The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-07

venture in the matrimonial line, and en-
deavored to keep it quiet. Nothing con-
eerning 1t would. probably, have trans
known connection of mine. A certain
sharp youths one Matthew Stubbes by
name, CHANGED to read of my unexpected
Inheritance and of the strange terms of
YORK paper in which these items were
set FORTH was good enough to give de-
tailed account of my family history, and
to expatiate on the fortunate circum-
stance of the late Mr.. Hugh O'NeilPs
marriage with a descendant of the e-der
line OF the family, Through whom alone
his heir-your- humble servant-had a
right to advance his claim. The name
set Mr.. Stubs thinking! in his possession
We're certain documents relative to the
marriage of his gTeat-aunt, Mary Stubs,
and to the birth of their SON He made
inquiries, the result of which was that
he discovered the said son to be my
father, and my claim to be null and
VOID. He made his way here in conse-
quence;. armed with my granny's mar
riage lines, cts, and intending to levy
,plaekmail on me. But he mistook his
my life as to learn l was not what I
seemed. If you only knew how bored 1
am, my dear cousin, and how the reo-
pie pie, hate me, you. would understand.
nailed the idea of escape with positive
rapture, sent for Mr. Burke, who has
as he calls it, taken steps to ascertain
the truth of this story, and, am happy
TO say, finds it correct in every particular
So now nothing remains but for me to
turn out, which I assure you, l do most
5oyfully, and for you to take possession
Therefore. apologizing for having SO long
Kept you out of your rights. and wishing
You long life to enjoy them,
Il remain, your affectionate cousin,
Hugh O'Netll''
Well" said Molly, throwing almost
as much expression into that ejaculation
as her American cousin himself could
have done, and turning, with her brain.
IN whirl, to Mr.. Burke's letter. This,
after recapitulating the facts already
narrated by Hugh, and informing Molly.
that she now stood in precisely the same
position as before the former had APP
lations eve need not dread the advent
of an O'Neill of the elder line, now, 1
think" he remarked triumphantly, and
he added that he should advise her to
take possession without delay
Your cousin wishes to do so, and
your aunt is also writing to you to that
effect; in fact we all feel we cannot too
quickly extricate you. from your present
false position. We shall, therefore, ex-=
pect. to see you, at least in a week.
Absurd said Molly aloud, "and quite
before they had found some one to re-
place me. / don't know how Auntie and
MIR. Burke can be SO unreasonable. Why
should / be ungrateful and inconsiderate
kindness? Is my unexpected good for
tune any reason for leaving them in the
lurch?'
She found it easier to tell the baron
whom she had seen in the garden, her
whole story than merely blurt out the
fact of her approaching departure, for
she had wished him to understand her
position exactly. And SO, very simply
and molestly, she related her many vicis-
situdes-on which hitherto she had never
touched1and; at last; read out the latter
ed in absolute silence. He was not much
surprised at Molly's rat her romantic
story; everything about the girl was so
unusual and she herself was evidently
SO mucn too good for her present posi-
ton, that at first he even felt in vague
way as though this was nothing but what
he had expected.
so, you see, must go, they say"
faltered Molly after a pause.
Yes, of course, you must GO
Molly, anxiously scanning his face, was
surprised at it's tranquility: SO quiet was
1t indeed, and, except for that far-away
look in the eyes, so much as usual, tl,at
she felt slightly disappointed.
of course, it is ridiculous to say I
attempt at cheerfulness. 81 will do moth
ing of the sort. 1 will stay a month,
and during, that time you can lind scme
one to replace me"
pain In his smile. Some one to replace
her! how strange, how absurd it was!-
as II any one could replace her!
so shall we say this day month";" con-
tinued Molly, little auskily
This day month";" echoed Raoul alb
sently, then reused himself, but did
not your friends say they expected you
before that?"
yes, but they do not understand.
There is no reason why I should hurry,
and II do not want to Inconvenience
you. will write. and tell my aunt I
cannot leave for a month";
mo, child, do not do that" said RaouI
grayely. You must go-as they tell
you
I'm week. said poor little Molly, with
quivering lips.
"Yes-in a week, if they wish it. Do
not think of US. We shall manage, !
daysay.''
There was hurt, piteous look on her
face that went to his heart. He made a
sudden step forward, but paused crying
in q voice which vibrated with passion:
No. I will not take advantage of your
sweet pity!''
Molly, surprised touched, and a little
afraid, gazed at him questioningly, but
Raoul would not meet her eyes. There
was moments silence, and then he
called CURSOR, who was wandering amid
the bushes near, and re-enterad the house.
(To be continued)
copyright In the United States of
America by D. T. Pierce1