New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-05

The lads pinched lips moved. but heard no
sound. STOPPING. laid my hand gently on his
awkward shoulder
You did not mean to pain me- am sure"
spoke very gently. for pitied him. II hope Mr..
Erranti may not tell your uncle" and asked
Philip to pardon him then and there
Poor. stupid. hobble-de-hoyi he burst into
noisy blubbering. and. scrambling TO his feet
skunk away into the lodge.
Philip smiled at me strangely
For your sweet sake 1 will keep his secret"
he said. Pat shan't hear OF his bad faith
| from me. Now. come home Athena"
We left the sunny world outside the gates and
entered the long aisle OF shadows. I expected
to be questioned about the coming OF Won
Schlange. to be told the reason for Philips
furious onslaught Instead he asked II I thought
the boy had wept because his heart was touched
by my kindness
NO. indeed. Philip'-I surprised BY his
question-'because of the loss OF his money
Why did you pity him. Athena? AS ruIs
you DONE sympathize with sinners. Mine
righteous wrath
pondered for moment only to discover I
had no reason TO givei The boy had seemed so
forlorn IN the pettiness OF his mind and soul.
Yet small meanness in a creature should not
shield him,
His punishment was so very severe" said
at last. He loved the money you forced him to
burn"
Philip smiled
"Oh. wise young judge. how do honor thee.
But /. were brought to the bar when you were
on the bench. might expect small mercy I feari
Now. Dick Thorpe. I'm told has always run
straight met his Thorpe uncle in town to-
day, who paid him many compliments. bring
them home TO YOU. dear child They please
you praises Of Thorpe I'm sure. He's far more
worthy Of you than I could have beent
Don't look startled. Athena. I shan't make
myself nuisance that subject 7 promise:
but Just this once let me assure you that ths
day place you in his care I shan't mind telling
him that he's proved himself better man than
Philip ErrantfP'
I listened in silence as he ran on IN this
strange. embarrassing fashion. He had appar-
emily forgotten that he had but a moment be-
fore nearly beaten man to death and failed
TO notice that his shirtfront was spotted with
blood Neither did he observe that both his vest
and short riding coat were unbuttoned and
hanging loosely back. No. he stroIed along by
my side though we were out for A morning
walk admired my gown and cloak. COM
mented on the charm OF the day and babe me-
notice what a fine bonfire should have later
when more leaves had fallen IL was only when
IN sight OF the house. he saw Randall on the
veranda, that he asked me suddenly N PATS
nephew was present during my interview with.
Won Schlange.
Yes"
Did he hear what was said. Athena"
IF he chose to listen"
Thank you said Philip; and in another mo-
ment was greeting Randall cordially. inviting
him to luncheon
Thanks awfully. old chap" said Randall
loungins down the steps TO meet US. "Oh.
say. what's up? Gore on your manly bosom.
Yet no blood in your eyer You look as mild as
Baa, Baa. Black Sheep can look. What's he
been doin' of. Miss Derohan? The ST George
and Dragon act in your honor. Come on. Mac
duff? I'll buchler thee agin millon-that
sort OF thing?"
Il cut my hand" said Philip shortly. running
up the steps and into the house. I'll be with
you again directly"
How sad" drawled Randall. waggng his
head. cut his poor. dear hand! How careless
OF you. you gid1y girl, You had oughter take
care of that good little boy when he goes out
day-day with you" Then. suddenly dropping
into his ordinary voice and manner. That's
about me biggest lie Errantfs ever got of on
me. VIII you tell me who he's been Staying
this time? No. you won't? Then never mind
I'll find out for myself. Do you know. Miss
Derohan I can imagine you turning your
pretty white thumb down, in the gladiator
fights Of old You belong 10 that period OF
tie worlds history. How you came alive again
in this century I can't guess. but I'm sure some
morning ErrantfT wake to find you marble
statue again..
In the evening Philip asked II felt any the
worse for my disagreeable experience such a.
thing should never happen again-which be-
1ieved knowing Won Schange had no desire for
death!
II have heard all that took place before I
rode up" said Philip. slowly. Il am at loss to
understand Won SchIanges motive IN coming TO
see YOU I can't imagine what he Wanted-can
your"
His ewes were fixed upon me as though hs
wished TO read my innost thoughts. I spok>
them aloud.
Then why were you so angry
A dark red suffusad his Handsome face
II saw YOU felt insulted.' he explained Won
schlanse had no right to come here. I had for
hidden him the house I knew he was making
himself obnoxious. and my temper rose"
Did you know his friend?
NO"
she was pretty little thing said. mean
Philip sprang TO his feet though I had
For Gods sake. Athena don't talk about
her.
EIA smoke with great violence was startled.
and more perplexed than before
ssThare forgive me. child he said. mors
quietly. L confess that mans tnsolence mas
kin the viper outright should be az ease
can't bear 10 think that thing so fun OF venom
should be still alive!
Forget him. 1 said. soothingly Had You
murdered him you would be in hiding
down cellar. while provisioned the yacht for an
ocean trip"
eagerly You are enough my friend for THAR
cor course said. smiling. amused by his