Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-07-06

chitis. For a few days he was even in
danger.
On this occasion Nine. Debrisay distin-
guished herself. She was capital nurse,
and had had large experience.
Both were unceasing in their care; but
Nine. D ebrisay was obliged to absent her
self nearly all day. whereas Mona gave up
her pupils that she might watch over the
sufferer.
Mr. Craig seemed deeply touched by the
thoughtful care Of his nurses-especially
by Nine Debrisay's; and the sort Of mis-
trust with which he regarded her melted
away.
The short Christmas holidays, therefore,
were anything but a cheerful period to
the partners; and though Uncle Sandy
was as fractions as an invalid well could
be, his occasional bursts Of grateful recog-
milton oE!iterated the irritation of his test
mess.
To Mona, the knowledge that he WAS go
ing to make Kenneth his heir brought a
certain liberty of action. which set her free
from any fear of being indirectly hampered
by fear of her own motives
When Mr.. Craig was able to get up and
stagger with Kenneth's help into his sit
ting room, he vas less disposed than usual
to growl and find fault
We'll. madame" he said we may be
wrang IN the matter of doctrine, bat you
are n right in the treatment of the sick.
Pd have been n deid mon. if We hadn't
known what to dowhile they were seeking
the doctor"
Il am very glad to be of any use to you;
but think, as far is constant att lntlon
went, Mona was the best of all! SIe left
nearly all her lessons, To stay with You.
However ! am glad TO say she has only
lost two or three"
LOST Dill You say lost?'
Yes. my dear sir. You see. Tuesdays
and Frid .ys ar always very busy, and she
gave up three pupils for those days, not to
forego her attendance on YOU
That was varra kind-varra. Pll not
forget il.
He e med lost in reflection, while Nine.
Debrsay murmurtl To herself
Il wish he woull remember it soon, or
his memory wont keep it,"
Il was just thinking that Mona has been
{ like II daughter to me, resumed Mr.. Craig
| 81 besin to think I'd be lonesome without
her En-. Kenneth, my mon, what do you
| saw"
You would feel very dcsolaee without
! her, now YOU have been accustomed to her,
and 50 might anyone. My cousin Mona is
an uncommon clever, bright young Teddy"
Eth. We think 50, do your Awccl, lweel!
! I'd like to have Il talk with ye the next
| time you come up here; there are one or
! two matters | should wish You to consider"
nv dear sir. if you wish to speak to Mr.
| MucaliStcr, | will leave you together"
| Not the day, not the dfy.' said Uncle
| Sandy 81 have no the strength to insist
! on anything"
|
| GA her return from giving lessons the
| same afternoon on which Nine. ID 'briSay
| hal informed Uncle Sandy OF the fact JnaJ
| Mona had given up three pupils, she sud
| denly met Evelyn, who had come up to
| town for Il few days. She insisted that
| Mona must take luncheon with her, and
| have IA long talk.
The next afternoon Mona set out To keep
| her appointment with Lady Finistoun, and
| was received with open arms.
"Sn glad to see you, dear! FiniStUm is
| out, and we shall nave such II nice lon
| chat"
Evelyn made Mona feel quite at homn,
and insisted on a full history of all that
| had happeneI Tinc. she had last seen her.
| When Mona spoke Of her uncle, She said
DO tell me what the uncle is like"
Mona gave the history of their first meet
| ing.
depend on it, he will prove a treasure
trovc' Where does he com. from2'
"Somcwhere near Glasgow. Ny fathers
people vcre-I scarcely know waat very
humble in origin"
And where does he live when he is at
homps"
81 am not very sure. H. has II cottage
in the Western Highlands calIcl Craig
darrUch."
"CraigdarruchI' repeated LAZY Finis-
tuun, in great surprise. "Wny, that is
close t. : rathairIie. | remrmb + hearing
that ricn iutr manufactures hou int it.
Yes know all about it now, dearest Mona;
it must ba the same Mr.. Craig d.tad:ul
rich. radical old miser! You don't min
my saying SO, do YOU"
'OA, no! by no means" She returned.
laughing. 1t i very cur.oI, that vo,.
should know any thing abou. alan. still.
cannot believe in his wealth; AMI he is Ger
tainly not a miser."
'This is n delightful discovery. Finis
t"un will hr quite pleased; ami thea we
shall So you in the autumn We always
20, or Will 20. tu Strathairljr.'
but perhaps my uncle will not return
There"
"Oh, yes. he will. Do not b, 81 contra,
! dlctory. My dear love- you will b. a
wealthy hcircsS yeti Craiglarr Dch i quite
lovely place. And there is farm n cool
| large farm and fishing rights aitachcd IL
! II, etc, etc"
! Talk flowed freely, till Mona, observing
the hour, insisted on taking leave.
at is pouring with rain. Do let me send
! You home in II Cab,'
NO dear Evelyn. Nou shall not send
| me IN Il cab | will take one myself, for
do not wish to spoil my best gown"
Nv hat rehclliuus subject you arrl
! protest feel load taken off my mind
when think You have ricI uncle in the
tolls. Keep fast holI of him"
CHAPTER MI. \ DILEMMA
Mime. Dchrisay 5 words respecting Mona's
sacrifices for her uncle had sunk into his
soul.
! He was generally taciturn individual;
but at times commune ative fits would seize
him, of which. when they were past, he
seemed half ashamed
Nl'llld y ii'SSlltt ON the SUNDAY AFTERNOON
when she had lunchcd with Lady Finis
toun, was a stumbling block and rock OF
oflensc
Teddy Finistoun, indeed, " he muttcred
not addressing anyone in particular. "Shc
and her people would have left the grille
to starve. and she must run back To eat of
her bread. That's not the right spirit"
But. uncle" said Mona, who was book
| ing for the city article in the Times, Eve
! Ign was always fond of me. She is not
responsible for what her people did
! Eth! They are all birds of the same
feather Id have uowt to do wi them"
! Lady FiuiStoun sought me. uncle II
would have been ungracious to reject her
| advances"
"Oh! gang yer ain gate. The young al
ways know better than the old and exper.
! fenced"
! Mona did not reply, ard there was a
! pause. She found the article she had been
! looking for, and had just begun to read
when Uncle Sandy stopped her, eNclaim
| ing
"Bide bit. want to speak to you"
She laid down the newspaper little
! alarmed ut the ominous beginning.
| Tell me truth, " he resumed. How are
| you paid for your singing lessonSs"
"Oa. mine are merely preparatory les
| sons, 80 DO not get much"
| "Ay. but how muchgn
Three Shillings lesson, or thirty fol-
| twelve"