The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

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then turned critic and publishers reader,
and finally became manager OF Bostock's
business.
The publishers natural gravity, re-
serve and self-suppression at first un-
favorably impressed Headwick; but
gradually recognizing his employers
mental strength, deep feelings and sem
sitive disposition, he saw that Bostock
was not an ordinary type Of man, but
that he held within himself emotional
forces which under certain circumstances
might become strong factions for good
or evil in his own life or in that OF
others.
BY degrees a mutual regard, founded
on understanding, arose between these
men brought into daily association and
with many tastes in common; a regard
that slowly gathering strength. eveniu-
ally developed into a sincere and faith
ful friendship on both sides.
Now when lIeadwick heard from
Maekworth OF the accident which had
happened TO the publisher. his regreat
and anxiety were great, and he instantly
prepared 20 start for the hospital that
he might sec George Bostock u possible,
or II not, that he might learn the state
Of his condition for himself. But before
Headwiek could leave his rooms Mack
worth put n few questions to him re.
garding the publishers relatives and
friends.
Gle has no relatives; OF that ! am
perfectly sure" replied Hcadwick as he
matched no his hat and umbrella.
"And his friendsf'
swell, I suppose I may consider my:
self his closest friend. You know, OF
course, he was much interested in Mrs.
Dumbartonl"
81 was aware OF that" replied the In
spector drily. "You think there Is no
one else who should be told OF this acct
dent In case Of"
"Why. its not so bad as thatI', ex-
claimed Headwiek abruptly. =,
Perhaps not. but It's always well
to-" 80,
mo. there's no one else" Headwiek
answered as he hurried down the stairs
Of his chambers In Gray's Inn and
rushed into Holborn In search OF a
cab.
Mackworth followed slowly, debating
with himself whether he should tell Mrs
Dumbarton what had happened or not
Eventually he decided to consult her
cousin on this point, and leave II TO him
to act rs he thought best.
Vaierius was AZ home and on seeing
the inspector looked nj him expectantly,
"You have newsl" he said, anxiously.
"Not Of the kind you desire, SIR an.
swered Mackworth, who then proceeded
TO tell what had befallen George Bos'
took. $3.50.
Galbraith's prominent blue eyes bright
ened with excitement.
Il will say nothing about II TO Mrs
Dumbarton AZ present; she has troubles
enough already without adding to them
he said.
"But she win read of Il In the news
papers," suggested Mackworth.
"She never looks at a newspaper now
fearing she might see something unpleas'
ant about herself"
"But IL MI. Bostock diesl'
ut will be time enough to tell he'
then"
The inspector felt that there was moth
ing more to be said on the subject. III
had noticed that no word OF sympathy
80 .~n,sss;or ~ regret had fallen from
xWJ,,"s nv hsa,;ns ~ the publisher
n,;sso,,n,e and Maekworth was shrewt
. enough to gauge the feeling which ex
isted in Galbraith's mind and to CUES
its cause.
.,d awaS h,, searee,v had he Ieache,
.Ss 49, s,S.U vslsrins called him bach
his vo;c. Sounding somewhat strained
MS h;s m vo,ou hs,ray;ng hesitation Look
me n, him Maskworih saw that his eye
ms ~ g., n - ssasr ;[nau;ry' that his pal
VIZ a al, os Gained AGITATION
'Ass =,"oos tbatMtbat Mr.. Bostocl
d;.s sapbs aid with emotion.
"Has Il struck you--has Il neve
I occurred to you that a sesrst--a ses,s
YOU are now STRIVING 10 ia''o'n ""s
: die with him F-.,. III. ..u,