The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-23

flushed, her lips apart
IL don't understand what you
mean, sir,'' she stammered.
There is no occasion to look so
frightened, little one, though it is verv
sudden. But l took liking to you at
once. and | cannot endure to see YOU
abused. | want you for my wife, darl-
ing
mo, no-you cannot realize what
YOU are saying. or else you are only
laughing at men' cried Daisy. running
away and hiding herself, with emo
tions singularly blended of rapture and
alarm.
Two weeks wore on. Daisy saw no
more of the handsome artist, but she
was continually dreaming OF thinking
of him.
One morning, Daisy Unexpectedly
received letter 1t fell first into her
stepmother's hands, who, in the exer-
else of a privilege she arrogated to her
self, Immediately tore it open and pos
sessed herself Of its contents. 1t ran
thus
Il do not expect to feel proud of a grand
niece brought up IN Yorkshire farm, but
1t is time you saw something OF the world.
You can come to Inc for a six weeks visit,
if you like. But don't expect to become
my heireSS. My will is made already, and
does not give you penny.
PATTY MCLEAN"
Daisy's heart beat with hope and ex-
pectation.
81 may go?" she cried, in an eager,
pleading tone.
Mrs. Wentworth frowned, but con-
sented.
When Daisy's preparations were all
made, and she was about setting out
upon her journey, Mrs. Wentworth
sMd--
Now l want you to speak a good
ton of Miss McLean's, to be sure, but
the old miser might send her few
dresses and jewels, and never miss
'em. Take everything that's offered
you, Daisy, and when you come back
I'll divide the things between you two
girls.
Daisy was quite startled by the mag
niiicence of the house where Miss Nc
Lean resided.
Her great-aunt, wrinkled old lady
in black velvet and lace, welcomed her
with a kiss.
You have your mothers face, my
dear. | am glad of that
oh" cried Daisy, eagerly, "do you
remember my mother?'
Certainly. | used to wish she was
boy, that l might leave her my
money. But girls are not of much
consequence in this world. l had lost
all trace of poor Ethel. And so Silas
"nntyuorth =, IL
man, but sadly wanting in energy"
How did you find me, Aunt Patty?"
That's a secret" chuckled the old
lady.
1t was a charmed life that opened
for Daisy. Edinburgh, with all its at
fractions and novelties, seemed like en-
chanted land. She was thoroughly
happy for the first time in her life.
Six weeks went by all too quickly,
and Daisy was summoned to her great
aunt's dressing-room.
The limit of your stay has expired, )"
Miss Mclean said, looking at her
keenly. Il hope you have enjoyed
yourself?"
Very, very much!' Daisy answered,
her sweet voice choking little. 1T
was very kind of you to invite me
here"
You can stay upon one condition.
l have learned to love you, but my will
is made, as | wrote you. 1t cannot
be altered, even to please you. The
bulk of my fortune goes to my half
sisters son, very worthy young man.
Daisy you can remain as his wife! L
have communicated with him, and he
is very willing to consent to the ar
rangement.
Daisy grew very pale. Consent to
marry a man she had never seen? No,
that would have been impossible, even
if another's image did not fill all her
heart.
81 must co. she said, sadly. There
is no other way"
"Wait until you have met my heir.
You might change your mind"
..Neverr'
Poor Daisy dropped floods of tears
into the trunk with the new clothes
Miss Mclean generosity had provided.
At last, when the good-byes had
been spoken, she CROPPED her way
blindly downstairs. A gentleman stood
near the drawing-room door. As she
looked up, startled cry broke from
her lips.
You here How very stranger
She blushed furiously, but as the
young man opened his arms Daisy
leaned her head upon his shoulder with
a heavy sigh.
Are you glad to see me, darling?"
'Oh, very gladn'
Then you do love me little?"
EYES" she answered, unable to keep
back the truth.
just then Daisy heard low laugh,
and looking up, saw Miss Mclean
standing upon the landing, her kind
face beaming with delight
You might as well ring for the maid
to take your wraps, my dear!n she
called.
Daisy glanced bewildered from the
smiling woman to the handsome lover.
"What does she mean?n
THAT you are never going back to
be abused by your shrewish step
mother" Clement answered. For
give me for trying you so sorely, but it
was Aunt Patty's wish. l am her heir.
One week later, Mrs. Wentworth re-
ceived large box of clothing and
nicknacks, but she had seen the last of
Daisy herself.
There is gentleman of robust con-