The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-08-13
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devil, old fellow. L know but one girl
as good as Margaret.
And who is she?"
BERTHE smiled knowingly and watched
| the smoke curling above his head, in
meditative silence.
A secret just now, he said after a
pause. But to return TO Margaret.
She jewel worth the wearing. Things
have turned out fortunately for you, |
tell you. | felt mighty sorry for YOU at
one time, and Margaret seemed all cut
up about it. The loss of the money
would have been rather hard on you,
eh:"
Rather" agreed Brian, anxious to
change the subject. You haven't told
me Yet when you arrived.
y esterday afternoon, my boy. de-
scended upon the parental fold 1T mo-
| ment big with fate, as the poets say.
My respected father had offered his
| fortune, not his hand, to my beloved
| cousin, and that impulsive young lady
! had refused it in few choice but con-
vincing words Apltched battle seemed
imminent, when my presence restored
| peace. Whereuron my mild parent fell
upon my ne k, metaphorically speaking,
and called for the fattcd calf.
That is the history of my return.
| Very touching, is it not? Now, I'm
| here in hopes that Margaret will invite
me to dinner Think she VIII"
Perhaps returned Il laughing Voice.
BERTHE turned quickly, to see Mar
garct standing in the door.
come in, he cried, I've walked two
| miles to see You.
And get your dinner, she added, ad
yancing into the room and taking the
chair Brian offered her. That adm:s-
| sion of yours is against you.
And your tongues as sharp as ever.
| wonder if you treat poor Brian to the
| unm, rciful lectures that used to fall to
| my lot. | pity him from my heart. Even
ROW he hasn't a word 10 ray for himself.
Poor fellow
He does look meek, responded Mar
garct, turning to Brian ap cndeavoring
TO draw him into the CONVERSATION. Il
am afraid your sympathy doesn't appeal
/ "a rilH. tnfortun aLely. My = chcap.
That Is why | usually have such "a
supply on hand. I've always had two
reasons for wishing to be your husband.
Don't turn up your pretty nose my
dear; it spoils your beauty. As | wa
remarking about my two reasons, ono
is because I'd always be sure of good
dinner, and the other because II greatly
enjoy The pleasure OF tanning such
shrew.
Thanks for Your interest, sir. For
your enlightenment I'll inform you that
it is not wise to attempt impossible
tasks. | have no wish TO play Catherine
to your Betruchio. Oh, Miss Hilton, |
am 20 glad to see Won. Won't you take
my part? I'm quite dcfenSeIess. Even
| Brian has sat here quietly ana allowed
| me 10 fight INV own battles.
- nat was too bad of Brian ] sup
pose he considered you equal to the oc-
| casion
Just exactly, Miss II lton, pat in
| BERTHE. You know her of old. I've
walked two miles to congratulate her on
q certain coming event, and instead Of
accepting kindly intentions, She"
She thinks I'm the one to be con
gratuIated.' put in Brian, awaking
from Il dream, as it We're, and turning
an inquiring glance OH Margaret's Grim
! son face.
4 certainly didn't intend to provoke
discussion, she rejoincd, slightly an
noyed. Miss Hilton brings US tidings
of dinner. and BERTHE, if you are not on
your best behavior, YOU shan't have
| any"
Il am a saint from this moment"
said Berthe, as Margaret lowered her
head TO answer some comment of Bril-
ans.
Well, BERTHE, how long do you intend
to stay" asked Miss Hilton, as they
| placed themselves about the table.
He laughed heartily.
That depends" he answered. The
uncertainty of the patcr's temper pre-
vents any settled calculation. l hope
II may be several weeks, as don't care
to return 10 the city during this weather;
for if there a more forlorn place than
New York in summer I'm not anxious
TO come across it.
II would never suit me, put in Mar
Carct. Il believe | should find the very
cobblestones dispiriting."
1t is a revelation to go through its
tenement districts. | had occasion to
do so the other day, and ii seemed 10
me humanity literally swarmed around
me. How can people, raised under such
conditions, have the instincts of human
beings"
Yet we are a rich and prosperous
people. Our treasury overaows with its
surplus, and thousands of human be-
ings are starving. BY what law of JUS
ticc do you reconcile that?"
My dear Margaret, Your question
suggests a subject for Il tariff debate.
Asa the Colonel to discuss it with YOU.
You speak TOO lightly, Brian. l know
nothing of the tariff. but I do know that
| ny sense OF justice is being continually
| outraged. | do not believe that soGe
/ should dine off of silver and gold ami
| others want for bread. The p, crest
I creature was certainly born with some
rights. Don't laugh. please: l don't
1 al y q SII bia,r
Nor l. my dear, remarked Miss Hill
! ton. with a reproving glance at Brian.
You are 80 earnest. Margaret" ne
/ said, hy Way OF excuse. pity those
I poor FEATURES, but | don't believe in
/ lHdIeerim nate charity. 1t tends 10 in
/ pgra pauperism. Money comes too
! easy. and the necessity for work is done
F.! away with.
Your rule may apply TO others as
] we'll as the Ioor, was the half-scornfuI
/ reply. Il don't think ii hurts any HUI
I man being 10 be taught that humanity
I is helpful and tender hearted. 1t de-
I grades no man 10 feel that others are
/ CONSIDERABLY compassionate for his
/ woes and ind a pleasure in contributing
+ To his happiness. 1t was slight action
/ that changed the current OF Jean VAL
+ Jean life. And the world is full OF
: Jean Ealieans waiting for their grain OF
encouragement. No. BERTHE, | am not
/ charitable: YOU may think So, but | do
not. / have all that money can buy: l
do not know an hours discomfort or
the want OF even luxury, and because
some Of my plenty finds its way to the
F.. 4nio}l4aa ares az se;ael Il sas ss.es,