Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-18

OF an Old frlenu OF the Idinlly TO Deg
Lena's acceptance Of fifty pounds to-
ward her trOGSSe1.-a most welcome ad-
dition.
AS time passed. Fancourt pressed for
a speedy mination to his time of pro-
baton: and Mrs. Dalton, mindful of
certain old proverb about the '.cup and
lip" placed no obstacle in the way of
his wishes: she applauded only her own
foresight in having commenced prepar-
ations Immediately upon the engage
ment. There was to be a ball at the
house of a friend in Highgate in the
beginning of October, on the occasion
of an eldest son. attaining his majori-
ty; and to this ball. for some reason she
did not choose to divulge, Lena insisted
upon going. With that exception, she
made no objection to her mothers ar
rangementS on her behalf.
Fancourt had been in daily attend
ance at Ivy Cottage, but, before his
marriage. he had affairs to settle which
required his attention.
Il intend going down into Surrey,
and shall come up only for my we'd
ding" said Fancourt to his confidential
man John, as he sat in his dressing
gown over an elaborate breakfast in
Magnus Square. Il am feeling precious
seedy, and want bracing up before go
ing abroad"
"Mrs. Lemont will be very glad to see
you, sir" observed John. Il suppose,
now you are on the point of marrying,
you will have to make some different
arrangements there. sir"
Undoubtedly" said Fancourt, help
ing himself to a slice of StraSburg pie.
Il Stall not go to the cottage now. but
take up my quarters at The Anglers
Rest You will go with me, of course
1 may want you. Have my things
packed so as to start tomorrow. I
shall drive down in the dog CART may
want that"
Very good, sir" responded the ready
John.
''And, by-the-bye, I shall take Juno.
She is shy and doesn't follow well at
heel. See that my new Manton is put
up. dare say shall shoot over Sir
Trevor Sutton's ground while | am
there
Juno was white-and-tan setter that
Fancourt had received from the keeper
at AlphingtOn Park, and was apt to put
her tail between her legs and stink off
at the sound of her new masters voice,
not finding kicks and oaths to her taste.
For John, on the contrary, she had con-
ceived great affection.
Lord AlphingtOn and his grandson
approached no nearer as time wore on.
Fancourt had spent few days at Alph-
ington Park when partridge shooting
commenced, and during this visit the
dissatisfaction the Earl had felt with
regard to his new-fOund relative had
become positive aversion. AT the eX
piration of week he had plainly in
timated to the young man that the less
they saw of each other the more likely
they were to avoid an open breach. AS
result the Honorable Mr.. Fancourt
was soon on his way down to one of the
prettiest hooks in all Surrey. He did
| not seem eXhilarated by the ride, bu'
drove rapidly, as if his only object was
to get over the ground as fast as posi-
BILE. Nor did he exchange word with
John, whose attention was mainly de-
voted to the task of recOnciling Juno
to her mode of lOcOmotiOn, Juno giving
sundry hints of preference for her
| own four feet.
Arrived at 1.-The Anglers Rest,n and
| having engaged the best rooms the inn
afforded, Fancourt ordered dinner, and
| then strolled down to the cottage, leav-
ing John behind.
1t was with compressed lips and
moody brow that he opened the little
| gate in the laurel hedge, and walked up
| the path to the house mantled over
with Virginia creeper: Mrs. Lemont
had been watching for him, and opened
the door herself. Much to her surprise,
his greeting was more affectiOnate than
| it had been for some time past.
Il could not tell what to make of
your note" she said, as she led the way
into the parlor.
Gould you not? Well l am here to
explain" returned Fame urt, dropping
into lounging-chair neaC the window.
81 have come down to The Anglers
thing, and want nursing"
And so you have come to me?" in
! terrogated Julie.
"Where have I a better right to
| come?' asked Fancourt, with an as
sumption Of tenderness.
To be continued