New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-08

not yet hung, but was leaning against the wall
of the hut. The long sleeves o. the banana swaycI
gently near the pine log upon which Mr.. Maine
rot at this moment resting
The hound, hearing tho slight sounds of her
footsteps in the sand, lifted his head Ills face
frightened, and he rose with that solemn delbera-
ton which is characteristic Of a hound who is no
longer young. He paced slowly toward the girl,
who came forward with that lightness which is a
part Of youth.
The mother, looking at her, was Immediately
aware Of ioyousncss of aspect which differed from
the happy expression which had belonged to her
daughter for q few weeks now
Mrs. Gerry smiled In response to the warm, eager
smile on the young face
well ?" she said
Saomc and took the work from her
mothers hands. Then she sat down her moth
cr's lap and clGspcd her arms about her neck She
was smiling all tho time
Now, at last, I am Of some importance she
said
Not until now, thcnY7 was the questioning
re29 @, $500, ,..,.. ,.... ,.,.., .,o ~,
90 have been Of importance that way said
Salono, and have been rather an important
burden, haven't ~
yes" drawing the slight form closer "you
have
"But now I have arranged TO help pay of the
mortgage. did not allow you 10 see father :
last letter didn't think it was best. There IT
Is He was in trouble Mrs. Darrah hae lent the
money Father must have it by this time. That
horrid Uncle John will get it all right. And I'm
| going to pay H. You Sec I'm working Work is
n great thing But I won't bother you; read the
| letter in peace" For Mrs Gerry had seized the
| envelope eagerly.
Lyman in troublel' she said In a whisper
| Her eyes ran over the lines. Her hand tremblcd
| n LITTLE bat she stcadied It.
When at last she looked up che could not see
her daughter who still sat on her lap. save in a
misty and mlgnfcd fashion.
Its a great deal better 70 owe Mrs. Darrah
| than 10 owe Uncle John. isn't it p quickly asked
| Salomc.
Yes; that is can't tell must Think, was
| the answer.
"Oh, vcs it Is And it gives mo such chance. y
Mrs. Gerry wiped her eyes Then she fixed
them on the girl.
This letter is more than week old. And
LYMAN had 10 have the money directly" she said
when did you arrange this?'
| "Oh. immediately. Almost the moment | read it,
Mrs Gerry. even in her surprise and anxiety,
could not restrain expression Of something like
admiration.
Il did not know you were such a business
woman" she said.
But something had 10 be done And did you
think would not bc Il business woman. or some
thing worsc. 50 that | might help father fou
see it has all come ont right. hasn't II? W" wonId
rather owe Mrs Darrah than Uncle john; and it
won't seem 30 very long before can pay II or
Salome's fnce was radiant. She flung herself
| again upon her mothers neck.
Now don't say single prudent ting 10 me-
Just be glad II Is arranged. am responsible for
this. It's the first really responsible thing over
did, isn't it, / don't think you quite realize that
| am grown up ond that am an individual
Il think shall realize it after this | must
90 and see Mrs Darrah."
ayes. but not now, "a Mrs. Gerry nude move
mcnt to rise You are to 20 at five this after
noon She sent for YOU.
| And ~ precisely five Mrs Cory was shown into
| Mrs Darrah's sitting groom. She found that Indy
| alone. and she was greeted by the following re-
| mark:
Sit down, please am going TO ask you a
great many questions. | AN laying out now
| novel;
This was so very much different from what she
| had cxpecteI 70 hear, that Mrs. Gerry was not
] HDlt 10 Sll any 'HihS Nv "''N -
| down In silence.
J "Yes." snid Mrs Darah % am planning n new
novel. shall drop my story of sentiment for tho
present or muy possibly work the two together
And what il the new one to be ~
| Mrs. Gerry found it an etort to put this ques-
ton Could it be possible that she had been sent
for TO listen TO this kind of talk
| She did not quite know what to decide concern
inc the woman before her. lut she know that
she herself must Say few things. She began
instantly:
| "My daughter says you have been so kind as
| to"
ayes certainly I've lent her $500" inter
! run.cd Mrs Darrah she will work 1t out-or part
| OF 1T
"Ny husband and will give our note for the
amount" said Mr. Gerry with lirmness, and W"
| will have the mortgage transferred To you. Ihcn,
| IN any cvont Won will rot lose II will be great
relief 10 us. | must say that my daughter should
| mot bovc done this without consulting with her
parents
"Donc what ?" with sharp look.
Borrowed this money. | will attond to TIL
MORTGAGE"
"very well, as yoa please. | have not the
slightest doubt of your honesty
Thank you," stnly.
But want to ask you some questions Mira.
Gerry. Let us call it part Of the bargain, II you
pleasc that ! asl; you some questions. Shail We
81 soc no objections. Though | can't imagine
what you will want TO know. And of course
must use nv own Judgment about answering,
"Of course, the response; and can SEQ
that your Judgment is excellent But am the
most harmless creature in the world, Mrs. Gerry.
| S,ill I have my hobbies. Let me get my note
hooks. | may need both the green and the blue
ono M immensely interested in yonr daugt-
Ter want to make some inquiries about your
father and mother. and about your husband :
father and mother may oven go 50 far back a.
another generation Now, please don't think m"
denicnted. will you? NJ, yon won't IhanK you
! %, much for that We're Miss Gerrys parents and