Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-08-10
MONH'S CHOICE
BY MRS. ALEXANDER.

INJURED, rousing herself. "It's all past now,
and left not even a scar. did not think
his presence would have moved me SO lit
tie. / will never avoid him, or seem I'M
friendly, but defy him to flirt with me If
do not choose. hope he Is enjoying his
ramble with Uncle Sandy"
Here the sound Of wheels upon the gravel
drew her to the entrance in time to see the
phaeton drive up, wherein sat Kenneth
triumphant, and Mary Black beside him.
Mona welcomed her cordially.
81 am so glad to see you. Uncle Sandy
has gone out round the garden with gen
tleman, 50 / will show you your room at
once She is looking blooming, Kenneth
better than when we met in Glasgow"
81 am so glad to see you bit alone be-
fore meet Mr.. Craig" said Mary, as she
followed Mona down the long passage 10
her room; 81 am very frightened of him"
But you must not be so" said her young
hostess. my uncle likes those least who
fear him most.n
"It was so good of you to ask me. Ken
meth told me all about it. and mother bid
me present her best compliments TO you"
Then they had little cheerful talk about
the most becoming mode of dressing the
hair, with a few words on the prevailing
fashion Of morning frOcks; after which it
was time TO 20 to the drawing groom. which
they hardly reached before the bell rang.
Mona could hardly repress n smile when
Uncle Sandy appeared, followed by his
guest. Lsle looked rather grave, but Mr..
Craig had an air of self-satisfactIOn, which
spoke volumes as to the amount of boring
his victim had endured.
"And this is Miss Black? l am weel
pleased to welcome her to CraigdarrOch.
Any friend Of Miss Craig's, my niece, is
welcome 10 me, especially bonnie lassie
like you. Sit ye doom, sit ye doom" And
he proceeded to ask blessing of portent-
Gus length.
The midday meal proceeded very sue
cessfuily. To MOna's surprise, Lisle made
himself very pleasant, listening to all I'm
Gle Sandy said with interest, and Just
enough difference Of opinion to stimulate
the old man to triumphant argument He
seemed 10 enjoy the very simple food set
before him. and discussed nshng with
Kenneth, inviting him to spend Il day on
the rivers side occasionally, sending n
half-admirng, half-ictlant glance to Mona,
which seemed to say that he was not to bs
easily shaken off. Seeing that it made
Mary blush painfully TO be noticed lie
kindly left her alone. Directly to Mona he
said very little, but he inquired il she had
seen this or that periodical on quarterly,
and offered t. send them up to her. Fin
nalIy, he was, he said reluctantly obliged
TO take leave, and the whole party went
out to see him start.
81 suppose | may give your love to Lady
Finlstoun, Miss Craig2 She will be here
tomorrow, dare say, when she knows
who IL in her ncighborhood. Many thanks
for your hospitality, Mr.. Craig. l will
come up again as soon rs | have seen
MGregOr. Adcu."
A wave Of the hand, an uplifting Of his
hat he touched his spirited horse with the
whip and in another moment he was out
of sight round the curve OF the drive
"a yarra reasonable, wisc-lkc young
mon, for anc in his position, and willingto
hcar truth from the lips Of II thoughtful
body. But he has his tempcrs, I'll be
bound. He was just anithcr sort o man
the day went To meet him-shOrt-spoken
and scoTnful-liIc. But daur say he sumo
saw that Sandy Craig could hold his ain
with a'body. Aim, lad, he's changed his
tune the dayl Come along, my bonnie
BARN! Kenneth and me are going to our
books, SO Mona will take You round the
gardens and the grounds, forbye the dairy"
'hNi Els ALA us VEL" ~ DE off Win
THE OLD LOVE"
Mona l'lJ younger ana more IKE hef Oh
sell after TINS meeting with Llsie imam she
had done since her grandmother's death.
The encounter had proved to her how com
pletely she had cast oil the old feeling of
regret and pain at her disenChaGtment, aud
showed hor that she was stronger than of
"ti. Gun iHSie III way Interested her'
ti,,, tLI,, ,T,,,, 80 w., oa,,,J ,,.
49, ",''' ',''' ',' S''T 'o','u
Ivin,r tho silvor-nlotin,, Of his effective OK
terror
WIN ou bia r,dir,Ifsm IrncIo Sandy
was dccply pratified bv the readiness Of
this fine gentleman To cultivate his nc
uuaintancc. lie was remarkably amiable
and serene during the whole afternoon and
evening after IisIc's visit. although he
held forth nj some length on the folly and
evil effect of titles on their possessors, as
well rs on society mt large.
Iisle proved a true prophet. The day
but one after his visit, Uncle Sandy and
his guests hal assembled in the library to
their five O'Clock tea. This was n serious
meal. with bannocks aud scenes, cookies,
bread and butter, preserves, and toast.
1t served To support nature till eight
O'Clock supper, after which came prayers
and bed. MIR. Craig had just asked
blessing when the sound OF I'm approach
Ing carriage interrupted his attack on the
toast and ucwly-made strawberry jam.
at is cnithcr visitor" he said. "Why,
one might wccl be in Edinburgh or
London"
owe had not many visitors In London"
observed Mona.
IA she smoke Jessic tbe Youthful boues-
,,.id c,n,c hastily into III, ron,
an, ,,.--
- i',''S Nl,'v!'n i'' S"u' MISS
Si"'-l SUE eNS'"'''''", pI"h leu"s' III
th"'Se W. wv" p"Nu'vS'
II must be Lady flniSt"un' said Mona,
rising. may nrlhE her ll' uncle
Ehf surely ASK nor 10 take d cup
ta.
MONA hASIeheu To the uoor' oeloVe winch
In hight hasket-carrage sat Lady rms
toun, and beside her an elderly lady made
up in the most youthful style.
"Ahl my dear Monal SO YOU are ut
home. am SO glad" She gave the retus
10 smart, diminutive groom, and stepped
out quickly embracing Mona with etfus-
ion Lady Finistoun continued, az was so
delighted to hear You were within reach.
! have brought Miss Morton with me.