New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17

which nv smooth upon the gravel and feathered
upon the turf. and outlined the mouldlngs OF ths
porch. and cast blot OF shadow within II, anu
without drew delicate tracery of shadows upon
the Wilderness Presently this solitary spot 81
Silent and so brightly lighted, with the hooi-
marks leading UP to the door, began TO iascI-
nate Mr. Clutterhuck. He sat for some tifie
despite the freezing wind and the pain when
gnaw d within him. waiting.
At last the door opened. and the young man
whom Clutterbuck had espied in so delectaDie
an attitude came out upon the steps. followed
by the tall figure OF Mr.. Thomas Waring. me
two men bowed to each other. the youhse,
walked away down the drive. the elder stoou
looking after him for moment. sidelong WIN
his head bent. then turned and went into tne
house, shutting the door behind him win
heavy clang. A.
The young man came up the hill toward Mr..
Clutterbuck, walking at a great pace AS ne
approached. Clutterbuck observed that his race
was troubled and that he muttered to nlHseii;
He passed the gentleman seated on the wall
without perceiving him. yhereupOn Clutterbuck
rose and overlook the agtated young man py
the time they had reached the chaise 49,
Are You going towlcl Brighthelmstone. sir:
said Cluttcrbuck If So permit me to offer you
a seat in my conveyance
The other looked at him doubtfully for a mo,
ment. then, With word OF thanks lie accep'eu
the offer.
Cluterbuck taking note Of the youths APP
pearance and expression as they seated them
selves side by side in the chase saw a tan anu
1.-THE person. with pretty blue eyes. whose fore-
head and nose descended in the same line upon
the full lips and long. rounded chin and whose
air was at once elf-conscious ana aggrtssiEe.
can YOU tell me. sir" inquired MI Clutter
buck iii Squire Hartford. who used to live IN
the big house yonder. be still alive?
He died some four years ago returned the
youth.
Ave-" said Clutterbuck And who has now
the estatr-his daughter Mcrella"
His daughter inherited the estatc-yes." the
other answered. with an elaborate assumption
Of ease she married Mr.. Thomas Waring soon
nj tho old mans DEATH he added
Did she, indeed? We'll. we'll said clutter
buck Sir" he went or. you must not thnk
some news Of Mrs Waring. whom l knew as
Ncnella Harhord many years ago. DO you
chg nee to know her. may ask|
The youth at his sid gazed steadily at the
white fields rising in front II them. and the
pink II his complexion deep"ned.
Yes" ne answered. a"kwardiy. Il happen 10
know Mrs. Warins.'
Il rus, she is well AMI happy" said Clutter
buck.
II hc!icvo she is very well. sir"
Has she children asked Ciuttrrburk
no" returned the other He seemed about
10 add sonnet hins. but Il he were. he changed
his mind. and was silent.
They drove on without speaking. until the
spec ked cluster Of distant houses and the film
Of smoke darken,I upon the shining and
SKY beyond the Glist.ning shoulder OF the hill.
Sir" began Clutterbuck once more. in the
game Indifferent tone h. had used throughout,
''Go YOU know If Mrs Warning be- happy in her
marriage? Ecfor. you answer II ust ask your
Indulgence 10 listen to m" for a moment while
| explain 10 you my reason for asking. do
rot think il is likely you Will repeat what |
am going To- tell YOU" h. added.
Il shall not repeat it. sir. said the lad star
ing 1t him uncasily. and Clutterbuck went on
Speaking before the words were out Of his com
.auiIns mouth.
Il may tell You. sir. that when very young
man my affections were deeply engaged with
Mistress Mcnc.a Harbori Circumstances came
between us and as it fell cut the affair came To
nothing more than this. that now am an old
man still retain thread Of interest in her
welfare should like - think sh" was hap
PLY married"
The lad continued to- stare ntent,y at his
coupanion with growing bewilderment His
mouth vas open. and he snor j in his breath
Ing
Sir" vent on Cluttcrbuck. when tell you
further tHat. although. as YOU see. am not
very old IN years. my cours" Is for my
physician informs mo have not five days To
livc-you may have the l,ss decacy in replying
To my question"
As though spellbound the young man stared
and snprrd at tlutt"rbuck tor some moments
In silence.
"Whcthcr or no h. said at last. breaking the
charm with a burst. I am engaged to fight
Thomas Waing tomorrow morning" and inn
Wcdiattly frli under tn" spell again.
"Ayc indeed; said c!uttorhuck. you have
quarrcilci. th"nr'
by God. ycs"' answered the young man.
emerging IRA n the spell again. with "A short
laugh
There was another siirnc".
"Cpru". SIR said Clutterbuck. breaking IL. DO
mo IN" favor oncr more 10 r"coli'ct The unusual
~ which am placed and tell
me. IN your honor. surprising this gentleman
should be- Killed IN ~" encounter. in what man
n.r Wouli IT affect hl- widow / have always
Thought that ON" should consider these things
And he continued To- discours" uutil the hov's
rcscr," melted. ard h" began t. conhI- in his
c.mpai "a. l. appeared from his conversation
thar Mr. Thomas War.nE Mas a ropi deLl of "A
.-.unir,l iuasmuch as b. was unfaiihful 10
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