The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-30

who received eight dollars week. There
fore Mr.. Drummond was disposed 70
smooth over matters, for the sake OF re-
tanning the services which he obtained so
cheap. He resolved, therefore, to temper
izc
You are both Of you wrong" he said.
Joshua. you should not have called Con
rad beggar, for he earns his living. lou
Conrad, should not have been SO 'vlolent,
You should have told me, and - Woulu
have spoken to Joshua.
Excuse me, Mr.. Drummond, out
don't like tale-bearing. did the only
thing could -.
"Atfem!" said Mr.. Drummond, you
were too violent. would Suggest ,na'
YOU should each beg the others paroon'
shake hands. and have done with IL.
"Catch me begging pardon OF my fatn-
er's hired boy ~ exclaimed Joshua. scorn-
fully. 81 haven't got quite as low as
that"
AS for me-" said Walter. IF thought
7 had been in the wrong. l would Deg
Joshua's pardon without any hesltation.
7 am not too proud for that. but think
acted right under the circumstances.
and therefore l cannot do it. AS for
being a hired boy. I admit that SUCH Is
my position, and don't see anything 10
be ashamed of in it."
"You are right there" said Mr.. Drum
mond: for this assertion chimed IN WIN
his own views and wishes well, 1t
seems to me you are about even. and you
may as we'll drop the quarrel here"
Walter felt satisfied. He felt that ne
had won the victory and maintained his
self-respect. There was one thing more
h. desired, and shat was to 60 to the
picnic. He would not have urged the re-
Quest, but that he was well aware that
Joshua would report that he was kept at
home by his desife.
1T won't be very convenient for yon
to be away Saturday afternoon" said Mr..
Drummond. who was principled. against
allowing clerks any privileges. You
know we have more trade than usual on
Saturday afternoon"
II don't think we shall have next Sat
urday," said Walter; everybody will be
gone to the picnic"
IF you insist upon going" said Mr..
Drummond, reluctantly, Il must try to
let you co.
Walter felt no scruples about insisting
He knew that he earned his limited pay
twice over, and that his absence would
do his employer no harm. He answered,
therefore, THANK you, sir; l will be
home at six o'clock, SO as to be in the
store all Saturday evening""
IL IN,
unhappy frame of mind. He had not sue
ceeded in humiliating Walter as he in
tended, but had an unpleasant feeling that
Walter had got the better of him. He
was very angry with his father for not
taking his part, and was not slow in max
ing his feelings known to his mother.
Whats the matter, Joshua?' asked
Mrs. Drumlnond, observing the scowl
upon his face.
Matter enough! That beggar has
been insulting me-that upstart, Con-
rad. He pitched into me, and tried to
knock me over"
what for? l am surprised to hear 1t,
he seems so polite and well bredI'
Nothing at all. He sprang at me like
tiger, and all for nothing. He took me
by surprise. so at first he got the adj
vantage. but l soon gave him as good
as he sent"
81 am really sorry to hear this" said
Mrs. Drummond, distressed. Are you
sure you didn't say something to pro-
woke him?"
II only said, when he was invited to
60 to the picnic Saturday afternoon, that
he wouldn't be able to leave the store"
II am afraid you said it in such a
@xay as to offend him."
Seems to me you think good sight
more of him than of me in the matter"
glumbled Joshua. '''That's just the way
with father. He wanted US both to Reg
each others pardon. Catch me begging
pardon of beggarly hired boy"
"He isn't any worse because your
father hires him, Joshua"
'"Oh, yes. of course. you stand up for
him." said Joshua. sneering.
"Now, Joshua. you know always take
your part when you are right"
So Joshua continued to scold. and Mrs
Drummond to soothe him. until she found
more effectual way. by placing at his
disposal half an apple pie which was in
the cupboard. In the evening she told
Walter that she was sorry there had
been any difficulty between him and
Joshua.
$50 am l." said Walter, frankly, for
he was grateful for her gentle kindness
II am sorry. if only for your sake, Mrs.
Drummond."
II know he's provoking but he doesn't
mean what he says, Mr.. Conrad"
I'll try to keep on good terms with
him. Mrs. Drummond." said Walter,
earnestly. "if only in return for his moth
er's kindness"
II am sure Joshua was hasty, and mis-
judged Walter, said the mother to her
self, trying to find an excuse for her son.
Ito be continued.)
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