Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-09-27
JOHN, JUN.

John Basil Nimines, Greek merchant,
OF NIincing Lane, London, was in
trouble. Not financial trouble, for the
old house stood on II firm foundation;
and no one knew this better than Sam
Postlethwaite, confidential book-kccper
Of the firm, and the trusted friend of
the Greek merchant. Therefore, when
ho saw John Basil in SO anxious mood,
he resolved to know and to share his
annoyance.
master" lie said, '.you arc in
trouble. What is it p
John, jun was the prompt reply.
He takes no interest in the business,
and if he comes to the office, grumblcs
ana blunders till we are glad TO sec
him leave things. lou know it is SO.
sam.
John, Jun. wants IN object to work
for sir. II he thought the firm was in
trouble now, he would be full Of energy
and interest. No doubt Of it, sir.
/" He has lost interest in every thing;
hunting, yachting, shooting, travel
everything is a bore"
Any lady in the case?'
There is i governess ut Sir Thomas
Oakcs's | don't like u tall girl with
red hair and wonderful figure and
color
"Whv don't YOU like herr
!" She is poor; besides, John is to
marry Leanora Xeiton. ! bought the
estate with that view. Thctwo united
will make the finest in Middlesex.
ICu can put them together III i ring
fence.
IF you have told John, Jun. tins, he
Will never marry her.
I" / havc said nothing to John yet.
Xciton and have talked over the mat
Ter, but the girl Lcanora is yet 1t
school
Tie Two men sat thoughtfully few
minutes, and then sam Postlethwaite
made an astounding proposal. John
Basil, he said decidedly, if you
wish to make Il man Of your son, give
up the business to him awhile. You go
to Iantc for Il year or two, and let him
feel Ms feet Pat him in Your place.
will see ~ harm come to him or the
business. Drop few hard words
about Ieiton before you 90; it may
help your plans for Lcanora." And
hall an hours further conversation
made the old clerks plans clear To the
father.
That night he said to his son, John,
there are serious changes III hand. l
must 80 to Iantc, and the business in
Mincing Lane Will need your severcst
attention and industry. 1t is Il great
charge for young man, but sam says
may trust you.
John rose ut once To the occasion;
70 be sure you may trust me. father.
II the old house Cf Nimnes is in dan
geg, will work for il night and day
John, thank you. You make me
very happy and hopeful If we tide
things over this year, we may not only
keep our standing, but also add greatly
to our influence. And, John, don't lei
this place run down. | don't want lei
ton to Get the better Of mein this mat,
ter but don't have any thing 70 do with
them-nothing whatever"
John readily promised. The next
day lis father left for Greece, and he
went mt once 70 the front in the daily
fight in Mincing Lane. lie was man
sur w ibll hii'l hthi III 0liliLi iDullI1'
but III whom great trusts developed
great resources and untiring energy
and sam made him believe that tie
very existence Of the house of Nimines
depended upon lis personal oversight
and influence.
Il WAS about year after his father,
departure for Zante that sam said, ono
warm evening iii June, Mr.. John. you
had better run down 70 the country and
zee after the place. \ change will az
sou good, and now THAT you have got
the better Of Ieton about those olives
there i nothing pressing for week
- John went to the country, resolved
TO lie and dream under the blossoming
lilaes. and throw all care away. H
was fully carrying out this intention
one warm sunny afternoon, when he
heard little stir of conversation. and
the ripping music Of girlish laughter
This side of the garden adioined LITTLE
wosden park through which ran .
rapid brook famous for It's excellent
trout fishing. As i was strictly private
ground, he wondered who We're the tres