The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-11-06

Were Is Il letter from Uncle SnH,2pW
died 50 suddenly there would have been a
fearful row."
"He was very agreeable" said Mona,
quietly.
Yes. He has been very popular in In
dia, but he Is coming home now on urgent
private affairs suppose. and will proba-
bly, leave the army. You ,re not going
yet, Monai"
81 must. Madame Debrisay will be look.
ing for me-"
Lady Finistoun embraced her Affection
ately, and Mona walked leisurely home
through Kensington Gardens in II very
thoughtful mood.
The with Lady F%inistoun nf-
forded much matter for talk to Nine. Dab
risay. She did not press Mona to accept
her invitation.
II am not sure It would do You any good,
dear. 1t is better to keep with those OF
your own trade. 1t went to my heart to
see you leave your beautiful home, and the
society you We're used to; but it had to be
done, and there is no use in looking back.
Life has many sides, and there's none
without its W spark OF light"
So the friends enjoyed the quiet holiday
time together. Prudence forbade their
leaving town. But Mona, fresh from her
wanderings, wa glad to rest; and Nine.
Debrisay was quite content while she had
Mona.
Kenneth wrote occasionally. Uncle
Sandy was greatly annoyed at the mis-
management Of all things appertaining to
the farm during his absence. He had. dis
missed the man lie had left in charge, and
was determined, with kcnneth's help, to
direct everything himself; but he was very
unwell and, fractions. He never mentioned
Mona's name, but Kenneth was Of opinion
that he thought OF her q good deal. Mean
time there was no chance OF his getting
away, and he began to fear that it would
be many u month before he could zee his
Highland Mary.
The days and weeks flew by rapidly, and
Nine. Debrisay was beginning to think Of
work again, when one morning in the first
week of September. the post brought Nom
q letter addressed in exceedingly shaky.
spider-like calligraphy. 1t bore the post
mark OF "Kirktoun;" and having looked
at it earnestly for a moment, she exclaim-
ed
Why, here is q letter from Uncle Sandy"
s"Yon don't say so! Read 1t to me, if you
will"
"l'll try. What IN awful hand"
"MY DEAR NlECE:-As you have had
time to think over your unkind and I'M
grateful! conduct to your natural protector
and nearest OF kin, l make no doubt you
are sorry and ashamed of yourself. But,
as youth is always willful and self-opinion-
ated, ldare say false shame holds you back
from saying % are sorry. Therefore. for
your own, | will balicve that you say them
In your heart. md are willing to atone to
me, by trying to be II comfort to my poor
troubled old age, which you have been, all
the time we %journeyed together.
Kenneth is a good lad, and decently
sensible Out-of-dOOrs, but within it is awful
desolate without n woman to order things.
! therefore propose that. ii you are neni.
tent, as hope you are, you come and stay
with me as my daughter, to look after me,
and rule my house, and | promise that you
shall not be asked to wed with anyone you
do not like, but that if you do wed, aud
leave me, you will find some wise-like
woman to bide with me, and care for me,
In your place.
snow, you must write at once to me, yes
or no, and then come rs ron as you can
start. Kenneth shall meet you in Glas-
gov: AS you are young and strong, you
might a the night train and come on
here when you have taken'n bite OF break
fast in Glasgow. Feeling sure You will
come to your old uncle, 1 inclose you q
post-office order for three pounds five shill-
ings and sixpcnce, to pay your fare Second
class. and u cab and such like. And I'll
give you a trifle for clothes every quarter
regular, as we may :tgree upon. II your
heart Is good toward me, you might lose
no time and be with me BY Thursday first.
For | nm just wearying for you, my dearie!
And give my respects to ma.ianie. May
be she'll come up In h~oliday-tin,e and pay
US q visit. 1t is always a treat to look on
the Highlands, and you'll be BONNER than
ever when you live in the sweet mountain
air. Now Just answer straight, md as you
answer, s0l'll be your loving uncle or no.
"ALEXANDER CRAIG.''
"Well,'' said Mime. Debrisay, her coun.
~tenancs falling, II always expected it.
What'll you do, dear.n
dor" repeated Mona, slowly. II scarce.
" think l have any choice. You see be
acknowledgements all cause Of complaint;
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