The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-06
CHAPTER XI.

Of the no less determined but saddened
mood of the parents, of Lillian's ear
nest sympathy and ever ready aid to
all, or Alfred's regret that youth de-
barred him from the field. Imagination
can call up all that is left untold, but it
cannot portray the transformation few
short hours had made in Rose. From a
bright, sportive, sunny child she had
passed at once into noble woman.
That Sabbath evening she begged to
remain undisturbed, and her mother,
with a loving kiss, left her, though with
an aching heart.
But the next morning saw Rose at her
regular work, self possessed, but bear
ing unmistakable evidence of some
strange change, of hard battle fought
and victory won. Her face was paler
than usual, and the merry laugh or
cheerful carols that always heralded her
approach were hushed, but no trace Of
gloom or sadness could be seen. A high
and holy light burned in her eyes, a lofty
purpose, a conservation of all her pow
ers to serve the noble work spoke in ev-
cry movement. She conversed as un-
hesitatingly as ever, was as thoughtful
Of others happiness, more so if posi-
BILE, but underlying every word and act
was the visible evidence that her mind
was working out some plan for future
action. Her friends had agreed that no
questions should be asked. Time and
her own wishes were to decide.
When the mornings work was all dis
posed of, and the family gathered to-
gether for some consultation before din
ner was served, Rose quietly told her
parents that as Eustace and her brothers
were to join the same regiment the next
day she was exceedingly DESTROYS that
Lillian's marriage should take place be-
fore they were separated. She begged
that this, which must be their natural
wish, should not be delayed out of any
needless delicacy on her account. The
past, as far as she was concerned, must
remain q sealed book to all forever, but
if they would help her they must let her
see that their happiness was secured as
far as human foresight could secure it.
Eustace then acknowledged that he
had urged Lillian to consent to such an
arrangement, feeling sure that her par
ents would think it advisable, going as
he was into imminent danger, that they
should be united before they left. So
the two were quietly married. The cere-
mony ended, the family all escorted the
three young men to the camp, not far
from the city, far different bridal tour
than Eustace and Lillian had often pic
tured.
Eustace had far more knowledge of
military science than most young men
who had not intended to make it their
profession, and Georges tastes and edu-
cation had inclined him to become ia
miliar with engineering. AS soon as it
was known they were ready to enter
their country's service in any capacity
they were sought after to fill important
positions in various regiments then band
ing together. Eustace was placed as
colonel, and that they might be together
In the same camp George accepted cap
taincy and Ralph o lieutenancy under
him rather than to enter into the more
desirable positions that had been offered
and be separated. This arrangement,
highly gratifying to the parents, was
planned in part as just tribute Of the
estimation in which Mr.. Newton was
held, but aside from this the intrinsic
worth of the young men and their capac-
tiles for guiding and organizing volun-
teers made them q most valuable ac-
QUESTION where raw troops were liable
to be called into immediate action.
In the excitement and hurry of this
startling call for volunteers Eustace had
not forgotten to arrange his business Sc
curely, and to leave also in case Of his |
fall q will by which his property was
placed under Mr.. Newton's care in trust |
for Lillian, his wife.
A clause in the will was also executed, |
known only to Lillian and placed in her
hands, securing the Montgomery prop |
erty to Mr.. Newton and his heirs in case
Of its present owners death.
Lillian, Immediately after her mar
riage, assumed the entire care Of little |
Jennie LIE Barron, and with her hus- |
bands appreciation withdrew her from |
the city school and placed her in an in
stitution near her fathers.
Of Estella lie Barron little was known. |
1t was supposed she had embarked for |
Europe Immediately after her i'll advised |
marriage without learning of the desola-
ton Of her parents house. Some weeks |
after her fathers death draft from |
Paris on him had been received at the |
bank where he had so often done bust |
ness and Of course rejected, by which it |
would seem that up to that time De |
Courtney still supposed thathis wife was
q millionaire's daughter. A report was
also current that De Courtney was but |
an obscure adverturer, and when he
found how he had been overmatched in
duplicity by the crafty Estella he had de-
serted her, saying that his wealth and
high titles were but imaginary and that
q wife and children waited for him in
America.
This information had been communi.
Gated to Mr.. Newton by Freeman, the
former partner in the old business, and |
anxious to ascertain If there was any
foundation for the report no made in
quiries.
Nothing satisfactory could be learned,