Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-21
CHAPTER VI.
REMUNERATION.

MT. SuIQeTlduu TeluIueu uOuc. <as
he entered the broad hall he met his
son Frederick. There was look on
the young mans face such as he had
not seen there in years.
Father" faltered the youth, may
I have q few words with your
The father nodded kindly, though 1t
is likely he would have much prefer
red his breakfast, and the young man
led him into little sitting room litter
ed with the faded garlands and other
tokens Of the preceding nights festivi-
ties.
81 have an apology to make" Fred
erick began, ''or rather have your
forgiveness to ask. For years." he
went on, stumbling over his words,
though he gave no evidence Of wish
to restrain them, ''for years l have
gone contrariwise to your wishes and
caused my mothers heart to ache and
you to wish had never been born to
be q curse to you and her."
He had emphasized the word mother
and spoke altogether with force and
deep intensity. Mr.. Sutherland stood
petritied. He had long ago given up
this lad as lost.
T-I wish to change. l wish to be as
great a pride to you as have been a
shame and dishonor. l may not sue
ceed at once. but am In earnest, and
If you will give me your hand
The old mans arms were around the
young mans shoulders at once.
"Frederick" he cried, my Freder-
ick."
"Do not make me too much asham-
ed" murmured the youth, very pale
and strangely discomposed. "With no
excuse for my past, suffer intolera-
bic apprehension in regard to my fu-
ture. lest my good intentions should
fail or my self control not hold out.
But the knowledge that you are ac-
Quainted with my resolve and regard
1t with an undeserved sympathy may
suffice to sustain me. and should GER
tainly be base poltroon if l should
diSappoint you or her twice"
He paused. drew himself from his fa-
theirs arms and glanced almost Solrllll-
ly out of the window. Il swear that |
will henceforth act as if she were still
alive and watching me-"
There was strange intensity In his
manner. Mr.. Sutherland regarded him
with amaZement. He had seen him in
every mood natural to Il reckless man.
but never in so serious 4 one. never
with q look of awe or purpose III LIS
face. 1t gave him quite a new idea OF
Frederick.
eyes" the young man went on, rails
Ing his right hand. but not removing
bis eyes from the distant prospect on
which they We're fixed: Il swear that |
will henceforth do nothing to diScrcdit
her memory. Outwardly and inwardly
I will act as though her eye was still
upon me and she could again suffer
grief at nIy failure or thrill at my sue
cess"
a portrait Of Mrs. Sutherland paint
ed when Frederick was Il lad OF III
hung within few feet OF him as he
spoke. He cid not glance at it, but Mr..
Sutherland did and with a look as if he
expected to behold responsive light
beam from those pathetic features.
"She loved you very dearly" was the
slow and earnest comment. I'VE have
both loved you much more deeply than
YOU have ever seemed to realize, Fred
erick."
81 believe It," responded the young
man. turning with an expression OF
calm resolve to meet his fathers eye
"As proof that am no longer inScnsi'
BILE to your affection | have made W
my mind to forego for your sake one Oi
the dearest wishes OF my heart. Fa-
ther"-hc hcSitatcd before he spoke the
word. but spoke it firmly at laSt-"am
right in thinking you would not like
Miss Page for Il daughter!"
Like my houSckeeprr'S niece to take
the place In this house once occupied
by Marietta Sutherland? Frederick.
have always thought too well OF you
to believe YOU would carry your forget.
fulneSS of me SO far as that. even when
| saw that you We're influenced by her
attractions.
You did not dO justice To my selfish
ness. father. did mean To marry her
but | have given up living solely for
myself. and she could never help me to
live for others. Father. .\mahcl Pag'
must not remain in this house 10 cause
division hctwrrn ynu and me"
Il have already iniiratrd to her 'h'
advlsablity Of her quitting hpni'