The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-10-09

II an ysung and streng. Nancy has
spent her best years In my fathers Ser
vice, and she il no longer young. 1t II
right that she should have some provision.
Besides, my father meant her to have IL,
and want to carry out his Wishes"
This is all very generous, Walter; but
I am afraid it is inconsiderate. 1t would
not be your fathers wish to provide even
for Nancy, however faithful she may have
been, at the expense of his son."
1T is right" said Walter. Besides.
Mr.. Shaw, find that Nancy had laid up
six hundred dollars, which she had depos-
tied in my fathers hands. That also must
be paid, II there is enough to pay it; II
not, 1 will take it upon myself to pay
whenever l am able"
you're an excellent boy, Walter" said
Mr.. Shaw. II always had good opinion
Of you, and l find it is more than deserv-
ed. honor you for the resolution you
have expressed, though 1 cannot quite
agree with you about the five hundred dol
| lars. As to the debt, that must be paid,
il there is money enough to pay it. But
| We can leave the further discussion of this
question for the present. Now let us
consider what is to become Of you in the
meantime. You were at the Essex CLASH
cal Institute, believer"
Eyes, sir"
"You would like to 60 back again,
suppose"
| mo, Mr.. Shaw. It is an expensive
school, and while it is uncertain how my
fathers affairs will come out, l should
not feel justified in going there"
| UporhonS riUhf nf
you cannot stay here, and keep house by
house, but my wife - an invalid, and !
have to consider her in the matter"
THANK you, Mr.. Shaw; but l think
perhaps I had better accept the offer of
Mr.. Drummond of Stapleton. He invites
me to make my home at his house, and for
tile present, perhaps, that will be the best
arrangement"
Nancy was much troubled at the
thought of parting from Walter, whom
she had known from his infancy but a
situation was Immediately offered her in
the village, and Walter promised to take
her as his housekeeper whenever he had q
home Of his own, and this comforted her.
although it was likely to be a long time
until then, since our hero was at present
but fifteen.
He wrote brief letter to Stapleton q
fellows:
"Mr. Drummond:
Dear Sir-I will accept the invitation
you were kind enough to extend to me, fol
the present, at least, and will come to
Stapleton about the middle of next week
You are the only relation of my father
that know of, and think it would b<
his wish that should 60 to you. II II
should be inconvenient for you to receive
me at that time, please write me at once
Yours respectfully,
WALTER CONRAD"
In return. Walter received a Letter
couched in the most cordial terms, IL
which Mr.. Drummond signed himself
"Your affectionate cousin" He was de
lighted, he said, to think that he wa
about to receive, under his humble roof
the son of his revered and lamentet
cousin. He himself met Walter at tn
depot.
II am delighted to welcome you to Sta
pleton, my young friend" he said, shak
.. ing his hand cordially. I'm the affection
which has come upon you, let me hop
that you will find a haven of rest beneath
: my humble roof"
Walter made suitable Acknowledgements
and proceeded to walk beside Mr.. Drum
mond to the house which he termed hum
Bile.
1t did not deserve that name, being
; substantial two-story house, rather ugly
enthusiastically, but comfortable enough il
appearance.
,, THAT is my humble dwelling" said MI
.. Drummond, pointing it out. 1T is no
equal to the splendid mansion in whic
you have been accustomed to live, but m
: worldly circumstances differ widely fror
those of your late iamented parent. Tha
is my son, Joshua, who is looking out o
the front window. hope you may becom
good friends, considering how nearly 20
are related"
Ito be continued.)