Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-19
CHAPTER xxxIx.
At Last.

SWELL. they've come said DR.. Bond,
alighting at the door of Ivy Cottage,
and grasping Herbert's hand warmly.
mfr. and Miss Give arrived al the
Towers last night"
Miss Clive?" repeated Herbert, in
some surprise.
Yes. I didn't mention that Basil
Give had a daughter said the doctor,
dryly. "He has, though, and a very
charming young lady she is. I've been
acting as mediator. my boy" he con-
tinued. clapping Herbert's shoulder,
heartily; .'and / think I've succeeded
admirably. l found Mr.. Basil Give
disposed 10 be very liberal-yery llber-
al, indeed. He don't care TO live at
the Towers-in fact. he don't care TO
live in America at all, and we came to
n conclusion last night, that will save
your fathers credit. leave his name
untarnished, and put you In lawful
possession of your old home again.
You must marry that pretty cousin of
yours. my boy. She's young, lovely.
rich and the legal heiress of Give
Towers, and she has heard enough of
You to dispose her very favorably TO
your suit. You must marry Miss
Give"
impossible, sirr' said Herbert. his
face flushing Indignantly. surely it
Is not DIR. Bond who advises me to sell
heart and soul?"
God bless my soul".' exclaimed the
doctor, "you don't mean to say. my
dear fellow, that you would be fool
enough 10 refuse? Why. it's the only
way 10 settle matters. Don't stand in
your W light, my boy-don't let any
foolish. romantic ideas weigh against
the substantial realities of fortune and
fame. Think of your fathers honor
redeemed, your own name saved from
disgrace, your sisters future secured!
Don't be a fool, my boy. Marry the
girl, and hush up everythingr"
Never said Herbert, firmly. 81
will marry none but the woman of my
heart-the wife of my choice! No
worldly advantage could make me
false to the sweet memory I cherish in
my heart of hearts-no fame or for
tune could make me forget Sybil
Wraye, Let my kinsman keep what is
rightfuly his; l ask nothing from him.
Fannie and / are willing to brave
whatever Fate may have in store for
us, secure TO our honest purpose TO do
justice and right. We ask no favor,
no compromise"
You're a fool, sirr,' interrupted the
doctor, testify, rubbing his nose-"a
big fool, and your sister is another!
I've done my best for you, and now I
wash my hands of the whole business.
/ thought you'd be sensible enough TO
see the advantage of this connection,
and l told Mr.. Give so. They've lived
in foreign countries long enough to
have no squeamish scruples on the
subject of matrimonial arrangements,
and we talked the matter over like
sensible people. But I've done with
the business; you'll have to go and
see him yourself, and tell him you'll
have nothing from him-neither his
friendship nor his fortune. Go. fling
his kindness back in his teeth. and
turn your back on your own good luck
go. for l won't do Ii for you. He ex-
poets you and your sister at the Tow
ers this evening. and, in common civil
ity, you'll have to 60"
'My dear DOCTOR" said Herbert.
much grieved at the seeming resent
ment of his tried friend. II cannot tell
you how l regret displeasing you,
but"
Don't say anything more about It."
answered the doctor, grufily. You've
got your ideas. and I've got mine. I
can't knock against n stone wall and
not feel 1t. Let Fannie come down
with me, and you can take your own
time. l want her pretty face to keep
me In temper. Get your bonnet, my
dear, and come, and ride home with
~
enough to refuse TO know a pretty
cousin. Come along, I've got a pleas
ant surprise for you. As for that
brother of yours the doctor got into
his buggy with a queer smile lowering
around his lips and a twinkle In his
eye. "Pve done with him. He can