The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-06-23
CHAPTER NJ.

Like the soldier who has larcl Ills
breast to the fire and fury oi war. lcav-
ing those near and dear To- him far be-
hind, TO de- his country's bidding. So the
gay young Lawrence viewed his triumph
in Difference To the parental hehcst II
WAS "A pardonablc pride that swellcd the
young mans breast az lie happily con
templtted tho Consequences OF his dis
tasteful station. Fathers confidence
had been carned-oi this there was no
doubt. Sisters ever exalted opinion Of
a brother she nlorcd would be mneniiied
many fold in the light 81 his promising
manhood. And Nan? IL Nna easy
guessing the result The sweet music of
the answer he had Lwnitcd So hing and
patiently would soon iii his soul with
joy. Lawrence was happy. hopeful and
intensely NJ peace with himself and all
the world
The elder Layton could hut lily cx-
press the profusc congratulations he
would shower upon his son. II will pro-
mote YOU, now, Lawrence" WAS the
proud fnther'z conclusion
His sisters JOY can more cnsily he inn
agined than described A year of separ-
alton from a brother 81 whom she was
passionately fond, "a say nothing 81
laurels hc may have won IN the interim,
would suffice To make the meeting fer
vent one.
Amid these congcninl surroundings,
Lawrence Layto was at home again.
lie had read the future accurately.
Little time elapsed before his inventive
mind had devised an excuse whereby lac
might visit the Wescott home.
Az he assembled the steps, leading Ia
the slightly elevated lawn. lac saw Nan,
reclining in n rustic scat. und, rucnih n
shnde tree. She was, apparently, deeply
interested in a book she held in her hand
and failed to notice hiz approach.
Stenlihily lac drew near 20 hrr aud WINS
about 90 cover her eyes with lis hands
for the hnckncycd "gucss," when sic
turned slightly md glanced up nom her
reading. She sprnng 10 hcr feet and
said earnestly, extending both her
| hands:
81 am so glad 10 see you, Lawrence
aud such IA surprise you have accom-.
plishcd! Pray, when did YOU Gomez"
"a few hours ago." lac replied, shaking
both her delicate bands. "And you az,
really glad 60 sec nc?'
always glnd, Lawrence, but probably
never 20 clatcd leforc. II seems nget
since we parted at the little depot al
NJ. Come inside" she continued
leading the way. You must so and
surprise Uncle Edward at once. Wont
he be dumbIounded? Why, none Of "
expected you Tor wceks," and she clnppeo
her hands in girlish joy in view OF the
sui prise soon 10 follow AT the expense o.
Uncle Edward.
"Whcrc is your unclc?" Lawrence in
quired
"In his den, Of course-the library
Did YOU ever know him TO be clsew herr
when at home?"
"Alone, | suppose"
''Yes, unless, perhaps. Mr.. Mnrslen u
with him"
"M-a-rs-de-n?" he repeated, with cur
ious nstonishment.
"Why, yes, Lawrence, forgot just TIN
incest piece Of news have To tell you
Sit down aud you shall know il quick
~" and Nan at once busted herself will
the narrative 81 the family connection
with her brave rescuer from the hungr,
falls Of the South Fork
"Docs lac live at your house," Law
renee asked ut length, with obvious dis
pleasure.
ooh, yes. II would lie so drcadiull,
Involvement for Uncle Edward, other
wise. Why, Lawrence, YOU woul,
scarcely believe that two men could bo
come 80 insepnrably attached In =,
short n time. Go, now, and see WIN
Uncle Edward will shy
"Not now" he returned. III lac Il con
versing with Mr.. Marsden, lie probabl,
prcicrs not To- lie interrupted, and
think hid better return home, too, a.
Father hns some business matters -
Importance To- discuss with me-" III
arose 10 depart.
Don't hurry, Lawrence" Nan en-
treated,
"Bnt must =
"Will you come OYER this evening an,
bring Clara2 II j. almost weeks sine
she was here"
Thinks, Nnn. II possible we vii
come" was Ills reply, az he closed IL
door aud left the premises.
Nan turned To ascend the great stair
why Co her room above.
MY You startled me. Mr.. Marsden,
she shrieked, ms Jack elidcd by her i
the direction 81 the lour.
Beg pardon, Miss Wrcutt nSsur
you IL WIS unintentional," hc explained
with u paired look in l,i- eyes.