The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-09-25

NV oSlpISSo " IT'LL.
Naturally the holiday enjoyments of the
two friends were considerably curtailed by
the presence of Uncle Sandy. Still thcI
rontriyed to spend two or three TRANQUILITY
pleasant days at Hampton Court, Rich
mond, and other suburban places of re-
sort, though Uncle Sandy grumbled agooa
deal at being left alone.
Tie six weeks of vacation passed swiftly
withal.
The autumn was exceptionally fine after
a wet summer. and pupils prolonged their
absence from town. October was half
over, and Nine. Debrisay was again i'll
harness. Mona, too, had resumed work,
and on the first evening of her return, she
found her uncle sitting over the fire, his
feet on a hassock placed inside the fender.
Come your ways he cried. The sight
Of you is good for sair cen nowadays!
Have We had your bite? Ay? Then We'll
have a good spell o. the papers before bed
lime. But, first, there's q bit note | want
to write to q laddic I have neglected in u
way-my sisters son, Kenneth Macalister.
He is in an office in the city--a big place
loin' we'll. l believe"
"A nephew OF y%ours:"
SAY, a nephew" Che pronounced it may
few'D. "He used to come and see nj there
in Camden Town. But he AMI Jamie
Black-the lad | shared the lodging with
used to make 4 noise, and argue, and go
on wi fules' talk, till l said l would not
put up VII it. And Kenneth-he had q
~Hie:andman's temperate got offended.
Moo, he has come back from his holiday,
and is clothed Il daur say he left off the
breeks when he went homel and in his
IT'D - - H. ,-sAa - .-,,1 ~ ~, ,,n
and see me. He is n guide lnddic. in n way
not varra weel informed; but everyone
hasn't had opportunities, nor have they
striven to edicatc themselves rs | have,
though my disadvantages have been great.
Moo, my hand is varra shaky the night,
so you write for me, my deurie. Tell him
to come early to kirk here bye, next Saw
bath, and come back with me to a bit din
ner."
A very few lines suGlced; q few direc-
tons as to trains were added, and the note
was sent.
The following Sunday was dull and gray,
but dry.
Dinner was icing placed on the table
when Mona, who had been to church, en-
Jared. Uncle Sandy had already taken
his place, and Nine. D.brisay was in tho
act of gracefully indicating his seat to u
young mana young man whose appear
ance startled Mona.
Hearing Uncle Sandy always speak OF
Ills may few" us a "laddie," she uncon-
s~ciously formed y nictlre of an understood,
shy lad, slight II insignifcant, with the
family reed he'd" something in style
between n shop-boy and IN errand-boy.
She actually beheld a very tall, well-built
figure, surmounted by al exceedingly black
head, the hair short and thick; heavy dark
eyebrows, aud large, dark, dcepset, flash
ing eyes; an aquilinc nose; high cheek
bones; n pathetic mouth, with somewhat
down-curved corners, unmasked by mus
tache, and n deep red-brown complexion.
This is Kenneth Macalister-your Gus
in Kenneth" quoth Mr.. Craig, as he tucked
q napkin under his chin.
Mona bowed md smiled, but Macalister
took Il large stride forward, holding out a
big, bony, brown hand, and reddening as
he exclaimed
81 nm very"-he said "~ferry"-glad tc
make your acquaintance"
There was n certain dignity in his car.
riage, but Mona saw that he was shy
though probably his pride was strong to
llu ulLl III COlCeililS IL. div pu9 Aei VIZ
into his, saying pleasantly
SIT seems wonderful to me to dine with
m uncle and a cousin. 1 have always
seemed denudcd of near relatives"
"Ah, but you have plenty" said Macal,
lister, taking a seat. II have twcnty-sevcl
first cousins on my fathers side, and four
teen on my mothers. l have more than
double thai In second cousins, but having
4 l--. 800 .-- >~r,a -,.,,o an oil
my far-away kin"
He spoke with the soft, slow Highland
accent, which must be imagined.
Have you been long in London" asked
Mona.
"Going on three years; before that l was
in a Glasgow house"
"And you like London better han Glas
gowa"
~ hated both! but I am getting used t.
London; there is much to be done ant
learned here"
at is q wonderful place. Do you oftet
go to the theatre?"
Scarce ever. am tired after the day
work; and in summer | would rather tax
a row on the river"
"The young are aye carried W VII al
inordinate love of amusement, an-an' eS
element, in these latter days"
F; "Man cannot live by bread Alone" sal,
+ Macalister, gravely. Mar wants food 70
Imagination and wonder, and-and sell
! improvement"
ut i'll becomes the son OF = God-fearin
:, minister to be quoting Scriptur, for his nj
weak purposes" observed Uncle Sandy
~reprovlnGly. ~ will M hear it, and
makes me in dread for your immortal sou
t when l do"
"Well, Uncle Sandy cried Mona, COR
ing to the rescue, you must admit tina
all work and no play makes Jack a yer
9 dull boy"
81 am no so sure o. that; l worked har
enough and / never was dull"
and pray, Mr.. Macalister, how is trad
t at PRESENT." asked Nine. Debrisay, con
prchensively, with q view to changing tn
subject.
. This produced a lengthy and ramblin
reply, after which Uncle Sandy avowe
his intention OF closing his eyes for n qua
ter of an hour. He therefore re-ascendet
with his "nayfew's" help, to his room
Nine. Debrisay excused herself, becaus
3 she had promised to visit some professions
friends, SO Mona was lef. alone with he
newly discovered cousin.
When he returned, after conveying M
e Craig upstairs, he sat down by the tabl
resting his elbow on 1t, and shading Ii
! eyes with his hand. he looked curiousiy