The age-herald., 1901-04-21

You frequently hear of people who were born with silver spoons in their mouths. and although this would no doubt be very uncomfortable, If true, 1t Is meant to de- scribe life in the lap of luxury from the beginning of their existence. Helen Andrews was fair example of this very pleasant condition, and until her fifteenth year the silver spoon was never very far from her lips.
 Shortly after her fifteenth birthday Helen was recalled from an exclusive private school for girls by the news of her fathers death. Upon her arrival at the we'll kept city house which she called home she found the utmost disorder in every part of the house, which her brother George was trying to reduce to its usual state of quiet and neatness. Her father had lived alone since the death Of her mother, some five years previously, and, having no near relatives, the children were now compelled to oversee all arrangements of household matters, as the housekeeper deserted her post when needed most.
 Although George and Helen had loved their father dearly they were so busy with the continual strain of attending to un- accustomed things that must be done that neither grieyed as deeply over the loss Of their parent as otherwise they should have done, which was, perhaps, the very best thing for them. George assisted the family lawyer in the settling up of his fathers affairs with an energy and intelligence en- tirely exceptional in one of his seventeen years Helen, in the complication or re- arranging domestic affairs, learned the hrst stern lesson of responsibility and sadly acknowledged her lack of experience.
 One evening after dinner George drew Helen into an easy chair beside him, and, stroking her hair back from her piquant lit tie face, asked her how she would like to be poor.
 That would be dreadful" she replied. land really don't believe could stand it at all."
 I'm afraid you'll have to stand 1t, little sister," replied George, flor we are poor"
 How silly of you to talk that way" ex- claimed Helen confidently. Look at this lovely house and all the things we have. They alone must be worth fortune. Then the cottage at Newport and the horses, and besides" sA
 ..Yes; they are worth a great deaI," re- piled George. But you know, Helen, I have been going over fathers affairs with Mir. Livingston, his lawyer, and he says that when everything is settled, all debts paid, all claims against the estate satisfied, we will have practically nothing
 But, George, will we be beggars? Will we have nothing at all?'
 Not quite so bad as that, little girl. We will probably have the furniture of this house, and the shooting lodge up in Maine, with about Q acres of land attached. l will get something to do at once, and there will be enough from the sale of the things here and the Eagles Nest, as the lodge is called, to keep you at the Classical" until you finish your course and graduate. Let me see. You have only one more year, haven't youT'
 If you think that will do that, George Andrews, you are very much mistaken and very unjust. If had only one more month at school instead of one year l wouldn't think of such thing as to be drag on you in that way. will get something to do myself and help you"
 ''I don't believe there is anything you can do Helen, and I'm much afraid I'm not of much use myself. Mir. Livingston says that it is almost impossible for fellow of my age and entirely inexperienced in business to earn enough to pay for his food at the start. Now, if I was only admitted to the bar he would take me into his office at once, and we could get along nicely"
 "Then, George, why can't we go to the Eagles Nest, as you call the hunting lodge, and stay there until you can get admitted to the bar? should think you might study by yourself, just as intend to do, and If we get any money from selling the things here"