Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-24
Q bringing the chOlerIc gentleman to

his nenses.
lh,a.fi. te
In We evening when the secretary
was on the point Of leaving TO return TO
his lodgings in Kelverton, a small vii
lage in the neighborhood. Mr.. Kennard
entered the room and handed him a
Geek for eight pounds. saying: That
terminates all business traHs lions
between up. And now take . advice,
cultivate more respectful attitude
toward your superiors."
81 don't think you are in position
TO give advice TO any body upon that
subject. Mr. Kennard. You may be
rich but allow me 90 remind you that
mere wealth does not confer superiori-
IS worthy he respect Of any sensible
man. and SO saying the secretary left
the library and was soou walking
rapidly toward the Kelyerton road.
lie slackened his pace in few min
utes and then pausing. he turned and
looked regretfully at the home Of
Muriel Kennard
What conld have possessed him 10
lose his temper with tlgt sweet and
gentle creature this morning? Was 10
not maddening that he should hnve
done so on the occasion OF their last
meeting on earth? OH II he could bm
tell her how deeply. how keenly. he
regretted this petulani outburst!
His mind agitated with these
thoughts. he slowly resumed his walk
along the narrow pathway skirting the
dense woods OF the Ellns domain. lie
had not heou walking many minutes
when "a small terrier campered toward
him. In the next instant he saw the tall
and slender figure OF Muriel Kennard
approaching. evidently returning from
visit TO one Of her many pensioners
in the village. He stopped and raised
his hat when she was within few PAGES
of him. Acknowledging the salute with
a slight bow. Miss Kennard was brush
ing past him when he said: Miss Ken
nnrd, fear you are angry with me-
She stopped and looked at him. an
expression Of grave reproof in her win
some brown eyes.
"lou are the last person In the world
l would wish TO offend" he continued
IN tone of deep and earnest feeling
Il cannot tell how deeply / regret my
hasty words of this morping. Forgiy,
me-"
YES, l forgive you, Mr.. Hope" After
a moments pause she added: 81 sup
pose you have finally decided 10 leave
us2"
AS a matter of fact, have been Is
ANONYMOUSLY dismissed" he replied
with a bitter laugh.
Il trust you do not suppose" sh
said, ia a low aud tremulous voice
"that / approved of my fathers bear
ing towards you2"
II felt sure you did not; indeed,
was that belief may be perfect
frank with you now-that encourage
me to submit for month TO his mn
goyernable temper" Drawing close
u, TO her, he continued, in tone Of dee
, and heartfelt tenderness: Il cannc
resist confessing my folly, my ma
q dream Of impossible happiness, to yol
Muriel." He hesitated for an instal
and then added; 81 love You, darlin,
! love you"
She stood before him with downeai
eyes and quivering lips, her hurrle
. breathing betraying the agitation
a her heart He took her hand tcnGerl
\ and said: "Muriel. is there any hoI
= for me?'
a She raised her head and looked I
him, her eyes glowing bright with r
sponsiye tenderness. And then in n
fast-gathering darkness Of this stl
- autumn evening their lips met an
hand in hand, they wandered into Il
! deep shadows of the quiet woods.