Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-17

Leaving his widow and son unpro-
vidcd for?"
"Voa DicU Yesl What had he to give
them2"
II do not know; but I should have
thought II would have been far more
noble and chivalric TO have lived and
worked for their support"
"Ah, child, you do not understand
these things My sister has done well
enough in the world, and as for her
boy, he Is all that the fondest mother
could dcsire-affectionatc brave, gem
erous inheriting all his fathers virtues
and none Of his faults"
THAT is high praise, indeed"
"And think Of II, Kate, he will be
with MS here this very morning. have
invited him TO spend a week at Will
loughby farm"
"Why, that will be charming" Kate
said, picturing to herself the enjoyment
she would derive in the companionship
Of bright, intelligent boy. ~ will
coax MIR. Barlow TO lend him his pony;
he shall como with me and Cmsar in
our walks; and will send to Chertsey
for the boat Miss Bnldcrstone ordered
for our use, but which have done with.
out here before because had no one 10
go with me"
ellis name Is LcoD-Lcon d Estre-
willie! Is IL not pretty onc2' MADDEN
DISC lc asked. "llc does not assume
the title at prcscnt-perhaps some day
or other when fortune smilcs again he
may do so, and his wife would be u
countess"
81 don't suppose he thinks anything
at all about wives at his age, II he Is the
nice boy you describe him. Kate said,
saucily.
AT his age! Why, he is nearly five.
und-twcnty, dear, and -"
But Kate's eyes flashed an indignant
surprise.
II thought you said he was u boy"
the complained.
"Did | convey that idea, my child2
Well, surely you accept the correction
with II good grace-a young man oil
ivc.and.twcnty would be more agree.
able companion to young lady OF
nineteen than miscellaneous lad ul
twelve. hut please TO remember that
Leon comes TO see me and not you"
# beg your pardon humbly," Kate
cried, always free 30 confess n fault
"Of course Inc does; and il ~ very rude of
me 10 talk such nonsense. But is Mis-
Baldcrstonc aware Of this addition
our mcnagcP"
"Of course she Is have had q,
lsiudcst letter from hcr-shc Is in Ger
many now-will you see it?'
mo, thanl, you, mndcmoiscllc; | re-
ccivcd letter from her this morning
which Is not yet opened, for was re-
serving IL as u ban boUchc after brculS-
fast. May break the seal? An, I
thought so; she ulludcs to your coming
guest. You win have an addition to
your little party in the shape Of Mile.
Campirnon's nephew. hope You will
try to make his visit plcasant'-so that
is all right Are the Barlows prepared
To receive him?'
"Thcy got their instructions by the
same mail that brought our letters"
Kate did not pause 10 consider, or she
would have Thought IL strange that NJ.
dEstrcvillc's invitation must have
been givcn and accepted before Miss
raldcrstonc's consent could have been
secured.
That the reader may fully understand
the real nature Of affairs IL Is necessary
10 take peep into suite Of rooms in Il
tall house near Leicester square, Lon.
don, IN the center of district which
might be described rs French colony
Every store in the street bears a Gallic
sign over its door; cheap cafes abound
with placards in their windows Of ic'
on paric Fran 3, and sallow men with
wuScl mubtlchcs and dubious linen Of
the true patriot type predominant.
The room to which wish 10 call
your attention Is comfortably though
not cStravaguutly furnished, and is oc.