The Atlanta constitution., 1900-08-27

seemed developing between the English
coIonists and the Boers and other grave
topics.
When. however. he was saying good
night. for he still retired early, North
said 10 his host: Il hope to be able to
ride round the farm with you in day
OF two. 1 shall begin 10 train tomorrow.
Perhaps Miss Erie VIII take care of me.
.-Of c.urse she WILL said Erie care
Iessly. rs Madeleine did not reply imme-
diat.ly. 'only you must not stay out too
late.
..oh. T'U he prudent You know Elliott
said he expected that l should be quite
myself-ahie 20 try a little lion shooting
In six weeks from the time cf The Lcci-
dent. and Il is nearly four now.
Don't hc too venfurcSome. Goodnight
The neNt morning was cold snd stormy.
Therefore North was Obliged To stay in
doors lie passcd most of the day alone
and when Madeleine Joined him. rather
late IN the afternoon. Dolly came too rs
the weather Obliged Airs. Sutton TO forbid
her going out.
The following day. however. was bright
and s.lrn. so Madeleine and her Tatient.
as he called himself mad "ery delight
Eul ride which she had some dtfhculty
in pcrsuading him 10 keep within reason
able limits and she brought him back
triumphautlv locking greatly -efrcshed
and protesting "A large appetite.
still little cloud Ike mans hand
began to gather over Madelelne's spirit,
she did not know why or wherefore. but
vague anticipation OF something painful
or unpleasant awaiting ner round the
next turning % her onward road.
For the present al looked fair enough.
The day ended che erfully and in the even
Ing letter came by a kaiilr messenger
from Forester telling of their progress,
which on the whole had been fairly good.
They had now accomplished half their
journey and reached a region sufficient
IL civilized TO maintain a passenger coach
and they therefore hoped 10 proceed more
rapidly. hut ne believed that in the case
OF flooded rivers they would probably be
packed into a sort Of box and pulled
across the river by means of a rope and
pulley.
This seems TO have a very sickenins
effect on 81. Maur. who seems inconsOla-
bic AT leaving Ravenscleugh. at which I
am not surprised. He Is bent on having
try at some lions If North is sufficient
Is recovered 10 be our guide. philosopher
and friend 50 / hope 10 see you again
when we can discuss
Here Erie. who had been reading For
rester's effusion aloud. stopped abruptly
and continued 10 read I'm silence.
Il am inclined to think Forester n
promising young fellow" he said at
length as he folded up the letter. "The
Marlborough family. who have great In
terest are sure TO hoist him into some
good appointment. and given chance, he
IS sure TO make the most OF it
Yes. / think So" returned North alb
sently. "he has plenty of brains
Il should like 10 cross a river I'm n
box" exclaimed Jimmy. who had listen
ed eagerly TO his fathers reading, but
suppose the rope broke-broke?''
Then you would be drowned" said
Erie.
Faith, I am not afraid OF that. for
Mr.. Forester said." said Mrs. Sutton,
threading her needle viciously-'it's my
opinion that he'll come to a different sort
OF ending"
You must not be a prophet of evil,
my dear Mrs. Sutton" said North. laugh
ing
Madeleine said her brother half an
hour after. when she returned to the
dining room TO fetch Dolly. her best and
newest doll. having put that young lady
to bed. sit down; l want to speak to
you"
Mrs Sutton had gone upstairs and
Erie was quite alone.
Madeleine at once complied. with a
strange sinking of the heart. Her brother
was silent for a minute or two, then
throwing away the remains of his cigar