The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-30

AW0MAN5 INFLUENCE.

ance. Talk of something more agreea-
ble-do."
with all my heart. I WAS never in
love with him myself. He was forever
quoting that abominable saying, which
l don't believe was in the Bible, Spare
the rod and spoil the child for my espe-
cial benefit
We'll. dare say he had reason" was
the ready response, accompanied by a
flash Of humor SO like the old Margaret
that he began to imagine himself in
S'conset again. You haven't a like
objection to Colonel Barton, have you?
Tell me why you are not favorite with
him.
Il don't know. Perhaps I imagine it.
l dare say he doesn't consider me half
50 worthless as you do. Who would be-
licve that SO fair q face could hide so
hard a heart?
The tone, as much as his words, vexed
Margaret. Her eyes darlened and her
voice took on sharper intonation.
We will discuss neither my face nor
my heart, if you please"
She gave her horse sharp blow,
which sent him into hard gallop.
Then, with the quick repentance which
always followed such outbursts, she
Puileu uP ioiIhiy anu "d.eu lol III iai Il
to join her. This he did with an air Of
injured dignity.
Don't look so dreadfully doleful, "
she called out with an attempt at light
ness. Really you give me the blues.
Are you hungry? I'm perfectly raven
Gus. If we ride little faster We'll be
home in two minutes"
Il don't want to be home in two min
ut S. l wish this ride would last for
ever. No, of course you don't; you are
thinking of your breakfast, but L Oh.
Margaret, l wish yol wouldn't tritie
with my dearest feelings"
And Iwish you hadn't such queer wa V
of &C ming in With unexpected remarks
You haven't the least idea of the fitness
of things. I'm hungry, and I'm going
home just as fast as this horse will
carry me"
With these somewhat defiant words
she galloped off, and Brian, to give a
more forcible expression to his sense of
injury, followed at a snail pace.
When he arrived at Elmwood he found
Margaret Invested of her riding habit
awaiting him in the diningroOm. He
pretended not TO see the smile with
which she greeted him, and during
breakfast he N intained a moody ST.
lence. which awakened in Margaret a
half grave, half amused interest
A thorough baby" she commented,
leav ng the table when the meal was
over and going into the garden, ap-
parently to look at her flowers, in reali-
ty to be alone with her thoughts.
She walked for an hour in the fresh
fow1r-scented air, and when she re-
turned to the house her nervous rest
leSSncss was SO marked that Miss Hill
ton was both surprised and panied, but
she wisely forbore remark. Even when,
Il short time before luncheon, Margaret
stole up behind her chair, and, placing
her arms about her neck, said, rather
ENORMOUSLY, Il am SO tired of the ortho-
dox way of eating, Miss Hilton. Shall
we have our lunch under the trees?" she
contented herself with answering:
DO as you like, my dear. | think it
will be very nice, and appetizing,
And a change" added Margaret
How do want a change. A horrid dis
position to have, is it not? Never to be
satisfied. l don't know how you put up
with me, when find it SO difficult to put
up with myself.
sit down, my dear, and l will tell
you, was the quiet reply.
some otilef Tune, Salu margaret.
quickly. Il hear Cousin Brian. He
would prove an interruption. Besides,
| must see to our picnic, you know"
She was gone when Brian entered the
ro ON d second later
He noted her absence. and his look of
disappointment reflected his feelings.
Il will send him to her presently,
unused the old lady. calling him to sit
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