The Red Cloud chief., 1889-02-15


"a She meant Tn sure tbe huzy ought
her enough, yeD, I hsve. Bat thsre's no end
| Of troublo o has with the gifas, ooaf0un6
EN-; yes, Isay, confound EN-"
| Then Mr.. vsDdible readjusted his glasses.
and pettod his . esatiy while heresuned
| his smoking.
FfnGal explained the meaning Of 0raCe's
words, and when he had modestly told his
saory the old mans cAne fell with . mighty
csash to Tie floor. Up went the glasses
once more, and the pipe was quickly removed
from his lips.
~Confoond it. confound T. Isay." uttered
! Mr.. Vsndibie.
1T isn't really safe for syoun4 girl TO 50
| moment.
mo, il amt that's . facA I've talked
| till al va blue 70 keepGrace from running
Wild in Ms way, but I might just q well
talk 70 fence-post ! had. I'll tell you, my
young friend, ooe thing" a the old man
laid his hand on Fingal's knee and regarded
| hin with . queer pucker Of the gray lips.
speaking evidently in confidence, "Ive tried
70 nave Grace marry . protector, ! have"
8uch . oomical look cam 70 tho old Eel
| low . face ~ TO bring . smile to the lips oil
Fingsl in spite Of his efforts 1t gravity as
\ beftted the occasion.
.'Could she do that" queried the young
man, quickly, in order TO escape being
| thought rude.
could she. Could Grace Penroy marry
Great Mahome;. Young chap. there isn't .
gentleman in forty miles OF Lone Hollow
who wouldn't Jump at the chance TO wed
| Morgan Vandible's grandchild- She's An
heircss, my boy. an heircss 70 millions.
COnfound il, sir, confound IT. she shd0
| marry, / say, and at once. l want this
! trouble OF my mind. This looking after
! one girl is q torment, and 70 think another
is coming. It'll be pandcmonium here after
that; yes, pandemOnium, I say."
The DID nsan groaped, damned his glasses
once moro over his eyes, resumcd his pipe
and began smoking 1Uriously.
Fingal, felt that he had found An original
and was immensely pleased.
Il suppose he ventured, that Miss
Penroy has suitors in plenty, them"
..Suitors! Young man, why shouldn't
| she havei Fortune hunters, though, the
most Of 'em; dcvi,ish fortune hunters, and
| I'll haze none OF 'en, none Of 'em, ! say,
\ that l won't"
Isn't there one you approveF
"Yes, there is one"
Pun-pun-puh.
Fipgal waited some moments for the old
| man TO proceed. He seemed in no hurry TO
speak, 80 the youth broke the silence with:
"The gentleman whom you approve is"
Captain Starbright."
Then the old man removed his pipe and
caressed his companions knee tenderly.
You never saw the captain, sirf"
~ never did"
"A gentleman. every inch OF him; one OF
the old school. You could hang your soul
on his honor and it would be safe, sir,
utterly safe, I say
And Miss PenroyG"
"Oh, she likes HIM well enough, OF
course, but she's . little backward about
acknowledging it. That's natural, you
know, perfectly natural. Girls OF to-day
are so timid."
"To me Grace Penroy seems quite brave,
Mr.. Vandiblc."
..Eh, Docs she, So you've taken the
pans to notice, have you!" and the old man
showed up his glasses and eyed his visitor
from foo; to head sharply. Doubtless he
was wondering if this new conner was TO put
in q claim as one of his gr~ancdaughter's
s~uitors. The young fellow seemed danger
| OUS.y u0u0scAit, " Va thS 'AS ~hu ~ sAN
| end Of his examination the Old MAJ frowncd.
Before hc could speak again the sound OF
| wheels fell on the ears Of the twain. Grace
came out on the steps Is a rumblinG stage
coach halted, with stcaining horses. at the
gate. A heavy trunk was dumped" from
the rear OF the vehicle, and then the driver
| cracked his whip and the coach rolled on.
No one had alich;ed, and Grace gave e.
urossinp IN hcr Surn-lSp in words.
81 wonder why she did not come. IT'S too
late now too ask the driver, suppose That
must be my cousins trunk"
IL dom: think il is too late.' uttered Fin
gal, springing up and Fastening in pursuit
Of the stage. He was feet OF foot, and soon
| overlook the numbering vehicle.
THE gal II come to'ards night said
Jchu. in answer 70 Fingars question.
Yeas, the chist was bern. She'll be along
With q private rig, l was told"
And Fingal brought this information back
to Grace and her grandfather.
I'D q pesky sight rather she'd stay away
altogether" grun.cd the old man.
why, grandpar' cried Grace.
~ had, though. Her mother was the
worst female / ever saw. Shed . cata-
mount temper, and gave poor Jonas. her
husband, no end Of trouble. II Lura's any
like her mother want none Of her. May be,
thoogh, she's like meek Jonas. II ~, il
Voaldn't take much Of . hand 70 manage
her"
Grandpa, remember, that Lura hAsn't
any father or mother now. and that &c must
be kind TO the orphan"
"Yes. yes, that's true, Oracle. Wen b<
kind 70 her, and she shall have half my fort
unc il she behaves herself. Isay that snc
mean il, lido"
The old man had various moods. At one
time he seemed harsh and stern, while per
hAPs she next minute he would be all sym
PATTY and compassion. He had n soft
spot and that was love for his grand
daughter.
Fingsl excused himself and was about e
depart, when Mr.. vandible said. suddenly:
boy, I haven't settled with you fos
smashing the head OF the tramp who in.
suited Oracle. How much do owe you'll
NAns Your own price now. Don't be bash.
fGl: ] can pay any amount from . dollar ny
b million. I lean"
The old man drew o weli-dled wallet
froa his pocket and proceeded 70 open II
with ponpous elaboration.
why. grandpa" exclaimed Grace,
SHOCKED 1t the practically Of the old gentle
part
Don't trouble yourself. Mr.. vAndiblc,'
he said. with . laugh. Il may crave your
hospitality on more than one occasion.
which. coupled with . freddy smile FROM
Miss Grace. Will be ample reward"
"Ycs, yes; but, confound It that's Just
what ! don't want The girls got more
youngsters hanging round her now than
she can manage"
"Grsncpa, why will you"
"Ssop! stop stop" Commanded tho old
nan. shumpsng the boards with his cane.