The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-12-08

| DeitDOIu III surprise.
"QCite SO. But you should look at
the question from all stand points.
There are other papers which will not
take the same stand, but by false re-
presentations will give much worse
coloring to the affair than 1t deserves.
|. at least, will secure justice for you;
they will not
Il never thought of that" said
Miss Berthold, thoughtfully. She re-
| tiected moment. then said:
Il think, then, perhaps It is better
as It Is. We will trust to your gener-
oslty- | owe you an apology for nv
hasty and rude words. Poor papa
has had great deal of trouble of late
and, III thinking of him, | forgot my
self"
She bowed an adieu and was gone.
At that moment Mr.. Berthold re-
entered the room with handful of
| manuscripts rs an aid to the proposed
| work, aad began writing bis state
ment. This, however, he found much
| more difficult than he had anticipated.
and it finally ended in his stating the
facts to Norway, who had his option
wrote them out. Under The skillful
manipulation OF his thoughts The
VIII Die affair was so gracefully present
ed that the old gentleman was de-
lighted.
Il wonder if Amos will get ahead of
that?' he said. rubbing his hands in
agreeable reflection.
IF | may offer a suggestion" said
Norway, will propose that you al
low me to submit this paper to Mr..
Amos Berthold for Inspection
"W hat for?' said Mr.. Berthold
sharply and suspiciousIy. He looked
at Norway Il moment, and finding
bnt frankness ard truth in the gaze
he met, reflected a moment, then said:
We'll, you may. l think | can trust
him. A Berthold never was known
to do mean act. You're a good
fellow he saic., holding out his hand
to Norway, as the latter rose to go. Il
am glad you came. Let me have
your card. | shall hope to meet you
again"
Half an hour later, Norway stood
again before Mr. Amos Berthold's
door but under what different auspi-
ces than formerly. Now he came
conqueror, This time Mr.. Berthold
did not refuse 10 see him, partly from
curiosity, and partly from a sense of |
nneaSIness.
so you are here again" he said, |
testify.
Yes, sir. l have come from yonr
brother, who has written a statement.
which he instructed me to submit to
you for your approval"
He said that, did he?" said the |
old gentleman, with gasp Of sur
prise. He mechanically tock the pa
per held out to him, and perused it |
carefully. He face ooftcncd az he |
read, and IS be finished he admitted !
that 1T was fairly written and, except
a few minor details, just to both sides |
'Hezekiah always was good square
fellow" Norway heard him say half
under his breath, "I'll go and see
him"
The old gentleman shook hands |
very heartily with Norway at parting,
and even apologized for his former
harsh treatment; though he declared |
that 1t was hard lines when man had |
to tell, of his own accord, his own Sc
crets, against his will
The Berthold affair, after the pubIi-
cation of the statement, faded out of
peoples minds, there being no further
food for curiosity. People reading it |
and, finding nothing sensationrl, as
they had expected, said: "Is that all?' |
with yawn, and stralghtway forgot !
all about it; and about that time the |
brothers were reconciled. AS for
Norway he became mora and more
valuable to the Pro and Con as time
passed, especially rs Mr. Thorne's |
health failed, and he was obliged to
take a years travel abroad Norway
filled the vacancy caused by his alb
sence, and scraps of able facetious
editorial began to be extensively quot
ed and misquoted throughout the coun |
try from his pen. Society, too, smiled |
upon the young journalist; and one day
he received an invitation to dine at Mr.. |
Hezekiah Bertholds. Miss Berthold,
was, OF cOnrse, present and it chanced |
that he was appointed to take her in |
TO dinner. Afterwards they strollad |
INTO tue conservatory to look at new
variety of cactus which was then in |
blossom; but by the time they reach
ed that charming retreat, they had |
forgotten the cactus. They even laugh |
ed over the circumstances Of their |
former meeting, when Norway had |
called IN the gUise of wise enemy;
though Miss Berthold frankly confess
ed that the subject was a painful one
to her.
Il can never forget the unceremon-
ious way L addresse d you that day.
she said OF course it was rude, you
were an utter stranger to me, and when |
| think of that ridiculous dialo que,
which | wes the instigator Of"
do not think of it," said Norway.
impossible. l have to think of |
it," said Miss Berthold, perverseIy.
But" SAID Norway, IF | could |
prove to you that | was not an utter
stranger, and that we were, or should
have been, old acquaintance, having
met seven years ago, would that make
any difference?"
II might. But then, it isn't So"
Yes, 1t Is quite true. Have you no
recollection of me? l did not find it
difficult to remember you, although |
think you have changed more than
have"
Seven years ago." said Miss Bert
hold, In tone of wonder. "Why,
was mere school girl, and, let me see,
was at home for vacation, when
A flush, swift and deep, caused her
face to outrival the red roses at her
side, as she paused with sudden
recollection. She looked up, shyly,
and something in her face told Norway
that they would hereafter be friends. |
She held out her her hand, saying
softly:
1T WAS on tho NIGHT Of tho froD