The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-06


| with DR.. Morrell. and he had no doubt that
there was a faint Of insanity in every wrong
| dorr: some day he beloved the law would take
cognizance Of the fact.
don't suppose the time is quite ripe yet,
though think could make out q strong case
for Brother Northwick." said Putney. He
seemed to enter into II moro fully. rs II he had
n mischievous perception OF Mats unensi-
ness. and chose to torment him; but then ap-
parently no changed his mind. and dealt with
other aspects OF their common interest so
seriously and sympathotically. that Matt
parted from him with a regret that he'could
not remove the last barrier between them. aud
tell the lawyer that he concerned himself 80
anxiously In tho affairs OF that wrctchcd de-
faulter because his dearest hope was that the
daughter of the criminal would some day be
his wife.
But Matt fclt that this fact must FIRST be
conflded to those who were nearest him: and
how to shape It in terms that would convey tho
fact and yet hide tho responsiveness he knew in
1t. was the question that teased him oil the
why back to vardley like some tiresomo rid
die. He understood why his love for Suzette
Northwlck must be gricvous to his father and
mother: how embarrassing. how disappoint-
ing. how really in some sort disastrous; and
yet he folt that IL there was anything more sa-
that love. He must be true to it at whatever
cost. and in every event. and he must begin by
being perfectly frank with those whom
it would nffiict. and confessing to him
self oil its difficulties and drawbacks.
Hc was not much afraid OF dealing with
his father: they were both men. and they
could look at 1t from tho mans point OF wow
Besides. his father really cared little what
people would say; after the first fevor OF dis
gust. II he did not change wholly and favor it
vehemently. he would see 80 much good in 1t
that he would be promptly and flnnlly recon-
ciled.
But Matt know that his mother was OF
another make. and That tho blow would be
much harder for hor to bear: his problem was
how to tighten it. Sometimes he thought he
had better not try to liehton it. but let 1t fa ut
once, and trust to her affection and good sense
for the rest. But when he found himself alono
with her TINT night lie began by making play
and keeping her beyond rcnch. He was 80 lost
in this perverse effort that he was not aware Of
some such effort on her part till she suddenly
dropped ii. and said: Matt. there is gomez
thing l wish 10 speak to you about-very
seriously"
His heart jumped into his throat. but he
said We'll ?" aud she went on.
Louise tells mo that you think OF bringing
this young man down to the shore with you
when you come to sec US next week."
MAXWELL thought the change might do
him good. Yes" said Matt. with cowardly
JOY fl his escape from the worst he feared. He
thought she was going to speak to him OF
Suzette.
She said. II don't wish you to bring him.
don't wish Louise to see him again aftor she
leaves this place-evcr again. She is fascinated
with him."
Fascinated
II can't cnll 1t anything else. I don't say
that's she's in love: but there's no question
but she's allowed her curiosity to run wild
and her fancy to be taken: tho two strongest
things in her-in most girls. want to break
it all up"
But do you think"
II know. 1t isn't that she's with him at
every moment. but that her thoughts are |
with him when they're apart. He puzzles her.
he piques her. she's always talking and ask-
ing about him. It's their difference in every |
thing that does It. don't mean to say that |
her heart is touched and don't intend it |
shall be. So you mustn't ask him to the shore |
with you. and II you've asked him already you
must get out Of 1t. II you think he needs
sea air you can get him board at some OF the |
resorts. But not near u.s." She asked. in de-
1on't think. Matt. it would be vol for the ac-
to go on?'
mo. don't mother you're quite right as to
hat" said Matt. IL you're not mistaken in
I'm not: you may depend upon II. And
I'm glad you can see the matter from my
'oint OF view. It is all very we'll for you to
lave your queer opinions. and even to live
hem. l think it's all ridiculous: but your
ather and both respect you for your SINGER
ty. though your course has been great dis
appointment to u.s.
" ! know that. mother" said Matt. groan-
ng in spirit to think how much worse the dis
appointment he was mcditating must be. and
ceiling himself dishonest and cowardly.
through and through
:" But feel sure" Mrs. Hilary went on.
that when it's question of your sister. you
Vould wish her life to be continued on the
anne plane. and In the surroundings she had
ways been used to-"
should think that best. certainly. for a
iri OF Louise's IDEAS" said Matt. trying to
ct his own to the sur face
Ideas" cried his mother. "Sho has no
leas She merely has impulses, and her i'm
ulses arc to do what people wish. But her
ducation and breeding have been different
rom those OF such young man. and she
'ould be very unhappy with him. They never
ould quite understand each other. no matter
ow much thoy were in love. know he is
cry talented and all that: and I shouldn't ut
u mind his being poor. Inevcr minded Cyril
AIDES being poor. when thought he had
Ikcn her fnncy because he was one Of our
,lves: and this young man Matt. you
ant pretend that with all his intellectual
halities he's what one calls q gentleman.
18th his origin and bringing up: his coarse
<periences; his trials and struggles: even
18th his successes. he couldn't be: and {
ouise could not be happy with him for that
Dry reason. He might have all the gifts. all I
10 virtues under the sun: don't deny that
0 hns -"
" He has some very serious faults" Matt in
,rrupted.
" We all have" said Mrs. Hilary. tolerantly.
But he might be u perfect SANTA hero-a {
nrtyr. and II he wasn't what one calls gen. J
oman. don't you sec We can't be frank
'out such things here. because wo live in o
public: but"
=" We get there. Just the same" said Matt