The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-02-23
CHAPTER xxx.
At Last.

"Well, they've come" said DR.. Bond,
aighting at the door Of Ivy Cottage,
and grasping Herbert's hand warmly.
'AIr. and Miss Give arrived at the
Towers last night
Miss Clive?" repeated Herbert, in
some surprise.
Eyes. 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; 'anu I think I've succeeded
admirably. I found Mr.. Basil Give
disposed to lie very liberal-very liber-
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
a 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"
"Imrossible, sirv' said Herbert, his
face flushing Indignantly. l"Sure]y it
is not DR.. Bond who advises me to sell
heart and s6ul?"
? "God bless my soul!' exclaimed the
doctor, 'you don't mean to say, my
dear fellow, that you would be fool
enough to refuse? Why, it's the only
a IL t4nYS cite -,
your own light, my boy-don't let any
foolish, romantic ideas weigh agains.
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 fccl. my boy. Marry the
girl, and hush up everything"
"NeTer! said Herbert, firmly 81
will marry more but the woman of my
heart-the wife Of my choice! Nc
| 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 Sybi1
Wraye. Let my kinsman keep what is
rightfuly his; I ask nothing from him
| Fannie and I are willing to brave
| whatever Fate may have in store fol
us, secure to orr honest purpose to dc
! justice and right. We ask no favor
| no compromises
'Ycu're fool, sir!' Interrupted the
| doctor, testify, rubbing his nose-''a
| big fool, and your sister is another
| I've done my best for you, and now ]
| wash my hands of the whole business
| l thought you'd be sensible enough te
| see the advantage of this connection
and told Mr.. Give so. They've livei
in foreign countries long. enough t,
have no squeamish scruples on the
subject of matrimonial arrangements
and we talked the matter over like
sensible people. But I've done will
| the business; you'll have to 80 anl
see him yourself, and tell him you'll
have, nothing from hm-neither hi
his kindness back in his teeth, AM
turn your back on your own good lucl
go, for won't do it for you! He ex
poets you and your sister at the Tow
ers this evening, and in common civil
ity, you'll have to CO.
"My dear doctor" said Herbert
much grieved at the seeming resent
ment of his tried friend, II cannot tel
you how I regret displeasing you
but
"Don't say anything more about It.
answered the doctor, grutily. v
got your ideas, and I've got mine.
! can't knock against q stone wall an.
4 not feel 1T. Let Fannie come dow
with me, and you can take your oWl
/ time. I want her pretty face to kee
4 me in temper. Get. Your bonnet, m
{ dear, and come and ride. home wit
/ the old man. You're not stubbor
4 enough to refuse to know a pratt
i cousin. Come along, I've got a pleas
4 ant surprise for you. AS for tina
brother of yours" the doctor got int
his buggy with a queer smile hoVerin
& around his lips and twinkle in hi
4 eye, I've dome With him. He ca