The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-17

much younger than you. and restless,
think. He may need advice sometimes.
Now, good night and good luck 10 you"
John Evans walked on brislly his face
placid and grave AS before. Soon he
reached the street in which he resided
with his nephew,
1T has taken a long time he sighed.
az he turned the key In the lock; put
think Il is over at last"
In sitting room up stairs he found
his nephew, young man In no way IKE
ute In all mental exercise, methodical
In every thing. The lad, also John was
slim, as most youngsters OF 20 are. His
eyes we're quick changing and watchtul:
his manner cautious and secretive When
his uncle entered the yonng man was
stretched on lounge with cigarette
In his mouth He made no effort TO with
draw H. and greeted his relative merely
you are early home, John" said his
VI believe left that dismal hole you
call the office, and love so much hfteen
minutes earlier than the allotted time"
Fifteen minutes IN every day In the
John"
figures all day, uncle mine, Don't give
me any mental sums now, please
Il am afraid ! shall tonight John
said the elder man, with sudden smile.
but Will you dine with me frat. You
have not spent an evening with me for
His nephew threw his cigarette away,
and rose TO his feet and looked lazIly
down on his uncle.
= have no money 10 dine myself com
fortably; have no ARRANGEMENTS FOR
this evening and ] want toto see you
anyway. Under these circumstances 1
shall dine with YOU"
John Evans looked at him silently. and
passing culver moved his lips. But
further than, that he made no remon-
stance against the supcrcilious brutality
OF the speech,
The two men finished their meal at a
quiet restaurant almost In silence. The
drank pentlfully, as one TO whom ii was
more needful than the food. They We're
LEFT at last the sole occupant OF the
And so. tomorrow you are OF age,
JohIl, the uncle said. looking at him
Having no record myself OF my
birth and having no ono 10 contradict 4
statement which you. my only relation
have MADE, J gee no reason to say You are
wrong MY coming OF age promises to b,
manner unless"
"uhess.n said the nephew. after a lont
panse, during which his eyes stared gloom
~ az his uncle unless the police SHOULD
assist at the festivities"
The police? ] don't understand"
Don't you think we could enjoy on,
more bottle ~ this excellent wlne2'
vine. the other answered, but ! hay,
a problem for YOU and you shall have 3
bottle to aid yOur Wits
Granted ON the condition that you solv,
a problem which ! shall give YOU after
wards Let me have this problem
1t ~ matter of compound Interest
] am not quick at these things, and ynt
have the reputation IN the ofricc of beinl
more than usually bright IN reckoning
II win be a great help TO you in youl
future career with the Welbrockers
John"
The young mans eyes flashed iiercel,
ior a moment then he said quietly;
shall need all the help 1 can have
THAT IS the right spirit, John, the right
spirit, God Knows we all need help. es-
pecally when we are young. i, John
didnt get help when | most needed it,
u was not aware that you ever. Will
your extreme foresight, allowed your
self 70 need help. ] may as well say at
once that ] do"
Money, you mean2"
Money, yes May l ask" he added bit
terly. what there Is In that TO laugh at3
Ills uncle's face at once lost the tran
silent smile that hlckered across H.
There Is nothing to laugh At John
he answered, graVely NOTHING Goo
knows, 70 laugh at hut, come we or,
wasting time / want you 10 look over
these calculations. il Is case Of ar
eumulating interest ! have figured II on
Aor friend, but ! want my calculations
shceked, i am really anxious they should
t'c quite correct"
1.-THE young man took the sheets handed