Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-05

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"Oh, Lulu uiii he obliged to think Just as
lido, Uou knOtr."
The idea was 30 entirely unexpected
that each face exhibited varying shades
Of intense excitement, and all eyes were
turned toward Mr.. Newton. Il was
some time before he could command his
voice and answer.
"My dear Eustace, you have been as n
son to us from the hour you were first
committed to our care, and this unex-
pected and generous proposition Is but
another evidence Of how well you de-
serve our love-"
"Oh, do not set this down as an act OF
generosity, I entreat. You know that
merely In selfish point Of view 1t would
be one Of the most promising arrange
ments could make. Your name at the
head would be worth thousands to start
with. I but put In the money-which !
should never have had but for you-you
the influence, which every business man
knows In your case would be worth
double my money. So please do not put
me to the blush by crediting me with
any !1her motive than my own interest
and pleasure"
"well, my son, no doubt 1t is your
pleasure, and we will let II pass under
that name of many meanings. In most
respects youridea Is q very excellent one.
but You will bear with mo when say /
would not wish to have It perfected.
First, II would be very trying to my
pride to assume my place without q
penny to invest In the concern. But, II
il were best for all. could easily con-
quer pride. Secondly, as I now leaveit,
/ am free from all reproach. No one
can Justly accuse me Of wrong. Iretire
from the business poor man. But IL !
IN few weeks begin again In the same
place and business with one who Is to be
o son for one partner and q son for
third and the concern goes ON rs IL moth
ing had changed, what can prevent the
most honest hearted person from fearing
and the slander loving from believing
that my failure was simply an assign
ment of property into the hands OF q rel
atiye, leaving me as rich, perhaps richer,
than before, while lie Barron Is utterly
destroyed All, Eustace, even now In
anticipation you feel that this would not
be wise course. Then, thirdly, lam %
years old. The anxieties OF the last
three months have not made me younger.
and own greatly desire to relinquish
mercantile life and make the second be-
ginning on another field II we can light
IN . plan that Is desirable to all. How
10 these objections appear to you. Lucyt
"Isympathize with you fully, Edward.
have no doubt that Eustace's plan could
be most successfully carried out, but the
turmoil and distress you have passed
through OF late are too fresh In my mind
for me to feel anything but repugnance
at the thought Of seeing you again enter
upon the same business, even under such
pleasant auspices"
80 that plan Is laid on the table, Eus-
taco, and though II was o grand one l
am glad that 1t did not meet with favor"
Eaid George. snow. father, please call
for plan the second"
"Yes, Eustace, we would gladly have
II. You must not think me obstinate or
inappreciative Of the really sound, good
Judgment your first suggestion evinced.
Only circumstances make II undesirable
with the present state Of feeling"
"You will all recollect," resumed Eus-
tace, "that fine country residence about
20 miles from the city that old Squire
Montgomery used to own, full OF shrub
berry, fruits and vineyards. Ihave bought
II as an anticipated wedding gift for Lii
liam. Georges remarks about his tastes
for amateur farming brought my pur-
chase at once to mind. and the ides that
In your hands 1t might be made most
delightful and lucrative arrangement
flashed upon me like inspiration"
"Hurrahi Here's o chance for our
amateur farmer and horticulturist,
cried Ralph. "a second Daniell oh, wise
young man, how I do thank you'll Any
chance for me, chr
Eyes, mocker," said Eustace, laugh.
ing heartily. ~ was going to offer you
place as plowboy. You could manage
to ride sober farm horse, couldn't youl
And now, Mr.. Newton, II this place can
be made Of use to you, will you not give
me the opportunity Of placing 1t In your
hands, leaving You to arrange all the
prcliminaries to your own satisfaction,
only stipulating that You will not make
business arrangement Of It between
us 90 with q stranger, but give me my
place a. son In the matter"
Again the parents eyes met, and this
time there was no installing the mean.
ing that long, earnest look revealed.
Pride In the filial affection Of one they
had 10 long loved. and intense satisfsc.
ton that each days development Of his
noble nature gave increasing assurances
of their daughters happiness. Lillian's
approving smile was ample delight foi
her lover. Ralph was longing to bsaish
] the momentary silence by some waggish
remark when his father said;
"I wish, Eustace, you could realize
how truly we regard you - son. But
before reveal your mothers thought.
and wishes and my own, or reply at sll
| to your suggestions, Imust bespeak your
patience while We, a. II most Just, listen
TO O word from all. Geurge, my son
what have you to offer nowr
30 the various members OF the New
ton family agreed TO the plan summed
mp by Ralph.
"Wcll, ivots for the country, the farm
Ing operations" said he, 'and We VII
make our Ross true, genuine Yanke'
housewife, Jasper, burning and shin
ing light among our southsrn danes
Whswi No ofSenss, my lord, ] trust
You surely can put up With . httls spof'
without such peetsasoel ffowns.'