The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-23
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a strong personal dislike TO its tenant
l even avoid shooting over the place as
much as possible, because | can't bear
the sight Of the fellow. Just fancy, my
dear. afraid even TO walk over my own
property-my own property, forsooth.
Nasty, cantankerous wretch wound
up the squire In his wrath. Il wish
somebody would knock him on the
head. do, indeedr'
File, for shame, sir!' exclaimed his
niece, laughing. putting her pretty
hand over his mouth as she spoke.
And his name is WilderT she con-
tinued. land | knew such a 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-for l was
only little girl at the time. And we
were such friends, too!
Uncle" exclaimed the girl, flush Of |
excitement coming over her face, "if |
you don't mind l will ride over this
morning and see for myself.
IF il is the same man-and | have |
very great idea it is, do you know-I
will undertake that every bit of that
horrid wire fencing is taken down be-
tween this and tomorrow morning.
Say, | will even have a bet with you
on the subject, Come, sir what odds
will you give meT"
Il won't bet utterly decline to bet,
youlittle gambler" returned her laugh
! ing uncle, for ! hate losing money,
but | will tell you what will do, my
Gladys. II you only succeed in your I'M
dertaking will give you the very best
hunter or the prettest bracelet that
can be bought for money. believe it's
a real good thing for you, too, you
mink, you" he added, pulling her ear,
FOR now ! come 20 think of 1t | be-
lIeye 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
Gle" cried Miss Gladys. Il haven't my
betting book about me, SO seal the
bargain with this kiss (suitng the ac-
I ton TO the world, and now I'm off to
; put my habit on and order my horse"
"Good-by, dear, we shall meet again
mot ON the Rialto, but at luncheon, y
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 l. simultaneously with the
| rumbling of the gong announcing the
I fact that luncheon was ready, as Ola
|. dys Onslow with her attendant groom
|. came cantering through the park,
o The squire who had been waiting TO
: her for the last half hour, seized ha
g and rushed hastily out into the stabl
s yard. where he knew she would dis
mount. to await her coming with min
4 gled feelings of delight at her return
4 and curiously to know how she ha,
q succeeded on her mission of diplomac.
n with his refractory tenant,
10 Here | am. uncle, safe and SOUND
= you see, and I've had oh! such a lark
n. Brilliant's legs are full of thorns,
fear, poor dear" exclaimed happ
Gladys. her face flushed with pleasur
~ and excitement, and looking prettie
than ever.
Off her horse she jumped in her a
ie customed impetuous fashion, and, ha'
- ing administered her usual hug, 81
~ took her uncle's arm and ordered hi
- to take her in to luncheon at once,
well. and how did you get on, n
childg inquired the squire.
:, Not word. sir until l get into Il
~ dining-room, and then you shall hear
n. ALL" was the fair tyrant's reply.
N. why, by Jove! ! do verify belle
81 you've got over that old curmudgeo
all you artful little mink, you" exclaim
nix her uncle in great glee, hurrying h
into the house as quickly as possib
no all agog to hear her news.
IN Through some back passages tn
ite went, and then, opening green bal
door. found themselves In the entran
to- hall.
nm Come, now" said the squire. as tn
W. entered the dinlng-room, where NJ
ich Mainwaring was waiting for them;
on won't wait moment longer; so
the your aunt ana me all about the res
ted of your ride this instant, miss, or
INT. retract my promise of the diamo
ok bracelet | made this morning"
Listen, then, ladies and gentlen
,tly or rather. should say aunt and
dys Gle" said the fair Gladys standing
yer the center OF the hearthrug ana rals
her whip to insure silence.
doc what should you say If, paying
/, % visit to the Lea farm tomorrow me
who ing, you were to find that every vest
mid of barbed wire had disappeared fl
ode its fences? Would you allow that
ac- persuasive powers Of your devo
did niece were somewhat of a higher OF
laws than usual|
,ger by Jove, indeed l should!' 81
and forth her uncle. But you don't IN
the to say it's fact. Gladys, that
lille have actually got that old bear tc
will, as you say, do your
ding Indeed | do, uneic; and he's NJ
bear at all, allow me to say-only r
was err rough, that's all. poor man. Old j
his Wilder is as good a fellow as
run breathed, If you only humor him
tle-as you must in future, uncl'
fast only for my sake"
his well, wonders will never CO
ten that's very certain said her III
arm, land how on earth you manage 1t,
here continued. II can't for the life OF
very imagine"