The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-11-22

erins san was pouring a perfect nOod
OF gold across the rag carpet. but be
remained utterly unconscious as To-
aught save the gloomy trend OF his
own awakened memories. Some one
raped upon the outer door.
Come in" he exclaimed, carelessly,
and barely glancing up. We'll. what
is II this time. Mrs Guffy2'
The landlady had never before seen
this usually happy guest in his pres
ent mood. and she watched him Gu.
riously
"A man wants ter see We" she an
nounced. shortly, her hand on the
knob
"oh I'm IN no shape for play TO-
night; go back and tell him So
Sure. an it's aisy 'nough ter see
thet wild half an eye But this un isn't
thet koind OF man, an he's so
moighty perlite about it. Oh jist cudn't
sind the loikes OF him away It's
Missus Gufy, me dear madam. wud
We be koind enough TO convey ne com
pliments 10 Misther Robert Hampton,
and requist him to grant me a few
minutes of his tonne on an important
matterg Sure. an what do We think
OF thet?"
Huh one Of those fellows who had
these rooms?" and Hampton rose TO
his feet with animation.
The landlady lowered her voice to
an almost inaudibe whisper
It's the Rev. Howard Wynkoop,'
she announced, impressively, dwelling
upon the name The Rev. Howard
Wynkoop. the Presbyterian missionary
wouldn't thet cork ye?"
1t evidently did, for Mr.. HAMPTON
stared at her for fully minute in an
amazement too profound for fit ex-
preston in words. Then he swal'
lowed something in his throat.
Show the gentleman up" he said,
shortly, and sat down to wait.
The Rev. Howard Wynkoop was
neither giant nor dwarf, but the very
fortunate possessor Of a countenance
which at once awakened confidence in
his character. He entered the room
quietly. rather dreading this interview
with one of Mr.. Hampton's well-known
procliHties, yet in this case feeling
abundantly fortified in the righteous
ness of his cause. His brown eyes
met the inquisitive gray ones frankly
; and Hampton waved him silently to
: ward a vacant chair.
our lines OF labor in this vineyard
being so entirely opposite" the latter
said, coldly, but with intended polite
] | ,,f nnnvnarfQf
call quite overwhelms me. shall
have to trouble you to speak somewha
softly in explanation of your presen
mission, so as not TO disturb youn'
girl who chances to be sleeping in th'
room beyond.
1T was principally upon her accoun
/ ventured to call" Wynkoop ex
planned in sudden confidence. Nigh
N / see herr"
Hampton's watchful eyes swept tn
others face suspiciously and hi
| hands clinched
I Relative" he asked gravely.
L The preacher shook his head.
/ Friend Of the family. perhaps?
NO. Mr.. Hampton. My purpose II
coming here is perfectly proper, ye
\ the reques. was not advanced as
I right. but merely as a special priv
\ ilege.'
\ A moment Hampton hesitated; thel
he arose and quietly crossed the room
holding open the door Without
word being spoken the minister FOL
lowed. and stood beside him. 70
several minutes the eyes Of both mel
rested upon the girls sleeping form
and upturned face. Then Wynkoo
drew silently back. and Hampton
closed the door noiselessly.
Well" he said inquiringly. "wha
does all this mean
Let us sit down again" said tn
minister. and will try to make m
purpose sufficiently clear. l am no
here to mince words, nor do | believ
YOU to be the kind of man who woul
respect me If | did. | may say some
thing that will not sound pleasant, bu
in the cause of my Master | canno
hesitate. You are an older man tina
l. Mr. Hampton; your experience i
life has doubtless been much broade
point of education you are likewis
my superior Nevertheless. as tn
only minister of the gospel residing !
e this community IT is beyond questio
il my plain duty to speak few words
D you in behalf OF this young lady. an
N her probable future. trust not to b
n offensive, yet cannot shirk the require
< ments OF my sacred office
The speaker paused. sdHewhat dii
S concerted perhaps by the hardening
5 the lines in Hampton's face.
60 on" commanded l Hampton
= tersely. only let the preacher pal
y slide. and say just what you have
say as man TO man.
u Il prefer to do So" he continued
he 1T will render my unpleasant tas
Is much easier. and yield us both a NOR
et direct road TO travel. | have bee
T laboring on this field for nearly thre
IS years. When | first came here yo
NJ we're pointed out TO me as most dal