Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-03-31
CHAPTER Xiv.
A FRIEND IN NEED.

A FRIEND IN NEED.
Taras would have had me take his car
riage to the station, but refused iwant
ed to be quite alone that might relieve
my heart of its burden i'll an unrestrained
flow of tears. And as soon as got away
from the gates of the Grange they came
those welcome tears-and blinded | stu.'s
bled along the road with down bent head.
When the paroxysm 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-
newed! Would Taras ever again feel as he
had felt toward mey Had he not already
given his heart to Judith asked. Then
the figure of George Gordon rs | had seen
him at the last moment standing under the
dark pines, waving his hand in II cheerful
farewell, rose Lefore my imagination. and
at the thought of his bitter disappoint
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 it 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 and
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 my name, which gave
as Nine Leroy, this young man led me
into the inner Office, where ! found Mr.
Pelham waiting for clients to come with
the patience of spider on the lookout foI
stray flies, as it seemed to me.
II have got it," said triumphantly as
laid the check before him.
II am delighted to hear it, madame. You
wish me to go with you to Mr.. Lazarus and
see this affair through-always the most
advisable course in 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 down at the check he had un
folded But this is not filled in, madame" +"
THAT is why came to you first. Pm to
write in the amount, and ] want you to
show me how To do it,"
Il perceive" he said, but in dubitative
tone, and then, AZ if anticipating Il repeti-
tion of the difficulty that prevented the
cashing of Gordon's offer, he added; 1T
will be advisable perhaps to take this to
the bank before we see Mr. Lazarus. Busi
ness men are so particular, you know"
His spirit quickly rose again, however, as
filled up the check according to his drec
tions, the prospect of handling money be
ing. | think, as agreeable to him as to Mr.
Lazarus himself, and when had done he
rose briskly and took his hat from the peg
on the wall.
"Oh, by the way" he said, coming back
to the table and opening IA drawer, can
you tell me if your Mr.. kavanagh has an
Office in Lambethy
"In Iambethf Not to my knowledge
"Ah, then, it is II singular coincidence
and nothing more My clerk, he explained.
"is engaged in addressing circulars to Ger
tain capitalists respecting company that
is being formed. This envelope was among
them, and the name catching my eye-your
interesting case is continually in my mind
i looked in the directory and found, to my
astonishment that the Office to which this
letter is addressed was occupied by Messrs
Bell g. Gordon. say was advisedly, be
cause prohab y the directory was complied
last autumn. Now. the association of these
twonames-
1.-The Old Lambeth Pottery:" | inter
rupted.
"Yes, that is the address"
THAT may be Kavanagh's address now.
What is inside the envelopef" asked
eagerly.
I'VE will see"
He opened it.
"Only a circular. II you think there
may be more in this than mere coincidence,
will question Mr.. Brett before you-here,
now, if you please.
Yes" said |, feeling that could not
rest in uncertainty as to the extent Of the
clerks connection with kavanagh.
Mr.. Pelham placed a chair for me where
could sit with my back to the window
and touched the bell on the table. The
new clerk came TO the door,
Come in, Mr. Brett" said the solicitor
Il saw circu { addressed to a Mr. Kava
nagh, Old Lambeth Pottery. Do you know
| him?"
"Client of my late mployers-Evans q
Evans-sir."
"You don't know him personally"
The clerk shook his head, with II smile.
"A little too high Il for that. sir" said
be. "A gentleman OF fortune--holds q
post in the house, believe"
He speculates. of course"
Not sure, sir. | know he has bought
up two or three little potteries.
"What potteries'"