Oxford Democrat., 1893-08-22
PARIS. MAINE. TUESDAY. AUGUST %, 1893.

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of to that southern Eden he 20 enthud
astically portrays to prevent you from
sharing with rs the changes We sntici
pate"
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton tried BY awarn
ing look unseen by Rose to stop 0eerge'I
allusion to Grenville, but soon felt tha'
he was acting wisely. A word apparent
ly lightly spoken might awaken trair
Of thought that would In some degret
prepare her for the first shook should hel
betrothed prove unworthy.
Rose answered her brother gayly
'sNever you fear for Jasper. he doe
not alone love wealth or station and viii
be the sumo to me In a lowly cottags
working with embrowned and hardened
hands a. when playing the butterfly ir
these grand old parlors, or II he cannot,
her gay smile suddenly faded and . lool
Of hard, stern resolution such ~ heI
friends never witnessed before settled
about her lips, changing the expression
Of her whole face-''or II he cannot-ther
let him pass. He would not be worthre
II
gretting."
"Ah. that may be-" said her sister
''not worth regretting. but could you
help 1t, darlingS"
"Help iti" cried the spirited girl. ~
should scorn such q man too deeply tc
mourn for him. But, Lii, are you trem
bling lest Eustace may wish to desert
your All, I shall not allow that. Heha,
been too long true brother to fear any
change In him"
"No, sister, I am not fearing or doubt
ing, but one cannot resist the intrusion
of many unwonted thoughts In contem'
plating q change 30 entire and sudden,
But you need not fear ! shall do Eustact
injustice. We have known each other
too long. I would as readily doubt
George, or you, my only sister"
ut would be very strange, my chill
dren," said Mr.. Newton, 'if your minds
did not Mt times turn toward possible
ties until you have seen both your friends
and they fully understand your present
position. I do not say this because
have the remotest suspicion that loss ol
wealth will produce any change either
In Dunbar or Grenville. On the con
trary, I expect to see increasing tender
hess and more earnest desire to shield
sou from trial and hardship"
Rose sat unusually quiet, and Georges
loving watchfulness changed the curren,
Of her thoughts by saying:
"Your question, my gentle Lilly, 10
mains unanswered. You were inquirinG
concerning property belonging to oui
mother. Could You not read an answer
IN fathers glance which made her cheek
as fresh and blooming ss your Ownl
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 ut all deserving you,
gallant compliment. Would you will
ingly give any the least occasion to &C.
cuse your father Of wrong or injustice
because legally might retain that which
could enable him to mako o most salts
factory settlement Of this whole busi'
nessy'
"Oh, no, mother; I rejoice that YOU car
do as you propose II by 80 doing the
most captiOus can find no blame In IA
ther. yet you must allow me to be a littlt
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 sb
sent from our thoughts. lam very thank
full that these Developments have tran
spired during their vacation. / hope We
can manage to aid them In completing
their education"
"Alfred will never agree to that-nev
er," cried Rose. "Do You think he would
consent to our laboringSeo keep him II
college at such o crisis as thisi No, In
deed; know my brother better. Mucl
as he prizes his literary advantages, the,
would never repay him for the depriva
ton Of sharing with W In these unitet
efforts"
"Patience, Rosie" interrupted Mrs
Newton. smiling. Eve have not a doub
of our boys willingness to share In al
the self denial or hardship that may b
In store for us, but his college course !
nearly completed, and hewill be capable
of 30 much moro reinunerative labor !
no can enter upon life with well cul
tivated mind that 1t would seem wis
for him to finish. even II some extra eI
ertion ON our part and self denial on hi
may be necessary"
81 think" said George, I'VE under
stand your wishes and am sure W.
would all most gladly aid In perfectin;
them, but fully agree with sister tha
It will be difficult to convince Alfret
that he cannot participate In our worl
from the commencement"
"t appreciate the sentiments you boil
express" said Mr.. Newton, "but wo vii
leave the matter for later discussion
I must now have a few moments conyer
sation with your mother. while you. IN!
! daughters, lay aside your riding attir'
and ring for tea. This evening we mus
be denied to all callers and meet In
strictly family council"