Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-07-26

would be better companion than I could
! be-"
"Ah, but Gamma want you'll If Ihad nv
own way, I'd have you bath always by
me-"
"Well, am sure that is not impossible, "
said Mona, thoughtlessly.
She had forgotten her uncle's schemes:
it was SO long since she had heard anything
about them.
"Ahem! am glad TO hear it," he re-
turned, dryly.
Words which stirred Mona's memory.
She laughed and blushed, glancing at Ken
meth with friendly comprehension.
His face grew longer, and his eyes had
startled expression, which amused Mona.
But Uncle Sandy began to talk of going
to bed, and asked his nephew to unstrap
his portmanteau for him; and as his room
adioined the dining-rOom which Nine.
Debrisay had secured for their accomoda-
ton, they could hear the murmur of voices
as Kenneth assisted his uncle to unpack.
Come, mon anger cried Nine. Debri-
say; 81 will go and have few words in
peace with you while you get out your
clothes I am dying to hear all about every
thingr'
And to tell YOU All, Deb! I wish I
could live and work with you! But, real
II, Uncle Sandy has been most kind tome,
and am fonder of him than ever thought
I should be. But sometimes his selfshness
his narrowness-repels me; still. I feel
bound to him!'
Safe in Mona's little room upstairs, the
friends enjoyed the delights full, free
interchange of confidence.
a1 h
EYerard's appearance at ContrexeviIle in
terested Nine. Debrisay most.
ITO think of such an out and out Radical
as Mr.. Craig wishing you to marry a no
blemanp cried Madame. Struggling her
shoulders when Mona had finished her
story. ''Ah, cjeu what inconsistent crea-
lures men are! have heard Of this Fitzal-
Ian, my dear; and he is as mad as a hatterp'
HE must be-" said Mona, thoughtfully.
There was few moments pause, then
Nine. Debrisay said, in a gently remon-
strating voice
Come, now, my own darling; viii you
never tell me what is at the bottom of it
alp"
"Au what, Deb?'
''Your refusing poor Mr.. Waring, and
the state you were in when you had con-
sented to marry him before your grand
mothers death! Why, [ never saw such a
face as you had! There was some man at
the bottom Of it.''
al can only assure you, Deb, was per-
fectly heart-who1e when I accepted Mr.
Warning; and wish you would not remind
me of that dreadful time-pray put it out
Of your mind. I hope we may soon read
the announcement of Mr.. Warnings mar
riage, and that he may live happy ever af-
ter"
''Well, L cannot understand it," MUIR
INJURED Nine. Debrisay, in a wondering
tone; "but do understand that you don't
choose to tell"
your news now"
Uncle Sandy did not seem il a hurry to
go north. He fingered in London, and
Kenneth was under orders to come up
every evening. Mona took advantage of
his presence to steal away occasionally to
enjoy some music and talk with Nine.
Debrisay. These absences did not please
her uncle. He grew cross and fidgety, and
Mona began to fear that he had left his
reasonableness at the other side of the
Channel.
IL was quio0 SSh .ieNJ . d1UOA GIIeH IeGufu
before Kenneth found an opportunity of
speaking with her alone. An unusually
fine evening offered an excuse, and Mona
gladly accepted Kenneth's invitation
Nine. Debrisay offering TO play chess with
Uncle Sandy.
''Now that we have got clear of houses,
and people, Kenneth" began Mona, as
soon as they succeeded in finding seclud-
ed seat in KensinptOn Gardens "te1I me-
what is troubling you, for I see that you
are troubled"
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