The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-01-15

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It was q very delightful expedition.
5WarinG said the scenery surpassed all he
had ever seen before for beauty, though he
might have met with grander views. They
found endless subjects for conversation,
and when Mona proposed to leave them,
both gentlemen decided that they would
return with her, as 1t would be impolite
not to return in time for dinner.
Mona was surprised at her own light
heartedness, at the delightful sense of. har.
mony which soothcd her spirit after her
short confidential talk with Waring. How
generous he was in generating her from
all blamel How glad she was to be 90
frank, friendly terms with him! 1t was
evident he had quite got over his old fancy
for her, so they could enjoy each others
society with perfect safety for the little
time he was with them. Alas! that it was
80 short. Well, let tomorrow take heed
of itself, she would enjoy to-day.
And 1t went qutckly-too quickly. War.
ing was shown everything about the place
by Uncle Sandy himself, who generally
bestowed n degree Of attention and favor
OF his guest such as Mona had never seen
bestowed IN any other visitor. Then, in
the evening, Waring seemed never tired
of her songs-cxcusing his frequent de-
mands on the score of his speedy departure
to n land where the ditties OF u cowboy, OF
the crack Of his whip, were all the music
he would hear.
Then came the inevitable hour Of part
ing.
Warning had still some business to settle
in Glasgow respecting the small sum he
had inherited. md after q few days there
he had to visit London, finally embarkinp.
OF Liverpool.
Mona could hardly steadyhcr voice tc
bid him goodbye. 1t seemed too cruel
that he should be expatriated merely for d
little-not n little-imprudence; and, say
what he might, Mona could not but per
:eive that had she married him, he would
never have committed the faults and follic.
which had changed his life.
Warning himself was quite calm and
cheerful. He promised Uncle Sandy to
write occasionally. He begged Kenneth
to come and pay him IL visit whenever II
could be managed; and he looked for AT
instant, kindly and gravely, into Mona.
eyes, holding her hand in a painfully tight
grasp; then he mounted the phaeton Ii
which Kenneth was already seated, ant
they drove off.
Moo they are ava" said Uncle Sandy,
as he hobbled toward the library, followed
by his niece, we'll have yesterdays paper
till the new ane Tread varra little -
Mona made no reply; she would have
given anything for half an hours private
thought, and the relief of tears, but this
need must be concealed ut any cost.
"Eh," continued her uncle, falling into
his chair, lyons an fine young
man. You see how the Scotch bluid tells
in him. He was awfu' fulish an led away
for a bit, but he has com A. right, like o
brave chiel: and he has his mothers eyes"
"Then the late Mrs. Warning must have
had very fine eyes," said Mona, rousing
herself to speak c%heerfulIy.
"Ay, she had that-she had that. From
n young Leslie II Gamma bide his ither
name)-from a he tells m,, Pm thinking
he1l do weel GOT yondcr. It'sa rough life,
but It's honest and healthfu', and he'll get
mair COED DOT OF than he'd find among a
pack O. proud, upsettins %fule-bolics in
London" Then with n groan, .'E., but
my limbs are bad the day. Moo, my dearie,
Just look ut the city article, an after that,
there's something ABBOTT the colonies 1 want
to hear."
So Mona put away the strange, passion
ate regret which had overwhelmed her,
and read steadily for more thar an hour,
by which time she was completely herself
Then Uncle Sandy wished for a walk, and
took her arm, pottering about till nearly
dinner time, and still Kenneth did not re.
turn.
y wonder what keeps the lad," said
Mr.. Craig. "He isn't often so long on the
road: an l begin to want my denner."
I'VE need not wait for him.
Nav, but IL wants mnir thar half an
hour yet TO the time. I'll TAX a cup o.
milk VII adrap o. whisky intilt, just to stop
the craving"
This refreshment administered, the old
man took up the paper himself. and began.
to study the state of the funds. He was
perfectly well able to read to himself, but
his niece's soft yoice md clear enunciation
were luxuries TO which he considered him
self entitled, and UHetssEsndy was not tho
to forego. "a haffs.6feadth oflhiss
rights Oyer the price cpiteft,n' how
ever, he loved 10 linger, and Ssfsdne feri
himself, after Mona had skimns2sJtEssfo
him. SfSN s$sfa
Mona went 10 put some fresh flowers I'M
ShS oiCs wv, Wuo AAAlOuH
for Kenneth's return; she hoped Gas he was
Y call ut tie %postoflce) that he would:
bring her Q letter from Mary accepting the
.tavitoHonsshe had been permitted to send.
Sfe had grown fond Of the gentle Highland
lassfe. and she greatly appreciated the
companiOnship Of an intelligent, girl.
Mona resolutely directed her thoughts to
some little plans OF work and Practice to
be shared by Mary, when the distant sound
OF approaching wheels caught ler ear,
and, going to the window, she SAW the
phaeton crawling slewly up the steep roal.
Kenneth held the relns; but, could she b
lieve her eyes, Warning wa again beside
himl What had happsnedi-He could not
have missed his trainl They had started
in abundant time. WSrinR was leaning
back In . ianguid manner quite unusual.
Uncle Sandy" she cried, running into
b library; there Is Mr.. Warning returning