The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-07-25
my UNCLE, MAJOR cARRlSaroN."

" q Mo-
my UNCLE, MAJOR DARLINGTON"
.sbut Of course it was hard and CALLING in
the time Of it, and would have been d0ubly
happiness Of the present fully compensa safes
for all the past"
"And your husbandr' said Major CARING
ton. inquiringly.
us the best and most unselfish Of men,
she replied, enthusiastically. HE took me
from my low position and raised me to his
own station, and I honor him above all
men," and she briefly narrated the facts
connected with her marriage. She looked
up and saw her husband standing among .
group of gentlemen across the room, and
his eyes caught hers in interested inquiry.
She signalled to him to come to her, and
he was soon at her side.
I've were just speaking of you." she said,
looking up ut him with shining eyes full Of
happiness Mr.. Falconer, am delighted
to present to you my uncle, Major Caring
ton"
It was not an entire surprise to him, as he
had heard the gentleman's name from q
friend. and had guessed little Of the truth,
noting Isabcl's radiant face. and as he took
the offered hand he said: ''Snce my wife's
romantic story has come to my knowledge,
have been making inquiries, and using
every means in my power to lind her family.
but did not hope for so speedy an accom-
piishmcnt Of our Desires
my uncle tells me my father is living =
she said.
s.Better still than we hoped for and Mr..
Falconer looked into her flushed face with a
sympathetic smile; he entered into her
feelings heartily.
s.But fear the knowledge is only to be .
disappointment to my niece" said Major
Darlington. gravely, explaining his mean
ing. my brother is prematurely aged, and
fear his injury is insurmountable."
The incident soon became known through
the rooms, as Major Darlington left his new
found friends and mingled with the crowd
again. and Isabel was met ny the sincere
congratulations of such Of her friends rs
knew her story, and il there had been any
lingering doubts as to her position in society,
they were removed now, as Major Caring
tons name was y passport into any society,
and being publicly announced as his niece
removed the last straw in the way of her
social success.
"You will spend the remainder Of your
time in the city at our home, will you notf'
said Isabel, as she babe her uncle good
night. Il have SO many inquiries to make. !"
II leave tomorrow night he replied,
cordially, .sand will gladly spend part Of
the day with you. ], too, wish to know more
of you and yours
AOh, Lottie.' cried Isabel, eagerly, as
she went into her friends room in the morn
ing, II have found them.'
aFound whomr' said Lottie, whose ideas
did not ut once climb up to the stupendous
reality.
sWhy, met my uncle last evening at
Mrs. Belmond's. dearie. Isn't that grandl'
and she went on to give detailed account
Of her meeting with Major Darlington.
''It is indeed delightful" replied Lottie,
gladly, embracing Isabel in her joyful sym.
pathy, s'and to find that your father Is alive
too"
.His condition is the one drop Of sadness
in nay cup of joy" said Isabel, signing
"but at any rate, it will be delight to min
lister to his declining years, for of course
shall hope to have him spend . portion, q,
least, Of his time with me-"
sand you will go there, OF coursel's
"Yes, am very Inpatient to see my fam
lily, and can hardly wait in patience for thu
time to come when we can 60 DO you think
you will be able to travel with US mex
month, for should not like to leave yo,
lfere alone
Lotto blushed guilty. ..N-no.r sh.
stammered; '.to tell you the truth, dear,
am going in another direction as soon q!
Nal, mean DR.. Conroy, is willing for nj
to take the journey" and her blue eyci
dropped before Isabel's searching look.
..Lottic Ford, believe you have got
| secret tucked awa6 under those tell-talt
bushes" and Isabel took the flushed face
in her hands and with scrutinizing look
"Confess now; where and when is DIR. Con
roy going to spirit you away.'
He is going to New York and he wishes
me to 60 with him. she admitted
.Ah!I see through the whole conspiracy
said Isabel, drawing q long breath Of de-
lighted relief. I'VE are going to New Yorl
to ask papa and mammals consent, and afte
that, orange blossoms and Clergyman; oh
you Sly puss, to invent such an improved
and economical method of paying DOCTOR
bills. have guessed it, haven't II"
eyes, replied Lottie, laughing; ''bu
upon the plan OF no cure, no pay" she con
tinued, .'for I have positively refused T.
burden HIM with my poor helpless self, un
tircly. ! love him too well to burden hin
| with helpless wife"
"As If he wasn't big and strong enough t
carry your burdens with one finger,
laughed Isabel. .If you did nothing but 81
] in chair and smile at him, you could he'll
him more than the most of women wit
their full strength
s.Sull shall insist on my prOviso,' re
sumed Lottie, with gentle obstinacy; 'but
l am well, in six months have promised :
be his wife"
And think you have made wis
choice, for I believe DR.. Conroy to b
worthy Of even my Lottie." and she kisse
the sweet, patient face lovingly; but wha
will Oracle do for her little goyernessa.
"You will find some other poor little gin
who needs your kindly assistance, dear,
replied Lotto, gratefully. "What bless
ing it is to have the power Of creating 9
much happiness, Isabel"
~ assure you l feel grateful for it ever
day." replied Isabel, thoughtfully. 'Ho,
little we dreamed Of the future in store 70
us six months ago, writing under tn
stings of Mime. Arnot's prickly temper"
| "You have never visited the 6outh y
said Major Darlington, as they sat aroun
| the table In the spacious dining room. Des
sert had been brought in, and they wcr
chatting over it leisurely.
"Never, except on the briefest of bust
ness trips" replied Mr.. Faiconer.
"In some respects our glory has de
] parted" said the Major, thoughtfully