West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-09-25

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ate contritiOn for his ahruptness. but
his venerable relative was evidently
more shaken by his sudden appearance
imam 1t seemed likely so robust an old
gentleman would have been by so slight
an occurrence. He trembled and leaned
upon his nephews arm for support, and
was 80 evidently affected hat Mr.. ellis
ter begged him TO enter and seat him
sell IN the shop until his composure
should return. The offer was accepted.
n the rural dean was bestowed i'm n
CHAIR. The joweler made hospitable
oilers OF wine, and of n glass Of water,
which were refused, the old gentleman
tapping himself upon the region of the
heart, and shaking his head, TO indicate
that his malady lay there. and was be-
yond the power of such mcdicaments
as he proposed. Mr.. Glister and his
nephew stood above him with respect
full concern.
You should be more careful. Ed
ward. my boy-you should be more
careful" he said, presently.
My dear uncle" said the young
man, 81 was never more ashamed in
my life. But you are better nowP"
Yes, said the old gentleman; al
am better. Ii is passing. | am ex-
tremely obliged TO you, sir" he turned
to MIR. Glister, extremely Obliged for
your prompt kindness"
Mr.. Glister begged him not to men,
ton it.
But l must" said the rural dean.
1T was extremely good of you"
MI. Glister was happy to have been
OF The slightest service, and deprecated
further speech concerning it.
And what brought you hereP" de-
manded the old gentleman Of his
nephew. ito brighten your old uncle,
who thought you were a hundred miles
away. and more?"
Cant you guessp" asked the Young
man, with an embarrassed little laugh.
'.Ha!, said the old gentleman. beam
ingly. He was quite recovered now,
and had got back all his accustomed
geniality. Loves Young dream-ehP
That's it-ehP"
The good old man so enjoyed his lit
tie joke, and so shook and beamed over
1t that Mr.. Glister could not himself
refrain from a sympathetic smile. He
looked at the young man and felt ONE
how vaguely disappointed. He was bv
no means a bad-looking youngster. but
he did not look, to the jewelers. Y
like n nephew worthy of such an uncle.
His face had none of the gcniality which
made the elders c"ountenance so pleas
ant to look upon. His eyes were shifty,
and young as he was-obviously not
mor than eight and twenty-there was
a limited prophesy of coming crows feet
ut their corners. But he appeared very
fond of his uncle and deeply concerned
at the results Of his thoughtlessness.
You have not seen Maud yet, / sup
poseP' asked the rural dean.
mo; | was coming straight from the
station to call upon you when | met
you"
and nearly frightened the life out
of me" said the old man, rising from
the chair. II was just on my way to
see her, and, since we have met. we
will thank Mr.. Glister for his very kind
attentions, and go together" And nc
cordingly, after reiterated thanks Of
the warmest nature, they left the shop.
and went down the street arm-in-arm
very lovingly together, leaving MIR.
Glister bowling his adieux upon the
step.
Any strange face appearing in
Ravensthorpe during the dead season
is pretty certain of remark, and that
same afternoon Mr.. Glister, from his
usual coign Of vantage, noticed n
broad-built man in very tight trousers
and tall hat, which gave him. to the
jewelers. eye, something of n sporting
appearance, lounging in an unoccupied
fashion on the other side OF the narrow
street which opened into the Close. He
took Mr.. Glister's eye nc once. so COM
pletely unlike was he to the natives
about him. He rolled n little in his
gait and yawned frequently, and he
had a trick of stroking with the tip of
his fingers a ragged mark or scar. as of
an old wound imperfectly cicatrised.
upon his smoothly-shaven cheek
Pre- 'ently he strolled away out of SIGHT
on the other side of the Cathedral. and
Mr.. Glister forgot him. He remem-
bcred after that the strangers disap-
pearance was almost exactly coincident
in time with the entrance into the shop
Of the young fellow who owned the
rural dean for uncle, and had so
startled the reverend gentleman that
morning.
The young mans business was soon
explained. He wished 20 see some
articles Of iewelry suitable for p~resenta-
ton to n young lady. Nothing too ex-
travagant; the simpler the better; but
good. Mr.. Glister understood perfect
ly, and produced from his window a
case Of ornaments, which the Young
gentleman examined, choosing there
from a collar and pendant, a bracelet
and some rings. He seemed TO have
admirable taste. aud bis ideas Of sim
plicity in matters OF icwelry seemed TO
Mr.. Glister 90 be Of a most %aristocratic
elasticity.
He Wa hesitating between the differ
eut attractions of n diamond and sap
phire ring 10 complete his purchase
when the door opened and his uncle
entered.
''Ah, ' he said, cheerily, "you here
ehF And on the very same errand rs
myself / see. Very pretty vc-ry
pretty!' he remarked, examining his
~ncphew's purchases. "Have Won all
you want? Then, if Mr.. Glister will be-
50 good, 1 should like 90 see what be
a DO for me
Now, my dear uncle. said the
young man, ~implor.ngly, 'be modnr-
ate. Really. Maud VIII be quite con.
tent with these.'
Tut tutr' said the old man Are
you the only person FOO the world who
can make a present TO- a young lady? I
claim my privilege. sir We old people
have privilege, though you selfish
young fellows dispute them, and one OF
them is TO show homage TO beauty.
Mr. Glister produced a second case.
and tho old gentleman. vout41Iy poob-