The Huttig news., 1913-05-03


 But Oswald was sunk in bitter revery Of his own, and took no heed of these signs of depression. In the re- action following these days of great excitement, the past had re-asserted it. self, and all was gloom in his once generous soul. This, Orlando had time to perceive, quick as the change came when his brother really realized who his visitor was. The glad Or lando!" and the forced smile did not deceive him, and his voice quavered trifie as he held out his packet with the words:
 T have come to show you what the world says of my invention We will Annn he oreat men " he emnhasi7ad as oswald opened the letters. "MoHey has been offered me and-readl read!" he urged, with an unconscious dictatorialness as Oswald paused In his task. See what the fates have prepared for us; for you shall share all my honors, as you will from this day share my work and enter into all my experiments. Cannot you enthuse a little bit over it? Doesn't the pros- pect contain any allurement for you? Would you rather stay locked up in this petty town"
 Yes; or-die. Don't look like that Orlando. It was a cowardly speech and 1 ask your pardon. I'm hardly fit to talk today. Edith"
 Orlando drowned.
 Not that name!" he harshly inter- rupted. You must not hamper your life with useless memories. That dream of yours may be sacred, but 1t belongs to the past. and great reality confronts you. When you have fully recovered your health, your own man. hood will rebel at weakness unwor- thy one of our name. Rouse yourself, Oswald Take account of our pros poets Give me your hand and say: Life holds something for me yet have brother who needs me If do not need him. Together, we can prove ourselves invincible and wrench fame and fortune from the world"
 But the hand he reached for did not rise at his command. though Oswald started erect and faced him with man ly earnestness.
 q should have to think long and deeply" he said, before l took upon myself responsibilities like these am broken in mind and heart, Or lando, and must remain so till God mercifully delivers me. l should be poor assistant to you-a drag, rather than a help. Deeply as I deplore 1t, hard as it may be for one of your temperament to understand so com plete an overthrow, 1 yet must ac- knowledge my condition and pray you not to count upon me in any plans you may form. 1 know how this looks-I know that as your brother and truest admirer, l should respond, and re- spond strongly, to such overtures as these, but the motive for achievement, is gone. She was my all, and while might work. it would be mechanically The lift. the elevating thought is ] gone"
 Orlando stood a moment studying his brothers face; then he turned shortly about and walked the length of the room. When he came back, he took up his stand again directly be- fore Oswald, and asked, with a new note in his voice:
 Did you love Edith Chailoner so much at that?"
 A glance from Oswald's eye, sadder than any tear.
 So that you cannot be recouciled ?"
 A gesture. Oswald's words were al ways few.
 Orlando's frown deepened.
 Such grief I partly understand said he. But time will cure it. Some day another lovely face-''
 we'll not talk of that, Orlando"
 ''No. we'll not talk of that aeoni. esced the inventor. walking away again, this time to the window. For you there's but one woman-and she's a memory"
 ''Killed!" broke from his brothers lips Slain by her own hand under an impulse of wildness and terrori Can ever forget that? Do not expect it. Orlando"
 Then you do blame mel" Orlando turned and was looking full at Oswald
 T blame your unreasonableness and your overweening pride.'
 Orlando stood moment, then moved towards the door, The heavi. ness of his step smote upon Oswald's ear and caused him to exclaim
 Forgive ne. Orlando" But the oth CT cut him short with an imperative;
 Thanks for your candor, If her spirit is destined to stand like an i'm. movable shadow between you and me. you do right to warn mo But this in. terview must end all alluson to the subject. l will seek and find another man to share my fortunes! Gas he said this he approached suddenly and took his papers from the others hand) or -" Here he hastily retraced his steps to the door which he softly opened. Or" he repeated-but though Oswald listened for the rest, 1t did not come. While he waited, the other had given him one deeply concentrated look and passed out.
 No heartfelt understanding was pos