Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-07-27

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donate smile.
The next day was one Of Nine. Debri-
says busiest, and it was exceedingly wst.
Mona sat indoors very contentedIy, busy
with book or needle, and Uncle Sandy
made no sign.
The following evening, Kenneth made
his appearance, with an exceedingly per-
turbed aspect.
well, Mr.. Macalister. what news?" cried
Nine. Debrisay, putting down the teapot
to shake hands with him.
'Good-evening, Kenneth. You do not
look too happy" said Mona.
Happy he repeated; 81 am just miser-
able. am thinking Uncle Sandy's gone
clean daft. He was up in the city at our
place, and saw Mr.. Sinclair-that is the
principal partner. Came in all the rain in
a cab from Moorgate Street. He told Mr..
Sinclair that he was going to adopt me,
and requested might be allowed to leave,
as he could not go to his place in the High
lands without me. So l was called up, and
old Sinclair made me a speech about my
good fortune, and my excellent conduct
while in the service of the house q don't
believe he knew my name rightly half an
hour before; and the two old fellows COM
plimented each other. l fancy Mr.. Sin
clair thinks | am come in for ten thous-
and year at least. This morning all the
clerks were congratulaUng me, and felt
like a thief"
"Why should you, Kenneth 1 assure
you / should have been more miserable
than you took, if l thought my uncle had
quarreled with you about me. | have per-
feet confidence in your loyalty"
"And you may have that, Cousin Mona;
but it's many long day before can be of
any use to you"
Let me give you a cup of tea, Mr.. Ken
Meth" said madame, kindly. at is my
opinion" she continued, as she poured it
out, "that neither one or other of you will
ever see a sou of your uncle's money. He
will get all he can out of you, and then
leave all he has TO some church or institu-
ton, or something wicked of that kind"
mo, I do not think that" returned
Mona, thoughtfuIly. 81 believe he is quite
earnest in his intention now, but he might
get angry again and change his mind"
after ALL" cried Nine. Debrisay, 81
don't believe he has much to leave behind
him. He talks big; but for all the cry l
suspect there is not much wool"
There is no telling" said Kenneth.
"But think he is rich. My poor mother
thought he was ferry rich"
eve shall never know till Door Uncle
Sandy has no further need of our services"
said Mona, smiling. so there is no use
conjecturing."
THAT is true. Eli, but he is dreadfully
angered against Mona" returned Kenneth,
addressing Nine. Debrisay. "When l said
would come over and see her, he broke
out against her, and forbade me to cross
your threshold. / could not stand that l
just told him that | was willing to obey
him in many ways, but that neither of us
ha any right to quarrel with her. So af-
ter some words-a good many words-he
told me to do as / liked, but | was never to
name your name to him. He is awful
miserable-just fretting the flesh off his
bones. We are to start for Craiglarroch
on Monday"
Some more talk and friendly conjecture
made time pass quickly till Kenneth
TO bid them goodnight
Mona could hardly believe that Uncle
Sandy would leave town without seeing
her, and she kept n good deal indoor until
the Monday fixed for his departure; but
the old man made no advance.
Nine Debrisay insisted on her being a
guest for ut least a month, to which the
fear of offending her kind hostess compelled
Mona to agree. Otherwise, the rest and
congcnial companonship were very de
lightfuI.
Uncle Sandy had been gone about a
week, and the last days Of July were fast
slippin2, away, WHcn one warm sultry ar
tCrnCon, rs Mona wa1 out shopping for
madame, whose soul expanded ut sale
time, smart footman overlook her, ac-
costing her with the words, eff you
please'm, Lady Finistoun would be glad
to speak to you"
Lady Finistoun?" repeated Mona, look
ing round. Where is she?"
Her ladyship is in the carriage, close
by"
Following the man, Mona was soon shall-
ing hands with her former ally.
81 was so afraid should miss you, dear"
cried the young pecrcss, shaking hands
warmly with her. Il was afraid you had
vanished from me altogether. BERTHE told
me about meeting you abroad with n Won
derful old millionaire Of an uncle. Come,
let me drive yOu wherever You are going
or, better still, let me take you to see baby.
Such dear, darling baby. You will be
enchanted with him. De come in. Open
the door, William
"Oh, ycs | should he SO delighted to
see your baby, dear Evelyn said Mona.
The next minute she was seated beside
Lady Finistoun, and driving toward that
lady's house.
why did you not let me know you were
in town."
Il have not been long here" returned
Mona, land l have been busy. Nor did 1
think of looking you up. You see it is no
use attempting to he on the old footing.
We must driftapart"
"Oh, nOnsensel You look as well-in-
deed better than ever You will never lose
your style, Mona, and dare say you will
marry very well, especially with this rich
uncle behind you"
MY uncle has an heir"
moi Has he? How very disgracefuli
Never mind, dear, you are evidently fa-
vorite of fortune. Where are you staying
now"
with Madame DebriSay."
And what have you done with the I'M
cle?r
He has quarreled with me and leftme."
"Oh, you foolish grill How did you of
fend him?"
1T is too long story to tell you now.
Tell me about yourself"
Nothing loath, Lady Finistoun poured
forth the annals of a golden life flooded
with the sunshine of prosperity-with busy
pleasure and careless, though kindly hap
piness.
Soon they reached Hyde Park Gardens
and Lady FiuiStoun sent pcremptory
message IN nurse. She soon appeared with
the Hon. Hector Aubrey Douglas Mont
gomerie in her arms-a very active young
gentleman, who did his best to precipitate
himself head-fOremoSt on the tlOor-iump-
ing, Growing, clutching at his nurses cap.
and soldering after the fashion of babies
from ST. James to st. Giles. He held out
his plump, notified arms to his delighted
mother. who proudly took him, and then,
as the highest mark of affection and CON
fideuCe, gave him to Mona. She received
him with no small apprehension, though
pronouncing him, with genuine admiration
TO be a splendid fellow. and so like Lord
Fiuistouu."
do you see the likeness too? Yes, l
think he is. But do you know Mona, he
has the Newburgh gray eyes2 They are
like yours, Mona. Don't you think baby's
eyes are very like Miss Joscelyn's-I mean
Miss Craig's? your name always puzzles
me, Mona)."
Perhaps so, my lady. They are very
fine eyes, any way"
A little more showing off, and nurse
Judged that her lady had had as much OF
baby's society as was good for them all.
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