Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-24
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payne before he came, so as to sore y
himself up, as he termed it; and there
was plenty of decision OF rude and
vulgar type as he spoke.
II beg your pardon; | thought you
had come to consult my father. You
have come to see how he was?"
mo, | didn't? You know what I've
come for"
Richmond did know, and perfectly
well; but as she scorned to make use
Of farther subterfuge, she remained
silent.
I'm 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"
MIR, Poynter!'
Nov, now, now sit down, and
don't get In wax, my dear, with d
man who has come as friend. I'm
well enough off now, but know the
time when a half crown seemed riches,
and If 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 have come
as n friend-the best of friends. /
know what things are, and that you're
pushed for money"
Mr. Poynter!" Indignantly
yes, know what you are going to
say, 'Taln't put delicate Cant hep
that I'm city man Of business bat
II II amt put delcateIy 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 ut what I'm going to say
and let It hurt your pride, because 1t
Is only between you and your best
friend-the man as loves you There,
! came to say that. and I'm glad it's
out"
Mr. Poynter" said Rich hastily, II
am worn out. am III, have that
terrible trouble In the house II is not
the time to speak to me like this"
That's whore you're wrong, my
dear; for when should your best
friend come II II isn't when you're sick,
and SO pushed for money that you
don't know where to turn"
"Oh. the shame Of It! moaned Inca
to herself, rs her eyes flashed with
modification, while Poynter went on
polishing his hat.
You see know all about It, and
want TO show you that I'm no fine
weather friend"
Mr.. Poynter | have told you that
am III Will you please to bring this
visit to an end? II cannot bear It,
Yes, you can he said, In what
was meant to be soothing tone, let's
have It over at once. and have done
with It. | won't hurry you, only
want TO feel that II viii be some day
before long and tin then here's my
hand, and 1t don't come to you empty
Say what's troubling you, and what
you want to pay, and there's my check
for It. ! don't care how much It is.
MIR, Poynter" cried Rich, you
force me to speak out | cannot take
your help and what yot wish is i'm
possible"
"Oh, no, II Isn't" he said smiling
and leaving his handkerchief hanging
on his hat as he tried to take her hand
which she withdrew, Il saw the doc
tor the other day before this upset
We had n long chat over il, and he was
willing
What my father willing?"
To give his consent? Yes.
1T Is impossible," cried Rich
"Oh, no II isn't. and what's more
llendon and have often chattcd this
over together, and he's willing, too.
Now. | say, what Ia the use OF making
fuss over It? There, we understand
one another and | want to help YOU at
once.
Mr. poynter," cried Rich Il now
calmly and firmly tell YOU that wha,
you wish can never take place. win
YOU allow me to pass"
NO, said Poynter, flushing angrily,
Il won't Now, don't put me in a tenn.
per over this by being foolish What's
the good of It? You know it's for the
best, and that rs my wife YOU can help
the old man, and get your brother on
See what practice you could buy
Henion by and by
MIR. Poynter, have already told
Don't say any more, then, he cried
barring her way of exit. rs he gave
his hat a final polish, and pocketed his
handkerchief Il respect you--no.
love you all the more for holding out:
but there's been enough of Il now, SO
let's talk sensibly. Come, say Why
after this upset some men would hay,
fought shy Of the place, even II youc
had fortune | don't: come TO yo,
quite humble and say what shall a,
for you tirst?"
Rich stood before him pale and witt
her eyes flashing In way that pene
trated even the thick hide Of his van
lily. and was unmistakable.