The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-30

"1es, Eustace, we would gladfy nave
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
20 miles from the city that old Squire
Montgomery used to own, full of shrub
berry, fruits and vineyards. l have bought
II as an anticipated wedding gift for Lii
liam. Georges remarks about his tastes
for amateur farming brought my pur-
chase at once to mind. and the idea that
IL your hands it might be made most
delightful and lucrative arrangement
flashed upon me like inspiration"
"Hurrah Here's chance for our
amateur farmer and horticulturist, {"
cried Ralph. "a second Daniell Oh, wise
young man, how l do thank you ANY
chance for me, eh;"
Eyes, mocker," said Eustace, laugh
ing heartily. Il was going to offer you
o place as plowboy. You could manage
to rido sober farm horse, couldn't your
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
"a business arrangement of 1t between
us as with stranger, but give me my
place as q son in the matter"
Again tho parents eyes met, 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. Lillan's
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 a 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 now"
So the various members of the New
ton family agreed to the plan summed
up by Ralph.
"Well, lvote for the country, the farm
ing operations" said he, "and we will
make our Rose true, genuine Yankee
housewife, Jasper, burning and shin
ing light among our southern danes.
Whewi No oifense, my lord, l trust!
Gou surely can put mp with little sport
without such porteutous frowns."
81 am not conscious of frowning.n said
Jasper moDdily. "But | own do not
understand the spirit there can be In
speaking Of your sister as doing hard
labor, nor will / r!lncly listen to your
sneers against my countrywomen'
"Nor will hear you, Jasper Gren-
vile, speak in that tone to my brother"
said Rose, laying Il ice cold hand ON her
lovers arm You rangely forget your
self to imagine an implied insult from
one who has ever been a true and loving
friend"
Pardon me, Rose, l have no wish to
imagine an insult, but ii sounded very
like ii. y
''You are in strangely suspicious and
captious mood tonight, Jasper, and could
l believe for one moment that our re-
verses"-
-'Say it not, Rose, dear Rosei You
know perfectly well you have no cause
to.belieye mo capable Of any but the ten
derest and truest sympathy"
Pardon the interruption" said Mr..
Newton firmly, but this must cease.
In my presence disputes or unkind re
marks can never be tolerated, 1t is un-
looked for, my friend, to sec you SO dis-
turbed by u simple remark, which, al
though it may have seemed i'll timed. a
short time since you would have been
the first to laugh at and enjoy