The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-28

SclOuS sufferer was placed IN III. Gnlllp
followed, surprised at finding himself
almost as much in need of assistance.
81 thought things were bad enough
before this"
Philip said it as he drew near the end
of three weeks course of rheumatic
fever.
bad enough, 1 thought, for me to be
On mothers hands doing nothing. But
row!-doctor's bills, medicines, all
sorts of eXpense-oh my!" W
He almost writhed as mountain ur3
mountain of difficulty seemed to pile4 p
before him. II
Much neighborly help had come to His
mother. Inquiries, also, and kinAv
messages from all directions, especially
from the neutrality-suspicious., with gifts
of fruits and flowers. His eyes rested
upon the delicate blossoms, but their
suggestions of luxury seemed a g,
tesque mockery of their pressing neeis
"1ou can't find much of your 'best1in
all this, mother" he ventured, with
rueful half smile. ~
Il can't, perhaps, my boy. Especiafy
in your sutferings."
There are times, then, when evn
you can't see any best?" he retortA.
with an attempt at Jest.
eyes, when 1 have to leave it to IL
One who orders for us to show us, h
best. Sometimes He does not 81 f.
us to show ton this side" ~,
There was a ring at the door, and lis
mother presently returned from an
sWering it with card.
Henry S. Adams" Philip read il
with a misty half recognition of its
being familiar. But his mind was still
little dull. and there were so many
Adams all about the country.
He wants to see you" said hi,
mother. Do you feel strong enough {?
Yes, | think SO. Ibelieve it would b,
good to see a new face again"
But 1t was not new one-the strong
clear-cut face with the trimmed
beard. With his first glance at it 6
host of dim remembrances arose. the
principal one being distinctly unpleas-
ant.
With second thought he had located
the face. It belonged to the chief owner
of the great store in which he had been
employed. and he had seen it last on
the occasion of his dismissal with few
cold words.
y flush of excitement arose to the
boys pale face. What could have
brought him mere? What could he want
with him?
Neither the voice which addressed
him nor the accompanying look could
now he called cold.
81 have been waiting to hear of your
being able TO see VISITORS" said Mr.
Adams. II think it will be relief to
your mind to know that the lady who
thought the loss of her money was in
some way connected with you has writ,
ten me to say that she has found it. and
bcgs me to let her know what she can dc
TO atone for the distress she caused
you"
'And you come to tell me?" Philips
face again flushed brightly as his
heart swelled with rejoicing thankful
ness.
"But," he said. earnestly, a sober eX.
preston following, 81 don't know oil
anything which could make up for such
thing-evcn if l wanted anybody tc
make up"
Il don't know, either" said Mr.
Adams, in a tone of grave agreement
He sat and eyed the boy with face
of kindly interest. Philip flushed and
paled with the weakness belonging tc
his illness, trying to summon up cour,
age to ask a question.
Then might | ask. sir" he began, "it
you could let me have the situation
again?"
Il am afraid not"
THE finding of Mrs Marvin's money
resumed Mr.. Adams, after another
pause, in which Philip was endeavoring
to swallow the disappointment of his
newl y-awakened hope, sis not the real
business on which I came. That is a
small matter as compared with another
that concerns us both. Did you know
that it was my daughter whose life you
saved that evening""
"Why-no, didn't
The visitor met with cordial grasp
the thin hand held out to him in boyish
impulse, while the bright eyes shone
with pleasure.
"Why, | am glad-Im so glad, sir, y
went on Philip. NO, didn't. Perhaps
| heard her name, but if l did l didn't
pay attention"
"My only daughter" continued Mr..
Adams, in his tone of quiet and deep
feeling. You can realize what this
means to me. But" with a glance at
the boys excited eyes, 81 must not tire
you now. l only want you to under
stand that there is no place in my en-
ploy for which you are fitted, or may
in future fit yourself for.which you can
not have. Or, if you would prefer a col
lege course ana whatever your tastes
after that may lead to, the way will be
made easy for your mother and your
self"
But, SIR said Philip, in transport
Of amazement, ''it wasn't anything to
do. Anybody would have done it"
ut was my daughters life" said Mr..
Adams, shaking Philips hand in fare