New-York tribune., 1890-06-29

to be mista ken-man is not infallible. Why
should hesitate, then-I who am in such sore
need No | dare not-will not. Oh! dear
wife, for your sake only must do it,
lie hurried on, his sudden resolve TO ofer tlc
picture for sale as an authentic production ol
Morales growing stronger as he went; his con
science by the straits of circumstances. becoming
gradually regulated 10 the action he premeditatcd
lie was in Bond-st nOW. Threading his way
swiftly through the crowd he kept on until ne
reached a small shop, in whose window one or two
good pictures were exhibited. At the door he
hesitated, turned. his courage failing him Dut
the next moment. struggling to stitfe the wayward
beating of his heart pushed open the dooi "h"
walked in.
Halfway down well-drapcd and soft-carpeted
ante-room, through whose double doors we'll
lighted gallery beyond visible. stood two gen
tlemcn. One the proprietor. tall clean-shaVen
man; the other his customer, a nobleman, well
known by sight 10 Mr.. Wrex as the owner OF
celebrated collection. and generous patron OF
the arts. They were engaged in animated con
vcrsaton before canvas and did not perceive the
newcomer for few moments.
"I dare say you right the amateur was
saying. Still. do not care TO purchase II solely
on my own judgment If you have no ohlecuon
Mr.. Calmar, will bring friend TO look at IL.
" BY all means M lord. returned Mr.. talmar
who though one Of the most eminent connosscur>
in Europe would nevertheless listen to ems ems
toners doubts with perfect good temper, By
all means; il is worth looking at. All. Mr. Wrex.
lie continued, as he caught sight OF the later
you come at an oppOrtnnc uomcnt. Ills
ordship and will both be glad of your opinion
Step this way moment
Mr. WreX bowed and, hat in hand, advanced
toward them.
If am not mistaken he said humbly. after
| looking at the picture for moucnt. IT. Is by
! Cornelius Nroom, ard a very fine specimen.
quite right" said Mr.. Calmar, smiling Then
turning TO the other. " Mr.. WrN is seldom wrong
my lord He is we'll and fav0rably known III
artistic circles"
so have heard. said his lordship pleasantly
And as regards the picture his decision sa's,cs i
me: will take it at the price YOU namcd' Mr.
| Calmar"
1T shall he sent of at once, your llordShip,'
returned the dealer. But fancy Mr.. WreN has
something with him which we should like TO see.
| Is il not SO, Mr.. WrcX?7
Il think so-posslbly." replied Mr.. WrcN. in
! tones which lie strovc to Keep steady while hi>
trembling fingers produced the panel ana he" II
They bent forward to inspect it. Mr.. WrcN
| meanwhile anxiously watching thcir faces.
/ "Eh-what is this" asked Mr.. Calnnr; with
much interest Where did you get this ?' :,
Il bought it-morc than year ago, replied
| Mr. WrcX, his voice procIaimiHg the c'no''o' ''
Do you know what it is?T asked the other.
! looking up sharply.
ruptcd his lordship. who seemed to have cauShl
some of the dealers excitement nat % u
"A Morales: An Fl Divine Morales. am
| certain-positiyc. One look proclalma IT. lon
cannot doubt what say" MIR. WrcN ended IN
a shrill discordant voice: his face was haIsard'
and on his brow there stood large bcadS oi mos
turc But neither of The others noticed the
strnngcncss of his manner; their attention was
| rivctcd on the picture.
No no therr is no doubt" said Mr. C9Imnr alma
| ouicl,lv No doubt. II is n Morales What
else could it he? And you wish to sell H. Mt
WrN?" A..o,
| rcply Il cannot keep such picture. so !
| brought it 10 you. knowing YOU would Ike the
"', What is the price you ask ~ demanded his
Il do not know have not thought .oiyth. Of the
price. said Mr. WreV. dropping his eyes. What
| is il worth. Mr.. talmar
The latter pondcrcd for few moments
=" ! will give you sN hundred pounds Tor II
Mr. Wrcx." he said eagerly ,,.,,.
Conc, We will say cieht. added hls lordsihl2
seeing Mr. WrcN hesitate Mr.. thlmar sh"l
give you eight hundred for H. and VIII r"licV'
him of it al a reasonable advance. What do N"'
say, .,.o.,.,a -. w,ox with q slict,
quavcr in Us voice. Take II. ~
He turned away and was II a PRAYER Of thanks
giving. or low cry for pardon that ,rfi hl
lips Not even he himself could tell Han a.
hour later dazcd and agliaicd. lie lcit Inc siop j.
Bond-st. his pocket heavy with Nj 'aInaT
gold. .........i.
easily over past and over future evils; but pr''cn
| evils triumph oNc- philosophy
Ncvcr did Phra.e WGrc w, opiy npo'y than rn n
home he did nothing hut frame excuses Tor t'
doubtful action of which he bad hool eW''A
For time lac had no more dincni'% ia hn'in4
such than he had III jusliNinc himNf Wh'H th
/ temptation 10 act first presented lthcli AH'
! though strong as WAS the plea of sick and suNcs
| inc wife which his conscience set up IN Sct-dc
fence there came "a moment when hr j. III u hi
an Unsatisfactory cNculpauon for his Hult men
truly. this same philosophy. Though a. e""I ""I>
| in the stable, proved I" Nj. NicN bit '"!i.
stecd a Journey.
He drove away the stincs Of conscience how
, ever, 10y the time he rrloinrG Marion. VINO, i-'h
| inr 10 the welcome news Lcr husband brought
was for the first time tOT many weeks. rp''~
- into animation 10y It's cnhvcniue narration
Whether, indeed. owing :" her husband sH'crN
fIff T. Is 4
, provided or that She had reached turning -poin
| in her malady. Marion began 10 mend ih health
Her progress toward c"nN NaIcsr'ncr was rap" an
sustained. At the end Of "a week size was ah'
70 leave her bed Iinic did tie rest. ana Mario
speedily Was herself again. WIN heaih cam
~ contcntmcnt once more soon the past with al
, lis sad memories, faded from their minds TIRE
had had It's day, and was forgotten
When little later Marion resumed her occupn
, tion at the galleries. Mr.. WrcN found ne" du'
: ~ perform Instead II accompanying her "
hitherto, II often happened that Of his own dc'lI
he stayed AT home in company with hs htu
girl Marion not aycrsc 10 this arrangement
for mother like. She WAS glad {" kno" mat
p watchful cyc was there To control The nurse
! As nor The child she throye and crcS stron
and comcly and was Il source of constant hoppin':
! 10 Mr. WrcX. With her he found II easy 4" idI
= away thosr many troublous ethical DOUBTS that
in spite Of himself, al times would v"N ms inIn'
That one questionable act OF his only did no
ccasc tD give him pause; but even That, rs u
looked back 10 II, ~ time lost mnch OF us d!'
Quicf.ng kccnnctS. lie convinced NulIS'I lbhl u
: had aiirr all prnctiscd no deception. The p.'
turc must all along have been genuine, ana VI
Pomfrct mistaken 80, AZ least, said h;S coi
; science dlllcd by the placid monotony Of h
existence. Ii was with innocent surprise thcI
that one afternoon, being ~ home, he received
A vis, from no less person than Mr Pomlrc
\ There was n stern look IN the keepers face, "n
an angry glitter in his eye. But Mr Wc
noticed not these things, only received HIM VII
a marks of deep pleasure and respect.
This is, indeed. an honor, sir, he said, bow
ing his visitor 10 "a chair. " May ask 10 wha
fortunate cause IL Is owing?
! so YOU pretend to be innocent Of the reason
; Mr. Wrcx ?" said Mr. Pomirc soury
= Indeed sir, | cannot guess why Nou shoul
u come so far 10 s'c 80 humble a person as myscl
| am SORRY Mrs WrcX is not al home 10 share III
pleasure.
g have 10 deal with You ony-and am GA
Il find you alone continued the other.