The Washington herald., 1908-01-12

During the past year Haverford had
been making enormous improvements IN
his northern property. He had intro
duced q quantity of new plant, the old
factories were in process of being re
placed by new buildings which, when fin
ished. would cost a small fortune. Old
Matthew WoolgaT would not have known
the place could he have seen it in these
days.
In his determination 10 give this world
of workers every possible chance, Ru-
pert Haverford had left nothing undOne
that could initiate TO the benefit of their
lives, both at work and in their homes.
And yet such is the trend of human
nature that notwithstanding all that he
had done and was doing he met with no
gratitude. On the contrary. he was most
unpopular. It was fact known TO every
one but himself that these people, who
occupied the first thought in his mind.
had long since begun 10 regard him with
suspicion and Jealousy; some added con-
tempt. and s0me-a great number-grudg-
ing hate.
He had been summoned urgently on
this occasion, because it appeared that
there had been a good deal of friction in
the works and OF late certain cases Of
incendiarism had occurred. eliminating
in a dastardly attempt to burn down the
fine building which he had built and
dedicated to the use Of the factory hands
as a place of mental and bodily educa-
tiOn and refreshment-
II went very hard with Haverford 10
be forced 70 realize that this destruction
of his property. this spirit Of unrest and
rebellion. found its rise I'm suIlen ami
mostly 10 himself.
ind l4s 4r1F hot
there was a strong wave Of bad feeling
against himself. ne refused to believe it.
The injustice of the ignorant is always
hard 10 recognize and 90 accept
He had never wanted gratitude; he had
only wanted comradeship. He had wanted
60 share his good fortune, not to buy "a
kingdom.
He had been loyal TO this old place. to
these people and his father before him
had been loyal even unto death.
They have bad memories he said 10
one of his managers. My father gave
his life working among these people; for
his sake they might have met me fairly.
The other man shrugged his shoulders
You have done too much, sir" he
said. These sort Of folk want the whip.
not benevolence."
And Haverford said no more
now lost. his numerous schemes. his al
most passionate intentions for helping
/ the people among whom he had worked
and lived so long was TO touch on a
| dead and sacred subject.
! Yet he fingered in the north He want
/ ed 10 satisfy himself that he had made a
mistake. lie wanted TO grow accustomed
| 10 his disappointment, 20 the humilia-
/ ton of feeling that these people made a
mockery Of him and his generous In
tentions. Once he had grasped this in its
/ fullness. and the matter would be closed
/ HenCefOrWaTd they should have from
khim duty, nothing more.
/ He knew perfectly well that the men
/ who served him and who held posts of
/ Importance had long since regarded him
as a crank. Well, there should be no
more quiXOtic weakness. no more senti-
/ ment lie had barred his heart TO these
/ people. stretched out his hand and called
: them his brethren. and his reward had
| been a stone at his heart and an evil
word, coupled with a curse.
! He did not 50 South till the lads who
/ had been instrumental in trying to burn
/ down his property had been caught and
/ taken before the magistrate.
IF am wanted. send for me-" he said
/ 10 his head manager the day he left
/ ''and report as usual"
| He had telegTaphed for his motor He
/ felt in need of a little spell Of relief. Of
/ fresh influences, Of something 10 divert
/ his thoughts
II will go abroad for Christmas" he
/ said 20 himself.
/ He dawdled on his way, putting up at
various uninteresting places, where the
chauffeur found the hours pass pretty
/ slowly. But az he drew nearer to Lon
don he became nervous.
/ It seemed to him that he could not get
on enough speed to satisfy certain
/ restless excitement that urged him south
ward.
/ When he finally reached town he found
news Of his mother. Mrs Baynhurst had
not written herself, but there was q let
ter from his If-brother.
! Cuthbert Baynhurst announced that he
/ had brought their mother home, and
added that if Rupert had any business
he wished to discuss 1t would be desir-
able if that business should be held over
for a little while.
Il made her see a specialist in Paris,
and he reported very indifferently about
her. Of course. she had no business to
rush across the other day. If she will
DO these sort of stupid things, she is
bound 10 suffer. for ii. She is a good bit
annoyed about Miss Granger, so 1 think
if you don't mind it would be as we'll
not TO worry her more than you can
help"
To this letter Rupert made no direct
reply, but he scribbled a few words to
his mother, saying that he would call on
her the following day IL she cared to
see him.
THAT viii give her the opportunity of
shirking me If she does not want me"
he said to himself with faint smile
He was obliged to give an hour or two
to his secretary, and to make appoint
nents that would occupy him nearly the
whole of the next day. But ne purposely
kept the afternoon free; he wanted TO
see Camilla.
His cab had just pulled up at Mrs
Lancings door when It was opened. and
the two children passed out with Kath-
crime Granger in attendance.
No sooner did they see Rupert Haver-
ford than Betty and Baby ran to him
and flung themselves upon him. They
made quite a commotion in the streets.
Miss Granger stood in the background,
smiling family. yet conscious Of a little
aWkWaTdness
Mr.. Haverford was so occupied with
the children that he could not for the
moment address a single word to her.
When his right hand was free, how
ever. he lifted his hat and gave her a
smile; then he stretched out his hand
and Katherine put hers into it.
do you wish to see Mrs. Lancing?"
she asked. she is at home, but not
very we'll
But she Will see you" Betty chimed
in DO go and see her Poor mummy!
she is so white, and her eyes look red,
just like mine do when 1 have been
| crying"
"Perhaps I had better not go in Mr.
Haverford said.
But the children were urging him to-