Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-05

supposed was his nephew's
chagrin and modification.
s'Who dive s'pose will get all my place
and ali nv money2 Come, now, who
dye s'pose2 We were such a sneakipg
boy" he went on, without waiting Tor
reply, sand played SO mean that yen
fare bad, but Millie--my bound glri
Mile, who Is none OF our blood, nina
veil Git IL all--all-allw screamed the
old man. with frightful emphasis on the
last FALL"
III certainly hope che may" said the
gentleman. Hfor she doubtless deserves
Il. but for me. Uncle Zeke, i am able TO
take care OF myself, so do not imagine
that want anything from you except
decent treatment; but good day, ! shall
not trouble you any longer" and ne rose
to go.
AZ that moment he was conscious OF
some one entering from an inner room,
and turning he saw lady standing on
the threshold.
Strange meeting this of the playmates
of long ago, for it was Mile who stood
in the doorway! Millie,. grown tail ana
graceful, much different from the chubby,
ood-natured girl whom Adolph had
cherished so lightly in the memory all
these years. The delicate features, the
sympathetic eyes, the charm of beauty
hard to define, yet quickly sensed by all
who came in contact with her, affected
him strangely. He read in the patient
face and strange surroundings the self
sacrifice of years, and out of the shadowy
denths of the past came flood of tender
memories.
He was in the presence OF one thrice
more dear 10 him than he had ever I'M
aeined. Perhaps, after all, kind fate
had led him here. His heart was filled
with nameless longing, and he spoke
almost Ssn @s 'PRs% a5 an ASolpG 70" '''
The panied, frightened expression on
her face gave way to one OF pleasure ana
she advanced with outstretched hand.
"And you are Adolph, she said.
The old man for the moment had been
forgotten, but he stumbled to his feet al
most black with rage aud raised his
oaken staff. "You hussy \" he screamed,
edo YOU dare act friendly to him when l
ordered you years ago to spurn him IKE
a dog if he ever returned? Touch his
hand and I'll disinherit ye; yen leave
NV roof forever, Dye hear I'd skin
him" he Kissed, "if he were only under
me now"
Mr.. Grifis withdrew his proffered
hand in embarrassment, for he saw the
trouble he was liable to cause the com
panion of his childhood. Their eyes met,
and the look of sympathy he gave mel
told more than words. Mile turned to-
wards the old man and spoke quietly
81 shall 90 elsewhere if you wish 1T.
do not want your money; but you arr
getting old and l remained for YOU
sake"
II was the first time Uncle Zeke hac
ever spoke threateningly to her. BAD ano
bitter MS the old man was towards IN
enemies. he had RETAINED from speaking
harshly to AIillie until to day. How
could he live without her ! Who couic
fill her place by his side when those ter
riblc cramps returned, when every NOV
ment of his body incurred excruciatinl
pain ?
! All. Uncle Zeke forgot in his wrath a!
his debt of gratitude, and although sh
had spoken in pleading tones, he turne
on her fiercely: Eyes, leave, both oil ye
and never darken these doors ag'in.
They looked at each other hopelessl
, for n moment. and then at the old man
; but their delay only enraged him tn
I more. Don't We hearg" he cried. u
, We don't leave, I'll strike We"
! Mile turned and left the room. Nj
: Griffis passed out into the open AR, dow
G the lane, and tarried at the roadside.
: few moments later Millie came hurryln
0 towards him, her face pale as dealt
@ "Come ouick. she cried, breathlessl,
n "and see uncle; something has happene
n TO him." He ran back to the house an
found the old man lying upon the moo
n Uncle Zeke had been stricken Wi
g paralysis, and, although he lived son
If weeks. there was no hope of recover
, Miles gentle face was always at q
a bedside of the sufferer, and just befo
II he died there was momcntary relaxatl'
= of the disease and he was just able
whisper. as she leaned low over |
is couch, Forgive me?"
ot II do, do" she cried, the tears raj
. inc down her cheeks, and, with ling'
r ing look of gratitude upon his face,
nc passed away.
is There was no will, and the proper'
despite the old mans intentions, rever.
ht to the next of kin. Adolph, howey
of settled it all on Mile, but as Millie
On came his, it amounted to the same thu
rn in the end. They lived happily e.
A. afterwards, and the merchant never
nor pretted the day on which he LETT
I'd desk to follow the leading-strings
r. fate.