Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-09-28
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payne before he came, SO as TO screw
himself up. as he termed il; and there
was plenty Of decision OF a rude and
vulgar type as he spoke
Il beg your pardon; / thought you
had come to consult my father. You
have come TO see how he WASP"
No. I didn't? You know what I've
come for"
Richmond did know, and perfectly
well; but as she scorned 10 make use
OF farther subterfuge, she remained
silent.
I'm a plain fellow, Miss Rich, and
/ know what's what" he said, Hen
don and I've had lots OF chats together
about money matters, and you want
money now"
Mr.. POynter.'
Now. now. now. sit down, and
don't get in a wax, my dear, with a
man who has come as a friend. I'm
well enough of now, but ! know the
time when a half crown seemed riches,
and IL a friend had come TO me, Ia
ha' said Bless YER"
III YOU have come as a friend OF my
brother. Mr.. POynter, / am grateful.
Now. don't put me on one side like
that. Miss Rich-dOn't / hive come
as a friend-the best of friends.
know what things are, and that you're
pushed for money"
Mr.. POINTER" Indignantly.
yes, ! know what you are going TO
say. 'Tain't put delicate. Can't heip
that I'm a city man OF business; bat
il it amt put delicateIy it's put honest.
We don't put things delicately in the
city"
Il have no doubt Of your intentions,
Mr.. POynter, and / am grateful"
Thank you, and that's right Now,
don't kick at what I'm going TO sag,
and let il hurt your pride, because Il
is only between you and your best
frieud-the man as loves you. There,
I came to say that. and I'm glad it's
out"
"lIr. Poynter." said Rich hastily, Il
am worn out am III. / have that
terrible trouble in the house. II is not
the time tp speak to me like this"
That's where you're wrong. my
dear; for when should your best
friend come If il isn't when you're sick.
and so pushed for money that you
don't know where 10 turn?T
on. the shame OF it," moaned Idch
20 herself. IS her eyes flashed with
modification. while POINTER went on
polishing his hat
You see / know all about it, and
want 10 show you that I'm no fine
weather friend"
Mr.. Poyhter I have told you that !
am ill; viii you please to bring this
visit 20 an end? IL cannot bear II.
Yes. YOU can" he said, in what
was meant to be a soothing tone; let's
have q over at once. and have done
with IT, I wort hurry you. / only
want 20 feel that il will be some day
before long; and till then here's ny
hand. and il don't come TO you empty.
Say what's troubling you, and what
you want TO pay. and there's my check
for 81. I don't care how much IL is"
Mr. Poynter." cried Rich. you
force me to speak out / cannot take
your help. and what you wish is i'm
possible
"Oh. no, ID isn't" he said, smiling
and leaving his handkerchief hanging
on his hat as he tried 20 take her hand.
which she withdrew; Il saw the doc
tor the other day. before this upset
We had a long chat over IL, and he was
willing"
What, my father willing?"
ITO give his consent? Yes"
TT is Imr0ssible." cri ID Rich.
'Oh. vs. il isn't. and what's more
HeudOn q have often chstted this
over toEe. er. and he's willing. too.
Now. ] say. what is the use OF making
a fuss over it? There, we understand
one another, and want 10 help you at
once"
Mr.. POynter." cried Rich. 4 now
calmly and firmly tell you that wha,
you wish can never take place. viii
you allow me to pass?"
'N0." said POINTER, flushing angriIy,
4 won't Now. don't put me in a TEN
per over this by being foolish. What's
the good of IL? You know it's for the
bess. and that as my wife YOU can help
the old man. and get your brother on.
See what a practice you could buy
HenJon by and by"
"NIr POyntsr, have already told
you, can say no more"
Don't say any more, then" he CRIED.
barring her way OF exit. as he gave
his hat a final polish. and pOcketed mis-
handkerchief. 4 respect yOu-no.
love you all the more for holding ou.;
but there's been enough OF Il now. 50
let's talk sensibly. Come. ] say. Why.
after this upset some men would have
fought shy Of the place, even II you'd
had a fortune. don't: I come TO You
quite humble. and say what shall do
for you first2"
Rich stood before him pale. and with
her eyes flashing in a way that pene-
trated even the thick hide OF his van