The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-07-31

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she exclaimed, with unconscious emphasis
81 do not think it was,' he returnel
with studied compesure, while he watched
her varying color; 1--WE have become rate
"Are you?"
II advised him to make the venture, and
made this opportunity to advise you to
accept him."
All" exclaimed the young lady, sud
denly pressing her handkerchief to her
brow. There must be an east wind.
Such a sharp pain shot through my tenn
pie! Would you draw Up that Window"
The pain was so severe that her voice
sounded unsteady. He obeyed-and re-
Stunning his seat and his argument pro-
cecded-
"Waring is not a bad fellow, and he is
rich. really rich, no matter if the richness
Is new or old. He is not as dull rs he
seems, though dulincss is nc drawback to
a husband. He adores you-but he is half
afraid of you; you may reign supreme; you
can help your grandmother: you will even
thank me hereafter for showing You this
way to escape from the horrors of genteel
poverty, only you must enthusiastically your
acceptance of him." Lisle vent on, i'm
pressively. "He is a shy bird; if you are
not kindly, he will flutter away; you need
not affect any passion, simply promise to
be his wife. He has n high opinion of your
integrity and honor. He will trust you,
and when l come back after a few years of
broiling, shall see you. l hope, what you
ought To be, e leader and an of
society, perhaps to be rewarded for my
enormous unselfishness by n renewal of
your friendship and confidence"
While he spoke, his companion had open
ed her travelling bag, taking out a flask of
edt-de-C Cologne, and dropped some on her
handkerchief, which she applied to her
forehead.
"Ah!' she said, "it is a little betterl"
She raised her eyes to his with a smile, a
polite smile. .'You are really very good
to take all this trouble for me; 1T is more
than could expect! You need not exhaust
yourself In fersuasion; l really do not dis
like Mr.. Waring; on the contrary, he is ev-
IDENTIFY malleablc, and by no means bad
looking-rather young perhaps, but thai is
a fault which corrects itself. had noidea
he thought of throwing the handkerchief
to me! / am much Obliged for your warn
ing not to scare a shy bird! 1t is not al
ways that a man is gift4I with q figure as
well :s a fortune"
She spoke with languid composure,
keeping her eyes on his.
Il am very glad you take so sensible a
view of my SUGGESTION he returned, with
slight suppressed surprise; 'tas to looks,
that is n matter of taste; l do not admire
the 'prize-fighter' style myself: but War
ing is quite six or seven years older than
you arel l assure you it is a relief to my
mind that you deign to accept my counsel,
and do not snub me for meddling."
THAT would be a bad return for your
disinterested friendship. | do not think
many people would imagine you capable
OF SO qulXotic an effort to succor a damsel
in DISTRESS! You Go not do yourself jus
tice, Captain Lisle! Now, do tell me
something OF your own plans, for | recip-
rocate your friendly interest. | assure YOU"
My plans" he repeated in a different
less steady tone. 81 v are simple
enough. My uncle, General Forester. has
promised me an appointment on his staff.
1t may keep me in India the best part OF
my life: but | shall have leave OF absence
from time to time, and SO keep in touch
with civilization"
That will ne delightful And you real
~ have known commonplace money trou-
bles like other people?"
iee, very decidedly yes"
He was feeling curiously displaced from
his position of superior tirmness and world
ly knowledge. The unexpected accept
ance of his suggestion by this fair gentle
creature, who was barely nineteen, threw
him off his balance.
Then hope they are over forever, she
remarked, in a kindly tone. "You must
PICK up Begum in India. Yet, mol l.
should not like to be less bountiful than
you are! would give you a pretty, as
well as a wealthy wife. Mr.. Warine is
handsome, or rather he will develop into a
handsome man. think you have chosen
we'll"
II did not choose at all. l simply did
my best to induce You not to throw away a
eooa chance. Are you serious? l do not
quite understand you, Mona"
She raised a warning finger playfully.
AS am not, according to you, to keep
my name much longer, pray let me hear #
it is far prettier than Waring-
Miss Joscelyn, if you please.'
She had grown quite animated: a faint
color replaced her extreme pallor: her
large eyes sparkled: she dominated the
conversation. Captain Isle watched her
closely; her manner was quite natural,
while his lost the curt decision which char
lcterized it at first. She questioned him
IS to how many horses Warning could keep,
as to where they should live-said she was
glad he was not encountered with landed
estates, as she would like to ramble about,
much more to the same effect, half in
Jest. AT length he looked at his watch.
In ten minutes l must say goodbye"
lie said. 81 get out at the neXt station,
md wait for the %four-ffty train to Gales
What n long tiresome wait! Youreally
have sacrificed yourself to friendship"
II have" he returned, emphatically. 81
if you exactly appreciate the sacri-
Il dc, indeed"
MAY l not call and learn from you own
fps how you are going on?"
You zee it is a little uncertain where
'ou may find us. fear they do not allow
at The work-housc, which may be
our destination, if Mr.. Warning has not tho
goodness to charge himself with our sup
port"
at is too bad that these wealthy new
men get the pick of everything! ALL here
we are. Do you know, it is awfully hard
% say goodbye; 7 really feel q little muir
ferrous towards Waring."
'Bewarel have taken him under my
at is not goodbye, however; I will see
you in ten days or fortnight. Till then,
He pressed her hand close, She withdrew
t in fierce haste; the next he was
Standing on the platform, yet another, and
,he train was again IN motion. Miss Cliff
ord kissed her hand with a saucy smile as
'he passeu out of sight. The only other
passenger who alighted gave up his ticket,
md Lislc was left to pace the damp gravel
md think over the conversation he had
.ust held.
II I'M well cut of it." was his first
thought: bot SHE took my advice rather
differently from what Iexpected. Ifancied
We wonld have h,ai high-iiown sentiment,
tears and despair. l suspect l do
rot quite understand my fair friend. How
beautifully fair she is. / did not dream
she had sc much pluck. By Jove! she
,urned my flank by her ready acceptance
If my suggestion; but l fancy it was a
tremendous blow, for all that! She was
growing fond OF mel know it, l feel it.
md l never was so near making a fool of
myself about any woman as about Mona
hlt IL would NOT InI Motr;rnnn,