The Washington herald., 1906-12-06

dame, rubbing her nose. a sure sign she
was perpIexed. Merely a boy to see
after the fowls, and TO wait about the
house when necessary"
Il love fowls" said Jerry sweetly. and
looking as innocent as a babe, ''and dogs
and things Ike that"
You seem a nice lad VINO is he, Mr.
Beryl?"
"A poor boy who sold matches in Lon
don"
But I didn't always" piped Jerry,
shifting from Que leg to the other in
feigned embarrassment. and playing his
part perfectly. I lived with grand
mother at Cove Castle"
That's Lord Connistons place." said
Miss Berengaria, more perplexed than
ever. What were you doing there?"
i lived with grandmother. My name
is Jerry Moon"
'Oh. And how did you come TO De sell
ing matches?"
His lordship got me a situation at a
.tobacconisCs, said the child-ike Moon,
"and then he got me turned off
why? That is not like Lord Connis-
ton"
You had better not ask the reason, 80
interposed Julius; 1T is not to Lord Con
nistOns credit"
But l must know the reason, e" said the
old dame. sharply ''f you want me 70
take the lad into my service"
Jerry, in answer TO a look Of BeryI's.
began to weep ostentauously.
Il saw his lordship dressed as a sol
der. he snuf1ed, and / told Mr. Beryl
His lordship was so angry that he got
me turned off, saying 7 was ungrateful" E"
You should always hold your tongue, Q"
said Miss Berengaria, angrily. You had
no right to tell what Lord Conniston
wished kept secret It was only a freak
on his part. He left the army at my re-
quest"
AT your request?'' said Julius, looking
at her directly.
Forearmed as she was, Miss Beren-
garia. with the consciousness Of Ber-
nard's secret. flushed through her wither-
ed skin. However, she-did not lower her
eyes but turned the conversation def
anuy- Let US keep to the matter IN
hand DO you want to enter my serv-
ice?"
Yes. sweet lady"
Don't talk like that child. Call ne
ma am"
Yes, ma'am." said Jerry, submissively.
Mr.. Beryl-such a kind gentleman,
ma 'am-said YOU would help me"
4 viii so long as you are honest"
Jerry thrust his tongue in his cheek, but
julius answered. 7 can vouch for his
honesty" he said. But he talks too
much"
He must hold his tongue here" said
the old dame, severely, and shaking her
trowel at the boy. Where are his
clothes27
II have none but what's on" cried
Jerry The kind gentleman got them
for me. ma'am."
You are a better Christian than I
thought" said Miss Berengaria. looking
at BeryL We'll. you can stay here.
boy Go TO the kitchen and tell the serv-
ants 10 give you something TO eat"
Jerry grinned. and ducked toward the
door. Good bye Jerry" said Beryl,
kindly. Don't forget me-
IF I do may be-Oh. no, kind lady-T
mean. ma ami won't swear I never
did. having been to Sunday school. Yes.
ma am; I'm going" and Jerry, in answer
20 an imperative wave Of his new mis-
tress' hand. disappeared. Miss Beren-
garia- turned 10 Beryl
He certainly has a long tongue" she
said. severely. I must see that he
doesn't swear or smoke or indulge in any
Of those wicked things. l hope he will 90
your recommendation credit. Mr.. Beryl''
4 hope he Will said Julius. and felt
a strong inclination 10 thrust his tongue
in his cheek also. Then he took his
leave and the old lady watched him go
What is this for?" she asked herself.
and went inside 10 write a report 10 Dur
ham.