The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-11-13
CHAPTER XII.


Walter went up to his room, and hast
Nv packed his trunk. He felt wronged
and outraged by the unfounded charge
that had been made against him. Why.
be argued, should Mr.. Drummond 90 read
liz decide that he had cheated him out Of
i've doilars2 He felt that he could not,
With any self-respect, remain any longer
snder the same roof with a man who had
ouch a poor opinion Of him.
He was not sorry that his engagement
was at an end. He had obtained some
knowledge Of tho dry goods business, and
- knew that his services were worth
eaore than his board. Then, again.
though he was not particular about liv-
ing luxuriously, the fare at Mr.. Drum
eaond's was 70 uncommonly poor that hs
did sometimes long for one Of the abun-
CANT and well-cooked meals which he used
10 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
pm the stairs, and his door was opened by
Mr. Drummond, considerably to Walters
surprise.
The fact Is that Mr.. Drummond, on
fealising what mistake he had made,
and that joshua was the real culprit, felt
that he had gone altogether too far, and
be realized that he would be severely Gen.
eured by Walters friends In Willough-
ey. Besides, 1t was just possible that
Walter might, after all, recover q few
thousand dollars from his fathers estate,
and therefore 1t was better to be on good
terms with him. Mr.. Drummond deter
tained, therefore, to conciliate Walter. and
Induce him, IL possible, to remain in his
house and employ.
what are ysu doing, Conrad7" he ask
ID. on entering Walters chamber. Sure
y you are not going to leave us"
II think 1t BEST" said Walter, quiet
b.
you won't-ahem bear malice On &C
count Of the little mistake I have made.
We are all liable to mistakes"
1T was something more than q mis-
take Mr.. Drummond. What had you
seen In me to Justify you in such q sud-
dan charge Of dishonestyr
well, Conrad, was mistaken. shall
b glad to have you come back to the
store a. BEFORE"
A0&0k yVus MI DEUmWOuOs Out
have decided to 60 back to Willoughby
tor short time. want to consult Mr..
Shaw about the future. 1t b time l
formed some plant. as shall probably
have to earn my living"
'"If you have made up your mind, all
Z have to say Ia that my humble dwelling
Will b ever open to receive you In the
future. Perhaps, after q short visit at
your old home, you may feel inclined to
seturn to my employment. l will give you
. dollar a week, besides board"
Mr.. Drummond looked as II he felt
that this was 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
ID to b.. polite.
sThank you for your offer, Mr.. Drum
nond," he said; "but am not prepared
10 say. as yet, what I will do"
II hope said Mr.. Drummond. rather
embarrassed, you won't speak of our
little difference to your friends In VIII.
ioughby."
mo. sir; not IL you wish mo not to Dc
TO-"
By this time the trunk was packed
and Walter. locking It, rose from hi
knees.
III it won't be too much trouble, Mr.
Drummond." he said, II will send fol
ny trunk tomorrow"
Certainly. Why don't you wait til
tomorrow yourself2"
AS l am ready, l may a. well taxi
~ 1kou. ks,Hf To- Ill
bid good-by to Mrs. Drummond."
Mrs. Drummond had just come from
the kitchen. She looked with surprise a
Walter and her husband, whose presence
In the house at that hour was unusual.
what is the matter?" she asked.
Conrad is going home a short tim
on business" explained Mr.. Drummond
II have offered him increased pay
he will return to the store. hope b
may decide to do 80. Our humble roo
will ever be ready to shelter him.
Just at that moment Joshua, uncon
scious Of the damaging discovery that ha,
been made relative to himself. entere
the room.
Hello what's up2" he asked.
1t was the first time bis father had see
uiin oihco Cuo ubcoVory Oh MS 0lSnOn
ssty. and his anger was kindled.
"You ought to be ashamed to show you
face here. you young reprobate I" he 81
claimed.
Joshua stared In amazement, and Mr..
Drummond exclaimed, "What makes 70
talk so. Mr.. Drummond2 What has b
done3"
what has he doner' calculated M
Drummond, adding. rather ungramatica
~, "He's q thief-that's what he's don
1t would serve him right IL l should flo
him within an inch Of his life."
III you try It." said Joshua, sullenl
"Tll have you arrested for assault an
battery"
"Take care, boy, or you may find you
self in custody Tor theft"
what do ell these dreadful wor
meanr asked Mrs. Drummond, distres
Cd. "Tell me. Walter. II you know"
II wsxld rather Mr.. Drummond 4
formed yeu." said Walter.
"I'll tell you. Mrs. Drummond," q
her husband. "That boy sold q shawl
fortnight ago. when alone In the stol
and pocketed the money"
"Who said did," asked Joshua, Dol
y, though he looked q little pale.
sThe woman who bought II Of you -