The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-08-20

he argued, should Mr.. Drummond 80 read
lily decide that he had cheated him out OF
five dollars? He felt that he could not.
with any self-respect, remain any longer
under the same roof with a man who had
such a 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
he knew that his services were worth
more than his board. Then. again,
though he was not particular about nv
ing luxuriously, the fare at Mr.. Drum
mond's was SO uncommonly poor that he
did sometimes long for one. of the abun-
dant and well-cooked meals which he used
to have spread before him at home, or
even at his boarding house while a pupil
of the Essex Classical Institute. He was
packing his trunk, when a step was heard
on the stairs, and his doc was opened by
Mr.. Drummond, considerably to Walters
surprise.
The fact is that Mr.. Drummond, on
realizing what a mistake he had made,
and that Joshua was the real culprit, felt
that he had one altogether too far, and
he realized that he would be severely CEN
buitu ny NdlltI : lIltuuS III hillOuSA
by. Besides, it was just possible that
Walter might, after all, recover a few
thousand dollars from his fathers estate,
and therefore it was better to be IN good
terms with him. Mr.. Drummond deter
mined, therefore, to conciliate Walter, and
induce him, if possible, to remain in his
house and employ.
what are you doing, Conrad?" he ask
ed, on entering Walters chamber. Sure
ly you are not going to leave u.s."
Il think it BEST" said Walter, quiet
ly.
You ~won't-ahem bear malice on ac-
count of the little mistake l have made.
We are all liable to mistakes"
1T was something more than a mis-
take, Mr.. Drummond. What had you
seen in me to justify you in such a sud
den charge of dishonesty"
"Well, Conrad, l was mistaken. Il shall
be glad to have you come back to the
store as before"
Thank you, Mr.. Drummond, but l
have decided TO go back to Willoughby
for a short time. l want to consult Mr..
Shaw about the future. 1t is time |
formed some plant, as | shall probably
have to earn my living"
IF you have made up your mind, all
/ have to say is that my humble dwelling
will be ever open to receive you in the
future. Perhaps, after a short visit at
your old home, you ma feel inclined to
return to my employment. l will give. you
a dollar a week, besides board"
Mr.. Drummond looked as if he felt
that this was a magnificent offer, for
which Walter ought to feel grateful. But
our hero knew very we'll that he could
command better pay elsewhere, and was
not particularly impressed. Still, he wish
ed to be polite.
Thank you for your offer, Mr.. Drum
mond,' he said but l am not prepared
to say, as yet, what l will do"
Il hope said Mr.. Drummond, rather
embarrassed, ''you won't speak of our
little difference to your friends in Viii
~loughby."
NO, sir not if you wish me not to do
So"
By this time the trunk was packed,
and Walter, locking it, rose from his
knees.
IF it Won't be too much trouble. Mr..
Drummond," he said, Il will send for
my trunk tomorrow"
Certainly. Why don't you wait till
tomorrow yourself?"
las l am ready, | may as well take
the afternoon train. l will go down and
bid good-by to Mrs. Drummond."
Mrs. Drummond had just come from
the kitchen. She looked with surprise at
Walter and her husband, whose presence
IN the house at that hour was unusual.
What is the matterf' she asked.
Conrad is going home a short time
on business" explained Mr.. Drummond.
II nave offered him increased pay if
he will return to the store. l hope he
may decide to do so. Our humble roof
will ever be ready to shelter him"
Just at hat moment Joshua, uncon-
scious of the damaging discovery that had
been made relative to himself, entered
the room.
Hello. what's up?" he asked.
1t was the first time his father had seen
him since the discovery of his dishon-
esty, and his anger was kindled.
You ought to be ashamed to show your
face here, you young reprobate " he ex-
claimed.
Joshua stared in amazement, and Mrs.
Drummond exclaimed, What makes you
talk so, Mr.. Drummond? What has he
done?'
what has he done?" calculated Mr..
Drummond. adding, rather u-ngramatical
ly. Hes a thief-that's what he's done.
1t would serve him right if | should fog
him within an inch of his life"
IF you try it," said Joshua, s~ullenly,
an have you arrested for assault and
battery"
Take care, boy, or you may find your
self in custody for theft"
what do all these dreadful words
mean z" asked Mrs. Drummond, distress
ed. Tell me, Walter, if you know"
Il would rather Mr.. Drummond in
formed you,' said Walter.
''Ill tell you, Mrs. Drummond," said
her husband. THAT boy sold a shawl a
fortnight ago, when alone in the store,
and pocketed the money"
'Nho said | did," asked Joshua, bold
w.. though he looked a little pale.
"The woman who bought it of you was
in the store to-day"
did she know my name?'
mo; but she described you"