The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-14
The Mystery Of
Edwin brood
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DO you know that you take great deal
joinder. and that in the part OF the world
l come from, you would be called to account
by whom. for instance?" asks Edwin brood.
coming 70 a halt. and surveying the other
But here a startling right hand is laid on
Edwin Drood's shoulder and Jasper stands be
has strolied DIED round by "GSu the Nuns House. and
has come up behind them on the shadowy side
Ned. Ned Ned.' he says; I'VE must have
no more OF this. I don't Ike this. have
overheard high words between you two. Re-
member. my dear boy you are almost in the
position OF host tonight, You belong. as il
We're 70 the place. and in a manner represent
it towards a stranger. Mr.. Neville is a stran-
ger, and you should respect the ooligations
left hand on the inner shoulder of that young
gentleman, and thus walking on between them;
pardon me: but 1 appeal TO you to govern
your temper. too. Now, what is apliss? But
why ask! Let there be nothing amiss, and
on a good understanding. are we not:'
men who shall speak last. Edwin brood strikes
in with: 80 far 1 am concerned, Jack.
there is no anger in me
Nor in me-" says Neville Landless. though
not so freely: or perhaps so careessly. But
if Mr. brood knew ali that lies behind me- for
away from here. he might know better how
II is that sharp-edged words have sharp edges
Perhaps" says Jasper in smoothing
ner, I'VE had better not qualify our good un-
derstanding We had better not say anything
having the appearance of a remOnstrance or
condition; it might not seem generous. Frank
Ned ana aG S0d See STeey ynere be1 h9 m na
in you. Mr.. Neville?''
None at all. Mr.. Jasper" stin. not quite
frankly or so freely: or. be It said once
again not quite so carelessly perhaps
heater is on the fire. and the wine and glasses
are on the table and it is not a stones throw
Np6
and away tomorrow We will carry Mr. Ne
Vile in with US. to take stirrup-cup."
And with all mine. Mr. Jasper" Neville
feels it impossible to say less but would
that he has lost hold Of his temper; feels
that Edwin Drood's coolness. so far as being
Mr.; Jasper. still walking in the center hand
to shoulder on either side beautifully turns
go up to his rooms. There. the first object
visible. when he adds the light of lamp to
ney-piece. 1t is not an object calculated to
improve the understanding between the two
subject OF their difference. Accordingly, they
both glance at it consciously. but say moth
clue TO the of their late high words).
You recognize that picture. Mr. Neville?'
shading the lamp to throw the light upon it.
Il recognize it, but it is far from hattering
'Oh. you are hard upon it, 1t was done by
Il am sorry for that. Mr.. brood" Neville
apologies with a real intention to apollo
gize ''if l had known 1 was in the artists
'oh; a joke. sir; a mere joke" Edwin cuts
ing of Pussy's points! I'm going TO paint her
gravely one. of these days. if she's good
ence with which this is said. as the speaker
throws himself back in a chair and clasps his
ii, is very exasperating TO the excitabe and
excited Neville Jasper looks observantly from
fire. II seems to require much mixing and
Il suppose. Mr.. Neville" says Edwin. quick
TO resent the indignant protest against himself
lamp: Il suppose that If you painted the pic
II can't paint is the hasty interruption.
That's your misfortune, and not your fault
You would II you could: But II you could
Venus all in one. Eh?"
81 have no lady love- and l can't say"
If 1 We're to try my hand says Edwin
ION a portrait OF Miss Landess-in earnest
mind you; in earnest-you should see what
My sisters consent sit for it being first
got, / suppOse2 As il never Will be got, | am
afraid l shall never see what you can do
Jasper turns round from the fire, fills large
goblet glass for Neville, fills a large goblet
glass for Edwin. and hands each his own
then nils for himself. saving: -
nephew. Ned. As it is his foot that is in the
stirrup- -metaphorically-our stirrup-cup is to
my loye
Jasper sets the example of nearly emptying
his glass, and Neville follows it. Edwin brood
says. Thank you both very much,' and fol-
lows the double example.
Look at him." cried Jasper, stretching out
his hand adrniringly and tenderly. though rally
| ing too. See where he lounges so easily, Mr.
Neville! The world is all before him where
to choose A life of stirring work and inter
| est life of change and excitement life
Edwin Droods face has become quickly and
| remarkably flushed with the wine; so has the
| thrown back in his chair, making that rest
| of clasped hands for his head
ce in now bante9n nte me Ren TT IS hardy worth
| his while to pluck the golden fruit that hangs
rpe on the tree eTe ISr h Yau nd and baSe
prospect of stirring work and interest or of
| and love You and 1 have no prospect (unless
| you are more fortunate than 1 am. which may
| easily be), but the tedious unchanging round
Upon my soul, Jack" says Edwin. COM
| placently, Il feel quite apologize for having
| my way smoothed as YOU describe But you
| know what 1 know, Jack, and it may not be
SO very easy as 1t seems ar atter all; May 1T IL,
| thumb and finger. I'VE have got to hit it off
yet; haven't we, Pussy? You know what
] His speech has become thick and indistinct.
| Jasper, quiet and self-possesed looks to Ne
| Vile, as expecting his answer and comment.
| When Neville speaks, his speech is also thick
| and indistinct.
| known some hardships' he says defantly.
Pray retorts Edwin. turning merely his
| eyes in that direction. pray why might IL have
| been better for Mr.. brood to have known some
| hardships?"
| 'Ay." Jasper assents with an air of interest;
| ''let know why?'
| Because they might have made him more
| sensible" says Neville. of good fortune that
| is not by any means necessarily the result of
| his merits
| Mr.. Jasper quickly looks to his nephew for
| rejoinder.
| Have you known hardships. may 1 ask?' says
| Edwin brood sitting upright.
And what have they made you sensible of?''
| Mr.. Jaspers play of eyes between the two
| holds good throughout the dialogue to the end.
| II have told before tonight
! seYou have done nothing of the sort
| Il tell you l have. That you may take
| a great deal too much upon yourself
you added something else to that, if 1 re-
| MEMBER
yes. did say something else
| 'Say IL again.
| II said that in the part of the world L come
| FROM you would be called to account for IL. -
| "Only there?" cried Edwin brood. with con-
| Yes; see. That part of the world is at a safe
| distance"
say here. then" rejoins the other, rising
| in a fury. "Say anywhere Your vanity is
| you talk as if you were some rare and precious
| prize. instead of a common .bOaster You are
a common fellow, and a common boaster."
Pooh pooh" says Edwin brood. equally
! know? You may know black common fel-
| low or a black common boaster, when you see
| him (and doubt you have a large acquaint-
| ance that way; but you are no judge of white
! men,"
This insulting allusiOn to his dark skin in
! furiates Neville TO that violent degree. that he