The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-08-18

"Bertie is not exactly fascinating"
"Bertle, no, Of course"
Ppm thinking there is n contradiction
somewhere" interrupted Mr.. Craig, look
ing up from the letter he had been read
ing. 81 will just look for the letter | had
| fras 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 tho window
where Mona sat, and leaning his shoulder
against the frame. IL never was more
amazed than when my eyes fell upon You
/ Is this old-gentleman really your unclef"
Really and truly my fathers elder
brother. You see, have reverted to my
natural grade"
81 feel all at sea-" snid Lsle, slowly, his
eyes still dwelling on her. "Do you know
watched the papers for the announcement
of your marriage for months, then wrote
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 againl" said Mona, looking up in his
face with half smile.
81 always hoped TO see you again
Really" archly.
"You knew didr' returned Lisle, quick
ly.
"I knew nothing about you, except that
you were an amusing partner, and waltzed
remarkably well-almost as 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 Chaser"
mot for n considerable time"
"And how did you managc?- am dying
to hear your history. You W tell me
everything. won't your We were always
sworn allies"
"Oh! have no story to tell. have been
extremely fortunate, and have no claim
on anyone's compassion"
A scornful smile curved her naughty
mouth.
"No. | suspect you would very quickly
throw 1t back in the face OF any idiot who
presumed to offer III But shall SEQ you
again, hear your interesting relative ap-
preaching. must see you again"
AS he spoke, Mr.. Craig came in, the let
ter he had gone TO seek for in his hand.
81 am right" he said. sxultingly, as he
tumbled into "a chair rather than sat down.
"Balmuir himself writes to me on tho 25th
OF June, 1888, that h0 believes my rights
, extend Us far ~ the cairn OF Kilnethan;
and here''-striking the letter Lisle had
brought with irritAtion-"his factor says
Gamma feesh below tho gray stane dixie at
!. the lower pool. Just read for yourself"
: Lisle took both letters, and read them
with an air OF profound interest.
There is a distinct contradiction" he
!, said, when he had finished. Suppose
:. take both up TO Balmuir, and talk tho
. matter over with him, and let you know
: the result. do not wish TO give you more
I, troubls than can help" he added, court
. eously.
! You're varrS polite. 1t would save me
= good bit o trouble. I'm puir frail
:. body, as you see; and moo, We'll be having
, dinner in quarter Of an hour, stay and
>, tax bite"
y Thank YOU" said I.islc frankly and
: graciously. II shall be most happy" his
10 eyes seeking Mona's with "A laughing
d glance.
e Just rim oot. dcarie." said her uncle
4 land tell Jamie 10 put the horse In the
stable. The gig can bide in the yard"
a PRAY, Miss-Miss Craig, allow me.
could not think OF allowing you TO be SEN
- to-"
"You had better let me CO. Probabl!
q Jamie would not attend to your orders,
% interrupted Mona
Il She went away to deli yer the message
and Lisle followed her.
A. "ls Donald at the stablesy" she added
MAKE him attend 10 the horse. / en-
- afraid of trusting your smart turnout II
To-, ;as. Ia he al IN all
~ He cannot do much. What trum
"a your uncle L. to ask ma L" s1ay"
.e "And how very muck bored you VIII b
,e before tho midday meal is over"
oa 81 am ready To risk that"
ct Mona turned to re-enter tho drawing
ly room.
Are there not gardens or ferueries o
q, something to look at'" asked Lisle, instr
uaungly.
Yes, we have very good gardens Woul
X. you like 10 $50 them'"
he Certainly; above all things"
,re Every well. Uncle Sandy" sho sale
opening the door, "Captain-I mean 3
m ST. John Lisls would like to sea tho gal
dens."
cd "varra weel. I'll bc prood to sho'
m. them" and Uncle Sandy leaned over u
;ss arm OF his chair TO pick up his stick, whic
as usual had fallen on the carpet
ar az will stay TO receive Miss Black, wh
b,s must soon be here" said Mona, gently. 4
r she took up her work and resumed her SCI
by the window.
I.isle cast a backward glance ut her I
ds he left the room-A glance she did not pr
,ld tend to see. As soon Al she was alone h'
hands dropped into her lsp-s grave. a
-, most sad expression crept over her spea
ha ing face, which had worn so bright m
~ amused an aspect, whilo she remembers
-. the sharp pain, ths corroding mortincatie
. - that had eaten into her soul, and for while
-. :, she had TO thank the pleasant-manne ere
a MISUNDERSTANDING man who had ju
left her.
ITO be continued.)
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