The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-08-07

sleep partially restored Mrs. Newburgh:
but next morning her granddaughter OBJ
served that she was restless and watchful
especially of herself. The doctor for
bade her leaving her bed, as the weather
was extremely cold, and a chill might be
fatal.
When Mrs. Newbursh's toilet de Ut WAS
made, and her pillows properly arranged,
Mona took her work and sat down beside
her-feeling quite sure that her grand
mother was making up her mind to speak.
This change in tho somewhat abrupt DOM
ineering old woman touched hcr-it was
such a confession of utter defeat.
You will be glad to see Sir Robert,
grannie," she began. "He will give us
some good advice"
Not half so good MS Mr.. Oakley can,"
returned grannie, querulously. He is a
mere country gentleman, and nothing can
save me from total ruin. What troubles
me is that letter of Mr.. Warnings. thought
to be answered. 1 think I could manage
to write, il you bring me the large blot
ting-book."
Eyes, Of course, it ought to be answered."
returned Mona, very gravcly.
But how?" asked Mrs. Nswburgh. "If
you refuse TO SEQ him, all is over. II you
COusouu, IL lulpliee acceptance.
Not quito, grannie. Ihays been think
ing oil night long what I ought to do
what I can do. 1t seems impossible to de-
eide. I believe I could make ny my mind
better If l had some conversation with Mr..
Waring, l am SO indifferent. that 1 do
not think his presence would even confuse
me-"
"Let him plead his own cause" said
Mrc NnwH1,rnh ofrntrhi~o ou% har horl
for pen and paper. HE will induce you
to take a different view, l am sure" With
difficulty she traced a few lines, eIcusing
their brevity on the score of illness, and
asking him to call on the following day,
when Miss Joscelyn would receive him.
you must address it, dear. He does not
know your hand"
ut is of no consequence said Mona, re-
moving the writing materials; and taking
out an envelope, she sat down to direct It.
ut is not natural, Mona, to be SO cold
and Indifferent. Yet l have not detected
any liking on your part for any other man,
except, indeed
"No, nol' interrupted Mona, quickly.
81 ave no preference for anyone, rest as
sured. dear grannie."
"Then, Mona, you will love young War
Ing when he Is your husbandP
ooh! yes, I dare soy l shall. Now, gran
ME, I am going to read you the paper, try
and latent may rest your brain a little"
II will, Mona, ! will, because you have
ziyen me a little hope.n
The rest OF the dull, drear November day
Mona moved slowly perhaps. but firmly,
as If ksenly alive to the work she had to
do. Late In tue afternoon a card was
brought her. Captain st. John Isle,
-th Husssrs." She thought an instant,
penciled n line OF 1t, $50 sorryl lean not
leave Mrs. Newburgh," and send It back
20 him.
Captain Ltsle was not tho only visitor to
Green street that day. Late In the after
noon, Sir Robert Ever.rd was announced.
II annot see him." murmursd Mrs.
Nswburgh. "You must go, Monaex-
plain how incapable l feel"
Sir Robert was q thorough country gen
tleman. He seemed to bring an atmos-
phere Of the woods and fields with him In
to the chill, dull dining-room, which had
q deserted air. A middle-aged, middle
sized man, plump aud rosy, with pepper
and-snlt covered mutton-chop whiskers,
looking always as II he had came fresh
from a. BATH. His shirt front was the
snowiest, hig clothes the glossiest. his
voice had a mellow ring In 1t, which atoned
for the loud, authoritative key in which be
usually spoke.