The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-19

proceeded to overawc his daughter
in-law as n measure of precaution.
| He carefully avoided looking at the
| little girl after the preliminary glance
at her costume, which had made him
close his eyes for temporary relief.
II am sorry that you could not come
to see your boy without calling at
public houses" he said. taking In the
situation at glance.
well, OF all tic"
"Pray don't argue said the old gem
tleman. "You want to see Harold. and
I have granted your request. Come ,in-
stairs. and YOU shall have window
from which you will be able to see
him with his friends In the garden"
mot me-. exclaimed Jenny. indig
nantly bring him 'ere-I want to
Jug him"
'srhat is quite impossible. You must
pardon me. but he has tho greatest
repugnnnce to the smell of spirits"
well, i don't say ms ] haven't had
O glass, but"
'1f you care for your son you can
not wish to destroy his Happiness by
letting him know that he has a mother
who--er--drinks."
mo, slr" replied Jenny. with q
pang Of contrition. II suppose you're
right. But / was that Mustered and
put about with coming here. and the
nasty way you treated me. and think
ing of my wrongs that you've put on
me. that 1 don't wonder / did call In
at 'ouse or two on the way along"
every good. I'm glad you recognize
your position. Come with me-"
Mr.. Latimer led his daushter-in- law
up a grand staircase. and little Maggie,
overawed by the magnificence OF
everything, followed, clutchins at her
mothers dress.
Mr.. Latimer showed them into q
bedroom on the third floor. You can
sit down and look through the Win
dow" he said. "I will send YOU up
some lemonade and some cakes for the
little girl, and you will havo some tea
brought to YOU"
I'D sooner have drop Of
I regret that ] cannot comply with
your request, madam" replied the old
gentleman III you wish to see your
boy. you will do as ! choose"
ooh. all right. send up Il cup o tea;
I'll make 1t do"
Jenny sat down by the window and
the old gentleman left her to go down
BLUFFS 10 RECEIVE MS SutoNS.
Presently the garden began to I'LL
with n gay company of young folks,
and In the centre OF them, Jenny, the
charwoman, saw her son.
He had grown into tall, good
looking lad. and Jenny thought ho
was the handsomest boy she had ever
seen in her life. she pointed him out
with pride to little Maggie.
That's 'Arold," she said; that's
your brother. Isn't he a regular little
Lord?"
A servant had brought lemonade and
cakes and tea on small tray. She
put it down on little table and left
without saying word.
well, I'm sure" said Mrs. Latimer,
tossing her head, zone 'ud think I
was dirt in my own sons 'ouse."
But when she looked again at her
boy, so charming, 50 happy, SO tall, and
carrying himself so gracefully, she was
silent for a time, and then she began
to cry.
ut wouldn't do for him to learn as
was his mother" she said. "It 'ud
be cruel. Let him to be the little Lord
he is and never know Come on,
Jenny.
She took the little girls hand, and
they went downstairs till they came
to the hall.
Every one was in the garden, and
no one saw them
They went out. and Jenny pulled the
door to after her with bang.
In five minutes they came to pub
lie house, and Jenny went In, taking
the little girl with her.
She was going to give her order.
when she turned suddenly and walked
out again, followed by the child
No, I won't. she said. "blowed II
viii! It's my boys birthday, and he's
a gentleman. and 1t isn't a gentlemans
mother that gets drunk on her sons
birthday"
Tho next morning Mr.. Latimer re-
ceved letter 1t was badly written
but it was well meant.
"Sir,-Will YOU tel my boy as a
old nurse of his when lie was a boy
| is coming and would like to see him
give you my othe I wont breeth a
word OF who I am and If you let me
kis him I'll never tuch mother dror
of drink as long as | live--I take my
othe. Yours umbly.
JENNY LAT1MER"
They told the young heir to the
wealth of the Latimers, the pious false.
hood.
Jenny, very pale, very neat, and very
nervous, came to the house, and was
shown into the drawing-room.
When her boy came in the tears
gathered In her eyes ooh, Maste,
'Arold" she said, "and you were the
baby I nursed on my knee. You don't
remember me, do you?"
mo" said the boy. quietly, II don't
but grandpa says you We're my nurse
and We're fond Of me. and so an
very, very pleased to see YOU"
He stopped and put his lips tt
Jenny's. She put her arms gentl,
| round him for moment and Kissed
him heartily.
Then she rose and took his hand
"Good-by. Master 'Arold." she said
Perhaps your grandpa will let mi
como and see you again some day
Yes" said old Mr.. Latimer. with {