Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-08-24
CHATTER ".

pletely 10y surprise that for some time she
was unable to think clearly.
Even the next mcsaing. when she open
ed her eyes, her first feeling was painful
confusion.
She louged to hear what Mabel thought
Of the wonderful event-she must tell Ma
bel: Mr.. Egerton would not mind that:
but 10 every one else she would be mute
no one would know Of his rejection.
But Egerton was by no means anxious
TO conceal the fact that he had offered
himself-his old name, his fine estate, his
large investments-to this young. insignifi-
cant girl-"a mere nobody'-as the Dow
ager. Mrs. Callander, was wont to re-
mark.
He did not present himself as early as
usual at The Knoll the next day. but
meeting Standish, who had been strolling
on the pier at an hour when It was chiefly
In the possession of ancient mariners. he
passed his arm through that OF Standish
with unusual familiarity. saying. Il was
on my way to have a little talk with Cal
lander. VIII you come with meT
Yes, If you like: you'll be rather clever
II you get him to talk"
They approached the Knoll, at the gate
Of which they met Colonel Callander. He
greeted them with more animation than
usual.
Egerton told them Of his proposal to
Dorothy and her rejection of him. He
begged the two to assist him In inducing
her to change her mind. This Colonel
Callander readily consented TO do, but
Paul Standish did not show any great
eagerness to exert any influence on the
mind OF his ward
'The,only person to whom feel Inclined
to confide important n piece of intelli-
Sntl tb. n.
mother. Ii Is right she should know, es-
pecially as it is probable we shall leave
Dorothy under her care when we 60
away"
"Go away! Who Is going away?" cried
Egerton sharply, with a keen glance like
a stab.
Don't suppose I am going to do any
thing desperate" said Callander with a
grave smile Mrs. Callander and talk
of going abroad for a month or two. I
want to have look at the battlefelds on
the French frontier, and to go on into
Switzerland. or course Dorothy will
stay here"
The trio dispersed, Standish proceeding
along the beach to long spit Which
stretched far into the waters.
Meanwhile Callander and Egerton walk
ed slowly toward the hotel where the
Egerton left him.
into his mothers sitting room he found
her as usual richly and elaborately dress
ed, and knitting a huge coverlet, while
Miss Boothby, her companion, read aloud.
She gave q cold straight unrespensiye
hand to her son.
Il hope You are all right after your
long day In the open ARR he said, as he
drew a chair near her work table.
THANK you. 1 am as usual. I get
little sleep. Ny mind is too anxious to
permit Of repose!'
That's bad" said Colonel Callander,
vaguely.
You need not stay, Miss Boothby,"
said the Dowager. II wish to converse
with my son." The meek companion rose
with a smile and disappeared.
Il came to ask you if you have any
commands. as ! think of going up to town
matters before going north"
North! Why. where are you going
nowr querulously.
mabel and I think Of taking a trip
through the Highlands. or TO Switzerland
think she wants q change az much as l
do
There 1 agree with you," observed Mrs.
Callander, significantly. "She has had
worn. distressed look ever since-I mean,
Tor a considerable time"
You think SOP said her son, with q
quick. fiery flash from his dark eyes-a
warning which even his mother dared not
disregard. Il trust she has no cause for
distress or anxiety-at all events she
seems to consider the panacea for her ills
Is a quiet journey with me-"
ai, xtoI g. H.. "a A.
pointed emphasis when do you
startT'
early next week. May I ask what
your plans are2"
'If yOu are going away there IL no par
ticIlar object In my remaining. l don't
suppose even when yon return / shall see
much of you"
There is no reason why we should not
be much together a. you like" returned
the Colonel dryly. However, If ysu are
comfortable here. and don't mind staying,
] should be glad II you would, because"
he stopped and seemed to have lost the
thread of his discourse-his eyes wander.
ing to the window, and evidently preoccu-
pied with some distant object visible to
the inner sense.
well" said his mother at last, looking
up from her knitting with some surprise,
why do you wish me to stay"
Her soa looked at her with bewildered
aspect, and then passing his hand over his
brow, exclaimed: Il beg your pardon! j
forgot what was saying! ! wished you
to stay, because Mabel and Intend to be
away about six weeks or 80. and Dorothy
eill be here alone-that would be OF no
consequence, but Egerton has just pro-
posed to me for her. 1t seems that Dor
othy refused him, but he very wisely Will
not take girls first no. So he begs to
be allowed opportunities Of pressing his
suit-and-"
Refused him. said Mrs. Callander. in
4 high key. "She must be ont Of her
mind! He Is a match for an earrs daugh-
ter. Why, it will be quite distinguish
ed connection. OF course she will accept
him. she must. Dorothy has her tempers
and is altogether wanting In a knowledge
Of what she owes to US, but l always
thought there was some moral worth II
her.
-t-ItimateIy she will do as she likes. bu'
Egerton ought to have fair chahce. NJ"
if you are here he can see her with you,
under your chaperonaSe, ana hehr,et."
will probably also stay-otherwlse- ne
paused.
II never hesitate to sacrifice myself on
the altar Of duty" said Mrs. Callander'
in a lofty tone, "or for the good OF others,
for cannot say 1 owe any duty to your
sister in law, but II it is an accommoda,
to you, my dear son. I will remain unu'
you return"
"You see there are no relations OF
friends to whom we can send Dorothy.
81 am quite aware Of that" put IN MS $
mother, sharply. Callander did not heeo