Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-06

passages, ana conservh-
q tory pertaining to the
aWellinR. There was one other story and
An attic, the windows of the former on
Ihe seaward iside being provided with
luaintly carved, unsafe-looking bal
Comics, half -c1rtained by ivies.
The house occupied the center OF fine
bid garden, whose massive iron entrance
gates we're jealously closed after business
hours; and deep-set rear gate opened
INTO an unfrequented lane, which was
likewise fronted by the stables OF the es-
iablishment.
noon Mr.. Gilbert Marlowe sat medita-
lively in his private Office.
He was a full-bodied, close-shaven,
stern-visaged man Of five or six and fifty,
with plentiful iron-gray hair, and re-
markably shaggy eyebrows, from which
his gray eyes habitually looked forth,
with either apparent lack-luster uncon-
Germ, pitiless coldness, or irritable fash
lngs.
Banking hours had been over short
time, and all the clerks had gone home
save. old Mr.. Alworth, the sbookkeeper,
who was still plodding ct his high desk
Just beyond the dividing rail near which
the banker was sitting.
Presently Mr.. Marlowe called out, per-
emptorily:
Now. Alworth, few words with you,
Il you please.
Mr.. Alworth, who was sad-faced,
dropping little old man, several years his
employers senior, and with dreamy ex-
preston in his watery eyes, passed with
alacrity through little gate in the diyid-
l.. ~. LaN
the other.
Yes, Mr.. Marlowe, said he.
Mr.. Marlowe glanced through the upper
part Of q little rear window near at hand,
which gave him glimpse of some plants
In the adjoining conservatory, and seemed
It loss how to begin what he was intent
upon saying. But his hesitation was over
In an instant.
sAh! your month will be up on Mon
day, Alworth, will it not?" said he, clear
! ing his throat, and riveting his cold look
on the old man.
Certainly, Mr.. Marlowe."
@Well, you must have OWNED the
change have been for some time medi-
ating, Alworth. shall no longer require
your services"
Mr.. Alworth seemed, in measure,
stunned.
My son, Noel, has just completed hii
twenty-first year, Mr.. Marlowe went on
ealmly. An initiative spell of twelve
month or SO at your desk yonder will
inure him to the business application that
Is the foundation Of all commercial and
financial success. You can call YOU
month up tonight, If you choose, Alworth
The deueel I'm not the man to be {
stickler for the additional days work yor
still owe me. No, no; by no means. Pay
yourself what is due you, make the neces
sary entry, and call it square.
Y-e-s, Mr.. Marlowe," faltered the
other. You-you are very generous, II
be sure; but then Mr.. Noel will not bt
ready to take hold at once, sir, will he2"
Not Immediately. He will naturall,
drst want to get we'll over with this mar.
Fiage Of his with Madame Ronceville, tn,
settlements for which are to be arranged
and signed here this afternoon. Then
of course, shall have to accord him
reasonable period for his honeymoon
that is to be expected, you know. But
in the meantime, shall undertake my
self to pull through with the dutiel
that have heretofore been fulfilled b,
you- shall manage it somehow, witt
Archer's assistance; no doubt Of that.
Mr.. Alworth's head had sunk on hi
breast, and he was breathing labori
ously, while his hands were slightl
clenched.
SO, them he said, in low, con
strained voice. -you--you won't want m
any rnore2'
Mr.. Marlowe looked up, in real or pre-
tended surprise.
Haven't said so?' said ho. -And ism
that enough?"
sNo, Mr.. Marlowe, it is not enough
exclaimed the old man, flashing mp witt
sudden spirit. You are rich, sir, Will
I am poor-you are fourishing, while
am broken down-but, after all thes
years Of service and suffering in your be
half, you have not the moral right, sir, t
ding me aside, like disused and worn
out tool7
aMorai right? service and suffering" re
peated the banker, with increased SUI
prise and some irritation. "Poohi here
an anomaly. to be sure nothing short q
an anomaly! Mr. Alworth, you forge
yourself.
IF / forget myself. sir. don't forge
the past!" cried the old clerk, almos
fiercoly. Il don't forget, air. that eight
cen years ago the name Of this firm wa
Alworth, Marlowe & Co., and that ], sii
was its chief partner, with more none
invested In it than you and your rascal d
cousin put together. No, sir. And
don't forget the cruel, sweeping forger
on the London bankers, by which wa
suddenly left penniless, and my beautifJ
cottage, Jasmine Lodge, sold out owe
NV head oh, sir, that past ID engrave
on my memory in letters OF ineffaceabl
firal"
zoundsi man, are you craEy2'" 3,
claimed Mr.. Marlowe, as the old ma
came to trembling and passicnai
pause Who doubts your memory, (
who cares for it? Did steal yor
money!
II don't say you did, sir--I have nsv,
said sol~ continued Alworth, with COZ
Einued bitterness. But do not forge
sir. that you induced your cousin, Jasp,
Marlowe the presumable forger II
every means in your power to fee abros
to seek the nameless exile from whic
IS has never returned- land thus lost n
my only chance Of effecting compromis
and recovering at least portion Of n
eiehteen thousand pounds
Hnmphl the honor Of the Marloy
name, sir, the honor Of the namel'
Whether captured OF not, hadn't u
boasted name already been dishonors
by him2 But, weak and vacillating
ha was, he would never have desertt
wife and child, and vanished into the ul
known, but for your persuasiOns and y
difcementg. No. gix, neveri nor do fu
get that, directly 1fter 4 was begGare