The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-10-16

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tennis. as IA English family, consisting OF
father, mother, two daughters, and II hob
biedehoy son, made very friendly advances,
and frequently invited her to join them
when they played.
Thu father, n stout, rcd-faced sufferer
from govt, made friends with uncle Sandy,
4 many were their arguments, rs MIR.
Claplon was u strong Conservative, and
his wife n dame Of the Primrose League,
while Mr.. Craig wa al advanced Liberia,
not to say a Radical of the most virulent
description. This little excitement largely
helped the cure, md Uncle Sandy WAS re-
luctantly obliged to admit that lie felt con.
siderably better.
"How well mademoisellc your niece
plays the %tenis!'' said NJ. lie Dircctcur, tax
ing his seat on tho bench where Uncle
Sandy and Mr.. Clapton had already placed
themselves under the shade of some trees,
and in view Of the tennis courts. DO not
derange yourselves, gentleman, ] pray
your he continued. Il like to look at
Mees Craig, her attitudes are SO graceful.
She seems like the spirit of the zane, yet
she is so quiet and pOSce, and gentle ut
other times. Truly she is q young girl to
be proud of, and l make you my compli-
ments.' lie bowed low to her uncle, White
Mr.. Clapton Endorsed the eulogium by u
short emphatic "Deuced fine girl, pom my
SOUL"
The heart Of Alexander Craig swellcd
within him. Perhaps of allthea ingredients
in his character. pride contributed the
largest share, and that pride had been
sorely let and hindered all the years of his
youth. He would have been completely
sorred by this constant repression, but for
his dcvont belief in himself. To find that
anyone belonging to him should call forth
the praise and admiration of the behold.
ers, was n source Of delicious qualification,
and Mona's merits assumed larger proper.
tons in his eyes rs NJ. lie Directcur spoke.
''fih! she's a good lassie. She is my puir
brothers only child, and l look on her as
my ain BARN, as she'll find when I am re.
leased from the sufferings of this mortal
life"
II expect some very distinguished com,
patriots of yours said NJ. lie Dirccteur,
the Lord Fitzallan, and a companion ar.
rive tomorrow. and Sir William 'Ar.y-l
think he has been lord mayor, a man OF
high p~osition-he and milndi, his wife,
they come tomorrow. 1t is well that the
English, you love games TO the last"
L a iAlNotSN MA III j
Knoxville is my tenant; he has had my
house in the Highlands for a considerable
time.''
'Indeedr' said both hearers. .
And from that moment Uncle Sandy
was raised to the rank of Il millionaire.
The set was now over, and Mona's sid
had lost, in spite Of her good play. The
hour for Uncle Snndy's afternoon walk in
the adjoining wood was at hand, so he
beckoned her to him, not a little delighted
to exercise overly n fathers rights over
m elegant-looking girl, who bore the uD.
mistaSable stamp 0 "tLo Upper Ten'-a
class against which he raved theoretically.
"Ah!' said he, ms he toddled "a common
expression, but extremely expressive of
Uncle Sandy's peculiar gait along, with
the help of n stick and an umbrella, be.
side his niece; 1.-THE director has been tell
ing me there are some grand folk coming
tomorrow; then you'll see how little time
and attention he'll be able to spare for such
as you and me!''
~ have been greatly mistaken in Mon
sicur Delormc, if their presence makes any
difference to him. she returned.
"Weel. you'll see; young things like you
think everyone is an angel TINT speaks a
kind word. When my Teddy mayoress ar.
rives, the roses and posies lie has been
handing you so politely every morning will
all go to her leddyship."
well, perhaps SO! I don't suppose ]
have more penetration than ms neighbors,
but l am quite fond of Monsieur lie Direc.
teur, so l hope he will not allow any lazy.
ship, however grand, to cut me out
sh-ll be deeply wounded If he does"
you are a foolish BARN! Now, Mona,
] don't like any poor, meeserable creature
just like ourselves-that's a pulled ur
wi a handle to her name; | don't like her
to show finer feathers than my brothers.
daughter, sc ii you wants Draw new gown,
you get it, my burn; only tell me- the cost
beforehand
You are very good and generous, uncle,
but Ito not neel anything. l had some
OF my last years dresses dcac MP before
: we came away; and ] actually do not fear