Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-18

last week ! stood behind the counter aiso,p
was Isabers inward comment, and she con-
triyed before she went 10 speak word OF
kindness TO the woman, whose tired face
lighted up with pleasure as she replied
gratefully.
Harvey Falconer observed the little trans
action, and said exultingy TO himself: "A
true lady, every inch Of her; my intuitions
have not betrayed me"
Have you ever learned e. rideF' he
said, as they were once more scented IN
their cGrriagc
:" Not since was a chii t'ni hue
back in prnuiliye style" She s.....id at the
recollection. But think should like 1t
exceedingly well, however"
"Then you had better order habit, for
Doll, one of the carriage horses, is a very
gentle ANIMAL and am very fond of horse
back riding. With a few lessons at the
riding school think you will make a very
graceful rider.n
She turned TO him gratefully. "You
forget nothing that can add to my happi-
ness" she said, and involuntary tears OF
pleasure stood in her eyes.
~ should hope not" he replied, smiling;
cit would be objectionable should / invite
O lady TO my home and then neglect her. y
y
business portion OF the city, past elegant
residences and palatial homes.
You have told me so little of your early
life," he said. 81 should like TO hear how
your childhood was SPENT
ut was meager and cramped child
hood" she replied, thoughtfully. "Of my
parents | remember nothing, and Aunt
Debby always seemed strangely reticent IN
regard 10 them"
"And your auntf'
"Was always very kind to me, so FAR as
she dared to be; Uncle John is very I'M
reasonable when ne has been drinking, and
not only abuses me, but his own children
end his wife. His downward career has
been very rapid for the last five years, and
from being the owner of a comfortable
home he is now obliged 10 live IN miser-
able rented cottage, not nearly large enough
for the family, while they would actually
suffer for necessities if aunt did not sew con-
stantly. l have helped her to ciothe the
children, what could from my own scanty
earnings, but must confess did not see IL
duty to go beyond that in the family of
great able bodied man, when he was spend
ing the greater part of his earnings in
drink" and her eyes flashed angrlly.
"You did quite right" said Mr.. Falconer,
ucCluculy -lutrc are SOiuc b1dS5c6 % pOpF
whom it is positive injury to help"
The answer to Mr.. Falconer's letter came
in due inc; it was Characteristic of Mrs
Stanford, hewailing his hasty marriage in
one breath and congratulating him in an
other, and he smiled as he read aloud: ~
will visit you as soon after the wedding as
can be spared. Lilly sends greeting to Mrs.
Falconer, and bids me say that her remem-
brance of her is very pleasant one" but
the main part Of the letter he wisely kept TO
himself.
1.-THE dear girl" said Isabel, in grateful
relief. II believe shall find my first inn
preston of her correct"
A few days later charming little note
came from Lilly herself, acknowledging tho
gift of the picture. "You say, dear Uncle
Harvey, that twas my new auntie's selec-
ton; she must have exquisite taste, and
nothing could have pleased both Ralph and
myself more perfectly. Thank her for me-
until can thank you both in person, which
i hope to do soon after our return from the
mountains
$40 you see any changes you would like
TO makelh
They were making formal tour of the
house, as Isabel had been so wearicd and