Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-10-09


of the sporting prints: he could not writs
letter properly, and he had just sense
sufficient to know his own shortcomings.
One morning he received a number of
letters that puzzled him-some documents
that he could not understand were sent
to him to sign.
"A man may sign his whole fortune
away without knowing it." he said. Il
wish | had some clever man to see to it
all for me. Arlington has none Of this.
trouble, / know"
Lady Chevenix, in her graceful morn
ing costume, sat opposite to him. They
had just finished breakfast, and that was
his most amiable hour. He hooked up at
his wife suddenly; he had never consult
ed her on any business before, and would
not have done so now but that she knew
the Lonsdales.
Violet" he said, what clever man
that young Lonsdale is. He is making
quite good position for himself. 1
should not be surprised to hear of his
getting into Parliament
He did not notice the flush on her face
or her agitation. She did not know what
answer to make-she dared not say she
was glad. Sir Owen did not want an
answer. He went on:
Il have been thinking of asking him to
be my land agent; they say he does so
well for Arlington. | really cannot Crap
plewit all these matters myself; and he
seems to be the only man about here who
has head worth carrying on his shout
ders. | wonder if he would undertake
the post if 1 asked him. Violet?'
oapuof talI-T do NOT Euovr - he ro.
piled.
But you must; surely you have some
idea--you have known them a long time.
What do you think %
Il should say the Lonsdales would be
very well pleased; they ought to be. You
would pay them well, of course?'
Il should be willing to give FIVE hun
dred year; but then / should expect all
my work done for that. | pay almost as
much as that now in one way or another.
l think l shall go and see them about it,
Violet"
1T would be the wisest PLAN" she said.
Young Lonsdale has not shown any
great anxiety to visit us" he continued,
with sneering laugh. Perhaps he has
not quite forgiven me about you-eh, Vio-
let?-though he did not seem TO care
about it,
HE has forgotten all that nonsense"
said Violet. Il do not believe he remem-
bers even that we were friends
80 much the better. | shall call to-
day and see them. If young Lonsdale
consents, l will make him come and dine
with us. He dimes often enough at
Bramber Towers. hope he will consent.
| thought of travelling next year; and l
should enjoy my tour much better if /
left him in command
Il hope you will succeed" she replied
and she did hope so; she would have
forced Felix into her society. She was
lonely in spite of all her grandeur, and
there were times when she was dread
fully tired.
At once Sir Owen rode over to Lilford
and called at the Office in Castle street.
If he had found Felix there, his request
would have been refused; but Darcy
Lonsdale was in the office, and listened
calmly to what the baronet had to say,
Il cannot give you an immediate an
swer," he replied; ''but / will think over
your proposition and let you know our
decision"
He would not decide hastily; he did not
Iuluk his SOH WOulQ ike the business. buL
FIVE hundred per annum was considera-
ton; besides which, Darcy Lonsdale
shrank from the remarks that people
would make if he refused such an offer
He said nothing about it until he returned
home at night, and then he found Eve
Lester there, and the matter was review
ed in solemn council.
Il say take il" urged Kate. ut seems
to me really, Darcy, that there is an es-
pecal providence for us. Take it, by all
means. 1t is sin to throw away five
hundred a year."
''My dear Kate, this is more a matter
of sentiment than of money" said Mr..
Lonsdale.
Il am of Hates opinion put in Eve
Iva. Il quite think you should accept it.
If you &c not, people will say disagree
able things
Il have thought of that, too. The gen
eral impression would be that Felix held
some kind of resentment against Lady
Chevenix, or that he still had some lin
gering liking left for her. What do you
say yourself, FelixY'
My dear father, / win say nothing"
he smiled. 1T is a matter of utter in
difference to me. / do not see that there
is the least connection between Lady
Chevenix and her husbands agency. Ac-
cept or decline it, just as you will.''
Ito be continued)