The Irish standard., 1907-03-16
occurred to you, Bates, that in sense

father. burned the plans when he left
here the last time. ! hope you will
pardon me. sir. for seeming to reflect
upon him"
Reflect upon the devil! What was
his idea, do you sHppose?"
Il think. sir. If you will pardon"
Don't be so fussy!" snapped
Damn your pardon, and go on"
He wanted you to study out the
place for yourself. sir. 1t was dear
to his heart, this house He set his
heart upon having yon enjoy it"
II like the word-go ahead"
And I suppose there are things
about it that he wished you to learn
fer yourself"
You know them, of course, and are
watching me when I'm hot and cold,
watching me to see when I'm hot and
cold, like kids at a childs game"
The fellow turned and faced me
across the table.
"M>. Glenarm, as hope God may
be mesciful to me in the last judg-
ment. don't know any more about 1t
than you do"
You We're here with Mr.. Glenarm
all the time he was building the house.
but you never saw walls built that
weren't what they appeared to be, or
doors made that didn't lead any
where
summoned all my irony and con.
+o,,, fNr ;r~
his hand as though making oath.
"As God sees me, that is all true.
was here to care for the dead masters
comfort and not to spy on him. sir"
And Morgan, yJur friend, what
about him?"
II wish I knew. sir"
81 wish to the devil you did," and I
flung out of the room and into the H.
hrary
At II O'Clock Heard a pounding
at the great front door and Bates came
to announce a caller, who was now
stamping the snow from his shoes
audibly in the outer hall.
THE Reverend Paul Stoddard, sir"
The chaplain Of st. Agathas was a
big fellow. as I had remarked on the
occasion of his interview with Olivia
Gladys Armstrong by the wall His
light brown hair was close.cut; his
shaven face was bright with
the freshness of youth. Here was a
sturdy young apostle without frills,
but with vigorous grip that left my
hand tingling His voice was deep
and musical-a voice that suggested
sincerity and inspired confidence.
I'm afraid I haven't been neigh
borly, Mr.. Glenarm. was called
away from home a few days ago after
] heard of your arrival, and l have
Just got back. l blew in yesterday
with the snow Storm
He folded his arms easily and
looked at me with cheerful directness,
as though politely speculating as to
what manner of man I might be.
ut was fine storm; I got great
day. out of it," ] said. "An Indiana
snow storm is something have never
experienced before"
This is my second winter. I came
out here because wished to do some
reading and thought Id rather do it
alone in university"
"Studious habits are rather forced
on one out here, l should say In my
own case my course of reading is all
cut out for me-"
"The Glenarm collection is famous
the best in the country, easily. Mr.
Glenarm, your grandfather was GER
tainly an enthusiast. I met him sew
eral times, though he was trifle hard
to meet!"-and the clergyman smiled.
"My grandfather had his whims;
hut he was fine, generous-hearted
old gentleman l said
"You haven't been on our side of
the wall yet? Well, promise not to
molest your hidden treasure if you'll
he neighborly,' and he laughed mer-
rily.
y fear there's big joke involved in
the hidden treasure" I replied Pm
SO busy staying at home to guard it
that ] have no time for social recrea.
ton"
He looked at me quickly to sea
whether | WIS Joking. His eyes were
steady and earnest. The Reverend
Paul Stoddard impressed me more and
more agreeably. There was a sugges-
tion of quiet strength about him that
drew me to him
Il suppose every one about here
thinks of nothing but that I'm at Glen
arm to earn my inheritance. My resi-
dence here must look pretty sordid
from the outside"
Mr. Glenarm's will is a matter of
record in the county. of course But
you are too hard on yourself. It's no.
hody's business If your grandfather
wished to visit his whims on you. 1
should say, in my own case, that
don't consider it any of my business
what you are here for. didn't come
over to annoy You or to pry into your
affairs. | get lonely now and then
and thought I'd like to establish neigh
borly relations
Ihank you: I appreciate your CON-