The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
CHAPTER V.
MISCHIEF IN TIE WIND.

MfscHfEf IN THE WIND.
 Under ordinary circumstances Ross would never have thought of waiting at the foot of the stair until he learned whether or not Bell wanted him. He would have walked up and entered the room with no other ccre- smony than the unnecessary question
 Are ye at hame, mistress.'
 On the present occasion. however, hear tnx that her son was with her he shrank back, and would have been glad to escape from his promised visit altogether. Cargill and he had never been friendly, although there was no open enmlty between them. But now he felt an almost uuconquerabls dislike 10 meet the man. At any rate there vas no need to meet him except whom necessary, and that necessity was to arise soon enough.
 Their relations to each other were now clearly leAned; thcy were both fighting for tho same pr!ze-the ono with his money. the other with his love. Cargill. the dandy eie- phant, regarded Bob Ross the plot with contempt, that might easily dsvsiop< into hatresi-if K had not already done %; Ross regarded him with simp,o dislike and do- sirc to avoid him
 There could be no pleasant encounters be- tween two men holding such position to- wards each other.
 That was why Ross sent Dick to ask if hs were wanted, much to tho surprise of Bell, who was unaccustomed te such ceremonies 'NCry to him to come up," was her quick answer to Dick; "hs could hae como him rel to speer."
 Cargil! for . moment hesltated whether or not he should leave; but. des!rous of dis covering what his mother had wanted with Ross, decided to remain.
 IIe nodded with lymphatic placidity ts the visitor as he entered.
 'How are you today. Mistress CargillS' asked Ross--he was the only one who call esi her Mistress Cargill; to everybody else about tho place she was still Bell, or Bell Cargill.
 "Bsawlys, brawlys, thank ye for speering. I'll sumo be up and aboot noo. But I'm m gaun ts fash you this afternoon. Bob. nor tho lawyers either. I'm gaun to tak' your counsel, and let the thing be-"
 I'm real glad to hear that NrA CarElll. You would have been sorry for It after. wards"
 I'm no sure Q that yet Hows'evsr. Jeems has done something at last; hos ts marry la's VI a tocher. and that's satas- fecin' h . kind . way. But when get otpUub MySGl ' u A0u 0CttCt Wuao VI uoC For the ume being there's nAs mood ts fash sursel'A I'm eblscged to you, q the same, and you weY0 right enough to uAy that he would satisfes mo yet"
 What is all thLs about, mother:" broke h Cargill, who very much disliked being called 'Jcems" At all times, and especially now.
 Never you heed Jeema You may thank your frien' Bob. that you didna ken q aboos G afore n0s.s
 Il am sure sm extremely obliged to Mir. Ross for any kindness he has been good enough to do me, bat"
 "wlll yc drap that, ve fool. and speak like an Ord'nar bodyw almost screamed Bell.
 But should like you to explain" he went on stolidy.
 "Then I'll na explain naething till Pm up. You marry skipper DuncaA's dochter, and thsre'll be nae need to explain. What are yc gam to be af;er next. Bob?'
 II am 10 take the Mermaid to Pcterhead next" was the quiet answer, but not with. out secret feeling of satisfaction that he could give his rub to Cargill.
 It was more than rub-it was . blow. Oarxill's p.nffy cheeks and small. rrotudinr, dark eyes-fshs eyes--werc incapable of expression; but they could show the signs Of bitiousneSs, and at this moment they looked very bilions Ills voice, however. cxnressed neither passion nor surprise As he eAid-
 ''Oh. you arc to take the Mermaid on her next tr.p~'
 "Ay. believe 70. But l have to 70 now, mistress, as you are na needing me. Good day. mistrcss-good day. Mir. Cargili."
 Glad to escape, he sprang down the stair. But he had not gone many stepe when he heard plethofic voice behind hin
 .'I want to speak to you. Rossy'
 It was Carxill who had followed him in- otantiy.
 sl'm In rather hurry. Mir. CarsIIl. e eught to havc been homo two houu axon
 s,l eon walk with yua. The matter ' ono egxeo4 imomoanso e yos.s