The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-08-04

] have told you"
But, Mr.. 0tees-"
Get out. do you hear2 cried the young
man angrily; and taking the little Jew by
the shoulders he hustled him into the hall
way shut the door and locked 1t.
Arnold looked grave.
What foolish fellow you are, Hal.
Why don't you telegraph to your father
and settle up here before you leayeY'
why don't II You wouldn't ask me II
you knew the Governor. He's grumbling
already because I've spent so much money
this year Helghho, I'll have to economic
next term. Ill give up my pipe and take
TO cigars"
Arnold laughed at his chnm's idea OF
practical economy At that moment
another rap at the door made Otis jump
"See who's there, Jack" he whispered as
he disappeared behind the door Of his bed
room.
us Mr. Otis here. Mr.. Arnoldy asked
woman's voice.
What can we do for you?" returned
Arnold In q non-committal way.
'Shure and you know. Mr. Arnold, what
I'm afther. Is II washin' for n0thin' Mr..
Otis wants poor woman to do? You
always pay me. sir. but l haven't had
cint from your chum since the wake be-
fore Christmas. I'll go to the Pnsidint
with the bill, sir, unless get my money
to-day"
Here Otis appeared upon the scene.
Come in, Mrs. Sullivan" he said polite
ly, throwing upon the flushed aud excited
woman his pleasantest smile. sit down."
he added pushing a chair toward her.
I'm Just In the midst OF packing. You
don't know how pleased am with those
last shirts you did for US. They were per-
feet"
Mrs Sullivan smiled. Like all women
she leved ilattery.
Permit me-" he continued, taking two
d ,lar bill from his pocket. g to hand you a
little present to prove my satisfaction at
Your work. II will give me great pleasure,
Mrs. Sullivan. to recommend You to the new
men next fall
The washcr-woman's face glowed with
pleasure.
As for your bill, Mrs. Sullivan"
Otis went on, carelessly picking ont
inemoradum from the pile OF unwecome
paper Oh the desk Il will send vol Il
&"qie in payment on my.return to Nav
io.k That will do. OF course, will II metz
Thank you. Now, II you will excuse me, I
will return to my packing. It's an artli.si
pleasure for me TO go through my effects,
Mrs. Sullivan, my underclothing Is all so
well laun1ried. There, there; no thanks
are needed. Goodbye till the fall Don't
-oyerwork yourself, Mrs. Sullivan. As a
Senior, yon know, shall have great deal
for you to do"
Mrs Sullivan, somewhat daze,l. arose.
10 kad wistfully at Arnold muttcred some-
thing that might have been either pro-
trstur AL expression Of gratitude ard slow
ly lett the room.
That's u shame. Hal, remarked Arnold
sternly when they were again alone.
Nonsense, old man; I'll do as | said I'll
send her the money as soon as get
home
:: Perhaps ii you don't forget it." re-
turned the athlete doubtfully.
Well, well, l shan't forget it, SO that's
all right. But, by Jove, | must get out Of I
this. | really couldn't stand the nervous
strain Of another Richard Brinsley Sheri- |
dan act. Come down town with me, old |
man. I'll blow You off to farewell dinner
at Browns" |
Arnold hesitated moment He did not
care to accept the hospitality OF man SO
deep IN debt. However, the long vacation
was at hand and he could not see his chum
again for three months. 1t would not do to
Offend him at such time. II
All right, Hal. I'll be with YOU In a
moment / fear that down town nv
present costume would not be considered
good FORM ~
IL was nearly nine o'clock when Otis left
MS chum at the restaurant and set out for |
hhoda Bars house. With the reckless
feS5 q sanGuine temperament upon
which Il burden of debt rested rs lightly as
oll:up0n water, he had ordered luxurious |
had had the score charged to
his UNDERSTANDING account.
As he hurried onward the beauty Of tho
night thrilled him with delight A fun
moon shonsduwn upon land luxuriatinas |
N VIZ Eeyntture Of summer. A gentle |
breeze faEned Ills cheeks and brought TO
him the odor Of flowers and aromatic
shrubs.
"Oh, Harry, have you come at, last"
cried Rilodu. as he entered the. parlor. \
Throwing her arms, bare to the elbow;
around his neck she whispered: was so !
tired waiting for your'
What had happened to the nights 0t a |
sudden the moonlight seemed less brilliant. !
the perfume OF the flowers was gone. his |
spirit, a moment back attunea uotha faH-
monies around him. rrSoted aasd1sst
what? He hardly knew. l'eihals5 Els CON
science might have totd him.
Hand In hand they sat by the open win
dow, sisent Tor Il time, At length She m,r-
INJURED:
Tell me what troubles you cheriF F"
DO Won not cuess?" he asked moro
coldly than he knew lean not see you
again for months
smile played across her pale face, but
An her eyes was the CLEAN of tears as she
looked up % him.
why nota shall be here all summer.
New York is not so very far away. You
,canscOGne to me now and then"
He did not answer. Agentle. girlish face
was before him and his heart told him that
he loved not the woman at his side. Why
should he not tell her so? 1t would be a
cruel blow, but in the end would it not be
best? A blush of shame suffused his
cheeks He had been deeeiving her for
months; he had been selfish. unmanly,
cruel But would it not be even worse to
leave her now in the belief that she still
possessed his heart. ...'
The intuitions OF a woman-es especially Of
a woman in loye-are quick and searching
Rhoda had withdrawn her hand and nov