The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-04-01

81 KNOW YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH.
same city, but have called upon you
rarely because my time and yours have
been 80 fully occupied. And then, do
you know, have always felt that you
were way up above me intellectually.
and that except In ordinary matters /
was hardly companion for you"
"IntellectusllyT' cried Russell, in
amazement. why, man. you might ss
we'll talk Of the intellSot OF Q plug Of
tobacco. have read . few good books
and world Of trash. And have sat
here In this room to do 1t when I should
have been learning what was going on
around me-"
Brown shook his head and smiled in
oredulously.
"You always underrated yourself"
said he, "but / know you through and
through. You have mind that have
always envied you the possession Of
keenly philosophical, but healthy and
we'll balanced"
Russell wondered what Brown would
think II he knew the absurd scheme
which had been evolved by the healthy
and well-balanccd" mind, but he was
sufficiently philosophical to realize that
every mans character is sealed book
to his friend no less than to stranger.
81 have always admired you as con-
tented man." continued Brown. "You
are one OF those who know how TO live.
You are never led away by chimerical
hopes. The noise Of the struggle for
wealth never disturbs your meditations.
You will progress soberly to o moderate
success In the affairs Of this world, and
every step Of your way will be in the
line Of the striotest rectitude."
"You knew that / had lost my position
with Annett & Coz" said Russell.
mo; hadn't heard OF 1t, but I do
not regard 1t as serious matter. A
man Of your ability and character will
not fail TO secure something better very
Soon-something with a greater chance
Of advancement can see that the loss
Of the position has not depressed you.
1t will be rather to your advantage, I
think"
Perhaps" said Russell. "Who can
prophesy the consequences OF triHes2"
81 was telling you what good fellow
you are" continued Brown. ut is o
favorite subject with me. II you have q
fault IL is q lack OF sentiment I can
hardly imagine your falling In love.
But" he added, with q smile, "this only
makes me the more certain that you are
the man 10 whom | can look for help In
an unusual need"
''There is reason, then, for all this,'
said Russell. "You have not drawn up
this catalogue OF virtues merely to set
my conscience working?"
"There is q reason, my dear boy. l
am going away for two years. A chance
has been offered me to go as civil engi-
neer to superintend great work in the
heart of Africa. The duties, the respon-
.sibilities and the promised rewards Of
this undertaking are far beyond any
thing deserve or could have asked for.
But the opportunity has come, and l
have no choice but to accept II thank
fully. sail tomorrow" f.fG a
"Do you propose that ! go with you?"
asked Russell.
'No. indeed said Brown;''you will
be better of here. have known men
who needed TO be taken out Of this CEN
ter Of all temptations into the wilder
ness for the safety Of their souls, but
you are not one Of them. The glitter Of
the almighty dollar does not dazzle you"
81 am TO execute some commission for
you here; you are TO leave something in
my care9p tAs,
THAT will seem strange way Of
phrasing IL when you know what 1t is,"
said Brown, "but perhaps the expression
Is accurate enough. Do you know what
most deeply regret to leave behind
me?"
"a decent climate and the comforts
Of civilization, ! should suppose
my dear boy, ] leave my heart be-
hind me; I am IN love-" y,
An amused smile crept over Russelps
face. 4et a1am
"well, said he. at length, "it there
is any matter on earth or elsewhere,
which Is wholly beyond my possibilities
Of usefulness, think you have named
It." ts.r tstil
"You are mistaken" said his friend,
earnestly; "for this is not wholly an af-
fair Of the heart. II is not money
either; though i saw the suspicion in
your face. Let mo state the case; The
girl love Is Alice Ray. She Is the
daughter Of the lumber-trust king. I
made her acquaintance through her
brother George, now dead. He was my
olassmate in college. I have told youof
II before, no doubt" a.. ~
~ knew Of your calling there, Of