Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-09-19

this was your home. / am very sorry in.
deed that you did not make yourself known
to me before" said Mr.. Withers "You
know that | am very busy man and don't
get around much. Now you can come and
dine with us this evening, can you noti
Mrs Withers will certainly expect you,
now that Noel is here"
81 am very sorry indeed, Mr.. Withers
but | am already engaged"
"You must make early bids If you want
TO get this Young man, Amos" put in Mr.
Noel, affectionately patting Lane on the
shoulder. at was just so in tho regiment
lie was always in demand. Well, when
can you come Fred? What evening shall
we say2n
ut will depend perhaps, on the day
turn over the property TO you. How soon
do you wish to take hold"
"Oh any time. Any day. Whenever
you're ready"
'I'm ready now, today, If you choose"
was Lanes prompt response. 81 fancied
| you might be here by tomorrow.
Yes, you bet didn't let the grass grow
under my feet The moment we got the
telegraphic notification that the coloners
nomination was approved lit out for the
railroad" said Noel, laughing gleofully.
"And when will you come In and take
over the property? There's a good deal Of
clothing to be counted. As for the funds
they of course, are all in the bank"
"Suit vourself about tbat. Freddy. old
bow. I'm poinr down the street with Amos
now. How'll tomorrow morning dor"
every well indeed. You will find me
! here any time you come in"
"All right Now get out OF your yellow
stripes and come along down with us. The
| carriage il right here ut the door, We're
| going over to see the works-Mr. Withers
| toundrlcs, you know Come
Yes, come with MS. | think have hoard
| II was your father who-ah-who was in the
! same line of business at one time, Mr.
| Lane said Mr.. Wither3.
Capt. Lane, Amos.-Capt. Lane Great
| Scott. you mustn't mister man who has
| been through the years OF service he has.
| 81 beg pardon. aid not 50 understand
| You. Gordon, when we were talking last
| night with the-when we were having oU1
smoke and chat after dinner. You will
come with us wont you, captainF
II wish | could Mr.. Nlthers, but my Of
! flee hours have to be observed, and can.
| not leave in the morning. Thank you
! heartily none the less. Then you will be
| here tomorrow, Noel:'
"To-morrow be it. Fred; so au revoir, if
! N'' '-H j'''I "' HI"9''i Z hNO' MINUS
| Vaitug-buslness man, YOU Know. God
| bless you, old fellow; You don't begin to
| realize how delighted am to see you 80
| long
'but about dining VIII n US, Captain ---
oh Lord ye-' burst in Noel what
| evening now I'D almost forgotten. GrJ-
ting in among bricks aud mortar adde's
nav head. 'Tisnt like being ont in the sad
/ die with the mountain hreeles all around
YOU hey, Fred? Gan | don't know
whether | can stand his sort OF thing. af
ter our years Of campaigning And the
/ lieutenant looked obviously around upon
/ the dark ana dizzy walls and windows
/ suppose We say Thursday evening, cup
| tain, suggested Mr. Wthcrs. land ii
| have just a few friends to meet you two
army gentlemen
81 shall bee very happy. Mr. Withers'
Good! That's the talk, Frcd' heartily
shouted the lieutenant. bringing his hand
down with resembling vhack between
Lanes shoulder blades. "NoW we are off
Come &Iour, Amo-.' and the cousins dis.
appeared down the dark stairway and
| popped into the carriage.