Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-23

Il should think YOU had. Not until
YOU have gone shall know what peace
is. said Mrs. Srlatehlev.
Leave him to me. my dear. wish
you would not put Your oar i'll, ,ex-
claimed her husband
"A nice Wy to talk to me Mr.
Ser;9tclleN." answered his spouse i'll
di.naHtly. Put p1y oar in, indeed. /
believe TIE hey has oHlv been impert-
nent h.cauSe You have encouraged
lIim. .
There We're two cats on the hearth
asleep. Jack took them up and. stand
t.4ht. excl;i.mins, go it one; so il
t'othcr.'
"IIow dare YOU. sIr:" cried Mr.
Scratchle.s.
Il WIS only talking TO the eats"
returned Jack.
You are i!ieorriSible, and shall re-
quest that extreme measures be taken
with you.' continued Mr.. Scratchley.
Il am Nour guardian and Your bene
factor, in spite o. What mischief max
ing nci2silbUrs may SAY, and | will defy
amy one to prove that You do not eat
the bread of charity. Prepare your
SELF to leave THIS house With me for
YOUR new school in two hours time.
That is all YOU have to do. 1t is now
~. At T. shah be ready for you
Jack hai done his breakfast and, get
ting up. left the table, rather glad to be
released than otherwise. When i'll dis
grace upstuirs he usually went into the
Kitchen lie did SO Oh this occasion,
and the houSenad said, Mrs. Marsh,
next door but one, wants TO see YOU,
| Master John. before you go
"Does She: How did she know l
was going:" answered Jack.
Me and cook at Mrs. Marshs are
| friends. and told her.
You women are always ehattering
about somethne," lie said.
ooh. YOU ungrateful." cried Sarah
Here have and missus been packing
you UP all the morning, and eooky
made a cake
is it plrmmy?'
"Beautiful. And the grocer has
brought oranges and nuts and marina
| lade. You'll have such d hamper
! For the other boys to eat, sup
pose. But III go and see Mrs Marsh
Jack got down from the dresser ON
which he had seated himself and, TAX
! ing his hat out of the hall, went to
Mrs Marsh. This was al elderly wild,
ow, with no family and supposed to be
rich, who had often shown the orphan
lrov acts of kindness. He found her in
the morning room feeding her canaries,
of which she had several in large,
, handsome case.
Good morning, John.' said Mrs.
| Marsh so they are going to send you
to school at l;:st:'
Yes replied lack: ito receive a
sound commercial education with 9th
er sons of yen,lemen at Pomona House.
where are nrovided all the comforts of
a home.
He was quoting from the advertise
ment.
at is my belief that you are the son
of gentletolks, whatever Mr.. and Mrs.
Scratchiey may say to the contrary,
Mrs. Marsh replied. You have it in
yo,li. appearance. fancy there is
some secret about your birth and that
your guardians are we'll paid for tax
ing care of YOU.
II told MIR Scratchley so this morn
ing" remarked lack.
What did he SHN!
"Called ne ungrateful and impu
dent
"of course. He will not reveal the
mystery at present. 1t is not llkeiy
but | have 10 doubt you will know al
some day"
Il should like to sec my mother II
she is really living" Jack said thought
fully.
Il did not send for you to tell yo'
ANYTHING which would unscttle YOU
mind" Mrs. Marsh continued. Il have
always liked you. and since you save'
nv O.; iI.on. titc boys who wet" frNin:
so drown i, IL the Hampstead ponds
=. YOU have established cl;iim to M!
gratitude There is great deal o
good in your character. or that an
; persuaded. BE diligent and truthful
If YOU ever want a friend, come to me
DO you hear:
: Yes. Mrs. Marsh, and thank yo'
: very much"
Z "Hprc is sovereign for you, an
e recollcct l am your friend"
4 Jack took the money. thanking ne
again. and went away much pleased
- with his interview With the kind heart
ed old lady Her allnsion to his brit
/ made him thoughtful for time.
!: At l. O'Clock q cab WAS at the dool
= i and Mr.. Scratchlcy went away WI
e Jack to Lille Bridge and was depo'
2 tied at Pomona House. with Jack $ lui
e gage. consisting of large. plain de;
j box. corded. and small hamper.
Pomona House was quite at the e3
!. treplity of the little town and stood
its own grounds. being approached
E drive through laurels and other evel
!, greens. 1t was plain brick built hous
d Of large dimensions, having variet
4 of additional buildings In the rear, sue