Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-03-31
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1 hope you are mistaken as to my

Il may be-" replied Jack, leaning
against the window frame, but in my
present condition, I am glad to grasp
the least straw of hope The simple
fact is, that I, like you, came to little
village to find the woman would make
my wife. Until to-day I cherished a
possible realization of my hopes, but
now
wait one moment. Does she know
of your feelings?"
Yes, two days ago asked her to be
my wife"
"Well?"
Her answer was all that could wish.
At that time her heart was mine. Her
lips, as well as her eyes, confessed it.
To-day I returned from short visit to
New York, to find note, in which, with
out further explanation, she denounced
my conducted, and hoped in the bitterest
terms, that would never bring myself
into her presence again. After her atti-
tude of two days before, I was stag
gered."
Did you allow it to stop there?"
NO, l forced myself upon her, and
demanded an explanation. Her answer
was: ASK your conscience I tried to
see her again, and failed. Now you
have heard all. Perhaps you will give
me the benefit Of your opinion. For my
self, [ am too utterly miserable to think
Can you see the drift of my suspicions?"
Clearly-Miss-"
"Millard'
"Ah, you don't say. Well, Miss Mil
lard has heard Of my engagement, and
imagines you to be the recreant. Per-
fectly natural, my dear fellow"
"Natural!" echoed Jack. Good heav-
ems! What do you think it means for
me?"
II know what it means for me, was
the imperturbable answer. 1T means a
trip to South Weston, and call upon
Mr.. and Miss Willard. I'll inform the
old gentleman that am the son of his
old friend, ETC., etc. See It will all
come right, and We'll both be benedicts
before we are a year older"
Jack looked slightly dubious, but he
tried to emulate his companions san
guine spirits.
After more conversation, during which
the young men became like old friends,
Beverly proposed that they should turn
in, cautioning Jack, however, to move
with as little force as possible in bed, as
he had not yet tested the full strength Of
that article of furniture.
CHAPTER XII.
Mary was lying in her hammock the
next morning, when shadow fell across
the porch, and, starting up with a hasty
exclamation, she found herself face to
face with young man.
L beg your pardon" he said in q
pleasant voice; I fear startled you"
"Only very slightly" she returned,
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DO you wish to see grandpa?"
IF grandpa is Mr.. Willard, that is my
wish.
He is Mr.. Willard. Walk in, please.
I will tell him." Opening the door, she
led the way to the parlor. will you
give me your name, please?" There was
seconds hesitation on the young man S
part. Then in peculiar voice he an
swered, Beverly.
Her face changed visibly, and low
exclamation escaped her.
Did you say Beverly" she asked,
with disturbed air.
"Yes, miss, Jack Beverly"
Without a word Mary stepped out Of
the room, repeating the words:
Jack Beverly. His name is Jack
Beverly"
Grandpa, his name is Jack Beverly.
What, my dear?" questioned Mr.. Mil
lard. with decided surprise, as Mary
came upon him with this announcement.
"A gentleman who wishes to see you,
grandpa, and"
"a strange gentleman, Nary"
yes, a strange gentleman, and his
name is Jack Bev-"
80 you have said, my dear. You are
very nervous, Mary. What is it, my
child?"
Il am afraid to think" she answered,
as he laid his hand upon her head.
There are thousand questions in my
mind now. II cannot dare to answer
them. You had better go, grandpa. He
is waiting"
1T is strange" she heard him MUIR
muir, as he left the room.
at is more than strange" she re-
peated, throwing herself on chair and
leaning her head upon the desk.
She was in this position a half hour
later, when her grandfather returned.
There has been very curious mis-
take" he said as Mary looked up ques-
tioningly. "The Mr.. Beverly I have
just been talking with is the son Of my
old friend. He has been staying with
another Mr.. Willard, whom he has been
taking for me, and"
How did he discover all this?"
"He has seen Jack, and they have
been comparing notes. Each has found
out that the other has made a similar
mistake"
where is he?"
Gone to look about the village. I
have in"
II don't mean this Mr.. Beverly" in
terrupted Mary with a quick frown.
"Oh, Jack. He is in South Weston"
Did Ja-the other MI. Beverly know
this one was coming here?"
Really, did not ask, my dear;
though it is very likely"
You said you invited him to dinner,
did you not? 1 must let Jeanette
know"
A minute later, she entered the kitch-
en-, with the abrupt announcement:
Jeanette, Mr.. Beverly will be here
| to dinner"
Jeanette dropped the potato she was
peeling. you don't mean" she ex-
| claimed.
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