The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-03-13

late now too ask the driver, Isuppose. That
must be my Cousins trunk"
81 don't think it is too late" uttered Fin
gal, springing up and Fastening In pursuit
Of the stage. He was fleet OF foot, and soon
overlook the numbering vehicle.
'sThe gal III como to'ards night" said
Jehu, in answer to NnGars question.
"Yaas, tho chlst was horn. She'll be along
with private rig, was told"
And Fingal brought this information back
TO Grace and her grandfather
'rd pesky sight rather she'd stay away
altogether,r grunted the old man.
"Why, grandpalp cried Grace.
~ had, though. Her mother was the
worst female l ever saw. She'd q 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,
though, she's like meek Jonas. II so, It
wouldn't take much OF hand TO manage
her."
"Grandpa, remember, that Lura hasn't
any father or mother now, and that we must
be kind TO the orphan"
ayes, yes, that's true, Oracle. Wen be
kind to her, and she shall have half my fort
une IL she behaves herself. Isay that and
mean 1t, do"
The old man had various moods. At one
time he seemed harsh and stern, while per-
haps the next minute he would be all sym
pathy and compassion. He had one soft
spot and that was love for his grand
daughter.
Fingal excused himself and was about "a
depart. when Mr.. Vandible said suddenly:
''Boy, I haven't settled with you for
smashing the head OF the tramp who In
suited Oracle. How much do / owe youi
Name your own price now. Don't be bash
full; l can pay any amount from dollar up
to q million, can"
The old man drew. well-hlled wallet
from his pocket and proceeded TO open II
with pompous deliberation.
"Why, grandpaW exclaimed Grace,
shocked at the practicality Of the old gentle
man. But Fingal received the offer In good
part.
"Don't trouble yourself, Mr.. vandible,' u
he said, with a laugh. 81 may crave your
hospitality on more than one occasion,
which, coupled with friendly smile frou
Miss Grace, will be ample rev ,rd."
ayes, yes; but confound 1t, that's just
what / don't want The girls got more
youngsters hanging round her now than
she can manage"
"Granapa, why will you"
"Stopi stopl stop" commanded the old
man, humping the boards with his cane,
He looked very angry, and poor Grace was
completely crushed She dared soy nc
more, and with parting word Fingal
walked away.
"High-strung young buck" muttered the
old man, after tho oung hunter was gone
"Grandpa," protested the girl, "you have
offended the gentleman. am sure he will
never come here again.
"Thats exactly right" chuckled Mr.
Vandible, resuming his pipe. IL don't
want him hanging and dangling around
There's that impudent Austin Wentword
III have TO travel the next time see him
To think OF girl having three lovers. Its
perfectly awful, outrageous, wicked, repre-
hensible and indicate say Haven't
told you that Clinton Starbright was the
one approved Of. and the one you mus
marry. You know have, you huzzy, anC
don't want any back talk, either, remem
Der that, now"
Again the old mans cane made the fiool
Jar with its owners emphatic earnestness
Grace knew the old mans moods full well
As for back TAX, she once INDUCED In II
but OF late had been wise enough TO refrain
She walked calmly into the house and sen
one OF the men servants 10 bring In th'
trunk that the stage had deposited at th'
gate.
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