San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-23

Kenneth assisted his uncle to unpdck
and am fonder of him than ever thought
l should be. But sometimes his selfishness
his narrowness-repels me; still, l feel
bound TO himn'
Safe in MOna's little room upstairs, the
friends enjoyed the delights full, free
interchange of confidence.
or all Mona had TO relate, the episode of
EyeraId's appearance at Contrexeville in
terested Nine. Debrisay most.
ITO think of such an out and out Radical
as Mr.. Craig wishing you to marry a no
blemanH' cried Madame, struggling her
shoulders when Mona had finished her
story. "Ah, ctGu what inconsistent crea-
lures men areI have heard of this Fitzal-
Ian, my dear; and he is as mad as a hatterl''
HE must be-" said Mona, thoughtfully.
There was few moments pause, then
Nine. Debrisay said, in gently remon-
| strating voice
Come, now, my own darling; will you
never tell me what is at the bottom of it
alb"
"All what, Deb?"
Your refusing poor Mr.. Warning, and
the state you were in when you had con-
sented to marry him before your grand
mothers DEATH Why. never saw such a
face as you hadl There was some man at
the bottom of it"
81 can only assure you, Deb, / was per-
fectly heart-whole when | accepted Mr..
Warning; and wish you would not remind
me of that dreadful time-pray put it out
of your mind. hope we may soon read
the announcement of Mr.. Warnings mar.
riage, and that he may live happy ever af-
ter"
"Well, l cannot understand it," MUIR
INJURED Nine. DebriSay, in a wondering
tone; but do understand that you don't
choose to tell"
Never mind, dear; You must tell me all
your news now"
Uncle Sandy did not seem in hurry to
go north. He fingered in London, and
Kenneth was under orders to come up
every evening. Mona took advantage of
his presence to steal away occasionally to
enjoy some music and talk with Nine.
Debrisay. These absences did not please
her uncle. He grew cross and fidgety, and
Mona began to fear that he had left his
reasonablenesS at the other side of the
Channel.
1t was quite ten days after their return
before Kenneth found an opportunity of
speaking with her alone. An unusually
fine evening offered an excuse, and Mona
gladly accepted Kenneth's invitation
Nine. Debrisay Offering to play chess with
Uncle Sandy.
"Now that we have got clear of houses,
and people, Kenneth" began Mona as
soon as they succeeded in finding seclud
ed seat in KensingtOn Gardens, tell me
what is troubling you, for | see that you
are troubled"
"Troubled2 Yes, | should think so. In
deed am not one bit more forward than
when we parted, and doubt if | shall get
away this summer. Then Mr.. Black is in
worse health than ever; we fear we will
have to leave the school; and here is my
uncle hurrying me to marry you-or, rath-
er, to ask you again"
"WeI, ask me again. Kenneth" said
Mona, sweetly, land I'll give you the same
answer"
"Eh, it will be hard to put him off now"
groaned Kenneth; 'he is bent upon it what
ever"
Still, you cannot marry me against my
will"
"No; but Uncle Sandy says you refused
grand nObleman for my sake, Mona"
mo; for my own sake. He was q poor,
half-witted creature. Kenneth, we must
put stop to ths You must tell Uncle
Sandy. that you have asked me again, and
that have refused you; tell him you do
not care to have anything to do with girl
who Is 50 averse to accept you. If my I'M
Gle calls me to account, L will settle the
matter very quickly"
IL was late when they reached home, and
found that Uncle Sandy had retired to bed
with bad headache, and, according to
Mime. Debrisay, bad fit of sulks, as he
had lost the game-and to be beaten, es-
pecially by a woman, was intolerable.
Your uncle desired me to say that he
wished to see you late or early tomorrow
evening, Mr.. Kenneth, ~ she concluded, $50
try and come as early as you can"
very WE'LL" said Kenneth, looking as If
he did not like it.
"DO you think tomorrow will be the
crucial test, Kenneth?" asked Mona, an
Swering the look.
81 feel as if it would be-"
"Then do not fear. You will get through,
and it is better to have it out"
All the next day Uncle S indy was silent
tOuchy, dissatisfied H. felt out of sorts,
and was quite sure the veal he had eaten
the previous day had not been sufficiently
cooked. How was it that he cOUl eat veal
abroad, and not at home? etc, etc.
These symptoms BODIED i'll for the even
ng's interview
When tea-time approached, Mona OBJ
served
LAS you want to speak particularly to
Kenneth Macalister this evening, shall