The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1892-08-01


phasized terms, expressed themselves as
being sorry to lose him.
Its good Of you to say so, boys; let's
have a drink.
The drinks were served, and he adj
dressed one of the men:
Now, Stone, here's your chance. You
offered me $50, 900 for the plant and good
will Of The Little Casino last week.
I've thought over it, and she's yourn.
And the moneys ready for yer, old
pard, just as soon as We can get the
papers drawed up.
The preparation of the documents
necessary for the legal transfer OF
Jacks right, title and interest in his
gambling business, and the buildings
thereuntO appertaining, to Charley
Stone occupied several hours, and
when these were signed, sealed and
delivered, and a case of champagne
opened to bind the bargain, Jack played
a last tune on the organ, babe all Of his
old companions farewell and closed the
doors OF The Little Casino" behind him
forever.
Little Helen was waiting for him by
the time he reached the corner, and he
kissed her as usual.
This is our last meetin' on the old
corner, baby. I've quit gamblin' and
sold out the place.
What are you going to do now"
Il don't know. Join the church, I
reckon. Let's go and tell her right
away, and as I'm in hurry, I'd better
cary YOU"
The distance up the hill was traversed
in an incredibly short space of time, and
as they approached the cottage Jack
noticed that Miss Charles was waiting
for them at the gate.
Miss Charles, he said, as he drew
nearer. and set little Helen upon her
feet, Il can be a gentleman now. I've
quit gamblin' and sold out the whole
shebang."
Then your victory is more than half
won, Mr. Bowdoin. l am proud Of yOu!"
And when they shook hands this time it
was without a tinge of restraint on either
side.
But I was forgetting something"
here, to perform what he has called
most painful duty, and was just about
to send for YOU"
What have 1 got to do with it,"
Il don't know-we shall find out of
him. Come in"
The three entered the house together,
and seated in the parlor were Mr.. and
Mrs. HOPKINS and the worthy pastor of
the little brown church. The latter
arose and greeted them.
MIR. Bowdoin," he said, I'm glad
you've come, for have a duty to per-
form in which you are directly inter-
ested."
Gra
The mother of your little ward Helen
has just died"
You don't say So"
Helen silently took the now mother
less orphan into corner of the room
and diverted her attention from the
topic Of conversation. Mr.. Sampson
continued:
1T has been discovered that the poor
woman was a most disreputable person;
in fact, the worst of her class. Further
more, it is not known that this child
was born out of wedlock, and is without
a name.
We'll, what of it,"
In a few words, simply this: I have
conferred with Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins,
and we have agreed that this child must
no longer remain in charge of Miss
Charles"
Helen listened attentively, and with
quickened breath, while Jacks eyes be-
gan to flash with anger. But he con-
trolled himself, and said:
We'll, go on.
ITO harbOr a child under such circum-
stances as these would seem like paying
a premium on sin, and Miss Charles, as
a Christian woman, will at once see the
S,,c{ n4f ka fol
Miss Charles. as a true Christian
woman, refuses to see anything Of the
kind"
And Helen stood in the center Of the
room, her eyes flashing and her checks
aglow with Indignation.
"Monstrous!" she continued. rs this
little innocent to suffer for her mothers
sin? Is she to be denied the caresses of
affection, and the joys of happy home,
because she has no name? If our creed
teaches such atrocities as these, then do
I renOunce it forever"
-Helen!" This from Mrs. Hopkins, in
alarm.
Il mean every word I say!"
Always remember the command
ment," droned Mr.. Sampson, the sins
of the fathers shall fall upon the chill
dren."
And remember the words of Christ,
cried Jack. Suffer little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not
And here's another: Come unto me all
those who are weary and heavy laden,
and l will give you rest! There. it's
two to one. Parson. I've got yer!'
Il will not enter into a discussion
with you, sir, replied Mr. Sampson,
with glance of scorn. Il know my
duty
And mine,' said Helen firmly. Il
have undertaken to guard the welfare
l.! IJ A