The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
CHAPTER XXI.
A RECOGNITION.


Nothing occurred in the night to f1utter the
tired dove and the dove arose refreshed. With
Mr.. Grewgious, when the clock struck ten in
the morning, came Mr.. Crisrarkle, who had
come at one plunge out Of the river at Clois-
terham.
Miss Twinketon was so uneasy. Miss Rosa"
he explained to her, land came round to Ma
and me with your note, in such a state Of won
der. that. to quiet her, 1 volunteered on this
service by the very first train to be caught in
the morning. I wished at the time that you had
come to me. but now 1 think it best that you
did as you did, and came to your guardian"
81 did think Of you," Rosa told him. but
Minor Canon Corner so him
II understand. It quite natural
II have told Mr.. Crisparkle,' said Mr.. Grew
gious. ''all that you told last night, my
dear. OF course 1 should have written it to
him Immediately; but his coming most
opportune. And it was particularly kind of him
to come. for he had but just gone"
Have you settled" asked Rosa, appealing 10
them both. what is to be done for Helena
and her brother?"
why, really" said Mr. CrisparkIe 81 am
in great perplexity. If even Mr.. Grewgious.
whose head is much longer than mine. and who
is a whole nights cogitation in advance of me.
is undecided, what must be!''
The Unlimited here put her head in at the
door-after having raped, and been authorized
TO present herself-announcing that a gentleman
wished for a word with another gentleman
named Crisparkle. if any such gentleman were
there. If no such gentleman were there. he
begged pardon for being mistaken.
"such a gentleman is here" said Mr.. Cri-
sparkle. but is engaged just now"
lis it a dark gentleman interposed Rosa.
retreating on her guardian
mo, Miss. more of a brown gentleman
'You are sure not with black hair?'' asked
Rosa. taking courage.
quite sure of that. Miss. Brown hair and
blue eyes"
Perhaps" limited Mr.. Grewgious with
habitual caution. lit might be we'll TO see him.
reverend sir If you don't object. When one is
in difficulty at loss never knows in
what direction a way out may chance to open.
1t is business principle of mine, in such a
case, not to close up any direction. but to keep
an eye every direction that may present it
self. / could relate an anecdote in point, but
that 1t would be premature"
IF Miss Rosa will allow me, then? Let the
gentleman come in" said Mr.. Crisparkle.
| The gentleman came in apologized, with a
frank but modest grace. for not finding Mr..
| Crisparkle alone; turned to Mr.. Crisparkle and
| smilingly asked the unexpected question: who
| am IT,
You are the gentleman saw smoking under
| the trees in Staple Inn, few minutes ago."
True There 1 saw you Who else am I?''
Mr.. Crisparkle concentrated his attention on
| handsome face. much sunburnt; and the ghost
| OF some departed boy seemed to rise, gradually
| and dnly, in the room
The gentleman saw a struggling recollection
| tighten up the Minor Canons features and
| smiling again, said: What will you have for
breakfast this morning? You out of jam"
4
| ms his right hand. Give another instant!
/ Tartar!'
| The two shook hands with the greatest hearth
| ness, and then went the wonderful length-for
others shoulders, and looking joyfully each into
MY old fag?' said Mr. Crisparkle.
| MY old masterl'' said Mr. Tartar.
You saved me from drowning!' said Mr.. Cri-
| AFTER which you took to swimming you
| KNOW said Mr.. Tartar.
GOD bless my SOUL" said Mr.. Crisparkle.
| ''Amen!r said Mr.. Tartar
And then they fell to shaking hands most
| heartily again.
] Imagine exclaimed Mr. Crisparkle. with
| glistening eyes: Miss Rosa Bud and Mr. Grew
sIou1, me a IN W 1is VIZ ne N"9 tiIe
a big heavy senior by the hair of the head
and striking. out for the shore with me like a
| water-giant!'
Imagine my not letting him sink as 1 was
| his fag." said Mr.. Tartar But the truth being
| that he my best protector and friend, and
| did me more good than all the masters put to-
gether an irrational impulse seized me TO pick
| him up. go down with him"
Hem! Permit me, sir. to have the honor "
hand "for an honor / truly esteem it, | an
proud to make your SSo9uain I , hope you
didn't take colo. nope you were not lhcoh-
| venenced by swallowing too much water. How
| have you been sinceg
1t was by no means apparent that Mr.: Grew.
| apparent that he meant TO say something highly
friendly and appreciative.
courage and skill to her poor mothers aid, Anc
he to have been SO slight and young then!
In,ft mich ~ la ltr,,ap
thank you; but I think l have idea Mr.
| Grewgious announced. after taking a jog-trot OF
two across the room, SO unexpected and unac
| countable that they all stared at him. doubtful
whether he was choking or had the cramP-.'
| pleasure of seeing Mr. Tartar's name as tenant
Of the tor. set in the house next the top set il
Yes sir" returned Mr.. Tartar You ar,
right so far"
that on which he did with his Fight thumb
| on his left Might you happen to know tn,
s ID your the m e eom 1 set yer ON On
| 10 Mr.. Tartar, TO lose nothing OF his face, il
his sbortness Of sight.
| 'Landless."
rick that on said Mr.; GrewgiOus: taiin.
| another trot, and then coming back. mo per
sona knowledge, l suppose, sirT'
TICK that 9' on. said Mr.. Grewgious. takin,
| another trot. and again coming back. "Natur
OF knowledge. Mr. Tartar
a poor Way. and / asked his ieaveOonfy Within
| day or soto share my flowers up there witt
| nllns tnat Is 10 say 10 eAlenu IONer-SarQel
| 10 his windows.
| Would you have the kindness to lake seats p
| said Mr. GreWgiOus Il have ideai'i
They complied: Mr.. Tartar none the less read
| ily. for being all abroad; and Mr.. Grewgious
seated in the center. with his hands upon hi
knees thus stated his idea. with his usual man
ner OF having got the statement by heart.
| Il cannot as yet make up my mind whethe
| il Is prudent 10 hold open communication unde
| present circumstances and on the part OF IN
fair member of the present company. with MI
Neville or Miss Helena. I have reason TO kno,
that a local friend of ton whom / beg Z
bestow a passing but a hearty malediction wit
the kind permission OF my reverend friend
sneaks TO and fro. and lodges up and down
When not doing himself. he may have som
informant skulking about. in the person OF
Waterman. porter, such-like hanger-On O
STABLE ON TIE other hand. Miss Rosa yer
| naturally wishes TO see her friend Miss Helena
and il would seem important that a least Mis-
Helena III not her brother too. through her
should privately know from Miss ROsa's Lin
what has occurred, and what has been threat
ened. Am agreed with generally in the view
| l takef'
II certainly coincide with Them" said MI
| Crisparkle. who had been very attentive.
| AS l have no doubt 1 should" added Mr. Tan
| tar smiling If / understood them"
| Fair and softly. sir, said Mr.. Grewgious
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