The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-03-08

GascOlgne. Your London
friend. Mr. Hawks, is DESTROYS
IF carving away wi him some impress
SONS OF Yorkshire He says the ma
,iyes have no characteristics save their
burr. Can You suggest any, Dudley?
could not. and said so simply.
Mrs. Armstrong; tales of her ances
tors would suit you splendidly. Mr..
Hawks" said George. Their character
istics appear TO have been murder and
robbery Most of them were hanged for
cattle stealing She boasts of it. She
saws also that Yorkshire never could be
conquered William the Norman had TO
leave it oul of his Doomsday Book.
Fact. Mrs Dudley asked Charlie.
1t is history.
Town 1t goes then.
Il Witnessed a little scene to-day that
NAV interest You" said Gascoigne, ad
Il was coming through pit village. \
big, burly felIow-NoIth- Countrymen
are usually SO describe l, you know-was
lounging with his back again I wall.
His hands were thrust deep into his
pockets; he was tipsy; there was the hap
pIest smile imaginable upon his face. \
woman presume b S wife carrying Il
young child. went aad talked to him.
was not he II enough TO hear, but the pan
tomime amused Me. It seemed shs was
asking him TO go home, but her words sp-
parently had no effect Presently she
stamp ed her foot, talking mole and more
excitedly; he neither moved nor spoke
he only smiled Next she slapped his
face; once, twice,
stu smiling in slow, lazy, half-con-
temptuous way, he drew one and from
his pocket to put hsT from him. In SO
doing, he somehow touched the child.
The woman, reused TO fury, deposited
the lbv on the muid, road and rushed
at him. She snatchei of his hat. pulled
it to pieces with her hands, and. not con
tent with that she tore it with her teeth
then flung it down and danced upon it.
At length, suddenly pausing, she looked
at her lord ana master. He had not
moved. His hands We're in his pockets
and he still smiled Then she picked up
the child and left HIM Two policemen
were looking on. They seemed to enjoy
the sight as much as | did. Mr. Hawks,
that was n Norhsire nan.
Thanks, Doctor" sid Charlie, I'll
take him Tor type.
Ard much il this vein the conversation
continued to flow, though / joinel little
in it, and Edna less.
We remained 4 very short time at table
after the dies left us and in crossing
the hall TO join them II the drawing room,
| fingered behind Gascoigne and Hawks.
| was in 10 haste to lind myself again
in Edna's presence. | felt guilty, almost
as though my Wretched secret were writ
ten on my face.
When | did go into the drawing room
George was singing, G.s 'oigne stand
ing by her, his back toward me. Hawks
beckoned me TO the far side of the room,
where Edna and he We're sitting. Edna
was telling lin tales of the rebellion of
10. of Diltson and the Derwentwaters. /
sat down and listened, silent and spell
bound, to tie soft voice OF the charIner.
Meanwhile George had ceased singing
and remained ut the pino with Gas
coigne
After a time the Doctor came and held
out his hand
Goodnight. Dudley" said he. I've
got to walk tack, so ii ) time | set Off
In vain | urged him to stay, even sug-
costing smoke for -auld lang syne"
But he waS proof against temptation: so
Charlie and went with him to the hall
doo-.
Come and see US AGAIN soon" said ].
"N he4eXer you ask me. he answered
readily, and, with a hea'ty trood-n ght,
departed.
told Hawks he would find the where
withal for smoke and drink in the
library, where [ would Join him immed-
ateiy. 1t WIS nay intention return 10 the
drawing room. The door was closed,
though not fastened; | pushed il open a
little way, but did not enter | saw and
heard enough without.
Near the piano. where | had last seen
her gay and smiling. was my wife, but she
leaned over 1t now III a detected attitude,
har IN Il IN bap Il, Ia -,
hand YVES on her shoulder: She was speak
ing 10 her in a low. earnest manner
You wont tel him, Edna? On your
honor promise yen won't tell jack" cred
George, looking up suddenly.
Il would alter cut of my right hand, :"
Edna exclaimed vrhemeu'lr
She turned tow ri me as she spoke
and. instinctiyely stunning 10 be caught
eaves-dropplnC. | treated.
1Noen ghost? Look precious like it. !"
said Hawks facetiously. is flung myself
into chair il tie library.
tonfound ever! thing" | exclaimed
imp 2ti"nt'y.
"Amen,' calculated Charley. with an
lntonatlon that another time might have
c used me 10 smile. Have b. and 5.
o d f'ler; thatll ut yos all night Strike,
lie You re almost tectot4lors he,e, Very
different 10 the Old days. ELI: N u chiel
taking notes. You know "A chiel tax ng
lotes:' Cue 5 Il give you the beaeft OF
ole of ',m-eh:'
/ looked At him attsntively. He had
had fair amount OF champagne, and
was now doing full justice TO the brandy
and soda.
60 on. Hawks l may not say much.
but I'm listening, said TO Lumor him.
heep your eye on the Doc;or-keep a
sharp eye on him, See
i don't see in the least, l said colby,
for was still pulling over the words
had heard in the drawing room
Well. If YOU don't already know ard
wont sse, IL put ii palmer That Doc
tor ; gone coon on yoJr wife --
gone coon, tell You. Fact, sir
Don't talk to me such internal rot
1t gospel truth. lack You've a right
TO know all | can tell YOU, 80 here goes
lou didn't 20 to the drawing with
6aSuOigue AMI me after dinner He wes