The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-05-16
WHAT'S IN A NAAEi

WHAT'S IN A NAMEi
est is of no use, papa! The idea of
disposing Of me in any such style-as If
were to have no voice In the mAtterl"
And Edith tossed her pretty brown curls
with an air of determination. ITO
have ones husband selected for one is
abSurdi'' sli7aH
Edith, }" said her father, "do try to
be reasonable; you know SHOULD never
wish to force your inclinations in such q
serious matter. You have often heard
me speak of Mr.. Chester; he was avery
dear friend of mine at college, but after
that we lost sight of each other for
many years, until I went abroad, when
met my old friend, but only. to lose
him again in a few weeks by death: He
left me the guardian of his only child. q
son of 10, who was then studying in .
medical college in Paris and heir to .
large fortune. Before dying, my friend
expressed wish that you should marry
bis son. Young Chester was to know
nothing of his fathers wish until he
should have finished his studies, when he
was to come to Scar borough. That was
four years ago. I have kept myself in
formed as to his character and have al
ways received the most favorable re-
ports"
"Oh, suppose he is perfect!" said
Edith, saucily. "But let me hope he
has found his true love;' If not, he
may object to having wife selected for
him. But you don't expect me to stay
here to fall dutifully in love with this
young doctor, 1 hope! Aunt Carrie
starts for Scarborough soon, and 1 have
made arrangements to 60 with her.
When do you expect this prodigyP''
edith, !" said her father, sternly, 81
wish you to understand you are to treat
Mr.. Chester, while he is my guest, with
respect, if nothing more, and not let
your foolish love of romance prevent you
from seeing his many admirable traits
of character. 1t is one of my dearest
wishes to see you married to him; but,
as have said, L shall not force your
wishes. He will not come here until
September, so that will give you plenty
of time at Scarborough"
swell, you are dear, good papa"
said Edith, throwing her arms around
his neck and looking up roguishly into
his face. 81 will be as fascinating as
possible if don't meet my fate in some
one else at Scarborough. !" =
"I'n risk it," said her father, pinch
ing her cheek. ...'..-a -.3 =,
Edith Darling was the only child of
Nathan Darling, q wealthy banker. Her
mother had died when she was but 5
years old, and her father had not mar
ried again. So Miss Edith had been
fla,tered and petted till 1 wonder she
wasn't completely spoiled; I must con-
fess she was rather fond of having her
own way and generally managed to have
it. She was Just 10 at the time of my
story-not particularly beautiful, but
with bright, intelligent face.
Mondsy.found Edith delightfully."- set
tied at Scarborough, in charming cot
tage belonging to Mrs. Raymond, the
Aunt Carrie before spoken of, and Mr..
Darling's sister. She usually spent her
summers there, with Edith and her con,
q rollicking boy of IA, who had a great
admiration for his pretty cousin, but
liked to tease her occasionally, notwith-
standing. Edith and Fred would go of
in the afternoon to the cliffs, while Aunt
Carrie was enjoying q comfortable doze
at home. Edith generally carried q
book of her favorite poems, while Fred
managed to amuse himself in his own
fashion. He was never to be found
when it was time to 60 home, and after
she had called herself hoarse, he would
make his appearance with his trousers
tucked in his boots and hat drawn over
his eyes, and inform "her that he had
got such jolly fine crab down there
and for her to make haste and see him
kick" 4''s sf.f
One day they started off, and Edith
found the incest kind of a nook, and,
having established herself to her salts
faction, prepared to enjoy it, Fred leav-
ing her alone as usual. She had brought
q book to read, but, leaning back in Ia
~ enjoyment of the day, watched the
white sails with q dreamy look in her
eyes, as if her thoughts were miles
away. She happened 10 glance down,
and became aware that pair of blue
eyes, brimming over with fun, were re-
garding her with an amused look from
an adjoining rock. The owner of said
eyes was young man of about three
and-twenty, who seemed to be taking
life easy. His head was resting against
rock, while his feet were resting on
another in true masculine fashion.
CLOCKS as If he had been q fixture
there all the afternoon" thought Edith,
trying to look as if she was not aware
that he was looking at her, which at
tempt was rather q failure.
She prepared to start for home, when,
looking round, she missed her hat,
which she had taken off. The wind
had carried it away and lodged it in q
crevice of the rocks far down.
"How unfortunate!" thought Edith.
Sc can never 60 down there"
d Scan I be Of any use?'
Turning, Edith saw the youth of the |
blue eyes. ..e.- s--.
ST don't see how you cam" said
Edith, looking obviously at the unfor-
tunate hat, which was resting peaceful |
" on the rocks below. I 1ta.sl-. |
After looking for some time they
found long branch, and the hat was
[ished up in triumph.
"a new and novel way of fishing"
said he, with smile, as he deposited it
1T her feet. "Perhaps you will thank
me, though you did look digni6ed when
you discovered me on the opposite rock.
Really, to be candid, I thought serious
y of asking you if l could come over
and read to you; should you have been
shocked If hadp"
"Of course,' said Edith, with a
roouish link. IS IL vrOnid have ho,,n vorO |