The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12
CHAPTER XIV.
WHAT DIR. cHNsTov SAID.

ltAfIEh IA
WHAT DIR. CHINsTOy SAID
His resolution taken. Brian did not let the
grass grow under his feet, but roio over in
the afternoon to tell Madgc Of bis intended
departure.
The servant toll him she was in the gar
den, 50 he went there, and. guided hy the
sound of merry voices. and the silycry laugh
ter Of pretty women, soon found his way TO
the lawn tennis ground. iladge and her
guests were all there. seated under tho shade
OF great witch elm. and watching, with
great interest = single handed match being
PLAYED between Bolieston and Patterson, both
OF whom were capital players Nj lrcttlby
was not present as h. was inside writing let
tors and talking with old Nr. Valpy, and
Brian gave q sign OF relief as he noted his
absence Mldcc caught sight Of hiai as he
came down the cardenpath ana Few quickly
toward him With outstretched hands. as he
took his hat of.
How good Of you TO come, She said, in
delighted tone, as she took his arm, and they
sauntered slowly toward the house, Brian
told her of his approaching departure, bat
not his reasons for going.
~ got a letter last night he said, turning
his face away from her: "and, as it about
some important business, ! must start at
once"
II don't thinl; it viii be long before VIC
follow answered Madge, thoughtfully.
"Papa leaves here ct the end Of the week
"Whyp
'I'm sure don't know, said lladse, petu-
lantly; she is 50 restless, and never seems to
settle down to anything H. says for the
rest of h., life be r. going to do nothing but
wander an over the world"
There suddenly flashed across Fit2gcralds
mind line from Genesis. which seemed
singu'ary applicable TO Mr. Frottlby-"A fu-
gitive and a yasaboni thou shalt be in the
earth"
Everyone gets these restless fits sooner or
later he said, idly, In fact, with an un-
easy laugh Il believe Ina in ono MYSELF
"That puts NE in mind of what heard
Dr. Chinston sly yesterday She said This
is the age Of unrest, as electricity and steam
have turned us all into Bohem.2ns"
"Ah, Bohemia IS pleasant place" said
Brian absently, unconsciously quoting Thack
cray, "but we all lose our way 20 il late in
life"
AT that rate wo won't lose orr way % 10
for some time She said laughing rs they
stepped into The drawing room. SO cool and
shady, after the heat ond glare outside.
As they entered Mr. Frettlby arose ont Of
q chair near the window, and appeared 90
have been reading, cs he held q book in li.
hand
What Ftzccrald,n he exclaimed in o
hearty tone, as he held out his hand; II am
glad 70 SEQ You
II lei You know I am living. don't T. ra
plc1 Brian, his fair face flushing as he re-
luciantly tool; the rrcIered hand But tho
fact is have come 20 say good-by for a few
days
"Ah! & ing back to town, suppose said
MIR. Frettbv, living back in his chair and
playing with his watch chain. Il don't
know that YOU are wise exchanging the clear
air of the country for the dusty atmosphere
OF Melbourne"
"Yet Madge tells me you are going back
said Brian, idly toying with vase Of flowers |
on the table.
Depends upon circumstances replied |
Midas careleSsly. IL may and | may not.
You go on business, Ipresumep
"Well, the fact is, Calton"- Here Brian !
stopped suddenly, and bit his lip with vex-
Gtion, for he had not intended to mention |
the lawyers name.
"Yes" said Mr. Frettlby interroeatiyely. |
sitting up quickly, and looking keenly at |
Brian.
wants to sec me about business he |
finished awkwardly.
Connected with the sale of your station, / |
suppose" said Frettlby, still keeping his eyes |
on the young mans face Cant have a bet |
ter man. Cations an excellent man of bust
nessn
"A little too excellent" replied Fitzgerald,
ruefully; she's n man that can't leave well ,
enough alone"
"Apropos of whatr'
"Oh, nothing" answered Fitzgerald, |
hastily, and just then his eyes met those Of |
Frettlby. The two men looked at one an
other steadily for a moment, but in that |
short space OF time single name flashed |
through their brains; that name was Rosanna
Moore. Mr.. Frettlby was the first to lower
his eyes and break the magnetism
"Ah, well, " he said lightly, as he rose from
his chair and held out his hand, "if you arc
fa.c weeks in town cell nj st Kilda. and it's |