The times., 1893-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Newton tried by warn
ing look unseen by Rose to stop Georges
aIIusion to GrenviIle. but soon felt that
he was acting wisely. A word apparent
ly lightly spoken might awaken train
Of thought that would in some degree
prepare her for the first shock should her
betrothed prove unworthy.
Rose answered her brother gayly:
Never you fear for Jasper. He does
not alone love wealth or station and will
be the same to me in lowly cottage
working with embrowned and hardened
hands as when playing the butterfly in
these grand old parlors, or if he cannot"
her gay smile suddenly faded and look
of hard, stern resolution such as her
friends never witnessed before settled
about her lips, changing the expression
of her whole face-"or if he cannot-then
let him pass. He would not be worth re-
gretting."
"Ah. that may be-" said her sister,
mot worth regretting, but could you
help, it, darling?"
Help it?" cried the spirited girl. II
should scorn such man too deeply to
mourn for him. But, Lii, are you trem-
bling lest Eustace may wish to desert
you? All, shall not allow that. Hehas
been too long a true brother to fear any
change in him.
mo. sister. am not fearing or doubt
ing, but one cannot resist the intrusion
of many unwonted thoughts in contem-
plating change so entire and sudden.
But you need not fear shall do Eustace
injustice We have known each other
too long would as readily doubt
George, or you, my only sister,
1T would be very strange, my chill
dren. said Mr.. Newton. IF your minds
did not at times turn toward possibili-
ties until you have seen both your friends
and they fully understand your present
position. | do not say this because
have the remotest suspicion that loss of
wealth will produce any change either
in Dunbar or Grenville On the con-
trary. expect to see increasing tender
ness and more earnest desire to shield
you from trial and hardship"
Rose sat unusually quiet, and Georges
loving watchfulness changed the current
of her thoughts by saying:
Your question, my gentle Lilly, re-
mains unanswered. You were inquiring
concerning property belonging to our
mother. Could you not read an answer
in fathers glance which made her cheek
as fresh and blooming as your own?
She will not accept by right that which
would embarrass her husband in settling
the whole concern on the broadest basis
of old fashioned honesty"
"And that, my son, is but simply do
ing my duty, not at all deserving your
gallant compliment. Would you will
ingly give any the least occasion to ac-
cuse your father of wrong or injustice
because legally might retain that which
could enal.,e HIM to make a most salts
factory settlement of this whole busi-
ness"
"Oh, no, mother; rejoice that you can
do as you propose if by so doing the
most captious can find no blame in IA
ther, yet you must allow me to be little
proud of you Notwithstanding.
"And all this time," interrupted Rose,
mo one has spoken or thought of Alfred
and Ralph"
"You are indeed greatly mistaken, my
child; our boys have not been long alb
sent from our thoughts. l am very thank
full that these developments have tran
spired during their vacation. l hope we
can manage to aid them in completing
their education"
"Alfred will never agree to that-nev-
err" cried Rose. "Do you think he would
consent to our laboring to keep him in
college at such crisis as this? No, in
deed; know my brother better. Much
as he prizes his literary advantages, they
would never repay him for the depriva-
ton of sharing with us in these united
| efforts"
Patience, Rosie" interrupted Mrs.
Newton, smiling. 1--WE have not doubt
of our boys willingness to share in all
| the self denial Or hardship that may be
iii store for us, but his college course is
nearly completed, and hewill be capable
Of so much more remunerative labor If
he can enter upon life with a well cul-
tivated mind that it would seem wise
for him to finish, even if some extra ex-
ertion on our part and self denial on his
may be necessary"
81 think" said George, 1--WE under
stand your wishes and am sure we
would all most gladly aid in perfecting
them, but l fully agree with sister that
it will be difficult to convince Alfred
that he cannot participate in our work
from the commencement"
81 appreciate the sentiments you both
express" said Mr.. Newton, "but we will
leave the matter for later discussion.
l must now have few moments CONVEX
sation with your mother, while you, my
daughters, lay aside your riding attire
and ring for tea. This evening we must
be denied to all callers and meet in a
strictly family council"
| TO BE Continued