The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-06-16
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RIVER
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presence there. "AllOw me 10 present
Mr.. Marsden, Uncle Edward-Mr. Mars
lien, Mr.. Wcscott.
What This, Mnrs,len, from M
\ -cIained the old gentleman, thrusting
aside all Iormnitv in his pleasant sur
prise md rushing forward to grasp
jacks hand.
$50 you ARE Jack Mnrsden-or, par.
don, John ! presume" he continued
az he shook the young mans hand with
a vim that meant more than the shams
OF too often accepted friendship.
''Either name" returned Jack, with n
smile. "My friends have found IL con-
venient 10 uae the nickname until the
Original has become, indeed, foreign to
my ears"
"well, Jack IL good, whole-souled
name, at any rate BE seated
"AIy call must le brief," Jack snid,
-Dologetically, rs MN took his hat and
sank into the upholstered depths oil a
great armchair 81 have an engage
Inent with nm old college friend at the
Auditorium at 1880, and"-consulllne
his wntcl--''it IL now past six"
"And you will not dine with us?' in
quired Mr.. Wescott, With an air oi dis
appointment.
Thanking you very kindly. It Is i'm
possible"
"But, tomorrow evening"" persisted
Mr.. Wescott.
Equally impossible" returned Jack.
81 leave at nine in the morning Tor my
home at c., Indiana"
"IIow unkind Of YOU" said Nan, with
pretty pout, forgetting Tor the moment
the casual nature OF their acquaintance
und permitting her heart To- overlap ITS
hampering Of propriety. II think you
ought 10 defer your departure ut least
longenough Ia allow Uncle Edward to
become acquainted with my brave pre-
server" she added with more selfislncss
at heart than was her won't 10y nature.
"Nonsense" calculated her Uncle Ed
ward, PLEASANTLY. I've been acquaint-
eel with Jack ever since you rcciied his
bravery TO me on the morning OF your
return. but do think he might remain
with us this evening, ut least. How
ever" -adlrcssing his words to Jack
iii you have M engagement, keep IT;
that's business. Aud tomorrow? We
know that home and mother are
Aaist. Perhaps, too, another lady at
G. is a potent attraction" concluded
y M I'D gentleman, with a merry twinkle
in his kind eyes.
Mnrsden smiingly resented the insinu-
alton, and Nan made a heroic effort To
enjoy her uncle's little joke. Then, cx.
cusing herself, she left the room De.
tpite the iuct that all the conversation
she had ever HE'LL with handsome young
Jack did not extend over a period OF
more than twenty minutes, her frequent
mental visits To his presence since first
she saw him on the big vernndn at NJ
did not foster pleasure Mt the introduc
ton OF "another lady" The why" she
had never attempted to determine.
When they were alone, Mr.. Wescott,
assuming mn mir Of business, said:
II am very grateful Tor your call, MIR.
Marsdcn, M wish To express my graft
tude in n more substantial way than
hollow words can convey. There Is no
necessity for my accounting the obliEa-
tons you have placed me under and that
am as grateful as man can tie, | trust
you will not doubt. What most desired
to meet you for. Is this: My niece has
told me that YOU have been enduring the
harlships Of the pncries IN order TO nc.
cumuIntc sufficient money To complete n
lgal education. Now, my young friend,
aside from all other considerations,
~ hen rec a young man in your position
always have desire TO give him "a
boost forward. That IL the kind al stuff
that tells in the world-an iron will and
willing hands. How much longer must
YOU attend college and how much money
do you need? Now, do not allow any
fine sentiment TO displaec legitimate OPP
portunity Speak up. | just want to
loan IL 10 you"
81 can finish in n year." said Jack,
raising his irnnk eyes 90 those u his
host, "but, do not need assistance.
have earned ia the capacity 81 good
lumber jack' and river hog, as they
called VA IN the north, enough money To
transform nie into. ut least, n poor law
yer. Further, Mr.. wescott, believe me,
did not call Go prey upon nor accept
your generosity neither did come Of
my own vnlition; II was in Difference Ia
the wish Of dear friend, Mr. Stubs, OF
NJ. But, assure you, am very
clad needed his advice. for IL IL indeed
"a pleasure To believe that have accom-.
pIilGd some trivial thing in nv life
worthy Of the commentator Of man
who has made life success. kcenly
appreciate your kindness and my first
rish u that Ou consider yourself fully
,,lrnsed irom any obligation Ia me YOU
inieht Imagine yourself subjected. Your
encouraging words would lie ample