Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-05-19

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Gilmore still think you in his power.
To avoid suspicion | will 90 back to
the tavern tonight
''But you will1dine with us to-mor-
row, James?,.s said the mother.
Eyes, mother: Have you any mon
eY to buy what is needful? '' -
IL have ten dollars, James. /, in
tended to be very economical with it,
but now I will not be sparing."
That is right, mother e.
So Christmas Day came and went,
and it was not even known that any
one ate dinner with the doctors family.
The day succeeding Squire Elmore.
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, be said while they were waiting
for admissions; "a couple of bay win
dOws, one in each front room, will
modernize the house and much improve
it,
"Ies. Uncle; it is altogether too old
fashioned now.'
The door was opened and Mrs. Jones
admitted them.
walk in, gentlemen,' she said.
II am sorry to come on so painful
an errand, Mrs. JONES' said the Squire.
doctor, how do you do? This is MY
nephew, MIR. Willis-little Ben, you
know. believe he used to make free
with your apples. He little thought he
would be the owner of the orchard"
'No, suppose not,' said the doctor
calmly.
II am sorry you have been unfortu-
nate, DOCTOR said the young man.
i don't feel hardly right in turning
you out. But up and down, you know
That is the way of the world.''
Eyes, suppose so.''
asked the squire. You don't seem
to have done anything about moving"
mo Squire Elmore, hoped an ar
rangement mi ght be made so that I
could stay a little longer.
II am sorry, doctor, but it is inn
possible. You had notice some weeks
since. My nephew wants to move in
at once"
MAY I not stay till New Years
Day?''
''Sorry to refuse, but it can't make
much difference to you, while it would
seriously inconvenience u.s.
II suppose I must 60 to the aims
house,
"You will be well taken care of
there"
"How would you like to 60 there,
Squire Elmore?
lyon are joking, doctor,'' said the
Squire, haughtilY. THAT is different,
of course
II shall not move OUT" said the
doctor, finally, "till get ready
''Then | shall turn you OUT said
the Squire angrily.
Not if pay the mortgage?'
THAT you cannot do"
"Will you tell me the amount?'
"With interest, it amounts to nine
teen hundred and tifty-seven dollars!'
"James!''
A strong man, in whose bronzcd face
there was still resemblance to the
doctors massive features, walked
quietly into the room.
This is my son. said DR.. Jones,
proudly. He will pay the mortgage,
and then | suppose you will not insist
upon my leaving the house,
"Your son!'' echoed the Squire,
his establishment equalling his dismay.
Yes, Squire Elmore,'' said the
young man; II have come home in
time to rescue my father from your
tender mcrcies. The house that has
sheltered him for forty years shall
shelter him to the end of his days,
please God? There is your money,
sir; count it.
''lt is correct" said the Squire,
crestfallen. Il am glad you have
prospered so we'll, MIR. Jones.;'
''Thank you, sir. Good day?'
/ Squire Elmore saw that his presence
was not desired, and beat retreat,
followed by his nephew.
NOW, father and MOTHER said
James, taking hand Of each, cit shall
be my aim to make your latter days
comfortab BILE. Hcnceforth we will live
together, happy IN each others affec-
ton, and if God wills, we will pass a
merry Christmas vet beneath the roof
Of the old homestead!'
''God be thanked for His Astounding
mercies!' said DR.. Jones, lifting his
sightless eyes to Heaven, and his wife
and son breathed fervent amen.
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