Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1889-03-16
CHAPTER XIV.
DIR. cBISsroN sArr

WHAT DR. CHISSTON SAID.
His resolution taken, Brian did not let the
grass grow under his feet. but rode over in
tie afternoon to tel Madge Of his intended
departure.
The servant told him she was in the gar
den so he went there. and. guided by the
sound of merry voices. and the silvery laugh
ter Of pretty women, soon found his way to
the lawn tennis ground Madge and her
guests were all there, seated under the shade
Of a great witch elm, and watching, with
great interest, a single handed match being
played between Rolleston and Paterson, both
Of whom were capital players Mr. Frettlby
was not present, as he was inside writing let
ters, and talking with old Mr. Valpy, and
Brian gave a sign OF relief as he noted his
absence Madge caught sight of him as he
came down the garden path, and few quickly
toward him with outstretched hands, as he
took his hat off,
"How good Of you to come" she said, in q
delighted tone. as she took his arm. and they
sauntered slowly toward the house Brian
told her of his approaching departure, but
not his reasons for going.
81 got letter last night" be said, turning
his face away from her: land. as it's about
some important business, must start at
once"
"l don't think It will be long before We
follow" answered Madge. thoughtfully.
"Papa leaves here at the end Of the week-"
"WhyF
"rm sure don't know" said Madge. petu.
lantly; "he is SO restless, and never seems to
settle down to anything. He says for the
rest of his life he is going to do nothing but
wander all over the world"
There suddenly flashed across Fitzgerald's
mind line from Genesis, which seemed
singularly applicable to Mr. Frettlby-"A fu.
gtive and a vagabond thou shalt be in the
earth"
Everyone gets these restless cts sooner or
later" be said, idly ''ln fact" with an un-
easy laugh. ~ believe I'm in one myself"
"That puts me in mind Of what heard
DR. Chinston say yesterday" she said This
is the age of unrest, as electricity and steam
have turned US oil into Bohemians"
"Ah Bohemia Is a pleasant place, said
Brian absently. unconsciously quoting Thack.
cray, "but we all lose our way to it late in
life"
"At that rate We won't lose our way to il
for some time" she said laughing. as they
stepped into the drawing room. 60 cool and
shady, after the heat and glare outside
AS Cncy ouCeiou MI rIcotipy oIVso out "a
a chair near the window, and appeared to
have been reading, as he held . book in his
hand
"whati Fitzgerald" he exclaimed In a
hearty tone. as he held out his hand; II am
glad to see you"
~ let you know am living, don't r. 70
piled Brian, his fair face flushing as he re-
iuctantly took the proffered hand "But the
fact is have come to say good-by for a few
days"
"Ahi going back to town, suppose, said
Mr.. Frettlby, lying back in his chair and
playing with his watch chain II don't
know that you are wise. exchanging the clear
air of the country for the dusty atmosphere
Of Melbourne"
"Yet.Madge tells me you arc going back" !"
said Brian. idly toying with vase Of flowers
ON the table
"Depends upon circumstances" replied
Midas carelessly ~ may and ! may not
You go on business, presumer
"Well, the fact is, Calton"- Here Brian
stopped suddenly. and bit his lip with vex-
alton, for he had not intended to mention
the lawyers name
"YesF' said Mr. Frettlby interrogatively,
sitting up quickly. and looking keenly at
Brian.
wants to see me about business" be
finished awkwardly.
"Connected with the sale Of your station,
suppose" said Frettlby, still keeping his eyes
on the young mans faca "Cant have bet
ter man Cations an excellent man OF busi-