Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
CHAPTER ".

When Elinor Kellogg and her son de-
seconded the stairs on the morning Of Au-
gust tenth, it was in answer to julia's
summons to breakfast.
The banker met them with all the cor
aiality Of the night before, presented them
to his daughters and son, and the party
were soon seated at the table in the spa
ei0us dining room.
4 few hours rest had indeed added to
the attractiyeness of the Widow Kellogg.
The sombcr hue of her mourning garb,
possibly but enhanced the beauty that had
caused the banker the night before to eX-
claim as he assembled the stairs to his
Wife's room:
"a remarkably well-preserved woman
is my sister-in-law. Yes, she is quite
Beauty
The son and daughters of the banker
greeted their aunt by marriage in spirit
that at once gave evidence that they sym
pathized with her in her great affliction,
and their words of sympathy and condo
Renee brought tears to the eyes of Elinor
Kellogg.
SO great was her emotion when speak
ing of the last days and death of her late
husband that she became almost hysterl-
cal, and it was with evident difficulty
that the two sympathizing girls were en-
abled to restore her to a condition OF equa-
aimity that would enable her to remain
seated at the table.
GLOW she must have loved Uncle An
arewr' thought both Laura and Janette,
abe bankers daughters.
''My dear madam" said Mr.. Kellogg,
~heRceforth you must look ahead to what
may lie in the future before you. l would
not have you forget Andrew, and know
shat it would be Impossible for you to do
50; but we must all follow him one day
81 is our duty to get what comfort we can
out of life, so dwell not on the past. 1t
EluSt be our endeayor to, i'll 4 measure,
sbiiterate it from your memory. My
daughters l am sure, will strive to render
5our life while beneath our roof Il not I'M
aappy one
"Oh, believe me. aunt" exclaimed the
Snpulsye Laura, 1--WE shall love you dear
BY Shall we not, Janette!'
81 am sure we shall" said Janette; "if
sur love will be any consolation"
''Ch, NY dear nieces, without your love
eherc would be little charm left for which
10 continue an existence that has seen
such SORROW" said the widow, glancing
yith her large, luminous eyes tenderly at
She two young ladies. Il shall live but in
your love and that of my dear son."
''Oh and you will love mdmma-she is
30 good, so kind and so GENTLE" said ia
aette.
''She could not be otherwise, my dear,
and be your mother. | am sure | shall
Seve her with my whole heart"
''Poor, patient, suffering mammal said
Iaura. ''She has been an invalid so
Bongr
Later, my daughters, you must present
your aunt to your mother. | foresee that
shey will be a great comfort to each 9th
sS. l must run up and see her a moment
Before going to the bank.
Robert" continued Mr.. kellogg to his
son, who had accompanied him into the
aaI, what will you be doing to-day?"
''Why. l have been dealing little in
ahe wheat market, father. I will be about
5he Board of Trade-unless l can do
something fer YOU
'3Yes, Chicago has a Board of Trade. 1t
Is 81 small affair now; but it will grow with
the growth of the city. But yen want
80 look cut for that Board of Trade, son.
There are sharpers there who viii fleece
you. / hardly believe in dealing in fu-
fures. 1t is too much like gambling. Still,
Jou are of age and must act for yourself"
If they fleece me, father, they will not
gam fortune-my bank account is not
very extensive"