Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-08-27
THE NEST0R MILLIONS.

'Well. really. Athol. should never
have believed any brother could be so
selfish. Il would need only n few
thousand dollars for me to attain n
musical education. Aud there is no
way of my getting the money unless
YOU marry the Nestor fortuca, and yet
you refuse" Miss Maudie sobhcd in
scornful reproach.
And il l only had few thousand
dollars ! could tit myself out so beau
tifully that should soon be mistress
of house aud fortune all my own. /
am sure, Athol. ! don't see how you
can be so unkind and stubborn" said
Miss Kathie, shooting an accusing
glance at her brother from her hand
some. angry eyes.
well. for myself | don't mind"
said Athors mother a grand looking
little lady. with hai- ike shining sill
ver. But for the sake of our dear
jeanette. who must have expensive
medical treatment or walk with a
hateful cruich all her life. it does seem
TO me that you might be more reason
able. Athol. 1t is simple madness to
throw away the Nestor millions"
II can't throw away what has never
been mine.n was the grim reply.
He was a handsome young fellow.
slender-limbed and broad shouldered
with curly-brown hair aud laughing
blue eyes and with the hoalthful rose
land-snow complexion Of a young girl.
ut is yours for the asking his
mother rcioined. significantly, land
before you decide irrevocably, my boy,
remember the denials aud sacrifices
we have all made for you in the past"
With stormy brow the young fell
low sprung from his chair. snatched
up his hat and rushed away from them
and the house in silence.
Aud what charm could the Nestor
millions have for him when he had the
love of the dearest, sweetest creature
this side of heaven?
As he strobe onward the anger in
those fine eyes changed to sadness; the
indignation Of the noble young face
changed to a look of respondent grief
Heaven knows it is hard enough TO
refuse any Of them anything, espe-
cially poor Jeanette" he said TO HIM
self. 'And it will be years before |
can help them very much from the in
come of my profession. am weak
hearted enough at times almost to
yield to their entreaties.n
And then for moment fancy pict-
ured what his life would be like with
Marine Farney-the millionaire bride
his family had chosen for him.
Could he ever feel aught but aver
sion for that thin-lipped. salloN feat
ured young person. with her perpetual
snecr. and her shrill. false tones?
But then. other men just rs good as
he, no doubt. had formed Just such
obnoxious unions for the sake of in
terest before now. and would again, so
long as the earth rolled round.
Content and plenty would gladden.
his mothers last years Maudie aud
Kathie would have all the grandeur
and splendor they coveted. Aud.
more than all. tho youngest aud beat
loved sister-poor, pretty, patient
Jeanette-could be made once more
strong and happy.
II was a dazzling a tempting pict-
ure.
At that moment he looked up 10 be-
hold Dollie Laraync in the path before
him. dressed In n charming walking
suit OF some pretty gray tint, trimmed
with gray fox. and wearing great
gray heayily-plumed hat.
At sight of her all his doubts and
despondency were dissolved like grew
some night-vapors before a rosy dawu.
Instantly he had become resolute in
stead of waveringi strength had re-
placed weakness.
He wondered that even for one brief
moment nerauia nave contemplated
the renunciation OF his love.
But he decided that it WAS best Dol
lie should be made aware Of his fam
ily's whim concerning the Nestor
millions.
And as they sirolled onward to-
gother he managed TO unfold tho pain
ful truth.
''lt was best for you to know, dar-
ling. was II notP Otherwise some un-
foreseen Misunderstanding might have
come between us" he concluded anx-
iously.
DUllie's lovely face was averled. the
luminous gray eyes we're hidden by
their. sweeping fringe OF dark lashes.
You must reconcile yourself 10 the
wishes Of your family. | think. You
will marry the Nestor millions. and Ia
time you will be happy she said. as
they at length turned back toward .ne
house.
Il was an old-fashiolied substantial
mansion OF brick aud red stone. over
grown with English ivy aud set in the
midst Of extensive and park-like
grounds.
II was the ancestral home Of dear,
quaint little old spinsler. who MJs
fond OF hlling the picturesque and
rambling house with guests at all sea-
sons.
n am confirmed homeb0dy my
self she was wont 10 say; ''but like
10 have plenty OF people about me-
the more the merrior.N
Dollle Larayne was one OF her espe-
cial pets, and spent considerable
portion OF each winter with her
Marine farney was q recent acquaint-
anco who had by chanco accompanied
sonlo transient visitor.
Tho Delormes were connections
through the marriage Of the nmiable
,plnslors only brother. She was
greatly attached 20 them all and they
fare frequently her guests.
Mfs nelofme aud her Two daughters
xore sli'l tilling Ia the quaint lilllo
lar|or Just ~ the indisngnl sou aud
|lpthef Ilsd ipll them,