The Washington times., 1912-06-12

n ana my nedrt-DTOke unOeT
It. I made up my mind that
I could stand 1t no longer, and had in
tended to do away with myself one day
last May, when-whens something hap
pened. Something came into my life
that-well, I made up my mind not to
die. but to live and try to become
man.
And I did. Uncle Kenton. have
never tasted drop of liquor since tltat
day. I found out where she-that is, 1
found out could get a place on a farm
near Mason, In Pennsylvania, and I
went to work there. ASK the man l
work for what kind OF a man am!
II am paying my debts over in Eng
land; in fact, I have them almost all
pad UP now. and have determined that
the sood-for-nothing Clifford Baramore
should never be heard of again, but that
! would make man Of Al Barber that
any w that person might be proud
He paused, and turned an appealing
gaze upon Annabel. Her face was
flushed and her eyes shining. Irnpul-
sively, half unconsclously. she stepped
toward him ard held out her hand. He
took 1t and bowed over It When he
tenrs
Lord Baramore looked earnestly into
his nephew's face He had neN er been a
hard man. and in his loneliness and des-
olat,on his heart had yearned over his
bTother's son. Now AZ he looked from
one young face to the other, something
like q new hope sprong Up In his heart:
and resting ATS hand on his shoulder,
Il have felt very bitterly toward yon.
but there are no words In which l can
tell you how happy 1t would make me
to see you a man-your fathers son
again. Your face tells me a good story,
boy. and your words have the ring OF
truth. Tell me, sir, upon the honor Of a
gentleman and Baremore. have you
left all that old life behind you forever?
DO you mean to live in the future as a
man and a gentleman should?
The boy raised his shining eyes to MS
Il do," he answered firmly.
Lord Baramores eyes filled. and step
Ping quickly forward he took the boy s
It heartily. came to find you and
bring you home. Cliff" he finished with
Annabel swallowed quickly for time
or two, and surreptitiously brushed the
tears from her eyes. Then she turned
toward young Baramore an April face;
said, % Il have ave a Score score to Settle with you,
too. But as we have other things to do,
l will leave that until later. But one
thing I do want to know right now,
away behind the brush when you saw
us coming?'
Young Baramore laughed little and
blushed.
Il know 1t did look a little bit shady,
Miss Annabel," he acknowledged, but
1t was all done for good cause; You
see,' he went on earnestly, II felt that
had disgraced the name of Baramore
and had no right to use 1t. had really
made up my mind never to let any OF
my people at home know that l was
old life and name forever and go by
the name Of Barber for the rest of my
"The day saw that letter from Uncle
Kent in your hand 1t gave me an aw.
full shock. I had to run away. or
would have burst out crying like kid
and told you all about IT. But I made
Up my mind to stick 1t out, for, OF
course, l never for an instant dreamed
that Lord Baramore would come ovei
here.
when heard that he was here; and
simply had to go away. l didn't go far
though. Miss Annabel. for there were
things here that needed looking after
Baramore wouldn't get a glimpse of me
'One night, a little while ago, I saw
a light in the old house, heard screams
and when went there found a window
open; and ever since then / have spen
the night here in the woods standing
guard. You got around too early thiI
morning and surprised me.
II had just time to jump behind thos'
hazel bushes when I saw you coming
but you. with your sharp eyes. saw m
and the whole thing came out. l.
well-' he broke off and looked at hi
uncle with eyes that were a little mois
and very loving. II don't know that
am very sorry. How Is 1t with you
Uncle Kent?"
Lord Baramore looked with a swift
comprehensive glance at the two youn
faces, and said with tremble in hi
voice:
II surely am not sorry I am YER
thankful and glad. have not bee
nearly so happy in-well-in a goo
many months"
"And you feel that YOU can forgive tn
past. uncle, and will believe in me an
let me try to win your respect again
said Clifford.
"God bless you. boy" said Lord Bara