Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-03-22
CHAPTER Xiv.
AFRIFND N MED.

Taras would have had me take his car
rage TO the station, but l refused want
ed to be quite alone that | might relieve
nv heart OF its burden in an unrestrained
flow of tears. And as soon as got away
from the gates of the Grange they came
those welcome tears-and blinded / STUN
bled along the road with down bent head.
When the paroNysm was past, tried TO
think of the future, but even the prospect
of bringing Gordon back and removing the
Illusion that must have lessened Tara's re-
spect and affection for me failed to Tighten
my spirits. Could the old tie ever be re-
newedf Would Taras ever again feel as he
had felt toward met Had he not already
given his heart to JUDITH asked Then
the figure of George Gordon as | had seen
him al the last moment standing under the
dark pines, waving his hand in cheerful
farewell. rose before my imagination, and
at the thought of his bitter disappointment
in finding that. judith had transferred her
love to Taras-as / felt she must have done
living for so long in close companionship
with him-of his experiencing such bitter
anguish and regret as this which tore my
heart. | asked if il would not be almost
more merciful to leave him there in igno-
rance of this greater misery But the
thought of doing my duty urged me on aud
overcame these hesitating doubts.
Mr.. Pelham had given the finishing
touch Of newness to his Office by the addi-
ton OF a new clerk, who, when | entered,
was engaged in addressing circulars at his
desk. After taking mynau,e, which I gave
as Nine. Leroy, this young man led me
into the inner Office, where I found Mr.
Pelham waiting for clients to come with
the patienee Of spider on the lookout fol
stray flies, as % seemed to me.
81 have got it." / said triumphantly as
l laid the check before him.
Il am delighted 20 hear IL, madame. You
wish me to 90 with you to Mr.. Lazarus and
see this affair through-ilways the most
/ advisable course in a transaction where
/ proof Of payment may be needed. No time
/ is to be lost. p His enthusiasm was
abruptly checked and his countenance fell
+ as he glanced downat the check he had I'M
1 folded. But this is not filed in. madame.
"That is why | came to you first. I'm to
( write in the amount, and | want you TO
show me how to do it
Il perceive" he said, but in a Qualitative
/ tone. and then, As if anticipating repeti-
tion of the difficulty that prevented the
B cashlng OF uOruun otAcf' NC aAtae1' At
viii be advisable perhaps to take this 70
the bank before we see Mr.. Lazarus. Bust
ness men are so particular, you know.
His spirit quickly rose again, however, as
filled up the check acconoing 20 his utrec
tions, the prospect Of handling money De-
ing. / think. as agreeable to him as TO sir
Lazarus himself, aud when had done be
rose brisllly and took his hat FROM the Pc
on the wall
..Oh. by the way he said, coming bacl
TO the table and opening a drawer. 'caI
Won tell me il your Mr kavanagh has al
office in Lambethsn
I'm I.aubetht Not to my knowledge.
"Ah. then. it is a singular coincidence
and nothingmore. Ny clerk, heeXpisine,.
is engaged in addressing circulars TO Ger
tain capitalists respecting company tina