The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-19

ing more OF Mr.. Wllmot. We were, however,
quito prepared for his arrival. A suite Of
rooms was ready, and every morning
Eunice placed fresh flowers In them. l heard
her and Mdlle. Rosalie conversing about my
uacle.
This Mr.. Wllmot," said Mdlle Rosalie,
"is he very, very rich?"
$50 papa says" replied Eunice.
"a millionaire, perhaps?"
Perhaps" said Eunice, laughing.
HE must be very good, then"
How is that?"
"All rich men must be. They cannot help
It,"
This was an unsophisticated view, and it
brought smile to my own lips.
On the Wednesday in the following week
the three ladies and were standing on the
lawn in front of the house. Mr.. Mortlock
was absent, and We were not sorry
Papa" said Eunice, sis Mr. Wilmot ever
coming2 He seems TO have forgotten his
promise"
"Mr. Wilmot never forgets o promise,
Eunice," said.
AS spoke we all turned our heads in the
direction of the gates, being attracted by the
sound Of animated voices and footsteps and
came in view-Mr. Mortlock, and an
old gentleman leaning on his arm.
knew my uncle instantly, although saw
ut glance that he had aged since we last
met and hastened to meet him.
Have l taken you by surprise, Nephew
Rchard?" he asked The had always addressed
me thus). "But Friend Mortock" knew was
coming by this train"
A pang of modification shot through me.
Why had Friend Mortock known, and net
II Why was he the chosen one? 1 concealed
my modification, however, and expressed
my delight at seeing him. He hooded and
noddcd-he was little spare man, with not
an ounce O. super fluous flesh on his bones,
and his head seemed to be set on springs
and shook hands with me cordially, and
greeted my wife and kissed her, and then
holding Eunice's two hands in his, kissed her
also.
Tho privilege of old age. my DEAR" he
said. "And you are Eunice! You have
grown into very lovely young woman. We
shall be the best of friends-the best of
friends. You have pretty place here.
Nephew Richard, and it is we'll looked after.
That is what 1 like to see. beg your
pardon"
These last words were in reference to
Mdlle. Rosalie, who stood little in the back
ground. introduced her.
"How do you do-how do you do?" he said,
nodding at her as he had nodded at us.
Once set going, it seemed difficult for him to
kIT
family of that name in Versailles. Any rela-
tion?"
Il have no relations, SIR" said Mdlle
Rosalic, adding, with a glance at me, "out of
England"
Indeed, indeed" he said "no relations
out of England2 Nephew Richard, want to
walk through your grounds, but first wish
to place this in safety" He motioned to
Mr.. Mortlock, who camo forward with Il
despatch box which l had observed that he
was carrying. "Therc is money in it,
Nephew Richard. l never travel without
money. 1t is the open sesame everywhere,
even among savages, my dear"-this to
Eunicc. 81 have seen many, and it Is sur
prising how quickly they learn the value of
money"
"Your rooms are ready, sir" said. "Wlll
you see them nowY
cat once-at once. Carry the box for me.
No, do not trouble, my dears. Nephew
Richard and I will so alone we will rejoin
you presently"
We went up to his rooms together, and l
was glad to hear him say that they were
pleasantly situated.
II hope you will make long stay with
u.s." said.
THAT depends-that depends. Lot me
thank you now for your courtesy TO my
friend Mortlock. He is full of your praises
of yours and your good faInily's. charm-
ing gentleman-an exceptionally charming
gentleman. Do you not think SOP"
To please him replied, in us cheerful
voice as 1 could command, that Mr.. Mort
lock was Il charming gentleman.
THAT is as it should be--as it should be. l
have great regard for him, the greatest re-
gard. knew that you would DO great
iricnds--great friends. Place the box there
there, by the side of my bed, at tho head
That il the spot. Thank you. Now We will
go down to the ladies"
With polished politoness he offered my wife
and Eunice each an arm, and we all strolled
through the grounds at tho beauty of which
he expressed himself much gra,iiled. Samuel
Fleetwood approached us.
Here is faithful servant, sir, 1 said, beck
oning to Fleetwood, "who will wait upon YOU
and attend to your wishes while you remain
with us. We thought it likely you might
come without valet"
~ havc-I have" said Mr. Wilmot. 81
discharged my scoundrel only yesterday; he
had been with me fifteen years. and dis
charged him at moments notice. Disre-
gurded my orders, the seoundrel! Away he
went-to the right about. Had he not DISC
beyed me l should have provided for him. |
am not the best-;cmpered man in the world;
know my failings; must have my way; l
will have my way. All l know what is in
your mind. Right or wrong? Yes, right or
wrong, l must have my way Too Old to
learn. am liked flxed-ilxcd, like un an
cient tre, Ladies', you must not be dis
pleased TO learn that am very wilful, hot
headed old gentleman. That is why I:nsver
married should have made my wife miser-
able so one woman WIS spared. 1t was very
thoughtful of you, Nephew Richard, to give
me a new valet. Flcetwood-is that your
name"
"Yes, sir" said Samuel Fleetwood.
"Ciood name-good name; shall not for
get it. never forget anything. Two trunks