The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-20

| OF hunting IOr n DrIQc.
He picked up his hat and rushed from
his room, going up to the hotel where Mr..
Cranstou was stopping, while be arranged
some business matters with Hugh.
Hello, Colewoodl Have seat" said
the lawyer, scrutinizing the flushed face
and nervous manner of his visitor. He
was just wondering to himself if the unex-
pected good fortune had turned young
Colewood's head. when his visitor re-
marked;
You are aware of that one peculiar fea-
ture in my late aunt's will, Mr.. Gran
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| Light at once dawned upon the lawyer,
and there was twinkle in his eyes. How
ever, he asked indifferently:
TO what peculiar feature do you refer.
Mr. Colewoods"
THE one that absurdly commands me TO
marry girl that have never SEEN"
'Oh, that" returned Mr.. Cranston
You are lucky fellow, Colewood That's
the best part of pie fortune"
Its the most exasperatihg part" Hugh
cried desperately, How can fellow love
and wed to orders"
We'll, it's deal of time and bother
| saved to the wooer," remarked the lawyer,
putting. I'VE no doubt Ethel Wayne will
suit you better than any selection you are
capable of making"
Hugh Colewood flushed warmly at the
lawyers cool observation and he spoke
holly.
Pm sure she won't suit me, sir. The
estates can go to charity for all | care.
don't love any woman, and love my free
dom too well to marry yet awhile. don't
want to be thrust upon any woman for the
sake of fortune, and don't suppose Miss
Wayne cares two straws about the absurd
condition in my aunt's will"
''It is very likely, although Ethel had
the greatest respect for the late Miss Cole
wood, and was very careful to humor all
her vagaries," returned Cranston, much
amused over young Colewood's excite.
ment. However, | hardly feel able to
state whether the girl would accept Miss
Colewood's last great vagary in the shape
of her impulsive nephew, or not.''
Il shall not give her the opportunity"
said Hugh, nettled at the lawyers words
Hold on, Coewood. Let's drop nom
sense and come to business. You like your
aunt's estates, but you cannot retain them
without complying with her wishes. You
have never met the girl whom your aunt
has chosen. Perhaps it will be proven
that you are neither of you opposed to full
filling the condition.
''At least. you must meet. | will ar
range that. Ethel will pass the summer
with my sister in the country and III man
age it for you to spend few weeks with
them. You can very soon tell whether the
condition is wholly obnoxious or not. What
do you say?"
81 will do as you advise, thank you, sir, !"
replied Hugh, who had now cooled off and
was trying to take business view Of the
strange situation.
Four weeks later Hugh Colewood was
speeding away from Greenville on the
morning express, bound for little town
among the blue hills of Virginia
When he stepped from the train he was
disappointed to find 10 one waiting To con-
vey him to the country home of Mr.. Gran
ston's sister, "A distance Of eight miles.
He was in the act of asking the way TO
the best hotel when buggy came rapidly
up to the station and halted.
The station agent hurried forward to
meet the driver, who was slender young
girl, with bright, dark eyes and hair as
golden as the June sunbeams touching
those hills
us Mr. CoIewood, of Greenville, waiting
here to ride out to Mrs. Thurston'si" i'm
quired the fair driver in a sweet voice
which won Hugh's interest at once
II am here and waiting, thank you," re-
turned Hugh for himself, smiling pleas
antly as be came forward on the station
platform.
Il came todrive you TO Mrs. Thurston'S. +"
she answered simply.
shall take the reinsS" he asked as they
started away.
No, thank you; I like to drive" she an
swered
1t was too bad for you to take so long
drive for stranger" he remarked as be
stole q side glance of admiration at the girl
ish form in dainty blue.
''Oh. didn't mind the distance as all;
besides, rather had to come" she replied;
Il did wish TO go with the young folks.
who are having picnic this morning over
On Laurel hill. but Uncle Jerry was sick.
and Of course he couldn't come for you.
Then Mrs. Thurston and Miss Wayne
never drive, so they made virtue of neces-
sity ana sent the last resort Of the place"
and she laughed merrily.
ut is too had my coming prevented VOC
joining the picnickers," he said. Il shah
not be able 10 forgive himself
That's nothing. am enjoying myself
now too we'll to think OF Laurel hill. she
returned brightly
Thank ron. and at the same tinle les
ne assure Sou that 1, Loo. SIN enjoying
myself excelIently vel" and Hugh bowed
10 the young girl, whose eyes dropped be-
heath the warm light c; admiration n his
blue ones
Il hope you viii enjoy your visit, Mr..
Colewood.' she said. to change the subject
Il know Mrs Tharston and Ethel viii do
ell they can TO make your stay pleasant. "
Thank you. I've no doubt shall End is
pleasant, returned Hugh. You. tos. are
me Of Mrs. ThurSson's summer hous<Aoid.
suppose"
Yes. with smile -Yon see an
distant relative 10 Mrs. Thurst0o: then
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