Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-22

opposing this decision, the responslu.e
directors reminded him that it had been
adopted on impulse, and decided that it
was their duty to give him a little time for
consideration.
In the meanwhile some of the gentlemen
assembled at the bedside. looking at Ok
bye and then looking at Lord Harry, had
observed a certain accidental likeness be-
tween the patient and Milford, the phil
anthropist," who was willing to receive
him. The restraints of politeneSS had
only permitted them to speak of this cur
iOuS discovery among themselves. At the
later time, however, when the gentlemen
had taken leave of each other, Mr.. Vimp
any-fnding himself alone with Lord
Harrv-had no hesitation in introducing
the subject. on which delicacy had pre-
vented the Frenchmen from entering.
Odd you look at the Dane?" he began,
abruptly.
''Of course | did"
"And YOU notice the ikeness?"
Not ~
The doctors uproarious laughter start
led the people who were walking near
them in the street Here's another
proof" he burst out ''of the true saying
that no man knows himself. You don't
DENY the likeness. | suppose"
DO you yourself see it?' Lord Harry
asked.
Mr.. Vimpany answered that question
ScOrnIully: is IL likely Inat SnOulQ
have submitted to all the trouble | have
taken to get possession of that man, il
had not seen Il likeness between his face
and yOurS?"
The Irish lord said no more When his
friend asked why he was silent, he gave
his reason sharply enough: 81 don't like
the subject"
CHAPTER XL.-THE MEDDLESOME MAID.
On the evening of that day Fanny Mere
entering the dning-room with the coffee,
found Lord Harry and Mr.. Vimpa nv
alone, and discovered las soon as she open
ed the door) that they changed the Ian
guage in which they were talking from
English to French.
parently occupied in setting the various
objects on the sideboard in order. He1
master was speaking at the time: he asked
if the doctor had succeeded in finding a
bedroom for himself in the neighborhood
To this Mr.. Vimpany replied that he had
got the bedroom. Also, that he had pro
vided himself with something else, which
it was equally important to have at his
disposal. Il meau," he proceeded, in his
bad French, that | have found a photo
graphic apparatus on hire. We are ready
now for the appearance of our interesting
Danish guest"
And when the man comes" Lord Harry
added. what am | to say to my wife!
How am TO md an excuse, when SHIT
hears of a hospital patient who has takel
possession of your bedroom at the cottag,
and has done it with my permission, an(
with you to attend on him."
The doctor slipped his coffee. 1--WE have
told story that has satisfied the authori
ties" he said coolly. Repeat the stor.
to your wife"
.;She won't believe it," Lord Harry re
| piled.
Mr.. Vimpany waited until he had lit an
| other cigar, and had quite satisfied him
| self that it was worth smoking.
"You have yourself to thank for tina
| obstacle" he resumed. If you had takel
my advice your wife would have been on
| of orr way by this time. | suppose | mus
manage it. II you fail, leave her ladyshil
| to me. In the meanwhile, there's matte
| of more Importance to settle first. w
| shall want a nurse for our poor, dear IL
| valid. Where are we to find ner?"
| AS ne stated that difficulty, he finished
his coffee, and looked about him for tn
bottle of brandy which always stood Oh
| the dinner-table. In doing this, he hap
| peued to notice Fanny. Convinced tina
her mistress was in danger, after wha
she had already heard, the maids anXiet
and alarm had so completely absorbed he
that she had forgotten to play her parl
Instead of still busyfng herself at tn
| sideboard. she stood with her back to 1t
palpably listening. Cunning Mr.. Vimp
any, possessing himself of the brandy
made a request too entirely appropriate t.
, excite suspicion.
Some fresh cold water. If you please,
was all that he said.