Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-16
= rHE VOICE OF THE, CHARMER. @

s0S idiheu ABOUT at ner own Tree Will,
for she was uncommonly fond of riding
over a country, was Miss Gladys.
As her groom said, 'The fence was
never made yet that could stop his
young lady when the hounds were run
ming"
True to his promise, after breakfast
the squire unboSomed himself to his
niece with regard to his refractory ten
ant at the Lea farm-"the only farm,
| by the way, my DEAR" he added, where
l have not Introduced you. for the very
| good reason why, because have such
strong personal dislike to it's tenant.
even avoid shooting over the place as
much as possible. because I can't bear
| the sight Of the fellow. Just fancy, my
dear, afraid even to walk over my own
| propery-my own property, forsooth.
Nasty, cantankerous wretch wound
up the squire in his wrath. II wish
somebody would knock him on the
head. do, 1ndeedr'
"Fie, for shame, sir!'' exclaimed his
! niece, laughing, putting her pretty
hand over his mouth as she spoke.
! tinued. "and / knew such dear old
man Of that name years ago-he was
one Of poor papa's tenants. indeed.
Il wonder now" she unused, could
it be the same man? He left to go to
Australia, SO understood | was
only little girl at the time. And we
We're such friends, too!
''Uncle,' exclaimed the girl, a flush Of
excitement coming over her face, "if
you don't mind l will ride over this
morning and see for myself.
'If 1t is the same man-and / have
very great idea it is, do you KNOW
will undertake that every bit Of that
| horrid wire fencing is taken down be-
| tween this and tomorrow morning.
Say, l will even have a bet with you
on the subject. Come, sir, what odds
| will you give meg
81 won't bet. utterly decline to bet,
| you little gambler" returned her laugh
! ing uncle, ''for I hate losing money,
/, but l will tell you what will do, my
Gladys, if you only succeed in your I'M
dertaking, will give you the very best
| hunter or the prettiest bracelet that
| can be bought for money. I believe it's
a real good thing for you, too, you
| mink. you," he added, pulling her ear,
''for now come to think Of it I be-
lieve did hear that this Objectionable
tenant of mine had been in Australia
before he came down here to sit upon
+! my shoulders like the old man Of the
sea-
Don't say another word, dear I'M
cle," cried Miss Gladys. Il haven't my
| betting book about me, SO l seal the
bargain with this kiss (suiting the ac-
| ton to the word, and now I'm Off to
! put my habit on and order my horse"
"Good-by, dear, we shall meet again
not on the Rialto, but at luncheon"
! and bestowing another kiss on the en-
raptured old gentleman the lively girl
rushed from the room.
The stable clock was just striking
half-past 1. simultaneously with the
rumbling Of the gong announcing the
| fact that luncheon was ready, as Cha
dys Onslow with her attendant groom
came cantering through the park.
The squire. who had been waiting for
her for the last half hour, seized hat
and rushed hastily out into the stable
| ward. where he knew she would dis
mount. to await her coming with min
gled feelings of delight at her return.
and curiously to know how she had
succeeded on her mission OF diplomacy
with his refractory tenant.
s'Here l am, uncle, safe ana souhu,
Won 500 and I've had, oh! such lark!
Rrilliant's legs are full OF thorns' l
| fear. poor DEAR" exclaimed happy
Gladys, her face flushed with pleasure
ond excitement. and looking prettler
than ever.
Off ber horse she jumped in her ac-
customed impetuous fashion. anu LAY
ing administered her usuai mug,
| took her uncle's arm and ordereu niin
| To take her in to luncheon at once
"Well. and how did you get on niS
child ~ inquired the squire.
Not a word, sir, until ! get in'o -.
din;ng-room. and then you shall near II
| all" was the fair tyrants reply.
.Uhy. by Jove! do verify Deiiese
you've got over that old curmuuseol
Won artful little mink, your exclallne =.
her uncle in great glee, hurryine nei
into the house as quickly as possiDie'
all agog to hear her news.
Through some back passages .ne
went. and then, opening green pa.ae
/ door. found themselves IN the en'''-
| hall. 90 they
.Come, now.' said the squire 40 Mrs. Mr.,
entered the dining-room, WneIe n ~
Mainwaring was waiting for .nsn, .el,
won't wait a moment longer; SO a a.n
your aunt and me all about the - a ri
Of your ride this instant. miss, @ :