The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-11-26

ns argued. should Mr.. Drummond % read
~ decide that he had cheated hln cut Of
nvs ooliasl He fslt that be could net
with any self-respect. remain any longeI
ander the same roof with a man who had
such poor opinion Of him
He was not sorry that his engagement
was at an end He had obtained some
knowledge Of the dry goods business. and
ne knew that bis services were worth
nors than his board Thsn. again
though he was not particular about liv-
Ing luxurio0sly, the fare az Mr.. Drum
nonds WAS 50 unconmonly poor that he
ed sonstines long for enc Of the abun-
esnf and wellcooked meals which he used
to hers spread before him AZ home or
even AZ his boarding house while a pupil
Of the Essex Classical Institute Hs was
packing his trunk. when a step wEs heard
en- ths stairs. and his door was opened By
Mr.. Druunond. considerably to Walters
sarPriss.
realizing what n mistake be had made.
and that Joshua was tia real cnlprit. felt
that he had gone altogether too FAR. and
Ne realized that be would Be severely CEN
r1red By Walters friends In WiIlouxh-
~ Besides. Il Was Just possible that
walter might. after all recover a few
thousand dollars from his fathers estate.
and therefors il Was better 10 Be On good /
terms with him Mr.. Drunno1d deter /
mined. therefors. 70 eonciliAfs Walter. and /
Induce hin. II possible. to remain in his 4
houss and employ.
What are you doing. Conrads- be ak
%. on catering Walters chamber. Sure
u you are not going 10 leave US
7 think il besl.- said Walter. quiet
b..
You won'r-ahsn bear malics On &C
count OF the little mistake / have made
We ara al liable 70 mistakes-
Il was sonsthing more than a mis-
take. Mr. Drummond- What had you
seen IN ne 20 Justify you in such a sud
den charge OF disho1esty11
Well, Conrad. was mistaken l shall
bs glad 70 have you come hack to the
store as before"
Thank you. Mr.. Drumnond. but l L
have decided to 20 back 70 Willouzhby
for short tine want 10 consult Mr.
SHAW about the future. II i time
formed soma plant. as l shall probably
have to earn my living"
II you have made I'D your mind. all
! have to say Is that ny humble dwelling
VIII bs ever open 10 receive you In the I
future Perhaps, after a short visit n .
your old home. you nay feel inclined TO Z
return to ny employment. viii give you 1
a dollar 4 week, besides board"
Mr. Drunmond looked as II be felt /
that this was a magnificent oEsr, for
which Walter ought to feel grateful. But 7
our hero knew very well that be could
command better pay elsewhere. and was .
not particularly Impressed Still, be wish .
ed to Be polite
Thank yoa for your offer. Mr.. Drum
nond," be said; but l an not prepared =
TO say, as Jet. what l win do o
Il hope said Mr.. Drunnond, rather .
embarrassed you won't speak Of cur
little difference to your friends in WI
loughby."
NO. sir; not II you wish ne not to do a
By this tine the trunk was packed. \
md Walter. locking Il rose from his Z
Knees. :,
IF it wont Be too much trouble. Mr.. >.
Drumnond-- he said. 4 win send for
NJ trunk tO-norrov." "a
Certainly Why don't you wait till
o-morrow yourselfF b
As ! an ready. I may as vel take al
he afternoon train will 70 down and
I'D good-by to Mn Drunmond-"
Mrs. Drumnond had just cone from "
hs kitchen She looked with surprise az
Walter and her husband. whose presence
. the house At that hour was unusual II
What Is the natfsr7@ she asked. -
Conrad Is going home 4 short tine \.
q business" explained Mr. Drunnond. -
l have offered him increased pay II
. VIII return 70 the store hope be
AZ decide 70 do -. Our hunbls roof -.
III ever Be ready to shelter him"
Just AZ that moment Joshua uncou- -,
dcus Of ths damaging discorery that had -,
s<n made relative TO himself. entered 7
- room
-Hslio what's up1- be asked. II,
II was ths erst tine his father had seen 70
m sines the discovery of his dishou- 10.
~, and his anger was kindIed-
You ought 10 Be szhzneS 70 show your ne-
@ hers. you young rsprobstsl'' he az pet
aimed 10.
Joshua rtzrsd IN auazsz<nt. and Mr. per
exclaimed. What makes zen octi
TX %, Mr. DrunDo1d7 What has !. In
'nss- tur-
What has be dons1s ssacuIst~d Mr.
adding. rather unrrzzzsic.I- .se'
, Hes a thisf-thsts What he's Sou. .of'
would serve him right II should eor %
N within an Inch Of his Hfs.s va,
III ycu try IT," said Jsshaa. suIlsnlv. 1A'
II h2vs ycu arrested for zszsuIf ana Ou'
t9ry." z1'
Take care, boy. or you may and your-
4 IN custody for theft Wa
What do all these dreadful words teri
am asked Mrs Drummond, distress turr
Tel ne. walter, II you know
Il would rather Mr. Drummond In oths
med you" said Walter. we
I'M tell you, Mrs Drummond." said fam
; husband That boy sold a shawl a -
might ego. when alone In the store. -
pocketed the money" doll
who said did," asked Joshus, bold kesE
though he looked a little pale. Prsi
The woman who bought Il Of you wna -
the store to-day" g,
Did she know my nansT' c0pi