Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-08-03

remembered so well, when his eyes met
hers, and he stopped, growing suddenly
silent with surprise.
Mona laid aside her paper, and rising,
advanced quietly, saying, as she did So
How do you do, Captain Lisle;"
Miss Joscelynl This is quite an unex-
pected pleasure!'' he exclaimed, taking the
hand she offered, and evidently more
moved than she was.
"Hoo's this? Do you know Sir st. John
Lisle?" cried Mr.. Craig.
az used to know Captain Lisle, returned
Mona, smiling, and looked steadily at him.
81 had the pleasure of meeting Miss
Tca"alyn in London some years ago"
There's no Miss Joscelyn here" inter
rupted Uncle Sandy, impatiently. "This
is my niece-my puir brothers daughter
Miss Craig"
ooh, indeed forgive the mistake
He paused, and for few short seconds
seemed less self-possessed than Mona could
have imagined possible.
81 suppose he resumed, in his natural
tone and manner, you are spending the
autumn in this beautiful spot Really,
Mr.. Craig you have a superb view-the
finest l have yet seen since came up here"
and he advanced to the window, his eyes
glancing quickly from the view he praised
to Mona's face, which he scanned with
curious, questioning glance.
cts weel enough said Uncle Sandy,
swelling with pride in his possessions, land
Pm glad you are pleased with it; and moo,
what's yer wuli>'
"Oh-ah-I brought you letter from
Mr. Macfarlane's agent. You will see
what he says about your rights Of fishing,
and how far they extend. 1t seems
NGregor has let his fishing to Lord Finis-
toun, and am now on my way to Strath-
airlie to see waat we can do in the way OF
mutual accommo iat;on. Have you seen
Lady Finistoun yet? You used TO be great
chums, l remember" addressing Mona
81 did not know she had arrived"
"They came last Saturday." said Isle,
handing the letter he had spoken of to Mr..
Craig who put on his glasses and proceed
ed to read it with great elaboration.
docs she know you are in this part of
the word?" continued Isle, letting his
eyes rest on Mona, with the peculiar lin
gering gaze that used to disturb her-eVen
now it cost her an effort to meet them with
a smiling, unembarrassed look, but she
succeeded, as she answered.
mo; 1 rarely hold any communication
with her; when we meet, she is as nice and
sweet as ever"
Perennial charm and sweetness seem
to be the popularity of your racev' he re-
turned, with a caressing smile.
Mona slightly raised her eyebrows, and
Observed
BERTHE is not exactly fascinating"
"Bertle no, of course"
'tT'T, In ,iUCr tbara nDtra6ictiOO
somewhere" interrupted Mr.. Craig, look
ing up from the letter he had been read
ing. 81 will just look for the letter I had
frae Balmuir himself. l have 1t some
where" and taking his stick he walked
away into his library.
What an extraordinary, delightful sur
prise to find you herer' exclaimed Lisle,
rising and coming over to the window
where Mona sat, and leaning his shoulder
against the frame. 81 never was more
amazed than when my eyes fell upon you.
Is this old-gentleman really your uncle?"
Really and truly my fathers elder
brother. You see, l have reverted to my
natural grade"
81 feel all at sea-" said Lisle, slowly, his
eyes still dwelling on her. "Do you know
| watched the papers for the announcement
VI NVbl mat lbl IilOitliSy lIlcll NlOjc
to BERTHE Everard, and heard from him
that yOu had thrown over the poor devil |
had been envying, and disappeared in the
deepest disgrace with everyone"
How very good of you to take so much
interest in person you were not likely to
see againr' said Mona, looking up in his
face with half smile.
~ always hoped to see you again"
col lvvgt oVli,l
"You knew didp' returned Lisle, quick
ly.
81 knew nothing about you, except that
sou were an amusing partner, and waltzed
remarkably well-almOst ~ well as you
thought you did"
Lisle did not answer Immediately; he
pulled his mustache, and looked thought
fully out of the window.
And did you discover your uncle soon
after you left the Chase?"
Not for a considerable time"
and how did you manage?-I am dying
to hear your history. You w tell me
everything, won't your We were always
sworn allies"
ooh! have no story to tell l have been
extremely fortunate, and have no claim
on anyOne's compassion"
A scornfuI smile curved her naughty
mouth.
mo. suspect you would very quickly
throw it back in the face of any idiot who
presumed to offer It'll But | shall see you
again, l hear your interesting relative APP
preaching. | must see you again"
AS he spoke Mr.. Craig came in, the let
ter he had gone to seek for in his hand
Il am right" he said, exultingly, as he
tumbled into chair rather than sat down.
"Balmuir himself writes to me on the 25th
of June, 1888, that he believes my rights
extend as far as the cairn of Kilnethan;
and hcre'-striking the letter Isle had
brought with irritation-"his factor says
l Gamma feesh below the gray stane dixie at
the lower pool. Just read for yourself"
Isle took both letters, and read them
with an air OF profound interest.
There is distinct contradiction, he
said, when he had finished Suppose I
take both up to Balmuir, and talk the
matter over with him, and let you know
the result. l do not wish to give you more
trouble than can help" he added, court
eously.
YOU'RE varra polite. 1t would save me
a good bit O. trouble I'm puir fraiI
body, as you sec; and moo, Wen be having
dinner in a quarter of an hour, stay and
tax bite"
Thank you" said Lisle, frankly and
graciously. Il shall be most happy" his
eyes seeking Mona's with laughing
glance.
Just rim cot, dearie." said her uncle
land tell Jamie to put the horse in the
stable. The gig can bide in the yard"
Pray, Miss-Miss Craig, allow me. l
could not think of allowing yols to be sent
to"
You had better let me go. Probably
Jamie would not attend to your ORDERS"
interrupted Mona.
She went away to dehyer the message,
and Lisle followed her.
as Donald at the stables?" she added
Make him attend to the horse. I am
afraid of trusting your smart turnout in
Jamie's rude hands," she said to Isle.
He cannot do much. What a trump
your uncle is to ask me tn stay"
And how very much bored you Will be
before the midday meal is over"
Il am ready to risk that"
Mona turned to re-enter the drawing
room.
Are there not gardens or ferneries or
something to look at7'' asked Lisle. insin-
uatingly.
Yes, we have very good gardens. Would
you like to see them?"
Certainly; above all things"
"Nery well Uncle Sandy she said