Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-11-21
CHAPTER XII

be argued, should Mr.. Drummond SO read
lily decide that he had cheated him out OF
i've dollars? He felt that he could not
with any self-respect, remain any longer
under the same roof with 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
he knew that his services were worth
more than his board. Then. again.
though he was not particular about liv-
ing luxuriously, the fare at Mr.. Drum
mond's was so uncommonly poor that he
did sometimes long for one of the album
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 door 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 gone altogether too far, and
he realized that he would be severely CEN
sured by Walters friends in Willough-
by. Besides, it was just possible that
Walter might, after all. recover few
thousand dollars from his fathers estate,
and therefore it was better to be on 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?" ne ask
ed. on entering Walters chamber. Sure
ly you are not going to leave U.S."
Il think 1t best" said Walter, quiet
ly.
you won't-ahem bear malice on &C
count of the little mistake / have made
We are all liable to mistakes"
ut 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. / shall
be glad to have you come back to the
store as before"
THANK you. MIR. Drummond, but /
have decided to go back to Willoughby
for short time. / want to consult Mr..
Shaw about the future. Ii is time /
formed some plant, as l 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. / 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 well 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 am not prepared
TO say, as yet, what j will do"
II hope" said Mr.. Drummond, rather
embarrassed, you won't speak of our
little difference to your friends in vii
loughby."
mo, sir; not II you wish me not 10 do
go"
By this time the trunk was packed,
and Walter, locking IL, rose from his
knees
III IL won't be too much trouble, Mr..
Drummond," he said, II will send for
sy trunk tomorrow"
Certainly. Why don't you walt an
eo-morrow yourselfr
AS ! am ready, ! may a. well take
,hs afternoon train, j will 50 down and
bid good-by 70 Mrs. Drummond"
Mrs. Drummond had just come from
the kitchen. She looked with surprise at
Walter aud her husband, whose presence
- the house Al that hour was unusual.
What y the matterT she asked.
Conrad - going home a short tlme
~ business explained Mr. Drummond
y have oifered him Increased pay II
Nc viii return 90 tho store. ! hops he
MAY decide 10 do so Our humble roof
Ill ever BIZ ready 10 shelter him"
just ~ thaf moment Joshua, uncon-
sclouf VI lAe damaging discovery lhaf had
beep made relative ~ himself entered
shf room.
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