gus Of man to respect it, let it stand, and no
| knock it over"
"What is the favor? am too cautious-hav'
been too long in a lawyers office to undertake
anything the particulars and nature of which
| do not know"
TT is this, Mr.. Pennycomequick. I want 20,
| not to say another word about your kind anC
| liberal offer to me. will not accept it, not Oh
any account, because have no right to it. 81
that is granted"
"Miss ellsworth, will not hear of this
Philips face darkened, though not a muscl
moved. "Why do you ask this of me? Wha
is the meaning of your refusal?"
81 will not take that to which I have n,
right" she replied firmly.
"You have right" answered Philip, some
what sharply. "You know as well as do tina
my uncle intended to provide for you, at leas
| as he did for Mrs. Baynes. 1t was not his wisl
that you should be left without proper pro
vision"
81 know nothing Of the sort. What he pu
into my hands was merely an evidence that h
had at one time purposed to do an unfair thing
and that he repented of 1t time"
"Mlss ellsworth, that cancelled will still re
mains to me mystery, and do not see how
shall ever come to an understanding of how
was that the signature was gone. From you
account my uncle"
Never mind going over that question agair
AS you say, an understanding of the myster
will never be reached. Allow it to remain VI
attempted. I am content"
] 'sBut, Miss ellsworth, we do not offer you