Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-12-02
CHAPTER I.

Many years ago there stood upon the
banks of the Schuylkill n mansion, at
that time much admired for the bea atty
and chastity Of its construction. 1t was
one of those old. Fashioned tcncments that
may be seen even now In some cities Of
Virginia and Maryland. II consisted Of
a main building and two smaller wings.
huge Hight OF marble steps conducted to
the main entrance. and the upper stories
were lighted by oriel windows: In front.
O long gravc.cd avenue intcrspersed with
Lombardy poplars. and terminating with
an nrchcd gateway ut the roadside, ar
fordcd u passage through the domain
and In the rear. at the foot OF the as
cent. upon the summit Of which stood the
dwelling. were situated the barn. stables
and carriage houses. The grounds in the
vicinity were laid out in flower beds, re-
dolent with all The roses Of America, and
long nrchcd arl,ors Of blushing grapes
hankcd the garden on either hand; to the
right u beautiful summer house rose from
the pinnacle Of a steep rock. and round
and about its slender columns bloomed
the white jasmine. the yellow marigold
and the azure violet.
From this site the view was magnif-
cent. On the right. far as the eye could
reach, were seen the blue waters Of the
Delaware stretching away to seward.
broken here and there by headlands, md
dotted In many parts of Its surface by
vessels passing to and from Philadelphia;
on the left and In front. on the further
side Of the further river. were seen the
green fields and forests OF New Jersey;
Immediately under your feet flowed the
CLASSY waters OF the Schuylkill, and be.
tween the two streams rose the city II.
self, like some vast panorama set In a
frame Of glittcring silver.
1t was sunny morning In the lovcliest
month of the year, a gentle breeze came
sweeping along laden with the fragrance
Of every flower 1t passed, ripping the
waters of the river. and shOwering Its
perfume and freshness amid the streets
Of the city; the grass was yet moist, and
the big dcwdrops still sparkled upon the
odorous lilac; the carol Of thousand
birds swellcd In the glad air, and the low
Ing Of cattle and bleating OF Hocks i'm
parted an animation to the rurality Of the
scene which was enchanting.
A single individual sat gazing upon the
scene from one Of the parlors Of the man
sion, but its harmony seemed to mock
him, for there was deep frown upon his
brow, and his eye glowed with rage. The
age Of the stranger was nearly half a
century; his countenancc had evidently
been at one time handsome, but fierce and
unconqncrablc passions had planted lines
there that left but few traces Of former
beauty. 1t was evident. from the fire..
Quent and impatient glances he cast to-
ward tho door, that he was In waiting
for someone; twice he reached for the
bell string, but as often paused on hear.
Ing q noise without; at length, however,
when his patience had become well nigh
exhausted, the door opened, and youth
Of sixteen entered the apartment.
For moment they mutually observed
each other In silence, the father scOwling
with wrath and the son looking him calm.
" but not disrcspectfully In the eye. Har-
~ Sutherland had viewed the angry
cloud upon his parents brow too often
In his life to be awed by the storm It be.
tokencd, and he stood up before him COL
lected almost to indifference.
ibid you wish to see me, PAP" asks the
boy, with a c0mp0sure that irritated his
sire more than perhaps the offcnse for
which he was arraigned.
"Wish to see you, sir!' repeated the
father In u loud, angry aud sarcastic
tone; mo, sir. l never wished to see you
never; would be glad, sir. IL you were
removed to some remote corner Of the
earth, where your presence could never
offend my eyes. and where reports OF
your disobdiencc ana bad conduct could
never reach my ears"
Nha p,u.l.. 20, A..
him, he well knew, could not assuagc
the wrath Of his cxaspcrated father.
"You are notorious for discrcditable &C.
tons, sir,' resumed the angry parent:
''your very name Is synonym with In.
fanny, you are disgrace to both yourself
and me-"
But, father, have not disobcyed you
In this matter; You accuse me wrong.
fully this time, for l will convince you,
II you will do ME the favor to listen dis.
passionately for u moment, that ! am
totally innocent"
Don't attempt to reason with me. sir!"
exclaimed the sire. "And bark ye, young
man, In after years, when your profigacy
shall have involved you In difficulty and
disgrace, tell It not that caused your
ruin; recollect, sir. that ! have taken
with you all the pains father could be-
stow upon the most Obedient child; and
what has been the result-how have you
repaid me?"
"But, father, let me explain"
Don't father me, sir" interrupted the
parent, you arc no son of mine--uo son
of mine; from kenceforth I disclaim YOU
II disOwn you'll denounce you; there
runs not drop Of my blood In your veins
not drop, not one drap;" and as he
concluded, he sprang from his chair and
commenced pacing the apartment, NUT.
tering incoherent invectives ut every
stride.
Harry Sutherland had at first borne the
angry tempest of his fathers wrath with
cOmposure and necklaces; but when the
sire, inhamed by passion, rejected and
denied him, his face turned as pale as
death, and he trembled In every limb
from excessive agitation.
The distress of the son was unperceiv-
ed at first by the father, but when he
raised his eyes and discovered the emo
In the breast Of his child he stopped sud
denly, and his features waXed into u
mildsr but still repulsive expression.
you were saying" said he, In lower
tone than he had previously exercised,
"that you could explain away your Of
Tense OF last night; hope you will be
competent to the task-go on. SIR"
II am sorry ! cannot oblige you," said
the son, with apparent mildness.
How, sir! did ] not understand you to
say that you could clear up the matter
In q satisfactory manner?"
II could have done SO, had You permit.
ted me when ! first proposed 1t; 1t would
be supererogatOry to attempt 1t now"
"WhY So sirY" demanded tn, father