The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-19
But Beresford is not extravagant, sure

But Beresford is not extravagant sure
ly!' said Lord Forester.
He's never had the chance. He might be,
though, If he had it. It's in his blood,' re-
pied Mr. March, scrutnizing Lord Forres-
tiers face curiousy. "You seem to take an
interest in my nephew-not a bad sort of
youth on the whole. May I ask why, Lord
Forrestier?'
nar;ar Certainly: In fact, it is about your
came to speak to you,'' replied his lordship
lndeed!'' said Mr.. March with a frown
Yes. nave a daughter, you know, Mr.
March, whom I love dearly, and-I may as
well come to the point at once-whom it
seems your nephew loves dearly too"
"Who?-what? Brian!" cried Mr. March,
angrily. "The-the young. But beg your
pardon-pray proceed" he added, calming
himself, suddenly.
Whom your nephew loves, and who I be-
lieve loves your nephew" went on Lord For
restier He has asked me to permit him to
hand, Mr.. March,
Mr.. March bowed low, and sarcastically
Really! my nephew has not given me his
confidence on on this important subject" he
my lord-if I may ask?"
'Nothing-nothing definite at present" he
answered. 'I thought L would consult you
first about the matter" 2
sure, replied Mr.. March, grimly. INV
nephew is Of age-a free agent he can do as
he pleases, T.
THAT I am aware of; but-wel to speak
plainly again, Mr.. March, what will YOU do
for your nephew if I give my consent to his
marrying Violet? He has but small means
of his own, I believe
only two thousand pounds" interrupted
Mr.. March.
And my daughter-I am poor man. as
you know, March-my daughter has about
the same Not much to set up housekeeping
on, eh?'' said Lord Forester
a. ri,
March, drily
When my daughter marries I will make
her small allowance went on his lordship:
and at my death shall leave her all-not
very much, | fear, but all I can. What will
you do for Brian, Mr.. March?"
Brian is not my son." answered Mr.
March, harshly.
mo, but you have brought him up from
his childhood. You have no son. no nearer
relative l believe" returned Lord Forester
Has Brian been leading you to suppose he
IS my heir, Lord Forrestier?" asked Mr..
March, sternly. Has he been irving to ner-
suade you a rich man, and am going to
leave MIN fortune when I de?"-and Mr.
March's face grew white and angry
Brian mas never said anything to me on
the subject replied Lord Forester looking
at the old man in surprise. "Rumor has f
tnat ne Will be your heir, but he has never
leo me to believe so; he knows nothing of nv
VISIT TO you today even But, if he is not to
thing to help him on in life?"
IL nave done much already" replied Mr
March Il owed nothing to my sister or her
child; she married against my advice and
wishes, yet have looked after her son. and
given him the best of all good gifts-a good
educatlon-the power to earn his own living
Ito make his own way in the world. Let
him do So Why should I do more for him %
But surely" said Lord Forester greatly
surprised; you will help him-do something
to enable him to settle in life? To be plain
again What will you join me in doing for
the young couple, if your nephew and nv
daughter" -1 NY
And to be plain in my turn" answered
Mr. March, doggedly; "I will do nothing
nothing whatever, my lord
Nothing! cried his lordship aehast
Nothing, 1 repeat" answered Mr. March
hotly. If you have been encouraging Brian
in foolish passion for your daughter with
the idea that he is to inherit this moor old
place, and the little bit of money 7 have he
undeceived L will do nothing to helm hin, in
this affair. l do not approve of boytand pirl
marriages. 1 will not encourage Rrian tn
marry young lady who, however Charming
she may be, is as poor as he is himself NJ
use for them to wait till die No. if is most
probably that 1 shall not leave Brian one
farthing. I am poor, too-very poor. Even
if were to leave him all possess he would
not be a rich man. Butt shall never eive
or leave him farthing' ee