Mower County transcript., 1893-09-13

AOS A0o 10 Ieel 8uyCn10& out fepuQnauCo
at the thought of seeing you again enter
upon the same business. even under such
pleasant auspices. ! 's y. ~. 1..:.4.s, =
so that plan is laid on the table, Eus-
tace. and though it was a grand one
am glad that it did not meet with favor,
said George. Nov, father, please call
for plan the second" ......s. ..-.,. ..~-
Yes, Eustace, we would gladly have
It. You must not think me obstinate or
inappreciative of the really sound, good
Judgment your first suggestion evinced.
Only circumstances make it undesirable
with the present state of feeling"
You will all recollect." ;" resumed Eus-
tace, that fine country residence about
~ miles from the city that old Squire
montgomery used to own, full of shrub
berry. fruits and vineyards. have bought
it as an anticipated wedding gift for Lii
Ian. Georges remarks about his tastes
Tor amateur farming brought my pur-
chase at once to mind, and the idea that
IN your hands it might be made a. most
delightful and lucrative arrangement
flashed upon me like inspiration"
''Hurrah! Here's chance for our
amateur farmer and horticulturist,"
cried Ralph. "A second Daniel! Oh, wise
young man. how do thank you! Any
chance for me. chi"
Eyes. mocker," said Eustace. lauch-
ing heartily. II was going to offer you
place as plowboy. You could manage
to ride sober farm horse, couldn't yol,?
And now, Mr.. Newton, if this place can
be made of use to you, will you not give
me the opportunity of placing it in your
hands, leaving you to arrange all the
preliminaries to your own satisfaction,
only stipulating that you will not make
business arrangement of it between
us as with stranger, but give me my
place as son in the matter"
Again the parents eyes n.3t, and this
time there was no mistaking the mean
ing that long, earnest look revealed.
Pride in the filial affection of one they
had so long loved, and intense satisfac-
ton that each days development of his
noble nature gave increasing assurance
OF their daughters happiness. Lillians
approving smile was ample delight for
her lover. Ralph was longing to Danish
the momentary silence by some waggish
remark when his father said:
II wish, Eustace, you could realize
how truly we regard you as son. But
before reveal your mothers thoughts
and wishes and my own, or reply at all
to your suggestions, must bespeak your
patience while we, as is most just, listen
to word from all. George, my son.
what have you to offer nowp'
So the various members of the New
ton family agreed to the plan summed
up by Ralph.
''Well. 1vote for the country, the farm
ing operations" said he, ''and we will
make our Rose q true, genuine Yankee
housewife. Jasper, a burning and shin
ing light among our southern dames
Whew! No offense, my lord, trust!
You surely can put up with q little sport
without such portentous frowns."
Il am not conscious Of frowning," said
Jasper moodily. "But I own I do not
understand the spirit there can be in
speaking of your sister as doing hard
labor. nor will I tamely listen to your
sneers against my countrywomen."
''Nor will l hear you, Jasper Gren-
vile, speak in that tone to my brother" :"
said Rose, laying an ice cold hand on her
lovers arm. "You strangely forget your
self to imagine an implied insult from
one who has ever been true and loving
friend"
Pardon me, Rose, have no wish to
imagine an insult. but it sounded very
like it."