The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-08-17
CHAPTER XvIL-CoNrINUED.

"There, there" he cried, holding up
his hand, "that is enough. told you
that did not speak to remind you OF
ANYTHING have done. make no merit
of the little fayors and services ! have
beon able to render you. But ] am
Jealous"
"Jealous?" | repeated, wonderingly.
eyes, am" he answered. 81 have
tried to be true friend to you in every
way, and believe l have showed as
much interest in you as this farmer ever
has. Yet you are quick to speak his
praises, or raise in arms for his defense,
while as for Newell, you don't have
much to say" -,
81 have had no occasion to speak OF
your kindnesses," said, "nor to arise
in arms in your defense. l appreciate
II all, though, assure YOU"
"That's all right, he replied. What
ever have done has not been done for
the sake of praise. ] only did my duty,
and do not want you TO speak OF It,
What object to is that you should lay
as much stress on the little services this
Cornell has rendered you. Anyone else
might have done twice as much and not
ELECTED one-half so much gratitude.
have shown that by contrast, think" "
He was silent for a minute or So
thoughtfully looking down at the floor
and drumming his desk absently with
his fingers. His air and tone were
quite serious - far more serious, |
thought, than the occasion and subject
demanded.
"What | mean," he continued, pres
emily, ''is that you give Charles Cornell
too much credit I'm convinced that
your gratitude Is not altogether simple
gratitude, but that there is a deeper
sentiment which inspires your feelings
Excuse me for speaking plainly. an
positive that you love Charles Cornell
It appeared to me that Mr.. Bernart
was going entirely TOO far, and di'
not hesitate TO tell him 80.
''It may seem so 10 you" he contin
ued, "but think differently. ! dislike
TO speak Of these things, and II ! di'
not feel II my duty ! would not.
hold myself TO some extent responsible
for your conduct while you are In m
employ. You came 10 US for friend
ship, intrusting yourself TO our carl
and I should consider that / wa
wantonly derelict in the diseharg
Of kinsman's duty II ! failed TO max
every possible effort 70 train you
thoughts into the right channels. Nov
] believe you have given Cornell
g place In your affections that friend
a denied, and do not approve OF It. A
/ I told you once before there Is highs
and brighter destiny for you than thi
Of becoming a farmers wife. tol
YOU that wealth and all the pleasure
e and luxuries that wealth can CIV
would be laid at your feet, and repe'
d 1t now. They will, and with them wi
Il be the heart OF man overaowing VIII
love and devotion. This is no drear
no anticipation, but truth l know
know the man"
= "Mr. Bernard" said, after silenc
J. during which I calmed myself as We
as could, ~ have told you that u
}. only sentiment know for Charles &c
n nell Is that Of friendship and gratitud
"A | do not love him, nor do believe
, loves me. So please do not refer to tn
again. As TO the rich man OF who
= YOU speak know nothing and ca
il nothing. l do not want his wealth n
st his heart. simply ask for the oppc
nj tunity OF earning my own living and
growing up into life Of usefulness.
appreciate the friendship and aid
anyone, and Heaven knows shoul
-. for stand enough in need Of II
80 know It's value. Now please don't s
: anything more about Mr.. Cornell, a
40 don't dislike him on account Of I
U" kindly feelings toward him."
~ The conversation ended there. sol
ed one coming at that moment TO call \
~ Bernard away. ! took up my pen a
IN continued my writing, but all day 10
my employers words kept passi
no through my mind, and vague fe
~, and dread OF impending evil, 10
'" possession Of me, and try as ! would
j. could not dispel them. 1tseemed to
rr that chasm had opened ut my fe
tr and that daily II grew deeper, darl
v" and wider.