The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-28

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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,
''not worth regretting, but could you
help 1t, darlingT'
"Help itt" cried the spirited girl. II
should scorn such u 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 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"
'It 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. I do not say this because I
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 inuuiring
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 nc-
cuse your father of wrong or injustice
because legally might retain that which
could enable him to make a most satis-
factory settlement of this whole bust
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,
"no one has spoken or thought of Alfred
and Ralph"
'You are indeed greatly mistaken. my
child; our boys havo not been long alb.
sent from our thoughts. l am very thank
ful 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-
err" cried Rose. "Do you think he would
consent to our laboring to keep him in |
college at such crisis as this3 No, in |
deed; l 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. I'VE have not doubt |
OF our boys willingness to share in all |
the self denial or hardship that may be
in store for us, but his college course is
nearly completed, and hewill be capable !
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he can enter upon life with a well cul- |
tivated mind that it would seem wise !
for linn to finish, even if some extra ex-
ertion on our part and self denial on his |
may be necessary"
~ 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"
~ appreciate the sentiments you both !
express" said Mr.. Newton, "but we will |
leave the matter for later discussion.
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"
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