Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-04-03
rnAPTER MI.

,,ort I'D to his room, ana mast
van his trunk He felt wronged
2a.1 o.ogod by the unfounded charge
% ol',N 5oan made against him. Why,
5i D"I should Mr.. Drummond so read
9I I,iia that he had cheated him out of
15 s.Tors? He felt that he could not,
.s wv saIf-resDect, remain any longer
6,o ' ,bs same roof with man who had
I moor opinion of him.
a,I los not sorry that his engagement
~ an end. He had obtained some
90 I,dra Of the dry goods business, and
a's ,.,n, that his services were worth
1D than his board. Then, again,
2b he was not particular about liv-
I''I i,vrriousy, the fare at Mr.. Drum
~ WAS 50 uncommonly poor that he
w s,metimes long for one of the album
~, ,.,ord vplIcooked meals which he used
,lD t.ro snread before him at home, or
at his boarding house while a pupil
,.5o rsspv Classical Institute. He was
Limo his trunk, when a step was heard
-o stairs. and his door was opened by
". Dmmmond, considerably to Walters
arprise
Thu fact is that Mr.. Drummond, on
-,;,fra what a mistake he had made,
I+5q+ Joshua was the real culprit, felt
%,t ba had gone altogether too far, and
,ros'izad that he would be severely CEN
r,1 nv Walters friends in Willough-
sr Besides. it was just possible that
i Walter might. after all, recover a few
+orsond dollars from his fathers estate,
,rl therefore it was better to be on good
farms with him. Mr.. Drummond deter
mined therefore, to conciIiate Walter, and
r5pce him. if possible. to remain in his
house and employ.
What are you doing Conrad?" he ask
d m entering Walters chamber. Sure
" you are not going to leave u.s."
Il think it best" said Walter, quiet
h.
You won't-ahem bear malice on &C
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 sud
den charge of dishonesty"
We'll, Conrad, l was mistaken. l shall
BE- glad to have you come back to the
store as before"
Thank you, Mr.. Drummond, but |
have decided to go back to Willoughby
Shaw about the future. 1t is time l
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 may feel inclined to
return to my employment. l will give you
dollar week, besides board
Mr.. Drummond looked as if he felt
that this was 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
nond he said; but l am not prepared
to say, as yet. what | will do"
I hope said Mr.. Drummond, rather
embarrassed, you won't speak of our
little difference to your friends in Will
oughby"
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..
Orommond,' he said, Il will send for
my trunk tomorrow"
Certainly. Why don't you wait till
tomorrow yourself"
As am ready, l may as well take
,ae afternoon train. l will go down and
o4 good-by to Mrs. Drummond."
MIS- Drummond had just come from
lie Kitchen. She looked with surprise at
waiter and her husband, whose presence
ID The house at that hour was unusual.
what is the matter?" she asked.
Conrad is going home a short time
'l business" explained Mr.. Drummond.
l have offered him increased pay if
'' Will return to the store l hope he
ay decide to do so. Our humble roof
VII. ever be ready to shelter him"
just at tha~ moment Joshua, uncon-
'C'o1S O. the damaging discovery that had
leeA made relative to himself, entered
he room.
Hello. what's up?" he asked.
/. was the first time his father had seen
"~ since the discovery of his dishon-
Wy and his anger was kindled.
Aou ought to be ashamed to show your
are mere you young reprobate :" he ex-
Iajuod.
Joshua stared in amazement, and Mrs.
'Gommond exclaimed, What makes you
a." So Mr. Drummond? What has he
Nhat has he done" calculated Mr..
'"01lAond, adding, rather ungramatical
y lie thief-that's what he's done.
. would serve him right if l should fog
'1 within an inch of his life"
you try it," said Joshua. sullenly,
l " nave you arrested for assault and
artery"
lake care, boy, or you may find your
I'll IN custody for theft"
nat do all these dreadful words
,g"n asked Mrs. Drummond, I stress
mr Tel me, Walter, if you know
would rather Mr. Drummond in
', t you" said Walter.
tell you, Mrs. Drummond," said