The morning call., 1894-09-30

silly, philandering young idiot. l always
knew you were fool, Dut / hardly sus-
pected you of such affect folly as this. To
think of running after pennlleSS glrl-a
pauper-a poor relation, dependent entirely
on her aunps boUnty-and you situated as
you are. ICs worse than suicide, sir. p"
Uncle Obed NV this time had grown very
red. and was evidently working himself up
into one of his most violent RACES.
81 do mt quite know what you have
heard 0r from whom you have heard it,
began Jim, nettled by his uncle's over
bearing tone, but"
"Never mind the butts" the other in fer-
rupted him, rudely. It's no use your try
ing TO throw dust in my eyes. | heard the
whole truth only yesterday from Miss
Bailey. the young lady's aunt, with whom
she lives as companion. And properly
disgust ed the aunt is. too; says she shall
send the girl away, unless she eives no
her insane engsgement to yau. And
serves her right. Poor relations have no
business t. fall In love W tn one another" "
"Look here, Uncle Obed," exclaimed
Jim, firing up. "YOu may pitch into me
as much as you please Pm used TO it from
you; but not a word against Gladys Boyd.
She's everything that's good and true and
pura and"
Ugly" interposed his uncle. stopping
Jim's outbreak; "she has mOnopolized all
the plainness of the family"
''And all their brains," retorted Jim.
"She has nGne of their money, you
dolt."
"And none Of their vulgarity."
Uncle Obed was now very red, indeed.
almost purple.
''This is a nice tone to assume to your
uncle" he said, especially when you
come asking favors OF him."
81 can't help IL, uncle. 1t is your fault
for abusing Gladys. She's the best and
dearest girl in the world. love her with
all my heart; | mean to marry her,"
''How do You propose 10 marry on
nothing year?" demanded his uncle.
perhaps you think that the girl will get
some of her auntS money. But she
won't. not a penny. That have ascer-
tained."
''No difficult matter" said jim, scorn-
fully. "Miss Bailey never ceases to i'm
press that fact upon all her acquaint-
ances."
''She is quite right, you puppy. in spite
of your sneers,' retorted Uncle Obed. Gin
these matters a little present candor saves
great future misery. You had better be
equally candid with that silly chit of a girl
and tell her that your prospects as regards
my fortune are, TO say the least of it, re-
mote"
''She knows it," answered Jim curtly.
too much annoyed now to think of di-
plomacy. II told her that when asked
her 10 marrv me-"
"Yes. l have no doubt you represented
me 10 her in pretty light. But you don't
suppose l care, do you? Your bad opinion
of me is Infinitely more fattering than
your good, assure you"
Jim acknowledged the compliment with
sarcastic smile, which made Uncle
Obed's red lace turn distinct shade
redder.
''Thia is enough of your impudence," he
said, angriy. 81 will give you my ulti-
matum without further waste of words.
Although you're an idle, worthless fellow,
who deserves DO assistance, vet for your
poor mothers sake [ should be sorry to see
you DRIFT iuto the workbuuse. On that
account-and on that account only-l am
willing tn help you. But | make one con-
dition. You must break off your engage
ment with that penniless girl. And then
I'll pay your debts. set you on your legs
and perhaps mention you in my will. III
you refuse you'll not get farthing from
me either now or hereafter"
81 do refuse" answered Jim. unbesita.
tingly. II had rather starve than touch
your money on such terms"
Uncle Obed's face was n study.
THAT is inal?" he demanded in an
| awful voice.
quite"
Very well. Then clear out of this i'm.
mediately. I'll never see you or speak t.
you again. And you may go to the devil a,
| fast as you please"
Thank you." said his nephew, bowin,
| himself out. I'D do even that before I'r
give up GLADYS Boyd"
A lew seconds later he banged the street
| door oehlnd him, to the great scandaljza
ton or his uncle's sleek butler, and hur
r'ed away az the rate of five miles an hou