Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-08-31
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do not waste any, GEAR DeO, she III
terrupted, quickly, because / know the
special chord of wisdom on which you are
going to harp. Say nothing about Captain
Lisle at present. General Fielder has
brought you some grapes. He seems quite
concerned about you"
Now, isn't he good, poor old fellow'
To think what fine, handsome soldier he
was, and now he is all bones and eye
browsp'
He is soIdierly-Iooking still. I have
rather taken a fancy to him. Still l do not
want him to stay all day. want to write
a long letter to Uncle Sandy. will make
up your fire, dear, before l 90 back; and let
me settle the pillow under your head"
And is Sir St. john gomez"
Yes"
"And when is he coming againT"
ooh, don't know. Very probably new
err"
''Ah, Monar' But Mona was gonel
MADAME Debrisay begs me to say how
much she feels your kind thought for her."
said Mona. smiling brightly and sweetly
on the grim old warrior, who had taken up
a fortnightly which lay on the table, and
fixed his glasses on his nose.
"Hap'-dropping his spectacles-'that's
all right. Is she really better? l dare say
your being here helps her on good bit.
It's a pity you are not her daughter"
81 can act the part of one"
II dare say you can, and do; but it's not
the same. There is neither the right nor
the duty Men and women Of my age and
hers are the better Of sons and daughters,
even though they give trouble. She has
known you long time"
Ever since | was a girl Of twelve,
though did not see very much of her till
| came to live with my grandmother in
London"
who was your grandmother;"-abru
ly.
'Nlrs. Joscelyn Newburgh."
"Oh, you were her granddaughter? Ali"
He seemed lost in thought for a few mo-
ments, and then resumed
81 am going abroad in q week or two !
always go to Pau or the Riviera in the
winter. Can't live in England. Now
should like to see Madame Debrisay be-
fore | 60 l have picture to show her.
VIII you write and tell me when 1 may
CALI"
Certainly, General Flelden. She will
be very pleased to see you when she is
strong enough, but she really has been very
i'll"
81 am sure of ii; and l suspect her march
through life has not been on velvet, though
she looks wonderfully young and well.
She comes Of handsome race" and the
old man sighed quickly. 1.-THE doctor
ought to make her keep indoors all the
winter"
ION, my dear sir, that is impossiblel She
must keep up her connection. She could
not afford to lose her pupils"
GAY, that's it; that is bad business"
returned the general, thoughtfully. Then
he asked some questions about Lisle, re-
speeding whom he seemed rather curious,
and sat for a considerable time. Then he
suddenly started mp, and begged pardon
for occupying her time you see," he
added, 81 have nothing to do, and no one
to care about. Mind you tell me when
Madame Debrisay can see me, like a good
girl"
Once out Of bed, Nine Debrisay made
rapid progress. She had an excellent and
an untricd constitution; nor had her at
tack, though severe, been of the worst kind.
Mona was able to give General Fielden
notice that her friend and patient was
strong enough to receive" sooner than she
had hoped. He came Immediately, and sat
talking long while. He evidently found
himself comfortable and at home in the
coy sitting room, while lie imbibed his af-
ternoOn tea, and smiled grimly when Nine
Debrisay, whose spirits were reViving,
laughed ut his complaints, and told him he
would be nearly quite well if he would
only believe it, and that she would back
him against Lisle for a days shooting, if
he chose to try.
Isle had called twice. The first time,
Mona was about to assist Mime. Debrisay
into the sitting-room, and she was obliged
to explain and dismiss him; the second,
she was really out. When he persevering-
ly called third time, he was partially re-
warded. The tea-table was spread, and
the presence of General Fielden procured
him tCtG-G-tCtc.
81 began to fear | should never see you
again." said Lislc, in n low voice, drawing
near Mona, who sat at work near the fire.
you are so heartless and cruel You never
give fellow the least chance"
Chance Of what?" asked Mona, thread
ing her needle.
"Of speaking to you alone"
but do not want to speak you alone
l have nothing to say that the whole world
might not hear"
"Iow hideously cold and unkind you
are, Mona VOL, | have something to
whisper in your ear alone, though, if you
will listen favorably. l do not care how
soon it may be proclaimed upon the house
tops"
He leaned toward her, seeking to meet
her eyes.
Mona's color rose, and then faded
quickly, while she looked steadily at her
work.
''Thcn do not say it, >" she replied, softly.
do You mean what you say2'
al do"
CHATTER MIL UNCLE SANDY FINDS AN
OLD FRIEND.
Back again at Craigdarroch. under the
mUrky December clouds, back with the
driving rain, and the wild wind weirdly
sobbing among the solemn pine-trees and
lentless oaks.
Winter on the west coast, though less
bitterly cold than in other parts OF the
country, is gloomy and threatening It
was drcary time for Mona. Mary Black
had been recalled to her home. The small
ness of the little group, isolated rs it were
on that rugged hillside, and the feeling
that it was work of time, nay almost of
danger, to escape TO the comfort and com
partnership of a great city, created sense
of imprisonment exceedingly trying to the
spirits.
Mona was quite ashamed of her own de-
preston a little before Christmas. She
felt as IL she was forgotten by everyone
Lady Finistoun had written pressing in
Vitatton to visit her at her home In Cum
berlaud, when Mona was with Nine. Deb
risay, which, under any circumstances. she .
would have refused, and since she had
given no sign, neither had Iisle And even
Nine. Debrisay had not written for fort
night. Mona had suggested few weeks
In Edinburgh TO help them over the depth
OF the winter, but somehow Uncle Sandy
did mot see ft.r
There was nothing for it but to endure
the inevitable routine.
Breakfast Mt nine, and q consultation
with the cook; n spell Of reading TO her IN
Gle; an escape to needle work or music;
dinner, after which Mr.. Craig slumbered
for couple Of hours, and Mona was free,
II the weather did not permit OF going out;
a walk to the farm-yard or round the gar
den II 1t did; tea and the newspaper; more
work or music on Moua's part. more sleep
on Mr.. Craig's; n little talk with Kenneth,
then supper and bed. Day afterday alike.
Mona did not think she could live through
another winter.