Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-29

botors he can, with self-rsspsot, accord
me the duty and affection which has here
tofore been furnished me, as my due.
Zoundsl Is the puppy beside himself1
III cut him of with shillingl"
No, you won't, had been the lawyers
rether dogged reply; -and, as for what
Noel had found out, il seems to me the
dispatch is explanatory enough in itself,
or We can supply its deficiencies. he has,
in the first place, all along had that tell
tale paper in his possession; We have,
consequently, been altogether 'out in
accepting Wormer's ridiculous theory,
and We shall doubtless soon learn from
that self-suficient ass of the entire fail
ure of his Vaccinations against Jasper"
Yes, and my hundred pounds will have
gone for nothing" the banker interrupt
cd, with groan.
Let me 60 on. Then Boncourt has,
by some sharp practice, filched the paper
from Noel, who had doubtless Heretofore
mastered enough of its contents to lower
both you and me perceptibly in his es-
teem. Then in his turn Noel has like
wise discovered the true character of
Boncourt and his sister, has Indignantly
repudiated her, as a consequence, and is
naturally not very gratiied with your
paternal conduct in the affair.
This is the whole thing in nutshell,
depend upon it. Results, easily enough
imagined: Noel coming back to High
combe in highly undutiful and unflial
temper; Boncourt also coming back, to
press his advantage upon US, and es-
pecially upon you, in demanding the fui-
fillment Of your sons contract with
Adele, in spite of everything, on pain of
sealing your ruin and disgrace BY pub
LEGATION Of the Internal paper; and, like
as not, Jasper also coming back (if not
killed by Wormer's. rufians), perhaps
with legal assistance, to contribute his
share to the general upheaval Oh, it
will be wakened wasp's nest for both
of us!"
Then Mr.. Marlowe had groaned, some
lively recriminations had followed, and
these had been succeeded by painful
hours, whose anxiety and suspense were
only to be aggravated by the ominous ar
rival of Wormer, who had finally man
aged to beg return-ride of one of the
railway guards, and even whose genius
for living had been inadequate or unavail-
ing to soften the rough edges Of his re-
port.
So that now, at dusk of this momentous
Friday we find both the banker and his
confederate in decidedly gloomy condi-
tion, and hardly knowing what next re-
verse to expect.
well, well, Gilbert, we are together.
we can support each other, and there is
some consolation in that, said Croak,
after long and painful silence had en-
sued. Il will not abuse you any more
for your madness, your idiocy, in ever
having written that miserable paper;
though, were it not in existence, we
should now be easy and secure"
Say no more of it, them" said Mar
lowe, harshly. What is done is done
we must face II out, and that is the end
of it. have an idea-or 1 am trying to
get one. Let me work it up"
He paced the floor tor some moments,
while Croak remained silent. and at
length exclaimed:
Il think have it, Croak. Should the
worst come to the worst, old Alworth
himself is our only hope"
"Alwofth?"
yes. We've tried running, crushing,
and brow-beating the old fellow, without
helping ourselves; suppose we try lit
tie Utilization, by way of vagiety. How
would it do to buy him upP A few hum
dred might suffice"
1T won't work. But even il it. were
otherwise. how would this rid US Of your
self-accusation contained in that paper?"
@Of course. 1 am going to repudiate
the paper as forgery-fatfooted A
piece Of writing from old Alworth, ex-
pressing his utmost confidence in me,
would go far to support my denial"
It can't be got. The girl is with him
constantly-he is completely at her beck;
and she would absolutely refuse to treat
with us.
Have you given up the idea Of marry
ing the girl?"
aGad! I should think so, for the pres
emit, at least. She won't speak to me, or
even let her father speak to me. What
am to do? They've got comfortable
home there with Aunt Joan and her sons;
I don't see how can deprive them OF
that shelter"
But the girl is so spirited"
She, nevertheless, appears to be TAX
ing her time about seeking employment.
Boncourt's sister privileged themto make
free with the Jasmine Lodge grounds
and father and daughter seem to spend
most of their time in wandering and
dreaming among the flowers and shrub.
berries there. I saw them moving about
the grounds even after dark last evening.
This can't last, you know. We must
see to ii that the girl obtains no employ
ment, and then Ha! If you coulG
only buy out old Joan, or in some way
deprive the father and daughter Of theil
last place of refuge"
tive thought of it, I've thought of it,
said Croak, rubbing his hands. ATht
girl shall be mine, if misery and misfor.
tune can drive her into my arms, depend
upon It'll But there are certain things
cannot quite understand. I've told yor
about Mrs. Beane's unaccountable freal
in quitting my service and roof, in spit,
of my threats. Well, there's something
stranger yet. She. likewise, has take1
up her quarters at Aunt Joan's."
as it possible2"
4Yes. Curse it all! If the old fish
wife should undertake to meddle will
my affairs But hark! There is rim,
at the gate"
what if it should be Boncourt, com
already to faunt that accursed paper il
our faces2"
They looked at each other inquiringly
and waited in no little suspense. But
was not Boncourt, it was Noel Marlow
who entered the Office, moment later.
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