Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-30
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| fine old Madeira was on the table, some
of his choice fruit filed the costly dishes
peaches, apricots, grapes, all freshly
gathered; but the Madeira remained UNI
tasted in the hosts glass-his heart was
heavy and i'll at ease.
Il want you to tell me, Mr.. Gunter," he
said, what am to do with all my money.
| need not have passed my life in accumu
lating it. What am to do with it?"
! "Is all hope of reconciliation with your
| niece ended?" asked the lawyer, earn
estly.
eyes, yes! Do not mention her. 1t is
all ended, more completely than if I were
pauper, or dead. What am I to do with
Erceldean-with my money!
Advertise for the next of KIM sug-
gested Mr.. Gunter
"There would arise a host Of false
claimants, hundred lawsuits would fol-
| low, and both fortune and estate would
probably remain in chancery for an unlim
| tied time. That will not do. Think again,
Gunter"
You must marry, Mr.. Lennox-marry,
may have heirs of your own
| Peter Lennox looked at him.
ut is strange that you should suggest
that" he said. II was thinking of the
| very same thing this morning. l do not
imagine that there would be any great
difficulty. True, I am not young, but
then there are not many women in the
world like my niece, Beatrix-not many
who would refuse to share a fortune like
mine"
Certainly not, Mr.. Lennox. The ladies,
sir, Of this generation, to use a common
expression, are peculiarly wideawake;
you need have no fear Of refusal"
"It is not that" said Peter Lennox.
II must tell you story, Gunter-the
story of boys mad passion. l never
thought that should tell it, but if have
to take this important step, I must have
advice. ListeD-I am afraid that shall
surprise YOU" And, drawing his chair
nearer to that of the lawyer, Mr.. Lennox
narrated long story to him. The law
yer's face was picture of dismay and
surprise.
'"That is an awkward matter for you,
sir" he said; ''it must be cleared up"
eyes, it should be cleared up; but how
| is it to be dcneW
"Send q detective to America at once"
said Mr.. 'Gunter; close no time. Pardon
me, Mr.. Lennok, but really, sir, with this
hanging over you, you have been, to say
the least, terribly indiscreet."
''There is nothing hanging over me-" re-
joined the millionaire, angrily.
The lawyer whispered something to him
which made the stern face flush purple.
Nonsense" he nonsense! OF
course, if that had been the case, I should
have heard something of it."
Il do not see how you could have heard
about it; if all that you tell me is true,
you would have been the last in the
world to hear Of it. 1t is most serious
matter, Mr.. Lennox. did not think it
was in human nature to take such things
so quietly. 1t might have been serious
matter for Miss Lennox."
"Do not refer to that young lady, if
you please, Gunter."
"You had better give me all details, all
particulars, and let me send off detec-
tive at once. l know one that is very
shrewd in matters of this kind; if there be
ever so slight trace, he will follow it up
and make something out of it. Do you
authorize me to send him, Mr.. Lennox?'
Eyes, it must be done, l suppose.
have really never thought of the matter
IN CnaC way, HOE 40 lu1uk there is the
least need for such precautions. Still,
Erceldean is a large estate, and my
wealth is great-it is better to be quite
sure"
The interview ended then, but it was
noticed that for the remainder of that
day Mr.. Gunter's face wore an express
sion of great wonder and establishment.
II ought to know human NATURE" he
fo bir,oco1f nd
it is certain fact that do not"
A dreadful fit Of unrest seized upon
Peter Lennox; he could not find repose
anywhere. The lawyers suggestion was
always in his mind-if what he had hint
ed should prove true, then might heaven
help him! But it was mpossible-unlike-
ly.
When the Duke of Heathland returned
to England he went at once to Strathnarn.
His anger against the millionaire was
great. He remained at the old Grange
for two or three days; but he said no
word Of love to Beatrix. He sympathized
with her; he told her that she was doing |
right and he entered with the greatest |
of kindness into all her plans for the flu
ture. He spoke most kindly of Beltran
Carew and of his prospects. He told Bea-
trix that he should lose no chance of
pushing his fortunes-of doing all that lay |
in his power for him-and it seemed to
Lady Aifsa that the great peer admired
her beautiful daughter more in the midst
Of her poverty and privations than he had |
done when she was queen of the most |
brilliant circles in London.
There was many strange scene be- |
tween the duke and the millionaire. His |
grace went to Erceldean and tried to re-
monstrate with him, but Peter Lennox
would not listen. He would not admit !