Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-01-25

10 Tie house.
Iosopher. quick to adjust men and
things and give them their proper esti-
mate"
IF l heard another speak In this
way without naming the person.
would understand him TO describe Mr..
Horace Oakfell rather than Evariste,"
Mrs. Wyley remarked.
mo. nor said Oakfen "My tenn
permanent Is too opaque Everything
affecting II throws a shadow. | antici-
pate dangers. | brood over events.
busy myself to guard against troubles
which may never arise In some of
my moods life seems a grewsome ne
cessity. Not so with Evariste. To
him IL is all glad song"
What do you think will be his call
ing? VIII you make lawyer OF him p
by no MEANS"
How so? Do you not like your own
professlon?"
"As branch OF learning. a science.
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
isterT'
Hardly the latter" said Oakfell,
smiling. 81 do not think his bent of
mind is toward religious enthusiasm.
You have put question the answer to
which ! have not thought out TO my
own satisfaction. This is the nearest
approach 10 a plan that l have yet
been able to formulate. I 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 | exploit a political ca
reer"
THAT seems a wise Arrangement"
Mrs. Wyley assenteds Heading to the
happiness OF yourself and brother and
the good 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, cot-
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 well clothed, and
his manner was polite and humble.
'Well. Leon" said Oakfell. this is
surprise. ! should have thought after
1ockeying so skillfully for Mr.. Guile
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. l did not
run away, and / know of the patrol
law" answered the young fellow firm
ly, but not extensively. 81 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. / will believe you and submit TO
punishment If am right, you will tell
me so, and l hope you will help me.
have always believed you to be the
best man in this country, and I know
you cannot do or aid a wrong. beg
that you will hear me-" Tears rolled
down his face, and his hands were held
out beseechingly.
Il cannot refuse to hear you, Leon"
said Horace. walk into my Office"
'Mr. Horace, VIII Mrs. Wyley be SO
good as TO be present when tell yoQ