Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-24


and gave me rather start, but did
not betray any surprise.
Indeed. Well, I'm going up to see
Donnie boy" | added as | moved to-
i wards door.
Donald Sylvester was a young rela-
ton, bright boy of seventeen. whom
she adored in cousinly way.
On the first day of the shooting he
had been so unfortunate as to receive
charge in the calf of his leg, which
necessitated his being laid up for a
week. made my way up to his room,
deep in my reflections.
Well Donnie boy, how's things?' l
said as l entered.
20, I'm nice and comfy now" lie re
piled. Celia has been reading to me
most of the afternoon--she's brick"
Presently there was a tap on the
door and a servant entered with a let
ter on salver.
1t was for me- opened ii and found
it was from 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
[ collected my bewildered thoughts.
20, nothing much, an old uncle in
India has died and left me $500, O00."
l replied Il thought these things
only happened in farcical comedies.
But, Donnie boy, don't think well
say anything about this now-Td like
to investigate things a bit first-see!"
| got down rather early, and lighting
a cigarette wandered into the conserva.
tory. had hardly been there a minute
when Freddy Hilstock came and
joined me.
"Ah, so Gwen Darvill has arrived" !
said.
"Confound it, yes!" he exclaimed
you know | 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-
iy.
Which do you love?' 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" | observed.
Yes, and she's so determined" he
} broke in. But / wouldn't mind that
! If were only engaged to Celia
should be perfectly safe then. And
ought to marry her, Hessinford. You
hn Of i,o
Celia has thousands" | paused
Now, If you married her. would you
be good husband to herr"
"Of course 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 a weak chap in hei
hands, you know. And this is where
want your help
You're quite sure you'll be good tc
herr" | persisted.
Yes I'm fool, but not a black
guard Hessinford," he said, i'm
patiently. Now, this is my plan--I
want to propose to Celia this evening.
feel l should never have the nerve to
splutter out that | want to see her
alone, so have written a note asking
her to meet me in the library as if
by chance at 10. VIII you give it to
her from me?" he added, anxiously,
as he brought little screw of paper
from his waistcoat pocket
| We'll" | said, thoughtfully, "Pll 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 tn
hear, and went on my way relentlessly.
/ | felt rather like hero.
! staid up with Donnie boy until the
clock struck 10. Then l began to
pace the room. | was thinking of the
scene in the library.
| strolled to the open window, and,
stepping out to the balcony, looked far
into the summer night. AS | did so
heard the door open softly, and. turn
ing. / saw Celia.
You've been very quick" | said
wonderingly. rs it all over? You
look happy enough, so suppose
am to congratulate you"
She paused, and saw she was sup
pressing desire to laugh.
Il read the note, but came to the
conclusion it would suit some one else
better. It wasn't addressed. so l sent
| il on to her"