Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-09-03
CONQUERED BY Love,
A WoMAN's PRIDE.
BY Fannie Deeping.
CHAPTER /.


NTRODUCTION
Nestled among the Berkshire hills, near At
tantic's stormy main, not many years ago. was
! tiny but flourishing village. Its inhabitants
were Of the genus homo sort OF people who de-
lightedin cleanliness and exhibited q marked pre-
terence for white paint, and In consequence from
! distance the village rcscmbled = huge snow
irtft surrounded by riffs Of green. IN the
outskirts Of this village. in an isolated nook.
gloomy and desolate, stood q dilapidated inn Of
ancient build and architecture, its tall chimneys
covering above the hill tops, IS though striving
70 draw attention from the many American tray.
being wholly satisfactory In hospitality, good
ARE, Ind cleanliness, and therefore was patron
led greatly. This INN, called Traveller Re-
wife. generous people, who had but very little
knowledge of the English language; however,
. sufficient supply, As will be seen. for ordinary
purposes.
The day upon which our story opens was very
inc. The lawn in front Of the iii had been re-
sently mown, the trees trimmed, the spacious
walk swept thoroughly, and its general appear
'enowned reputation. At about 8 o'clock
?. N. the old numbering stage was
heard rafting up the graded road.
fasveI sa E Essres eager Herr eT Riosies entirely, # s sne
proprtated one window, being q square shout
tered, corpulent, broad faced man, with red
Ehiskers, small gray eyes, and . huge nose. He
vas no beauty, as you may imagine. But plain
.aces oft-times are beantifed by q brill antly
cultivated mind and an unsullied character. But
Herr Minkler was on exception, being avart-
Nous, cunning, and willing partner In any petty
rime which was likely to consist of booty. His
wife and himself were well mated, for she was
Ereedy to . fault, and although anxious to APP
pear perfect in the eyes of the public. was very
any money making ~escapade. Dame Minkler
was standing Ut the only other win
dow In the ar-rOom, her short, feshy form
,learly outlined against the panes. while her
nose. fattened against one Of them. appeared to
It's fullest capacity. Her looks belied her char
scter. She was clever end good natured look
ing enough.
The stage ratified up to the gate. The door
was opened. and a lady and gentleman ali.
is this q TAVERN" asked the younge Of the
two, a fine featured young man, raising his hat.
men?"
Tor Q few dsys2"
"Zah. mike yupe friend we hav' got dat sanel
Me an Katrina, we do all we can possible to
max de beeples Comfterble."
".'Ahl Then you are the landlord, I iudge2"
Oar you be right. sure! but comes in; l will
show you de cOmOdations."
I'VE will take your word for it, my good sir,
"a everything exteriorly wears SO neat an as
Sc saying, he settled with the hsckman,
md assisted his mother along the walk in
10 the hall. They were show their
suite OF rooms, consisting of a small parlOr,
tastefully furnished, an two bed chambers
communicating. They were well pleased, and
The refreshing repast which followed. was very
AppetizinR, and rel,shed by both mother and
son. Mrs. Prescott was the lady's name. She
was travelling for her health; had been all over
Europe, accompanied by her son, and was soon
70 embark for home. Her husband was q great
speculatOr, and had been very successful thus
Tar In his stocks. He very seldom, II ever, left
home, prefcrring the solitude and quiet of his
own study In New York to the fatlgues OF
travel. He was, naturally, Of . quiet disposi-
ton, acquiescing in all OF his wife's wishes, an
doting on his son, their only child. Mrs. Pres
colt was refine and lady-like, and very proud
Of her stainless ancestry, and at an early age In
life strove to inculcate In her sons mind theim.
portance of her teachings.
She was tall and slight. with a well bred ali
about every movement, small, we'll shaped
hands and feet. and n gentle, we'll mod
voice. She wore q travelling dress Of gray
barege. with dainty lace futing ut neck anu
wrists. Her eyes were as dark and chHngeabls
~ her sons; she called him Ralph. They had
fought this retreat for quiet and rest for q few
days, ere starting for home. Il want to get 9
good taste of the rural" she had said to Ralph
ere we 30 back to the close, dusty city again.
She led him wheresoever she listed, for her wish
was his law. A more dutiful son never ex-
lstel than Ralph Prescott, his parents declared
We'll. mother" exclaimed Ralph, Il believe
will take . stroll around the premises, with YOU
permission. while You are getting acquainted
with your new domiciie. So, au ~rsvoir!" and HI
playfully kissed his finger-tips to her and lef
the room.