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seemed simply to him what she seemed to
everybody eise-a nice looking, sensible En-
glish rirl. If he was to be considered a Low.
er at all, why then it was lover with a large
infusion of the man Of business. At the same
time. it should be noted that as man of
business Ned Stone was strictly honorable
and thorough going man.
stones love affair might not be very inter-
esting to a looker-on if it could be called
romance at all, it was unquestionably dull
enc. Yet there was something respectable
about it too. His affection was not at all for
display, but wholly for use a solid and dura-
ble-looking article, and in that light command
ingattention. Itwas not wine that sparkled
and effervesced, bubbling over the glass brim
IN rosc-tinted foam yet it might, forall that.
be OF sound, still, and potent vintage. Pos
IDLY. too, 1t would be found to keep better than
Its more dashing and sumptuous rival.
liked the man. His worthiness indeed.
commanded the regard of all. Moreover. he
was staunch, generous fellow, a most trustv
and resOlute friend. To me the progress Of
his love affair was a matter OF curious study.
l was often considering the question, Would
1t change him much would his practicable
ity ultimately succumb? was his philosophy
wholly proof against passion would he not
rather, like most other men, however cody
be might enter upon the matter, find at last
an unexpected fire kindling and cracking in
his breast?
called upon him one evening. lie was
alone He looked little grave and he held
in his hand small sealed packet. We dis
cussed various Indifferent topics then in
quired concerning Miss Geargina Warren.
%, haven't you heard?" he said quietly.
q. Butofcourse you couldn I have heard The
affairs of; our engagement has come to an
end
d" You do mt mean that2''
YES; the things broken of, as people
say. It's bad job. and I'm sorry about it
but it can't be helped"
Had the lady resented his serenity and dis
missed him asked myself As though he
had heard the question, he went on
d" It's the old mans doing. hope he's
satisfied now. He's the most unreas enable
and disagreeable old fellow ever had the
misfortune to meet with"
But what did he do?''
Wei, we fell out about the settlements
that was where the hitch arose I'm sure |
did all could t. please him. gave up con-
dition after condition. quite in opposition To
the advice Of my solicitor. ! told him to set
tie whas money he proposed to settle upon
his daughter-it wasn't much, after adjust
a. he pleased; | didn't want to touch half
penny of it. He might settle it. told him.
Just as strictly as ever be pleased or he
might settle nothing at all upon her. if he
liked that better. Ii was his daughter |
wanted, and not his money. And for mv
part I'd take care that my wife didn't come
to want. undertook to insure mv life fora
large amount. and t. assign the policy to
trustees ior her benefit. In case OF nv death.
coyenanting. of course. 10 Tav the premium,
regularly, and to keep up the insurance in
the usual way ! thought that iairarange-
ment enough butit didn't content him. lie
wanted to tie my hands completely. lie
hadn't ha p'orth Of confidence in me. lie
gave me credit for no sort Of affection for his
daughter. lie insisted that any money !
might in future become possessed OF ] should
convenant to bring INTO the settlement. Ii
was most absurd. Ofcour-e couldn't cIn-
sent to 1t. had my business 20 consider.
Ii may be very desirable by and hv o. in
vest further capital in it. Why should | De
hiudered from investing my own money In
the way I might deem best3 OF course my
wife and children-if / ever have auv-will
reap the benefit Of it just a- much as shall.
However, be w0uldn' listen t. ue. SD there
was nothing more to be said. lie wouidn'
give in and ! wouldn't. tlll Georgia
exactly how the matter stood. Shes of age.
asked her whether she d marry me without
the old mans consent. Poor girl l--lc was
in q dreadful way. But she didn't dare to
do that She siruah from Offending Ter iath-
er so there no help for 1.-THE thing is
broken Of, and / iu not o. hcmaIried, itseem-
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most. agreeable subiact In tbe world Tcl III.
what T,n have bsen doing with Yourself
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