The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-10-31
CHAPTER XVIII.
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faur mansion, there was much rejoicing,
much to be explained, and much more
that nobody could account for.
"Nhat in the name of all that's mystic
rious did that ;oundrel mean by pre-
tending he was marred?" said the
clown.
He appeared to think the question an
open one, for anyone to answer who
could satisfy him.
Il n answer that, | reckon"
Every body looked at job.
There's a long story Kings to that
there-I'll cut it right short, an say this
fellows in the Office of Il cute lawyer
hyer, who's got his eyes on Joe hyer."
~ lawyer? What does a lawyer want
with Josephine?" demanded Monsieur
Dufaur.
"Wel, that's what | hain't found out
yit, but | wi |. I'll iiSt make it my bus
ness to find out. Anyhow, he wanted
me TO pay him lot o. money for keep
ing a sharp lookout on Joe, hyer, an the
boy. He was a keepin it right close.
At least he said So. There was money
in it somehOw-or that pesky lawyer
wouldn't bothered none-lawyers dom
waste no time 'thout they git paid fort,
n blamed well paid, too"
"Weli-but," said Madame Dufaur,
"Joc here has nobody-not friend in
the whole wide world. And no money
then why should that villain swear he
was her husband!" exclaimed Madame
Bufaur.
"Theres some reason for it," said Ben
Brown rejecting. "Perhaps Joe is a real
live heiress."
you woud make beautiful heiress,
said Mrs Brown.
~She is a beauty any way you take
her" said job enthus astically
Gone come" said Monsieur Dufaur,
you ii spoil her! Joe don't let any
thing they say spoil YOU"
NO, she won't" said the clown laugh
ing, "shc spoil herself"
ia king bout that" Job began laugh
ing, when sharp peal at the bell star
tied them.
A servant went to the door. The
drawing room door was opened. All in
it could hear what passed in the hall.
Pray tell Madame Dufaur ! desire to
SPEAK TO her
80, ma m" the servant exclaimed hast
lily. Then followed some words in a low,
passionate tone Then the strange voice
answered,
NO matt now-say nothing, but bid
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The listeners looked at each other
AT this hour" said Monsieur Dufaur,
Struggling his shoulders-"it is unheard
of-amazing."
"Neveri hcless, l will see her, +" said his
WIFE and she suited the action to the
word, passing into the hail.
90, 1t is You, Mrs Howson. Pray
come in
When Madame Dufaur ushared her
visitor into the library, she stood wait
ing her commands. Mrs. Howson began
without preface.
a called to-day, but you were out"
Il was not aware"
NO matter. You have wi yen a
young lady-her name is Joe"
s., ephinc-yes.
Can see hers she sleeping?"
"No-you can sec her, certainly. But
may l ask why you desire to speak with
hero"
"Why should I conceal it from you
The girl that am sceking-that | was
told is hcre-is, | am led to believe, my
daughters child"
"Iour granddaughter"
"Ycs, my granddaughter.
"Wondcrful!" Madame lifted her
hands in wonder. Il will fetch her this
instant And my husband, too"
70 dra her husband and Joe into the
library. to the surprise of the others, oc-
cupied but a moment Then the door
communicating was closed
Mrs HowsOn, or rather Lady Nor
ford. rose as Joe entered She gazed at
the girl a minute, then taking her hand
in hers said. in trembling tones:
You are her very self-the picture of
my roor Louise"
10, looked abashed Monsieur and
Madame Dufaur turned aside.
Let me look at YOU in the light "
Lady Morford turned Joe's face to the
light
The same skin, the same features;
above all, you have your mothers eyes
and brows-the finest l ever beheld-
and her hair There can be no doubt
about it, child: you are my daughter
child There are hundreds who will say
the same in En- 2land
Then Joe felt herself drawn to the
handsome lady's breast felt tear on
her check "a she was kissed, held off,
10 liked at, and kissed more warmly again
and again.
Madame Dufaur was weeping silently.
and Monsieur Dufaur wiped his eyes
susplciously. Then Madame Dufaur said:
"Let US go into the other ROOM"
When Joe walked into the drawing
room beside Lady Morford, everyone
was struck with the resemblance she
bore to the handsome old lady. There
was the same mouth, the same nose, the
same eyes.
This is Josephine's grandmother, "
said Madame Dufaur.
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Job Wonder looked amazed The
clown looked at his wife. Dick suddenly
fet his heart sink. He could not ex-
plain the feeling. 1t seemed as if the
whole world was dropping, dropping
away from him.
This is the most extraordinary cir
! cumStancc that has ever come under my
! notice" said Monsieur Dufaur.
1--WE are. think, about to learn why
| that scoundrel wanted TO marry this
| lady $ granddaughter"
Lady Morford ooked from one to the
| other.
Il see madame is amazed. | shall tell
! you all. As these present were wit
/ nesseS. they can verify my statement"
Thcrcupon he rccited, briefly the in
! ciGcnt> OF the evening. When he ended
! Lady Morford reflected, then asked the
| name of the young man who was pre-
| Jared to marry her granddaughter
His name is Ike jerks" Dick an
| swercd modcstlv.
"Nes and bigger rascal never lived,
! said Job Wonder. Il know him and hi:
! raScaIly uncle, Jeremiah jerks"
! Lady Morford turned to him with a
smile.
Il would like to speak with YOU again
| Mr.. Wonder, concerning some affairs"
Glad to be Of use to you, mum
'sreshally if | can keep you out OF tina
/ lawyers clutches, or help put his nephew
in the penitentiary. whore he is headin
! now. an, nothin' kin stop him. "
And this young man whose rare cour
age and presence of mind enabled my
| granddaughter to avoid the snare set fol
her-where is hep" said Lady Morford
The clown pushed Dick forward.
Here he is, madam"
Poor Dick blu<hed scarlet as Lady
Norford caught his hand in hers anc