Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-10-28

for moment and called to me. She's
coming by the six train
The intelligence was unexpected
and gave me rather a start, but did
lot betray any surprise.
Indeed. Well, I'm going up to see
| 20 lnie boy" | added as | moved to-
wards a door
Donald Sylvester was a young rela-
lion, bright boy of seventeen, whom
she adored in a cousinly way.
On the first day of the shooting he
had been so unfortunate as to receive
a charge in the calf of his leg, which
necessitated his being laid up for
week. made my way up to his room,
deep in my reflections
well, Donnie boy, hows things?" l
said as l entered
20, I'm nice and comfy now" he re-
piled. Celia has been reading to me
most of the afternoon-she's brick"
Presently there was a tap on the
door and servant entered with let
ter OH a salver.
1t was for me. opened il and found
it was from a firm of solicitors. AS
/ | grasped the nature of the contents,
my jaw dropped in establishment.
why, what's the matter, Hugo, old
chap" cried the boy.
l collected my bewildered thoughts
20, nothing much, an old uncle in
India has died and left me 3OO,O0O!"
| replied. Il thought these things
only happened in farcical comedies.
But, Donnie boy, l don't think We'll
say anything about this now-Pd like
to investigate things bit first-see!"
got down rather early, and lighting
a cigarette wandered into the conserya-
tory. had hardly been there minute
when Freddy Hilstock came and
joined me-
''Ah, so Gwen Darvill has arrived" l
said.
"Confound it, yes!" he exclaimed.
you know l have been screwing up
my courage to propose to Celia for
days, and now, before I've done it,
Gwen must needs come upon the
scene. It's fate!" he finished, gloomi-
ly.
Which do you lover" l asked.
20, I'm awfully fond of Celia" he
said, woefully. But, of course, like
Gwen, and she wants to marry me"
She tried hard enough last sea-
SOM" l observed.
yes, and she's SO determined he
broke in. But l wouldn't mind that
if l were only engaged to Celia-I
should be perfectly safe then. And
ought to marry her, Hessinford. You
see, Gwen has nothing, and
Celia has thousands" 1 paused
Nov, if you married her, would you
be good husband to herr"
''Of course l would" he cried, eager
ly "Once engaged, would not think
of Gwen any more. And wouldn't
let her think of me. The point is,
she mustn't get at me before I'm en-
gagged. I'm such weak chap in her
hands, you know And this is where
l want your help"
you're quite sure you'll be good to
herr" l persisted.
! Yes; I'm a fool. but net black
guard, Hessinford," he said, i'm
| patiently. Nov, this is my plan-I
want to propose to Celia this evening.
feel should never have the nerve to
| splutter out that | want to see her
alone, so I have written a note asking
her to meet me in the library as if
by chance at 10. Will you give it to
her from me?" he, added, anxiously,
las he brought little screw of paper
/ from his waistcoat pocket.
Well" I said, thoughtfully, ''I1l do
/ it, if you'll promise that you'll actually
carry it through and make her happy"
/ He promised, and so | pocketed the
note. On the stairs | met Celia and
produced the note.
Read, mark, and inwardly digest!"
said, rather hurriedly. 1T may
seem strange, but it comes from an
honest, though somewhat nervous
heart In other words, my dear, go
and find your happiness"
She took it with little exclamation
of wonder. AS passed on heard her
call my name, but pretended not to
hear, and went on my way relentlessly.
felt rather like a hero.
| staid UP with Donnie boy until the
clock struck 10. Then l began to
pace the room. I was thinking of the
scene in the library.
l strolled to the open window, and,
stepping out to the balcony looked far
into the summer night. AS l did so l
heard the door open softly, and, turn
ing, I saw Celia.
you've been very quick" I said
wonderingly. us it all over? You
look happy enough, SO l suppose I
am to congratulate YOU"
She paused, and l saw she was sup
pressing a desire to laugh.
81 read the note. but came to the
conclusion it would suit some one else
better. 1t wasn't addressed, so [ sent
it on to her,