The Winslow mail., 1897-07-17
labels: whereof Jack was perfectly
aware, so be answered shortly:

heH IdpS you know Il COnnec-
tion of my wife's who lives there--a
very wealthy man." continued Lawson
| in an ingratiating manner.
Jack certainly knew all the wealthy
people in or near Cheriton. and he also
knew that they belonged to a class
which would not have counted the
Lawsons among their acquaintances
much less among their relations; so
he cautiously inquired the name of
Mrs. Lawson's kinsman.
Its 'er brother-in-law-Mr. Peter
Dunn-'er sisters widower," explained
Mr.. Lawson. "Since 'er sisters death
e as allowed my wife 'undred a
year; and II 'es as rich as | imagine,
| think e might increase the allowance"
"Why?" asked Jack dryly.
''Well, you see, my wife's sister mar
ried beneath 'er, so think it is only
old Dunn's duty to pay for the privi-
lege of being related to such a genteel
family. l gather 'e isn't quite what
you'd call a gentleman-not like you
| and me, you know"
Jack shuddered and felt an unholy
desire stirring within him to knock
Lawson down; but, sitting his desire,
he said quietly:
'Mr. Dunn is an excellent man, and
one for whom l entertain u profound
respect; but you are mistaken in con-
sidering him wealthy"
Lawsons face fell. Then you don't
think e could increase the allowance?"
he asked.
81 feel sure he could not do so, what.
ever his wishes might be. II is only
| by denying himself that he is able to
make 1t as large as it is; Of this l am
certain"
"And you don't think Ell have much
to leave, thenT inquired Lawson
| gloomily.
II should say, nothing. l can assure
| you he Is man OF most limited means,
and under the circumstances the allow
ance you mentioned is princely in its
munif1cence."
ooh, my wordi You ave upset me,
Mr.. Levett It's 'orrible to ave COM
| mon relations who aren't even rich,
don't you think? Riches Is the only
excuse for commonnesS, to my mind"
pardon me-" said Jack stiff1y; ''you
are deluded in thinking that Mr.. Dunn
was in any way inferior to his wife
or her sister. For my part 1 can only
say that I am proud to count him
among my friends;" and Jack stalked
off in high dudgeon.
"Oh, myr' exclaimed Mr.. Lawson
| meditatively. '"To think Of Amy's old
brother-in-law turning out to be not so
rich or so common as we thought. 'E
must be something particular If that
young swell counts i'm among is
friends; for more unfriendly, stuck
I'D chap never met! 'E won't chum
with me at any price. But I'm glad to
ear Amy's people aren't as common
as I thought l despise commonness,
and ave always prided myself on be-
ing quite gentleman; but can't help
feeling a bit 'urt at that young Levett
not being more affable with me-"
And it was several days before Mr..
Lawson's self-satisfaction recovered
from the bruise Jack had administered
to it.
When Jack Levett reached home he
endeavored to persuade Peter to cease
to deny himself for the sake Of such
worthless people as the Lawsons, but
IN vain.
"Bless you, sir, don't do 1t to please
them--1 do 1t to please Mary; and she'd
set her heart on Amy bein' quite the
lady"
But they are 80 ungrateful-so un-
worthy" argued Jack; land I don't
believe the money does them any real
good.'
Peter laughed "But that don't mat
ter to me-" he said. Il do what Mary
wanted, and don't bother about any
thing else. If Mary had wanted me to
throw my money into the river, Into
the river my money would ha' gone. /
don't want moneys worth for my mon-
ey; only want to please my Mary.
The Squire spends his money on hunt
ers, not because he wants to kill foxes
for food, but because he loves huntin'
for it's own sake; you spend your time
on cricket, not because you are paid
for it, but because you love cricket for
it's own sake; and pleasin' Mary Is my
huntin' and cricket, don't you see?"
That's 1t, is it?" said Jack quietly.
"The only joy I ever had in my life
was Mary, and the only pleasure l
have now Is doin' what I think Mary
would wish. And when I meet my
Mary again 1 know she'll be rarely
pleased to hear how l have toiled and
saved to please her, and as to how the
Lawsons spent the money-why, bless
you, Master Jack, do you suppose that
when me and my Mary are together
once more We'll be worryin' our heads
about such rubbish as the spendn' O.
money!
And Jack Levett felt that he ought
to take off his hat in the presence Of
the man that married Mary.-The |
Young Woman.
Why He LinOed.