The Monte Vista journal., 1901-04-13

tithi-ui'les
Great-uncle Morris was fond OF the
boy and good to him. His log cabin
and little farm would hardly support
one. and Uncle Morris held il the duty
of every man TO do his share OF the
worlds work. Albert did what lie
could for Uncle Morris. He bought
small stock of groceries and shipped
them ahead Of his annual visits in
order that the expense Of his enter
Has Guild passed on that condi-
tion yetp" | ventured to ask Mi, in
the course of the day.
"Oh. 20 bury yourself," he an
swered, and my fears were con-
iirmed. With carte blanche from The
faculty assto time. Guild had put cir
his examination till the last minute.
and failure now would be irrchtt.-
able. That evening we were To have
u party OF guests to dinner Mit's
friends they were and the talk could
he of nothing but the game. Abcu,
live O'Clock the doorbcll rang. aud
party OF students appeared. Nit WAS
out after his guests. and il f,ll Ia me
to receive the men.
We have com, to zee about Mr..
Guilds examination with Prof. Nit
ford" said the spokesman. They were
al anxious and nervous. but thougl,
] detected a certain note of defiance
in the speakers voice. | consulted
with my chunis. and at last ". found
the examination paper which Nit
had prepared for the occasion. The
honor system l. in vogue at kensing
ton. so the, WIRE allowed tn take the
paper to Guilds room.
While we were at dinner the bell
rang at least dozen times. The
maid returned each time with the an
nounremcnt: Some students to see
Mr.. Milford" She had told them. of
course. that MIR. Milford was al din
ner, and the, had left. IL was diff
ferent party zach time, come to in
quire whether Guild had passed. And
all this time Guild wa. in his room.
presumably scribbling away for dear
life. During the evening the bell-ring-
ing kept up. and Miiford each time re-
fused TO see the callers Our guests.
who were out-of-'own people. and. OF
course. deeply interested in the game.
had been told of III, circumstances,
and plainly showed signs OF curiosity.
why, You simply must pass him.
Mr. Milford said tn. newitching Mrs.
Alton. the chaperon 81 the party. in
her mos, enticing voice. Just sup
pose we should lose the game ON tina,
account
Madam" said Milford. putting on
dignity which is unusual with him at
home. whatever he he in the classroom
Madam. n he gets 50 per cent. l.hsii
pass him:" and the fair visitor saw At
once that .he had tried TO carry her
tyranny beyond its proper domain.
~ length our guests departed. and
Nj, went with them to escort them 10
the inn. Soon after the, had gone.
student cane around with Guilds ra-
per. lie wanird TO remain aud htar
the result. hut wr told him that Pat
Milford was out and might moi lie has K
till late. lie LETT ia state Of ob,inu.
perturbation. ~ for NJ word. cannot
describe our anxiety. We talked aud
talked, and walked r-sil.ssly about he
room and waited: hut Milford still
failed to appear. Al last we went up
stairs. Though seldom read in bed.
that night | though, nigh, prof, by
few hour. which would no, In any
ease be claimed by Morpheus. but
wha, ! read made no impression on me
whatever. Ny thoughts w-r. ON the
game. and Guild. and Milford.
Finally tn. outer door ratified. and
Mi,ford's step was heard In the hall
below.
Nit" shouted jim. the paper. on
the desk Ia your study
You mustn't come up ill you've
read IT," chim.d in George from hi,
room.
Right" | added. involuntarily. and
kicked myself Immediately as'er~ard
FOR doing 30.
loud hmm was his onl, answer.
n he sialkrd into his study. ~
There was silence above and below
Tor about half an hour. And know
now that Nit spent MOI, of that tim,
with his eyes closed and his face In b..
hands. In agony. lie had read the pa.
per. and given liberal credit for all that
was In II. and the figures summed up,p
\ total OF .Nnc,l, Is. should he waive
hi. ,cruples and lr, the man through?
II he did not. whn, would liz his fuiur.
In kcnsingion? lie saw the sudden
end Of his populari'y-ihe game lo,,
and his fault The conflict mss long
and terrible.
NO, ! must DO u. whatever the con.
sequences" hr mu,ferrd at last. and