The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-01-24

them that he had been largely interested in q
Itch silver mine ever since There would be
nothing untrue i'm that statement; had he not
been so deeply interested that he could net
sleep wink during the week while the title
to the Brighthope mine-curse the rocky hole!
was first in doubtl Besides, women were
sure to talk, and equally sure not to diminish
the size of a story while telling it; quite likely
his tale, repeated by Mrs. Tramlay and Lucia,
might have the effect of restoring him to the
regard Of the many people who estimate
man solely by his money.
AS he entered the house he was satisfied
that his operations would not be postponed
by the announcement mot at home," for
through the open door he heard familiar
voices in the rear of the parlor, and he saw
several heads bent over a table. None Of
them seemed to belong to strangers; SO he
entered with the freedom 10 which long ac-
quaintance entitled him. The backs of the
entire party were towards him, so his pres
ence was not observed; besides an animated
discussion seemed to be going on between
Lucia and Margie.
~ think you're real mean," he heard Mar
gle say. Then he heard Lucia reply:
mo, I'm not. Am l, mammal"
NO." said Mrs. Tramlay, as Marge APP
preached close enough to see that they were
looking at the floor plan Of a house, spread
upon the table.
MY heart is set upon having that room for
my very own" said Margie ''The young
lady of the family always has first choice,
after her parents"
Not where there is bride to be provided
for" Mrs. Tramlay replied.
"Well said, mamma There, Margie,n said
Lucia. "that room is for Phil and me-"
Here" said Tramlay, entering from the
library, with large sheet Of paper In his
hand, lis the plan Of Why, Marge-bless
my soul-when did you get back, old fellow?'
Mr.. MARCEL" exclaimed the three ladies in
chorus, as they hastily arose.
'Whatl only just come ing' asked Tramlay
And of course there was such clatter here,
there being three women together. that no.
body could heafa word"
Apparently the ladies did not agree with
the head of the family, for Mrs Tramlay
looked at the visitor pityingly and Lucia
dropped her eyes and blushed. But Margie
was equal to the situation; her eyes danced
as she exclaimed:
Just in time to see the plans Of the villa
we're to have at Haynton Bay. Seer This
is the principal chamber floor; it fronts that
way, toward the water, and I've Just been
cheated out of the darlingest room of all; it's
been set apart as sacred to the bride and
groom. AS If the Sdlly things would care to
look at water or anything else but each
otherl"
ut will be as handsome q house as there is
on the coast" said Tramlay, though your
humble servant will be its owner. Say, old
fellow, you need New York air; you don't
look as well as usual"
"A long day of travel-that is ALL" said
Marge, with feeble smile that seemed re-
luctant to respond to the demand imposed
upon it.
Mrs. Tramlay rang for servant and
whispered:
"A glass of wine for Mr. Marge"
"Haynton Bay is booming" remarked
Tramlay. "Have you heard any particulars
recentlyY"
None at all," drawled Marge. II ave,
been so busy that Thank you, Mrs Tram
lay" he said with a nod and a glance a. 0he
wine appeared.
"We're doing capitally, "said Tramlay 1T
begins to look as Ii, i'm spite of all tue ~ ra
land on which old Hayn bought us cpt.5ls
there won't be enough sites to meet thr de-
mand"
The news and the wine-both were l, ed
raised Marges spirits SO that he cc;,s, . to.
rear no WOulu IdlDL nc unally tOiItr ed
wits and strength enough to say:
Its just the time for me to sell out, theng'
"Sell outf" echoed Tramlay. cts JUS he
time to hold on to it, don't know al ny
thing anywhere that's making a respec able
fraction Of the profit that there is in our lit
tie company when the smallness of the IN
is considered. believe. too we
could make twice as much If there was ,olne
one who knew buyers well enough To can 20
appropriate prices. We've been selLm at
set figures, regardless of what some !, lie
might be persuaded to pay; prices uch
property may as well DO fancy, you Nv,
FOR those who want 1t will have il Is ny
price. But we've nobody to give PR 1T
tention to it. Phil's time is so fu u
piedn-
ION account of"-interpolated M. ie,
pinching her sisters arm
"Margiel" said Mrs. Tramlay, sever
"He is so very busy"-resumed Trs.ia,ay
Being papa's partner" said Margie.
Have you seen the new sign, 'Tran!o} and
Aayn,' YETI Lu goes down town every .Ly
IN our carriage, and | don't believe iL's Tor
anything but to look at that sign oh,
you hurt me cruelty then"
SWELL" said Tramlay. ''if may 10 per-
nitted to finish a sentence, I'd like u sly
hat If you've an hour or two day of spare-
lime on your hands you could do q first rate
hing fer the company, as well as yoarsef,
by keeping an eye OH this property There's
70 much in it that I've had half a Ia Il to.
devote myself to it and leave Phil to attend
% iron; there's'-
"hor Phil can do it, said Marcie III
must have heard of his great Lake AMI f.
'ide order; everybody said it was the 81, at
sst"-
"Margie," said Mrs. Tramlay, IN III dis
yuised anger, ''go to your room at once.
our father shall he allowed to talk without
Thank you, my DEAR" said Tramlay.
AS was saying, Marge, there's ~ easie:
way to make that property bring twice az
much money than for you. with your knowl-
'dge of who Is who in New York, to give
some personal attention to it,"
Thanks for the suggestion" said Marge.
III think about it. At present, however, I
think III say good-by and seek some rest.
merely dropped in'for moment to pay my
respects"
"Lu," shouted Margie from the head of the
stairs, as Marge was donning his light over
coat In the hall, don't let Mr. Marge go.
Until Won show him TINT c1uninp litt In lovars,