Evening journal., 1899-04-25

~ uiiHBlnB tue cuoltIlc gentleman 10
his aenses
In the evening. when the secretary
was on the point Of leavirs TO return TO
his lodgings in Kelyertou. small viii
lage ia The neighborhood. Mr. Kcnnard
entered the room and handed him
check for eight pounds. saying; THAT
terminates ull business transactions
between up Aad now take ny advice
cultivate u Ecre respectful -tiitude
toward your superiors."
Il don't think you are IN position
TO give advice To- anybody upon that
subject Mr. Evnuard Non may be
rich. but allow me- ,o remind you that
mere wealth. does moi onfer suprriori-
~ worthy the respect Of any sensible
man." and SO saying The secretary left
the library and was soon walking
rapidly toward the Kelvertou road.
lie slackened his pace in few rain-
utes and then. pausing be turned and
looked regretfully at the home Of
Muric Keunard.
What could have possessed him 20
lose his temper with that sweet and
gentle creature this morning? Was II
not maddening that he should have
done so on the occasion Of their last
meeting on earth? Oh! II he could blu
/ tell her how deeply bow kernly he
regretted this petulant outburst!
d Ills mind neiated with these
thoughts. he slowly resumed his walk
along the narrow pathway sldrting he
/ dense woods OF the Elias domain. lie
had not been walking many minutes
when "A small terrier scamPered toward
him. In The next instant he saw the tall
and slender figure OF Muriel Kennard
approaching, evidently returning from
q 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: "Nlss Ken
nard, ] fear you are angry with me"
She stopped and looked at him. an
expression of grave reproof in her win
some brown eyes.
You are the last person i'm the world
l would wish 10 offend" he continued.
in tone Of deep and earnest feeling.
II cannot tell how deeply ! regret my
hasty words Of this morning. Forgive
me-"
Eyes. forgive YOU. Mr. Hope" After
a moments pause She aCded: 81 sup
pose you have finally decided 10 leave
us?'
AS a matter OF fact, have been ig-
ANONYMOUSLY dismissed" he replied
with a bitter laugh
81 trust you DO not suppose" she
said. in low and ircmulous voice
"that approved Of my fathers bear
ing towards your
II felt sure YOU did not; indeed. 4
was that belief may be perfectly
frank with YOU now-that encouraged
me 10 submit for a month 10 his un
governahle temper Drawing close
to her. he continued. in a tone of dec
and heartfelt tenderness: 81 clnuo
resist confessing my folly, my mat
dream Of impossible happiness, TO you
Muriel." He hesitnted for an instnn
and then added: II love you, darling
/ love YOU"
3 She stood before him with downcas
eyes and quivering lips. her hurrie
breathing betraying the agitation O
her heart. He took her hand tenderl
and said: "Muriel. is there any hop
for me?"
j She raised her head and looked a
him, her eyes glowing bright with 10
sponsive tenderness. And then In th
fast-gathering darkness OF this SIT!
e autumn evening their lips met, anc
/ hand in hand. they wandered into I'll
deep shadows OF the quiet woods.