The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-07

And yet he only took the chances which
came to him, and acted upon them without
fear that great bar to success.
For the rest, Gsllow, the court tailor,
was often complimented upon his skill in
making the new baronet's clothes. With
an eye to his own interests, he evaded all
questions, and kept bis own counsel on the
matter He really simply received his pat
tern from Sir Lawrence himself, and fol-
lowed it implicitly. But even II this had
been known like the baronet's refusal to
keep a personal attendant, il would only
have been put down to vulnerable spot in
his armor against sensitiveness.
But perhaps the greatest point about the
Characterization was the ease and dignity
with which not only the person but the
place of the dead man was usurped, charac-
teristics which he most assuredly would not
have possessed had he lived and not died.
The gentle birth Of the Rat gave him
power to triumph over the difficulties, not
only Of his position, but OF his very affilc-
lions, and make the poor hunchback take
his proper place amongst his fellow men
as witness this Important deputatlon which
be had headed He had carried every point
with q skill which made those around him
forbear ns a rule to pity him for his infirmi-
ties, because of the great mind which rose
above them.
The sight of him under such circum-
often stood aside to watch the acting with a
fierce delight IN it's very devntry.
Now, however he bad no such feeling
and as the baronet crossed from his car
riage to the pavement. stepped hastily for
ward and laid his hand upon the shoulder
which scarcely reached his elbow.
"Sir Lawrence Huntingford," he said,
with cool assurance.
The baronet be rayed no surprise at being
thus accosted. but, shaking off the hand,
asked hastily, "How often have | warned
you never TO attempt TO claim an acqualnt-
ance with Sir LawrenceP'
Royal was prepared for such a rebellion.
But what If choose that Sir Lawrence
shall know me" he asked, insolently.
THE choice is not for you, but for me-"
replied the baronst IN the same quiet but
resolute tone, land l advise you not to put
me to the test. | may find way to silence
you which you little dream Of"
There was a significance in the tone
which was not lost upon Royal. but he was
not going to be cowed 80 easily.
set the police on me, and you will see
who can cry the loudest. l am no more a
fool than you are, Sir Lawrence"
"a word from me might silence you in a
place where folks are too insane to be list
ened to, even If at the worst you had not a
greater punishment to fear.n
Royal understood the hint. He knew his
partners skill and determination TOO well
not to feel that this was no empty thr eat.
He recognized that it was useless for him to
try to win the privilege he wanted by force,
though it might be his by maneuvring.
To this end he abated his demand little,
but said in the same imperative tone:
~ must and will speak to you, on a mat
ter of Importance to US both"
Nothing to do with to-nights workV
asked the baronet, in lower and also al
tered tone.
NO" replied Royal. that's your affair. a"
But you go shares" replied Sir Law
renee, evidently thinkinR IL was want of
money which made the fellow so importu-
nate.
ITS not that" replied Royal, casting
about for an excuse of a sufficient impor-
lance, "tbe lad is getting FESTIVE. Let me
come in with you, and will tell you"
NO" said Sir Lawrence determinedly
1T is absolutely impossible with these peo-
pie with me, and you know the compact
got rid of them, but even to do that Is run
ming into needless danger"
The words sounded strangely on his lips,
for as he spoke he slipped with an ease,
which his dwArfed hight afforded him, uu-
der the arm Of his detainer, aud made has
way through the crowd.
The whole incident had taken but a M o.
ment, so that, not only had IL In the cnnfu>
sion been entirely unobserved, but the baron
was able to mount the steps before his
guests, and greet them with courtesy as
they came up.
"W slcome to my house." he said, as the
door opened, with it's blaze of lights and
waiting servants.
1t had by this time got wind in the
crowd that the deputation had been sue
cessful, and the word went round for a cheer
far kna I'M ar hn he fHtn fNfi t.o
tice, which as given heartily in spite OF
| the exertions of the policemen.
The baronet laughed good humoredly al
the tribute. and ackno Wledged it by barring
| his white head.
II am glad you find my heart little
better stuff than my body, " he said, ra-
mark which drew forth yet louder marks
OF appreciation from the crowd. and he
turned once more to follow his guests, who
had already entered the house.
| But once again his intention was stay ed.
| Amongst the crowd was a girl, little
more than a child. with golden hair hang
! ing over her shoulders. She wore a gray
| cloak.
There was something strange in her man
ner. She was not exactly in the crowd
| only at the edge of it, near the steps, press
ing close up against the ratings, and shar.
| ing none of the excitement of those around
her. The shouts, indeed, seemed to alarm
her, aud putting her hands out she tried tc
| get on her way by clinging to the bars. II
needed no second glance to tell that the
beautiful blue eyes which looked out from
under their somewhat short-fringed lids
| were blind
1t was strange she should be out thu,
alone in her helplessness, for she wa
| plainly ignorant where she was, and as thu
| crowd surged round her in the effort to SEE
| the last of the hunchback she sank back
half fainting against the ratings.
At this moment there came cry of fire
some little way down the street, aud like
magic the idlers turned and rushed head
long toward the new sensation. Thus the
poor blind child was left alone, and yet not
quite, for, hearing the cry, the baronet hac
turned once again to the steps, and his eye
fell upon the solitary figure.
Something about her seemed to be famll
lar to him, and he made a hasty step for.
| ward.
! Not this time could the father fail e
recognize his child, for the girl was little
! Gray cloak, now blind little Nell.
| An Instant and he was by her side, look
ing up at her as she chung to the ratings
His natural caution silenced the cry which
started to his lips, but it needed all hi
strength of will to keep him from putting
his arms round her and clasping her to his
| breast
How could he do this and betray his
secret when the standing sentinel at the
door waiting to close it, was tall footman
| in the Huntingford livery.