Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-01-09
be glad of any help one could give the
other, yet Marsten did not seem to relish
hearing Of the unselfish and lofty aims of

be glad of any help one could give the
other, yet Marsten did not seem to relish
hearing Of the unselfish and lofty aims OF
Barney"
why do you say he does nothing?"
well, when called upon him before the
strike began, hoping he would use his in
fluence to avert trouble. he showed no de-
sire to amelforate any ones condition but
his own. He was comfortable and happy,
SO why trouble about the men? foolish
beggars. he called them when l told him
they had voted to go on strike"
Now, you see," cried Edna, cheerfully,
how easy 1t Is, as you yourself said. for
men to misunderstood each other. A few
words Of explanation will show you how
you have thought unjustly of Mr.. Barnard
Hope. He did Intend to use his influence
on behalf of the men, and came all the
way from Chelsea here to see father on
the subject, just as you have done today,
and father was not at home, just as he Is
not today. Mr.. Hope talked it over with
mother and me, and he quite agreed with
us that it would not be fair to father if
there was any interference 1t was for
part in the dispute"
To this conclusive defense of Barney the
young man had no answer, but he was
saved the necessity of reply, for both
talker and listener were startled by shrill
voice cear the house calling the girls
name.
Edna started to her feet in alarm, and
Mars ten also arose.
has returned. I had no idea it was so late.
What shall we do? She mustn't see you
mere, and you can't get out without pass
ing the house."
Il can go over the wall. wonder who
lives in the next house?'"
1T Is vacant, but the wall is high, and
there Is broken glass on the top"
III have to try for it, anyway"
They passed through the shrubbery to
the dividing wall.
".oh. I'm sure you can't do 1t, and you
ill cut your hands,
Marsten pulled of his coat, threw 1t
widespread over the barbarous broken
glass. STEPPED back as far as the shrubbery
would allow him, and took running jump,
catching the top Of the wall with his
hands where the coat covered the glass.
Next instant he was up putting on his
coat, while his boots crunched the broken
bottles.
You haven't cut yourself? I am SO
glad Goodbye" she whispered up at him
her face aglow with excitement.
"one moment" he said in low but dis
tinct voice. Il haven't had chance to tell
you my plans.''
"Oh. please, please jump down. My
mother may be here at any moment"
The cry Of Edna" came again from the
house.
IT'S all right yet" whispered Marsten.
But must know what you think of my
plans. I'll be here at this hour tomorrow,
and If the coast is clear would you throw
your shawl, or ribbon. or anything, on
the wall where my coat was SO that 1 can
see 1t from this side?"
DO go. II you are seen it will spoil
every hing. I don't know what to say
about tomorrow. I'll think it over
Remember, 1 shall be on this side
You make everything so clear that must
consult you about this-it is very i'm
portant."
Yes, yes. I promise, but you are risk
ing 1t all by remaining there"
Marsten jumped down into another mans
garden and pushed his treSDaSS ruthleSS1y
over and through whatever came in his
way, until he reached the gate and was out
once more on the public way. The safety
signal, ITO Be Let" was in the windows
of the house and on board above the high
wall.
"Ah, Barney Hope" he muttered, cleneh-
ing his fist, "all the good things of this
world are not for you. Once over the wall
Is worth dozen times through the gate.
L fancy l need instruction on my duty to
my employers quite as much as you re-
quire having your obligations to the work.
ingman explained to YOU