Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
THEKING'SRUBIES
A STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
By Adelaide Fuller Pell
Copyright by Henry T. Coates & Co.,

marie, / asked Cover to tell his friend
to come to see me. Since then, not only
has Phil remained away. but Cover also
has forsaken me. What does it mean? I
wish to see both of those boys" madame
said, ENORMOUSLY.
I'm afraid Phil would not care to come
now, grandmamma."
Now? Why not now? 1 am much mis-
taken in that boy if he is not fond of me,
and If he had not a good heart that would
be touched by my trouble. Explain your
self, Marie"
1--WE are afraid he had something to do
with taking the ring" and Mrs. Montjoy
related all she had heard from Cover.
you are wrong. Phil never took the
ring. You must not accuse him to me-"
madame answered firmly.
In vain she repeated all the evidence
against him. Madame Dupre turned deaf
ear, and Mrs. Montjoy ceased to press the
matter
"Grandmamma is growing very childish"
she told her husband, land we must allow
her to think that in which she finds the
most solace. But 1 shouldn't like to see
Phil. If he is guilty, be made as much of
by her as he was before this happened"
please send some one to tell him that I
wish to see him, Marie" Mr.. Montjoy re-
piled.
Phil was much surprised to receive the
summons. II wonder if I'm to lose my
placer he thought. "Or maybe it's some
special work he wants done. 1t can't be
no, of course not! He couldn't think that
l took their old ring. Well, the sooner l
go in the sooner I'll know what it is
He mad not been a happy boy since
cused of betraying Covers confidence He
felt that since the theft there had been a
change in manner toward him by other
members of the family. He was too proud
to speak to any one about it, and had spent
most of his leisure time alone If Cover
had accused him to his father he would
never forgive him, though he besought par
don on Bonded knee.
A glance at Mr.. Montjoy's face told him
that he was sent for on some serious bust
ness, and his own face flushed as red as
the ruby, the theft Of which he felt was
about to be laid at his door,
MI. MonDoy noticed his embarrassment
and smiled kindly. He told him that he
had sent for him that he might ask him
some questions.
You'll give me straightforward answers.
L trust" he said
Certainly, Mr.. Montjoy," he returned,
hoping that he would not be asked what
he had promised not to tell
DID you ever see Madame Dupre's ruby
The boy hesitated, remembering his prom
Use But only for a moment. yes, sir. 1
'Wherer'
Fully realizing his position. Phil related
all that he knew of the ring 1t conceded
with Covers story. II should not have
told you this. if you hadn't asked me- he
nhlshed, for L promised Cover that 1
L don't wonder the silly boy exacted
promise, said Mr.. Montjoy, impatiently
And now Phil, if you have helped any
one 10 OBTAIN possession of that family
Jewel, do you not believe me, as friend
that 1t would be to your own advantage
to confess, and relieve your mind of the
load it must be carrying? If you have it in
your possession and will restore it, / prom
lSe that you shall not suffer for vour first
misdoing'' 1890
Sir! SIR For a moment he could get
no further. Every vestige of color fled from
his face, and he was trembling so Violently
that he leaned against the desk for sunnorf
On, Mr.. Montjoy, you can't believe that of
me! l never took the ring Why should T
take lt-trom my very best friends? Sir, I
am not a thiefn' The words fairly tun,
bled over each other but with 'thief'' the
tears burst forth in a torrent and he rush
ed from the room and the house in such
griet that ne knew not whittier he went.
On and on he ran seeing nothing and no
one, until he found himself in his own littie
room He flung himself upon the bed and
allowed his sorrow to take complete nos
session of him p0'
Don't you want your supper?" asked
Mrs Irwin at his door, an hour later. PET
ter come while It's hot.''
oon want any supper. Just let me
alone will your A-ie
"Hoity-toity! What's the matter nowq,,
she asked Lost your placer" NOV"
No; please shut the door"
MIS-. irwin did as she was reouested
leaving the "grouchy boy" as She called
MIN, to his own thoughts.
Her last words furnished a new snh;.o+
Ior thought. Would he lose his place. II
SO there was nothing more in life for him,
no school, and if he were dismissed in dis
grace he would find it difficult. If not ;n,-
possible, to get other employment S,nar,
came at last, and troubled youth fo,,nd IL,
1t refreShment and strength ~ AZ