Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
al influenced by her friends shrewd adj

deal influenced by her friends shrewd ad-
vice.
Finally, the letter was dispatched AS
soon as the post could bring reply came
another epistle agreeing to everything, and
expressing Uncle SandY's extreme salts
faction. He gave his niece a few commits
sions to execute respecting books, papers,
ETC., and promised to subscribe to an Edin-
burgh circulating library, that they might
have entertainment and instruction in the
long winter nights.
The ensuing week was busy one. Lon
don dress-makers were not to be thought
lessly left behind. Preparations for a pro-
longed sojourn in comparative wilds were
to be made. And Mona dearly loved be-
coming dress and pretty things. Still
madame preached economy, and the ne
cesslty OF considering Mona's tiny capital
as too sacred to be touched.
Then she hour of parting came soon-too
soon.
What sandwiches Nine. Debrisay cut;
what biscuits and grapes she bought; how
neatly she did them all up in apicturesque
little basket with loving care, may be i'm
agined.
She loaded her ''dear chiId' with all
kinds of little, useful presents, and she
sent warm waistcoat of her own knitting
to Uncle Sandy, in preparation for the
winter.
ST want to stand well with him, dear,
for your sake; and he never quite took to
me-"
Finally she parted from Mona with near
ly dry eyes.
class, ana a CAP ana such ike. And III
give you a tritle for clothes every quarter
regular, as we may agree upon. If your
heart is good toward me, you might lose
no time and be with NE by Thursday first.
For am just wearying for you, my dearie!
And give my respects to madame. May
be She II come up in holiday-time and pay
us visit. 1t Is always treat to look on
the Highlands, and you'll be BONNER than
ever when you live in the sweet mountain
air. Now Just answer straight, and as you
answer, so III be your loving uncle or no.
ALEXANDER CRAIG.n
"Wel," said Nine. Debrisay, her coun-
tenance falling, Il always expected it.
What'u you do, dear?"
"Do?" repeated Mona, slowly. Iscarce-
ly think have any choice. You see he
voluntarily removes all cause of complaint;
but it is hard to leave you, Deb"
at is cruelty hard to let you go; but
must. Now Mona, my dear, be careful in
answering that letter. You must show
him that you are sacrificing independence
to nurse him. And do not commit your
self to stay with him always"
'HoW can l bargain with q poor old man
that loves me?"
"He loves his 'siller' better. You must
not sacrifice yourself, Mona. Let me write
what | want you to say, and you can mod
ify it if you like; but you must let him see
that you are giving up independence for
his sake. Now is the time to make Glen
tele, and you resign the chance"
Every well, Deb. In such a matter two
heads are better than one. There is one
point I will stipulate fora yearly holiday
to come and see you'll That will revive me,
and you too; will it not?"
"Ah, my darlin' child, it will indeedp'
The tears sprung to Nine. Debrisay's
bright, expressive eyes, and leaning to-
ward her beloved pupil, she kissed her af-
fectionately.
"Now, DEAR" she continued, 'let us get
rid of the breakfast things, and concoct
our famous letter"
1t was a piece of work not to be quickly
done. The collaboratOrs had wide differ
ences of opinion as to what was and was
not to be insisted upon. Mona had mostly
her own way, but, nevertheless, was good
10 be coutinued.)