The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-05-20

yet have something left But Ia Squire
EImore still think you in his power.
To avoid suspicion | will go back TO
the tavern tonight"
But you will dine with us t0-mor-
row, James, said the mother.
Yes. mother Have you any mon
ey TO buy what is ncedful?'
Il have ten dollars, James. / in
tended TO be very economical with it.
but now | will not be sparing.'
THAT is right, mother
SO Christmas Day came and went,
and it was not even known that any
one ate dinner with the doctor IS family.
The day succeeding Squire Elmorc.
accompanied BY his nephew, knocked
at the front door with an air Of author
ity.
I'VE must fix up the house for you,
Ben, he said while they were waiting
for admissions; "A couple Of bay win
dows. one in each front room, will
modcrnize the house and much improve
it.
Eyes. Uncle; it is altogether too old
fashioned now
Tho door was opened aud Mrs. Jones
IuuIJIcu IDGIn.
walk in, gentlemen she said.
Il am sorry to come on SO painful
an crrand, Mrs. Jones' said the Squire.
doctor, how do You DO? This IS my
nephew, Mr.. Willis--.ittle Ben, you
know. believe he used to make tree
with your apples. He little thought he
would be the owner Of the orchard.
NO, | suppose not" said the doctor
calmly.
Il am sorry you have been nnfortn-
nate, doctor, said the young man.
1 don't feel hardly right in turning
you out. But up and down, you know
That is the way of the world
Yes, suppose 50"
How soon can you 20 doctor?'
asked the squire. You don't seem
to have done ANYTHING about moving. :
NO Squire Elmorc, hoped IN ar
rangcment might he made SO that
could stay u little longer.
Il am sorry, doctor. but it is i'm
possible. You had notice some wees
since Ny nephew wants to move in
at once
MAY not stay till New Year
Day?'
''Sorry to refuse, but it can't make
much difference to you, while it would
seriously Inconvenience us
Il suppose | must 90 to the aims
house.
You will be we'll taken care ot
/ there
''liow would you like to 20 there
Squire Elmore?
/ ssvn, .,cn s.&l.;n.r lonf,. - Gail III.
Squire, haughtily. That is different
| Of course.
Il shall no. move out sail tn,
doctor. finally, It'll l get ready
Then / shall turn You ont, sait
the Squire angrily.
H''Not If pay the mortgage
That you cannot do.
| ''Will you tell me the amount?'
with interest, it amounts to nine
teen hundred and iifty-scven dollars..'
james
A strong man. in whose bronzsd fact
there was still i resemblance TO tn
doctors massive features, walked
quietly into the room.
This is my son. sail DIR. Jones
proudly. ..He will pay the mortgage
/ esA" ahNA 3ap l'oSc ~ VIII iot ih''E
upon my leaving the house"
"lour SON. echoed the Squire
his establishment eiua!ling hi, ,ilsmay
YES. Squire Elmorc. said tn.
young man; Il have come home j,
time TO rescue nv father from YOU
tender mercies. The house that ha,
sheltered him for forty years shall
shelter him 70 the end of his days
| please Goda There is Your money
sir: count il.
ut is correct. said the Squire
crestfallen. Il am glad you nave
prospered 50 well. Mr.. JONES'
THANK you. sir. Good day.
Squire Eimole saw that his presenc,
was not desired, and beat !, retreat
followed by his nephew.
/ Now, father aud mother sale
James. taking hand ofeach, lit shall
BIZ my aim to make your latter day
comfortable. Helce.orth we will liv'
together. happy IN each others atfec
tion, and If God wills, We will pass :
merry Christmas yet beneath the roo
Of the old homestead
God be thanked for His aboundip;
mercies.' said DR.. Jones, lifting hi
sightless eyes to Heaven, and his wifi
and son breathed fervent amen.