Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-03-14

animum muiant Qui trans mare cUrruAt'
Crossing the seas does not change mans
nature).
No notice being taken - this speech, l
stammered what regret 10 have 60 con-
fegs was hardly the truth-namcly, that
had given the matter careful consideration
and was fully resolved to so to India.
Ny mother said nothing, but it was clear
the dinner had little relish, for She and
Isabel left the table early. There was 81.
,ence for little while after their with,
drawal
Then Sir Thomas said: "since YOU have
decided then, Mr.. AHdraw, ii it would rot
be pryiug too much into private affairs
might ask-if am imper1inent praJ tell
me so-whatyour plans are after yorr ar
rival in India. have special reaso for
asking"
To this ! was forced to confess that had
not thought out my plans, that in fact had
no plans at all,
ever ready to thrust his tongue in where it
was not wanted. Fortune favors them
who have the pluck to show they doi't
care rar>for the jade"
~ trust, kilburnie," said Sir Thomas,
turning to my father and ignoring the law
yer's remark, "that when you have heard
my reason you will not deem me intolera-
bly selfish. l wished to ascertain that Mr.
Andrew had fully made up his mind he
fore intruding any personal concern of my
own lest his generosity mis'l lead him to
neglect his own interests"
"You are quite incapable OF doing any
thing from selfish motives, Sir Thomas
. returned my father quickly and cordially
''Whateyer be your reasons, am ready to
wager they do you honor"
you are extremely good 10 express such
sentiments" said Sir Thomas, but am
afraid my motives in this instance are self
ish."
"Then, Sir Thomas, shall be very much
surprised indeed" responded my father
promptly.
'You are too generous, Kilburnie," said
Sir Thomas, but you Will be better able TO
Judge when have explained my reasons
for being incuis:tive. The fact is am anX-
ious TO find some trustworthy friend going
TO India who would-weil-wLo would I'M
dertakc delicate family mission for me-"
Ny heart jumped ut this. What could
the family mission be? And would Isabel
be interested in It?
''There are those III India" continued
Sir Thomas, after 4 short pause, 'of whom
should very much like TO haze intel'i-
gence" He stopped q moment, lingering
his glasses abseEtly, lifting it to his mouth
and putting it down again without drink
ing. Then he went On while we al Is
tened iu.ently:
y thiug; it is generally supposed by MY
friends and neighbors that !sahe, is nT
only child, but that speal; in confidence,
gentlemen-is mistake. She has 4 broth
er Donald-Donald Gordon-arG it is o!
him would fan have news. The young
man himself is not addicted to letter writ
ing, and my correspondents in the east
seem somehow or other to have lost sight
of him. 1t may be that he is dead" and
there was a Quiver in his voice. III so, II
would, be some satisfaction to know it.
And, to be brief, thought that if Andrew
were going TO India he might possibly be
able to look Donald up"
Cad, Sir Thomas, Andrew is Just the
very m2r to do that," put il Mr. C,ephanc.
''I'll warrant he'll find your son. It's
mission to suit one Of Andrews adventur-
Gus spirit. only wish could substitute
my own son. But Andrew is not to be 81.
perseded envy him his oppo"tunit%.'
1--WE all envy the ppogtuni,ies Of yoGth,' ,
said Sir Thomas. Then turning To my II.
ther, with a smile, "You see, ki!burlic, ~
motives are selfish after all"
'As was ready to WAGER, your motives
do you honor, Sir Then s" answered ny
father stoutiy, "and lie were 10 son &C
mine, who, going TO India, would 10. exert
himself to Go what yoil wish"
With that lGy latEer locked 81 nc IS /!
4o =
sometime to your taste perhaps"
''I need hardly assure you, S.r Thomas"
sid, clearing my throat, lcc m excite
ment was great. I need hardly assure yon
that If ever set foot in India ny first busi,
ness will be TO find Donald"
THANK you, my dear boy" responded
Sir Thomas, while lis voice shook and lis
eyes glistened. "Thanb you. Only pray
remember that should YOU change your
mind you will not let this generous prom
Use to me in any way hinder you. | will
not accept your service on any other conci-
:ion.n
''Never fear, Sir Thomas. Never fear"
answered my father for me- Make Your,
self quite at case on that score. Ii lie
changes his mind, lie will tell you SO
frankly"
My hearts thanks to you, Kilburrie,"
murmured Sir Thomas. you Lave made
me so years younger. Ny spirit-ah, me!
But there there. Shall We join the ladies?
I daresay they are feeling rather lonely"
And we rose and left the room.
My dear Isabel, cried Sir Thomas, with
the glee of boy, as we entered the draw
ing room; come here, child. have news
for you" She rose instantly and met him
with pretty loci; of expectation on her
face.
"1Jr. Andrew is going to India and will
search out Donald, = continued Sir Thomas.
There's news to gladden. your heart, my
child"
Isabel turned toward me, her eyes glean.-
ing with q dewv, wistill brightness and
her hands shaking with a sudden trcmor.
so that | would fain have taken hold Of
them TO comfort her.
.'Oh," she said. advancing step ncarc,
me, and speaking in - low voice which
fancied was meant for my ear alone, III
yon could only get titlings Of my brother
cannot tell how grateful should be. Eut
the news that you are even to try seems
too good to be true. How can we cyerthanE
you? What can We ever do TO repay you:'
And I, with my hot face and leaping heart,
certainly could not tell her.
The Joy that gave Sir Thomas ard Isabel
new life filed me also with an exquisite
delight, but when they were radiant wiki
hope and happy by anticipation, my dear
mothers face blanched so that my glad
ness was checked by the Gutyof comfort
ing her. In this Office Isabel came to my
help with the sweet words and winning
ways that were all her own, and by dint Of
our unccasirg perseverance in looking at
the sunny side of things and keeping the
dark out of view, in a little while my moth
er smiled through her tears, owning, with
a fervent embrace, that it was good for
young men to 60 out into theworld and try
hazards with fortune. "Few have such
friends, Andrew" she said, looking toward
Isabel, while clinging to me. Ard would
not stand between you ard distinction, far
less Uould I hinder yOu from doing q