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CHAPTER L ALBC HOWK LEAVES ROUS. Alexander Howe, Sr., had coma to ; New York from the country 26 yean before. He brought with him later a faithful wife and two little boya. of whom the younger waa named for bis father and familiarly called Alee. Mr. Howe had prospered and was now a auooesKful and well to do merchant. After ten yean hi* wife bad died, and he had taken another, a lady of come social pretension*. through whom in time be hoped to gain admiasion to the upper circle*. By her he bad another non. who waa in a fair way to be apoilod by tbe doting attention* that were lavished upi Alee had been sent to college, and now for a whole year be had been a bachelor of art*, wandering what in tbe : world he should do with the inenm- ; bronco. Hi* father had offered . plaoe in hi* btuinem, with an ultimate I partnership, but tbe confinement of the office did not agree with him. Betide*, he did not altogether like hi* atepmoth1 er. She wa* a good woman in her way, tmt she said bis manner* were vulgar; she tried to impose upon him habita which were uncomfortable, and, wont of all. she did not give him the affecj »ion ho longed for. For love's sake be would have done anything she desired of him, but she did not love him, and her only refuge was the authority her tupunor position. Sbo nsed it as gently a* (lie could, for she meant to be kind I and considerate, bat the friction became greater aud greater until Alec felt be could no longer hear the sheer discomfort of his position. The elder brother had not gone to college, but had entered bnnineiM early and now was a partner in his fatber't establishment, with a wife and family of his own. Mr. Howe was proud of him and wished Alec to follow in bis footsteps. But Mrs. Howe was a standing subject for disagreement. Mr. Howe liked her well enough, though be had not tbe passionate lore fur her be ' cherished for his first wife, but be ambitious to establish hit family in upper ranks of society, and she was tbe one means of doing it. Throngh her lay his ambition.'and she, who had been poor, shared hm ambition with him. At first the plan had "been to* make Alec the social representative of the'fam the prond and shining star, and for 1 purpurn be had been given a good < cation. But he was disappointing pectatiou*, aud not unnaturally Mrs. Howe waa thinking more and more of Ihe prospects of her own child. But Mr. Howe still cluug to Alec. ••Father,” mid Alec one evening, when-they had come home from btudnees, "I'm going to study law. tired of business. 1 load a dog's life, and I'm tired of it I've stood it aa ' Mr Howe was silent. "I can have chambers v my class in college, yon know. Things will go better at home when I'm away,

X fancy."

Still there waa silence where Mr. Howe sat. and Alec ventured to look at him. He saw a dark cloud on his father's face and began to tremble. Hot be took courage, and with sudden determination aud impetuosity sprang feet, aud turning his back cried: "I've made up my mind. I'm at age and mean to do as I like. ” Mr. Howo rose also and began walking about the room. At last bespoke: "If you leave tbe business and your borne, yon need nut expect ' - - -- foot your bills." The old gentleman walked uneasily up and down. He was not hard hearted or obstinate, but he didn't know what to do. anil Aloe's manner was highly dis-

respectful.

Mrs. Howe entered. After staring at the two for a moment she exclaimed: "What iu the world lias Alec been doing now?” "I shall not troubleyoc much longer. I have decided 10 go awsy, ” said A lac, "Gmaway? Where will you go? Do you iutatfd to lead an idle life at your 'ler'e expense?” T bad intended to study law,” said Alec ealmly. “1 should think your father had spent enough money on your eduoattun already," sneered Mrs. Howe, taking a seat on the corner at a sofa. "Do yon approve at this move, Alexander?" she inquired of her husband. "It be leaves my business and my bouse, I've told bim that be must look out for himself hereafter." Tbe old man's rolos wavered, and be would have been glad at the slightest excuse to recall bis words, but in a moment Also bad made that impossible. “Very weU,” be cried, turning to face both bis parents. "I will leave this bouse, and it shall be on Monday morning. I bate it My life has been perfect misery here, and I'll stand it no more. e 1 came borne from college Igged me and nagged me till to bate tbis whole institution. I shall not put either of you under tbe painful neoessity of turning meouL I'll go myself, and ask no favors or ocnsld■tlou of anybody." With that be turned on bis beat aad ft tbe room. Then bis father and stepother looked at each other. Hbe disliked tbe boy, and exulted at tbe idea ' being rid of him. But abe sneered: Let.him go. A little of that Bart at thing will do him good and may bnng him to his senses. ” So Mr. Howe suppressed his paternal

TO ihg. He would make hit living or die struggling. Physically be was slight and thin and pale, but be had a mighty determination and a vein of buoyant hope that usually carried him through

difficulties

Once in hit own room be began to reflect on bis position. Without money, the law must evidently be given up. He bad something less than 410 in Ms pocket. From that be must make bis fortune. Bet how? Where? His deterhad been taken soddenly, and

ue uau no plans

The following week be was to hare taken his summer vacation among the New Hampshire hills He loved them perhaps better than any other place be knew, and bad gone to one or another oart of them for four successive summers At first he thought that ms vacation must be postponed. But then he thought. Why not go and work in the hayfleld for the summer and take time to think matters over? He remembered what fun it had been to follow tbe hay cart around, now and then pitching on a forkful of hay, or dragging the big rake for tbe scatterings to help on tbe men a little. Of oonrse till now it bad always been in fun. but why not do it for money, getting a delightful summer in the country and earning something

besides?

There arose doubts about the summer being so delightful under such laborious conditions, but tbe more be thought of it tbe more the idea fascinated him. and be immediately eet to work to collect a tramping outfit. A rough, strong suit of clothes was selected, one which be bad formerly bought in the country, and be found an old felt hat that bad come from tbe country too. He had a knapsack, which be had need tor tramping in times past, and this be filled with such necnwariM as he bad beard that genuine tramps carried, such as a tin dipper, a tin plate, a fork, a big pocketknife besides the moa liar penknife be always carried, a teaspoon, some pepper abd salt and a few other things With the little money he had he would purchase a ticket to tbe Kaalies, and then he would have a little over 42 left to provide for living nroeesitiee till ho could find work, which he thought would not be a difficult matter, as it was just about lime for haying to begin, and be knew that extra hands were always in demand for haying. It was Saturday night when all these things happened, and Sunday was spent quietly in making preparations. He came to his meals either before or after bis father and mother ate theirs, and *0 they did not see him once all day. They did not believe he would go on Monday, as he had said be would, and hourly looked to eee his penitent face. They knew he wa* dogged in his determination, but this was so extraordinary a proceeding that they could not believe it. Mrs. Howe feared that be would change bis mind, and, as was his habit, Mr. Howe pnt tbe matter ont of his thoughts to await developments. ~ be had been much disturbed by the of Ssturday evening. Monday morning Alec breakfasted with hie parents, and when the meal was finished bade them a cheerful goodby, saying that aa he intended to take his vacation in New Hampahiro he had decided to try his fortune in those pans first- He was filled with excitement and strange, feverish expectation. His aimer wa* somewhat mysterious, and not in the least confldentiaL Mrs. Howe treated him with great coldness, anJ his father remained neutraL Alec shook hands with each at his parents hastily took his leave. There wi d as "Write to us," “If you at money, send to me," hope yon won't regret this step." lenoe, only silence I Perhaps it waa bense Alec was known to be quite able take care of himself Certainly neither Mr. nor Mrs. Howe had any fear that be would come to starvation, though perhaps they might have had bad either known bow very small a sum of money the lad was starting ont But Alec thought to himself that ss glad be bad no more, tat now mst work his way or starve, since be would have no money to come back burning the bridges behind him, and was happy in the thought. It added piquancy to the adventure, and his courage and determination laughed at the danger. CHAPTER IL RE rtXTW MARTHA, JOHN, LITTLE JOHN AND GRANDPA. Alec arrived at the Rushes not long after noon, thoroughly tired out with the hard ride on tbe cars. He had brought some biscuit and cold meat, on which he lunched, and be still had a remaining in his bag, which be thought be would eat at the first convenient point after leaving tbe train. There was a great crowd at the railway station, and they stared at him curiously. It waa a strange sight to see a young man with white, delicate hands and pale face dressed as a tramp, with an old slouch hat on bis bead. 80 Also burned off along tbe road that seemed load northward, for be bad determined to direct bis course toward tbe White moon Ulna Tbe rough board cafes and cottages and tbe ganesai paraphernalia of a cam ping ground seemed s blemish on tbe beauty of tbe surrounding forests and of tbe broad, rmootfa lake stretching sway between the hills and islands as far as the eye could soon left them behind, and though tbe road waa hot and dusty 'as a great relief from tbe jolting of ears and tbe obnoxious crowd. Alec food of walking, and be swung ig in an easy stride, perhaps trying to get away from tbe oppressing sents of loneliness which be felt coming over

' m.

He felt much like a man who has pot it to sea in a rowboat. He bad left tbe world behind, and bad only a 42 bill between bim and starvation. To be sure be might tend to hit father, but be thought between bis Oetb that be would indeed starve before he would do that.

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pelenoe and physical weakness. He waa sn athlete in college, but athletic strength dues not aeem to help a farmer much. Still if it were work or etarre. no doubt lie would manage In someway to work. When be had walked about five miles along a road now shut in by tall pines ana elms and chestnuts, cow open to tbe pouring beat of the ran. und with only occasional refreshing glimpse* of the lake whose western border be wa» skirting, Alec raddenly came with delight upon a e«)l looking little spring beside the r««id. that came out in a small cold jiool at the foot of a big pine tree, and then fell about 18 induw iu a miniature cascade over a projecting stone, and ran off down the »ido of tbe road to a little brook beyond. He threw himself on the soft, thick bed of pine needles, thoroughly tired out. and held bis cup under tbe cascade till it wax filled with water, which ho drank at a single draft. It was cool and sweet and so refreshing. After watting a few minutes to rest he took out hi* remaining biscuit and cold meat and ate them, aud winding hi* blanket about him lay down for a nap an the pine ueedlcw. Pretty soon a robin came down and stood by tbe spring as if it were contemplating the p<«*ibility of taking a drink. It stood solemnly upright for a few moments, as if listening profoundly far any possible danger, and seemed to eye Alec with a questioning look. Then bo took a quick little sip of tho water just where it fell over the edge of

ilh the water, shaking bis feather* aud fluttering his wings, and rolled around in the little earthy Isuiu till it waa all muddy. Then the bird bopjied out and shook himself and stood fur some time pluming Ins fuathur*. A striped squirrel -came out on a branch direolly above his bead, and, sitting upright on its sw aying Beat so that Alee could barely seo its breast and fore feet and now, it began to crack a nut and drop down pieces of tho shell. It was a butternut from last year, and was rather a tough nut to crack apparently, ■ aud finally the squirrel lust its grip and the nut came tumbling down almost on to Alec's face. He did not know how tired he was until be had snipped thinking about his difficulties and had lost himself in the baby playings of the things iu the woods. But now ho discovered that bis back ached, bis feet were sore, aud his brain too weary even to try to think any more. Tbe sun was going down and ho did not know when- be would sloop that night or where ho could got anything more to eat. Ho wa* hungry, for biscuit aud cold meet are nut altogether satisfying to one who lias lived under so good a cook as Mr. Howe employed. Alec hastily folded up his blanket and put it iu his bag. and after taking a little drink of water from the spring sot out hurriedly ahoig Ihe road. In tho course of a mile he passed several houses, but they all seemed extremely desolate to his eyes. They were very low aud without any eaves 10 sjieak of, all on the plain, square model, with a long shed reaching out behind to a barn that was usually bigger and more modern aud indeed less desolate look-

So Alee hi

ing. There was no attempt at grading about tbe house, nor any lawn. A dump cart usually stood next the back door, and against the barn was piled a heap of useless old boards, which might onoe have served for a pigpen. Sometimes there was a wooden pump a rod or two from tho bouse in tbe middle of the yard, which was shut if) on one side by tbe bonse and rambling shed behind it and on tbe back by tbe barn. Onoe he aaw a tin dipper hanging in a conspicuous plaoe, and took the libcrtj^of helping himself to a drink. As be did- -sc a woman came to the door and stared aK' him through the fly screen, and Alec wondered grimly if o dog would presently be let out upon him. But when be looked again the face of tbe woman ied quite oenevoiens and ratner cul Alec waa glad to get away, howHe didn't like the Jaardooss at everything. Perhaps tbe next boose would have a more comfortable appearance. But they were all alike. There wasn't a sign of *oftouts or comfort anywhere. Tbe people seemed not to have imagined tbe word. Even the bigger houses which had been fitted up for summer lers and seemed to make certain nsiona to elegance had the same stiff, uncomfortable air, which settled down over the poor fellow like a vast

But suddenly be came on a farmhouse tfiat seemed more inviting, or he was so tired now that be saw what he wanted to eee. There was a wide yard, and back of it a big barn with wide open door*. On tbe left was the long, low bouse, and in tbe kitchen doorway stood a very fat. presumably benevolent

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