The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-07-30
CHAPTER XIII.

Mrs. Gala nder was deeply wounded
and Inundated by her sons refusal to
hold any CON munica ton with her. Her
first care was that no one should suspect
| the estrangement For this object. I'M
der the advice Of her clerical counselor.
she resolved to winter abroad, some
where on the Riviera, where il might be
supposed Colonel Callander would join
her.
She spoke frankly to Henrietta Oake-
! ley. but to no one else. The svmpa thetic
feeling for Dorothy, for her grandchll-
dren. which seemed 10 soften and human
ize her at first, hardened into her usual
imperious coldness. Why should she dis
| tress herself about the sister and chill
dren of a woman who had so turned her
son against her that the desperate grief
of the mourning widower refused conso-
latlon from his own motheri
Callander bid both Henrietta and his
sister in-law farewell with more compos-
ure than they expected. He thanked them
| briefly for their kindness, and promised
To write from time TO time.
When he wGs gone, the two weeping
women took counsel with Standish, Hen
rietta describing the dovager's unfriend-
ly aspect. 1t was then decided that Dor
othy should take up her abode with the
children, as soon as Mrs. Callander had
left the hotel, while Miss Oakeley went
up to town, and, with the help of Stan
dish, should find a suitab bic house for the
winter. as Henrietta Oakeley's last orig
inal idea was to devote herself TO that
dear Dorothy and those sweet, mother
less pets To Standish she was quite
Il h11 o,,I ' l. l.
al anna BILE candor: .Of course, London is
the best place for us. If Herbert comes
back be will, Of course, come TO London,
and If | want little change | can easily
go to and fro. Then Mr.. Egerton. after
the first wretChedness of this terrible
affair is past. will probably renew his
attentions to Dorothy, who had much bet
ter marry him; and London is the best
place for a trousSeau."
You are looking very far ahead" re
turned Standish, almost amused at her
practical view of things in spite of her
sincere sorrow. at does not strike me
that Egerton has much chance. Dorothy
never liked him much, and now this cruel
grief seems to have turned her in some
ineXplicable manner against him"
Ready money is the true Aladdin's
lamp b'loTt us potent touch noun
tains themselves and difficulties melt
away.
In two days Miss Oakeley had found 4
suitable furnished house, large enough for
her needs, and somewhat old fashioned
IN a street leading from Kensington Gore.
near enough to Kensington Gardens to
insure the children air and exercise. and
sufficiently removed from the noise of The
main roadway to be quiet
Miss bakcloy was solacng herself with
cup of tea after long days shopping
and transacting various business connect
ed with the house she had taken. when
Standish who had been with her in the
forenoon, was ushered into her sitting
room
hat has happened?" was her cues
ton as soon as she looked in his face.
"tallander has given them the slip. He
IS off by himself to Paris. | found n note
from his men Of business at my rooms
when | returned after leaving You at the
house agent this morning, and on going
there heard that he had started this morn
ing. leaving very distinct directions re
Srccting money matters, letters. etc He
had spent several hours with them the
day before yesterday. He had short
codicil put to his will, and regulated some
affairs; among other things he directed
that in what concerned Dorothy was TO
t,c consulted. DobSon, the head Of the
firm. quite laughed ut the idea of his not
being able 10 take care of himself He
said that, though terribly crushed and
depressed, he never saw a man in a more
thoroughly sane condition. Callander left
an address in Paris and will write from
thence. He sent off old Collins TO Ford
sea. Dorothy will be horribly frightened
when he arrives
And Mr.. Egerton, what does he say?''
Ecerton seems in bad way. | went
round To see him and found him very
queer Callander sent him note, saying
that he wanted no compnnionship. Eyer
ton could not, | think. have accompanied
him. His man, German. says he caught
a severe chill: ut any rate, he is in high
fever, and more in want of control than
poor CaIlander."
How very drcadful,' cried Miss Oake-
ley That poor Mr. Egerton has really
too much feeling, One would not have
expected it from him. Who is with him i:
He ought 10 have some one to take care
Of him
He has resolved to go into n hospital
into private room. Of course. He saws
he will be guarded there against prying
relatives He has no very near relations;
Aut lie seems neryously anxious 10 be
shielded from them"
How very strange, Surely he has
some old housekecper. some faithful
nurse. who could come to him."
'Probably. but not in London; he has
M TOWN house Won know y
1t is all 80 dreadful. Nothing but mis-
fortune seems TO follow us. | am quite
frightened at the idea of Herbert going
off alone"
Il am not sure. after oil, that it may not
he better for him to depend on himself.
10 he away from any who are associated
with this terrible tragedy
Il will get away as early rs l can To-
morrow. for | SIN sure poor dear Dorthy
will lie dreadfully distressed when Col
Inns returns.
This was not, however, the effect pro
iuced on Dorothy's mind By the sudden
appearance Of Callander's old servant.
she was suprcmely thankful that. anyhow.
Fgerton was prevented from accompany
Ing her brother!n-law.
With her suspicious. il seemed too pain
ful anomaly that Egerton should be Sc
lected A. the consoling friend of the be
reaved husband.
CHAPTER NV.
The first lengthening days Of spring
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