The morning call., 1891-07-05

several days past we have commenced them
again. They seem to do Mrs. AIlaire good
now"
Pm sorry that they should not have noti-
fed me of this" said Andrew Hollistsr.
SIS Mr.. Barker at homer"
II don't know"
go and see, and If he is. say to him that
wish to speak to him."
Before Nanny could think Of what sort
of an answer she should make. for she sud-
denly realized the difficulties of her position,
the front door was opened. Lew Barker
stepped out upon the veranda and came
down the path to meet the merchant.
please walk in. Mr. HOLSTER" sail he
with frigid attempt at cordially. In the
absence of Kate. who has gone out for a
stroll with Molly, l shall have to do the
hon0rs myself"
''How long before Molly will return ?"
asked Andrew Hollister.
Not before dinner time, think" an
swered Barker.
Mr.. Hollister was evidently much disap-
pointed. for it was absolutely necessary that
he should get back to the Office before tbs
mails closed. Then again, Lew Barker
made NO suggestion that he should await
Mollv'S RETURN
You have not noticed any change for the
better in Molly'a 'tion?" asked the
merchant.
" Unfortunatey Mr.. Hollister, and
I'm inclined to beii1, mat this is one Of
those cases beyond the reach of ali remedies"
That no one can say, Mr.. Barker. What
may seem impossible to man is easily pos
sible to God"
Barker gave one Of those dubious shakes
OF the head so common with men who scout
the idea of any interference of Providence
In the affairs of men,
And the most distressing part of it all
Is, continued Mr.. HOLSTER, that we
must give up all hopes OF ever seeing Cap
tain John again. His return would, l feel
confident, have produced a most happy eff
feet upon poor Molly's mental condition. l
suppose you are aware, Mr.. Barker, that we
have given up all hope of ever setting eyes
on the Dreadnaught again ?"
81 was aware of il, Mr.. Hollister, and it
Is still another and greater calamity added
TO those that have gone before. And yet,
without even looking to Providence to lend
a hand IN the matter" he added with
tone OF irony sadly out of place at such
moment, there would be, to my mind,
nothing extraordinary in Captain Johns
turning up again"
After seven months have passed without
any tidings of the ship and in the face of
the fact that all my investigations have
proven fruitless ?"
but there is nothing to show that the
Dreadnaught went down in the open sea"
resumed Barker. MAY she not have been
wrecked on some of the reefs which are so
plentiful in those ATTITUDES? Who knows
refuge on some desert island? And if that
Is the case such sturdy and stout-hearted
men Will find some way Of getting back
home again. Might they not build a boat
with the fragments of their vessel? Would
not their signals be seen by any ships pass
ing near the island? And all these things
Will take time, too. No; | for one don't
despair OF ever seeing John again-lf not in
several weeks from now, why, then in sew
eral months. How many times have ship
lrkAnl Ed hanra Trfx a
they have come sailing into port after alp"
Yes" replied Mr.. HOLSTER, Il know
there have been reScueS, miraculous ones,
and have argued the thing out to myself
Just as you have done. But | have given up
all hope-abSolutely all hope. In any event
and this is what has brought me to you to-
day, l am unwilling that Molly should be-
come burden TO YOU"
'Oh, Mr.. Holster"
NO, no, Mr.. Barker; and you must per-
salary to his wife during her life time"
'1n her name | thank YOU" replied Lew
Barker Your generosity -"
I'm only doing my duty" interrupted
Andrew HOLSTER, land as it occurred to
me that the funds deposited by John at the
time OF his departure must be pretty well
exhausted
Yes, that's so, MIR. HOLSTER" answered
Lew Barker, "but Molly has her family
with her; it's our duty 10 assist her ma
tCIldilA dS well as ITOn the STANDPOINT oil
love and affection"
- Yes, leel that we may rely upon Mrs
Barkers devotion. Nevertheless, permit
ME III degree to make provision for Cap
tain Johns wife-for Captain Johns widow
to secure for her that comfort aud care
her stand in need off,
:" yield to your wishes iii the matter, MI
HOLSTER"
Mr.. Barker, have brought with me
sum which / consider as justly due Captain
Allaire up to date In your capacity "a
committee and guardian, his salary will DO
paid over 10 you at our office on the Ist of
every month"
Very well, since you desire it, replied
Lew Barker
" Be kind enough to give me receipt for
the amount now paid over 70 you"
Certainly, Mr.. HOLSTER" And Lew
Barker turned and entered his Office to
draw up The receipt asked for. When he
reappeared the merchant again expressed
his regret at not seeing Molly and then took
his leave.
The moment he was gone Lew Barker
called the mulattreSs to him.
Does Kate know that Mr.. HOLSTER has
been here?"
NO doubt she does, Lew" answered
Nanny, she saw him come and she saw
him go way"
IF he should call again. which is not at
ali likely, Tor some time. anyway, take good
care that he doesn't see either Kate or
Molly; you understand. Nanny?"
1T shall be as YOU say. Lew"
But suppose Kate should insist"
"Oh, as for that" chucked Nanny, when
you have given an order I'll see to it that
she obeys."
"All right, Nanny" Parker mur INJURED
''but look out for surprises! They might
run against each other by the merest
chance, and if they shoulG-Pd lose every
thinep'
''FlI be on guard, have no fears, Lew
No one shall get into Prospect Cottage I'M
less we want him therew
To be continued neJ: Sunday.