Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-06-03


Fife had been under her charge until
the death Of Benson, wien she yielded
her to Mrs. North until the plans could
sle carried out which he had discussed
with Mr.. Gilmore North, his attorney.
Barbara was seated upon one Of the
rustic benches engaged in reading
book. while E6le was playing a short
distance from her The little child was
PRETTY dressed, and was so pert and
sweet and graceful looking that most Of
those who passed her turned around to
take another look at her. When Mrs.
Carson saw her she knew her at once.
''Why, Fife child" she cried a triAe
amazed. setting down her basket and
pushing her sunbounet back from her
face What in the world are Joe do
ing here?"
Playing Nanny" the child said, slip
ping her hand into thai Of her old friend.
Il live in a grand house now. There's
my mamma" and she pointed with pride
80 Barbara.
"Your mammal exclaimed the WON
an, glanciug keeuly at Barbara. Take
xne to her"
She went up to Barbara, Eme's hand
still in hers.
Mamma. this is Nanny." the child
said.
Barbara. with little start, put down
heF book. her eyes resting upon an hon.
est red face and a sunbounet Of huge
proportions.
This is my grandniece." Mrs. Carson
said, with a nod toward Efiie. "Benson
was lay brother | thought the child
was in Philadelphia. What is she doing
here? She calls you Mamma Surely
you are not married TO Mr. Rutherford,
of Croylandsf'
Barbara's checks Redeemed
II am rot married TO Mr.. Ruther-
ford" she replied The child, however,
belongs 70 me- She was left to me by
her grandfather. and the hequest was
properly approved hy legal process"
why doesn't Mr. Rutherford provide
Tor his childf'
ale didn't know be had any. lie
doesn't know 1t yet. / suspect"
"Well, that sounds very funny" de-
.cided Mrs Carson. I'D almost be will
ing to swear that he does know. 1t can
not be possible that he is going TO dis
own her because of any rights she may
have IN CroylandsH
Barbara's eyes widened. She tried to
iake in the full meaning Of the speech.
She looked N hel companion II dazed
way wondering how much or iow little
she knew The woman was busy with
her thoughts
You have been to Croyif ads?" she
asked.
"Yes. lived there a gear or 50. Ben
san grew quite partial l1wyrd me.
seemed to understand him better than
she rest. nursed him when he was
sick. nnd--and-~prayed with him.
was present when he died. lie gave
Ef5e over TO me, and accepted the
trust don't think ioar brother liked
Mr.. Rutherford any too wei"
II should think not. after deserving
Margery IN the way he did" replied
Mrs. Carson ia just Ike u know
what Mir Rutherford is MP to-? II he
ATTENDS 70 cheat the child out Of her
rights. I'll fight him every inch Of the
way, | see now, that / did wrong In
returning the marriage certificate 10 him.
III was parting with very important cvi.
aense'
what marriage certiGcatew asked
barbara, swift changes in her face.
WAS Mr.. Rutherford married to Mar
gerry HcnsonT p
"Brice was married 10 Mareery. I
was present nj the marriages Il took
place place at nay heuse, / signed the
certificate IS enc Of the witnesses. Would
hc dare 10 deny 10 marriage? Thank
goodness I'm alive yet and 50 in the
sinister lie has it on record. am
sure"
= doa't think Mr. Rutherford IS irving
g. deny It. or that he intends to-" Bar
bara slowly said "AI this Is news ID
nlc and simply because I was mIslpd
henson never Snow 1t, or else he prevarl
cated II | have been iahoyiux under
8 false impression it IS because Of things
which he said and wrote. and which adj
anitted Of but ouo construction"
My brother never knew about m,
marriage" Mrs Carson said ''Af1rrer,
would not tell him, though / could neveI
JUST see why and Br.ce went away. The,
were both very young. ypu see. NJ,
brother may have done what he though
was best in placing gbe eh.id amber you
care. hnt ! don't think II was for fh,
best which l say without any reflection
slpon you for | doa't know you. tbouc
1 aim pleased with your looks The fath
gr's rights come before the grandfather
ne ougat 10 know he has ch.,d--an
where il is-and all about IL. Daa't yo
1hiak ~ yourself
yes" assented Barbara, In a scare,
Is audible voice. "WiIl you obuse IN
by giving me your ad5rSS~:'
She stated il and Barbara penelled
on a card In a little while the coovei
sati)n ended aad the woman went ava,
first claiming a kiss from Ellie. whic
aF8s given with 1nuch Willingness.
And 80 Brics was really married {
hcy"' Barbara murmured. And Ear
is hsiyess ~ Cray'anjs, Somehow
sserls 10 change ere ything, Does MI
North know Aud YES it vitiate exist
ine arrangements I iou't know wneth
81 7 am glad or sorry ! know my al
prebensi0ns are NOT n 'asaut ones"
In the evening Barbara found a lette
beside her plate. Ii bore Mr.. GiimoT
North's office imprint and was over
weight as additional stamps indicated
Barbara opened the letter and found al
other one inclosed. Her cheeks tr-net