The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-11-23

Forsaking all Others

BY AMELIA


easily, by the way, what ID this little
misunderstanding between you and
Nell? She is much disturbed by it,
though assured her she is over sensi-
tive"
The smile left Gladys face.
oh! Then you camc here because
Helen sent your" she asked.
Well, not exactly; l knew a word
from me would set matters straight,
SO l thought I'd better come. Where
are you going?"
only to an easy chair; this otto
man isn't comfortable" There were
tears in her eyes but Harvey did not.
see them. IF we are to have a con-
sultation, l may as we'll sit at my
ease"
She said. no more. and after waiting
a minute, he asked
Well, aren't you going to tell me
all about it?"
Hasn't Helen already told you?"
Yes, but l prefer to zeal your own
version Of the matter"
There really is no need of it. l am
sure your wife is truthful; what she
said occurred no doubt did occur"
Then | can't understand why you
refuse to accept her sensible sugges-
ton and look into things a little, with
her aid. Nell's a first rate business
woman, and / don't believe you realize
how much money is spent in the
house,"
you haJg lly.ouf full share Of all that
comes int reoh Harvey"
+" Why, OF course" he responded.
with a half wondering look, as if sur
prised at the reminder. What is yours
Is also mine In q sense; we enjoy a
common inheritance. 1t is because our
interests are Identical that Helen and
L wish to protect them. You surely
see that. little woman? 1t would please
the dear girl very much IL you'd take
her into your confidence-treat her
more like a daughter in truth as she
is in spirit"
Gladys did not answer for a few mo-
ments; she moved her chair SO that
her face was partly in shadow, while
she could note every expression of his.
Before we talk any further" she
presently said, Il should like to know
Just what 1t is Helen desires. I COM
prehend that she wishes to reduce the
general expenses of the establishment:
but how? Does she want to take
Phebe's placer"
Hardly that" returned Harvey,
flushing. She thinks, however, now
she is here, you no longer need the
services Of a housekeeper."
And do you think l ought to turn
out an old and faithful servant after
q lifetime OF devotion to me and
mine?"
Certainly not; she would remain as
your maid"
$50 that Is IT." exclaimed Gladys,
with a half laugh. Il thought some
great idea was agitating Helen's mind.
Dear, clumsy Tomlinson my maid!
And I suppose there are other servants
she thinks might be dispensed with.
Well, perhaps they could; but / like
to have plenty of people about the
place"-her voice grew firmer here
and 4 intend to have them. You need
no assurance that | am glad to share
my house and Its Injuries with you
and your wife. But you must accept
things al they are. l will brook no
further interference"
Interference! Surely you cannot
regard my dear wife's suggestion as
interference!"
What else Is 1t? / have never COM
plnined to you OF Helen, but from the
day she entered the house she has
shown q disposition to take control OF
it; have submitted patiently to one
small encrOachment after another,
hoping to content her, but her de-
mands increase instead Of lessen. She
seems to forget that the estate is mine,
NOT hers"
Harvey o and walked across the.
room several times, at last coming to
q standstill before her chair.
aNo, little woman" he said In a kind
vet cold tone, we do not forget it
we merely, question it,
How that We stung Gladys only q
woman In her position canu understand.
But It hardened her. too. She did not
answer, waiting for his next words.
Legally, the estate Is yours, / adj
NIT; but as my fathers son 1 am sure
iy entitled to my share OF his prop-3
serty. Money yon have never grudged
me; you were always most. generous.
Nevertheless, am only q sort OF
hanger ora dependent On your
bounty. ThiB doesn't seem fair. Now
that I am o. age, and with married
MANS responsibilities, wa should
come To some regular business under
standing. God forbid that i should In
herit your money. Yet III common
Justice 7 ought to share It,
YOU not sharing II now, Har-
veylss
Yes, Al ! sense; but can't you un-
sder1tend that I am = boy no longer,
and want my legal rights?.,
HOr rather your wife
us keep her name but OF the
discussion. Will not hear anotheri
word agsinst her even from you.'' said
Harvey, halghtily.
Gladys, lips sQIivsreds
sYon must admit that me - yonr
atviscr-A VIZ on. perhaps. from her
point az view. she sid gently. hut
YOU are both reasoning III the DIRK.
sHAryey,yon hassno slsss1a1 claim on
my