The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-11-14
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Copyright, 1901, by. T. H. Thorpe.


''How so? Do you not like your own
profession?'
GAS a branch Of learning, a science,
a mental discipline, yes. But as a
practical profession loathe it already.
No. Evariste will never be lawyer by
my advice
''What then? A physician or a min
ister?"
"Hardly the latter" said Oakfell,
smiling. II do not think his bent Of
mind is toward religious enthusiasm
You have put question the answer to
which l have not thought out to my
own satisfaction. This is the nearest
approach to plan that l have yet
been able to formulate. fancy poll
tics and dislike the practice Of law
and therefore at times incline to pro-
pose to Evariste later that he shall
manage our joint interests on the plan.
tation while l exploit a political ca
reer."
'That seems a wise arrangement
Mrs. Wyley assented, leading to the
happiness of yourself and brother and
Tie gOOu OF the people,.
Binker Wyley, in clean apparel don
ned after his day Of toll in the fields,
Joined his mother and Horace, and, Ev-
ariste returning, the four at the signal
Of the bell proceeded to their evening
meal Of poultry, hot bread. rice, cof-
fee, milk and preserves Of figs served
by two quick moving griffe women
and famed by the waving Of peacock
feathers in the hands Of two silent boys
Of ebon black. AS they ate and con-
versed songs and laughter and the
jingling Of harness chains told Of the
coming Of the laborers from the fur
rowed reaches Of sugar cane and cot
ton plant.
The supper ended, the three men,
leaving the room, found standing un-
der the veranda, hat in hand, a young
quadroon Of small stature and intelli-
gent face. He was we'll clothed, and
his manner was polite and humble.
"Well, Leon," said Oakfell, this is a
surprise. should have thought after
jockeying so skillfully for Mr.. Quille-
bert today you would have been kept
at home tonight to be exhibited to his
admiring friends"
"He did try to keep me, Mr. Horace"
replied Leon, "but + would not stay"
"What! You ran away, Leon? Do
you not know the patrol law and the
danger Of your being out after dark
without Mr.. Quillebert's written per-
mission?"
II came away, Mr.. Horace. I did not
run away, and l know Of the patrol
law" answered the young fellow firm
ly, but not extensively. Il had to see
you tonight, sir, and have come to tell
you my troubles and ask your advice
and help. If am wrong, you will tell
me so. 1 will believe you and submit to
punishment. II am right. you will tell
me so. and hope you will help me- l
have always believed you to be the
best man in this country, and l know
you cannot do or aid wrong l beg
that you will hear me-" Tears rolled
down his face. and his hands were held
out beseechingly.
II cannot refuse to hear you, Leon"
said Horace. walk into my Office"
'*Mr. Horace. will Mrs. Wyley be so
good as to be present when l tell you
about myself? She has known me all
my life. l want her to hear me. She
may know much about me that l do
not Will she be so kind as to come into
the Office, Mr.. Binker?' turning to the
overseer
II have no doubt she WILL" the latter
said.
Request your mother to do So" Hor-
ace said to Binker, land you, Leon, go
to the kitchen and get supper. Come
here half an hour from now
IF you will excuse me, brother, l will
go to my room. l believe the tragedy
Of Richard III will interest me more
than Icons melodrama," Evariste said
and mounted the stairway.
Oakfell lighted a cigar and awaited
Mrs. Wyley and Leon in the Office.