Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-04

~S out o"t s"U snsecb S Or " s"v
external movement
beyond that Of the
needle or the master biting off a thread, for
he still clung to his pretense of industry; and
here made point to join them, wondering
at myself and my companions. II any OF
my lords friends went by, he would hail
them cheerfully, and cry out he was there to
give some good advice to his brother, who
was now to his delight) grown quite indus
trious. And even this the master accepted
with steady countenance; what was In his
mind, God knows, or perhaps Satan only
All of a sudden, on still day of what they
call the Indian summer, when the woods were
changed into gold and pink and scarlet, the
master laid down his needle and burst into
fit Of merriment think he must have been
preparing it long while in silence, for the
note in itself was pretty naturally pitched:
but breaking suddenly from SO extreme si-
lence, and in circumstances so averse from
mirth, it sounded ominously TO my ear.
Henry" said he, II have for once made
false step, and for once you have had the wit
to profit by it. The farce of the cobbler end'
today; and confess to you with my cnn,-
plinlsnts that you have had the best Of IL
Blood will out, and you have certainly .
choice idea of how to make yourself un-
pleasant"
Never word said my lord; 1t was Just a.
though the master had not broken silence.
Come" resumed the master, "do not be
rllky, it will spoil your attitude. You can
now afford believe mel to be little gracious;
for have not merely defeat to accept.
had meant to continue this performance till
had gathered enough money for a certain
purpose; confess ingeniousy have not the
courage. You naturally desire my absence
from this town; l have come round by
another way to the same idea And have q
proposition to make; or, IL your lordship pro
fers, q favor to ask"
"Ask it," says my lord.
"You may have heard that l had once In
this country a considerable treasure" re-
turned the master; sit matters not whether
or no-such is the fact; and was obliged to
bury it in a spot of which I have suGfiaent
indications. To the recovery of this has my
ambition now come down; and, as 1t is my
own, you will not grudge it me-"
"Go and get it," says my lord. 81 make
no opposition"
"Yes," said tho master, but to do 80 l
must find men and carriage. The way is
long and rough, and tho country infested
with wild Indians. Advance me only 40
much as shall be needful; either as lump
sum- in lieu of my allowance; or, If you pre-
fer it, as loan, which l shall repay on my
return And then, II you SO decide, you may
have seen the last Of me-"
My lord stared him steadily in the eyes;
there was hard smile upon his face, but he
uttered nothing.
Henry" said the master, with formida-
BILE quietness, and drawing at the same time
somewhat back-"Henry, l had the honor to
address you"
"Let US be stepping homeward," says my
lord to me, who was plucking at his sleeve,
and with that he rose, stretched himself, SET
tied his hat, and, still without a syllable of
response, began to walk steadily along the
shore.
hesitated awhile between the two broth
ers, SO serious climax did we seem to have
reached. But the master had resumed his
occupation, his eyes lowered, his hand SEEM
ingly as deft as ever; and decided to pursue
my lord
"Are you madl" cried, as soon as had
overlook him "Would you cast away 50
fair an opportunityp
''Is 1t possible you should still believe In
himf' inquired my lord, almost with sneer.
81 wish him forth of this town." cried.
~ wish him anywhere and anyhow but as
he is"
II have said my say" returned my lord,
"aud you have said yours There let it rest"
But ! was bent on dislodging the master.
That sight Of him patiently returning to his
needlework was more than my imagination
could digest. There was never man made,
and lhe master the least of any, that could
accept SO long series of insults. The air
smelled blood to me. And | vowed there
should be no neglect Of mine if, through any
chink of possibility, crime could yet be turned
aside, That same day, therefore, came to
my lord in his business room, where he sat
upon some trivial occupation.
my lord,n said l, 81 have found suitable
investment for my small economies But
these are unhappily in Scotland; it will take
some time to lift them, and the affair presses.
Could your lordship see his way to advance
me tho amount against my notel"
He read me awhile with keen eyes. II
have never inquired into the state of your
affairs, Mackelar," says he. Beyond the
amount Of your caution, you may not be
worth a farthing, for what | know"
81 have been long while in your service,
and never told a lie, nor yet asked favor
for myself said I, "until today"
"A favor for the MASTER" he returned,
quietly. "Do you take me for a fool, Mac
kellari Understand 1t once and for all, I
\
favor shall not move me; and before am
hoodwinked, it will require a trickster less
transparent than yourself. l ask service,
loyal service; not that you should make and
mar behind my back, and steal my own
money to defeat me-"
''My lord" said 1, "these are very unpar.
donable expressions
"Think once more Mackellar," he replied,
"and you will see they fit the fact. 1t is your
own subterfuge that is objectionable. Deny
if you cam that you designed this money to
evade my orders with, and / will ask your
pardon freely. II you cannot, you must have
the resolution to hear your conduct 60 by its
own name.n
''If you think had any design but to save
you"- began.
"oh, my old FRIEND" said he, "you know
very well what thinkl Here Is my hand to
you with all my heart; but Of money, not
one rap"
Defeated upon this side, went straight to
my room, wrote a letter, ran with it to the
harbor, for knew a ship was on the point
Of sailing and came TO the masters door q
little before dusk. Entering without the
form of any knock, found him sitting with
his Indian at a simple meal Of maize por-
ridge with some milk The house within was
clean and poor; only few books upon
shelf distinguished it, and lin one corner Ss-
cundra's little bench.
"Mr Bally,n said !, ~ have near $500 laid
by in Scotland, the economies Of a hard life.
A letter goes by yon ship to have it lifted;
have 50 much patience till the return ship
comes ia, aud II is all yours, upon the same
coudil.sp YOU offered 10 my lord this morn