Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-07-28

Yes, yes, dSsenLSu bHS MdJoi
cheerfully; i've a large circle or
friends. Ny little girl has been the
er-be1l of the place. you see; and
ahem.-well, my dear boy, there was
many a young fellow here last night
who'd give something to stand in
your shoes. OF course, Kate has a
great many admirers.
"Of course" said his lordship,
with something like a snarl. Il could
see that for myself last night; shea
scarcely time to give me word. Oh.
yes. lots Of 'em; don't even know
their names. 1 did hear one or two,
though. There was a Mr.. Clifford
Clifford Raven, wasn't there?"
The major was sitting with his
hands spread upon his knees, a smile
of self-complacency on his sleek face;
but as the name smote his ears, the
smile died away and the red began to
desert his face.
"Mr-Mr=what name did you
say 90 he inquired, trying to speak in
differently, and feeling that his voice
sounded hollow and forced.
Clifford Raven" repeated LORD
Carr-Lyon distinctly, his eyes fixed on
the majors face, his heart beating
with a malicious satisfaction and
torturing fury. What's the matter
with you this morning? Are you
deaf?"
NO, though l think | have got a
r fch
the name. No, don't know him.
Where did you hear-what made you
think-?" stammered the major,
breaking down.
ooh, / didn't know" CARLY on
said, carelessly; 81 heard his name
here, | suppose"
Clifford Raven here? Impossible."
said the major; then ne forced a
laugh THAT is-er-he may have
been, there was such crowd of peo-
pie; didn't know half of them myself
"You said just now you know them
ALL" remarked Carr-Lyon
''No-not all, not all, my dear boy;
/ don't know this-er-young fellow
at all"
Are you sure?"
Let me think. Yes, quite sure
But why did you ask?
What makes you take such an in
terest-?"
Il suppose it's not unnatural for a
man to take an interest in his wife's
old flames, is it?'
Is that all you know about him.,
My dear boy, you're altogether wrong!
I'm quite sure Kate doesn't even
know him. Why, / should have heard
about it, of course"
There was a moments pause, during
which Carr-Lyon was tortured by the
desire to thrust the note under the
majors eyes and wiring the truth out
of him, but he shut his teeth close
and kept quiet
He was the first to speak.
Don't mention this to Kate" he
said. sullenly. She'll think I'm a
jealous fool and-all that"
Certainly not; just So" assented
the major. But you've no cause to
be jealous, my dear boy. If ever a
girl was devoted to a man, my dear
Kate is devoted to you"
yes, thanks" said Carr-Lyon.
"And I-er-think I'll get back, .
and he reached for his hat
wait minute" said Carr-Lyon.
"Sit down. I've got something want
to say to YOU
The major sank into the chair with
an attempt at his usual self-com-
plaeent smile.
What is it, my dear boy? Any,
thing 1 can do for you"
The major stopped, and Carr-Lyo on
bent forward and fixed his sullen
eyes, with their red rims, upon him.
They seemed to have changed places;
lit was the younger man who now
talked like the superior spirit.
Look here; there's something you
can do for me-"
Anything began the major:
but the other man stopped him.
Il want Kate to marry me in three
weeks"
"In three weeks?" exclaimed the
major
YES" said Carr-Lyon, doggedly;
'in three weeks. Short notice, ISM
it; perhaps it's only a whim; at any
rate, | mean what | say. want-to-
marry-her-in three weeks. Now
you can get her to do it, and-youd
better, I'm jealous. if you like, and
whimsical, but | want to marry Kate
in three weeks and you can go and
arrange it. Just give me the brandy
and soda before you start, will your
Certainly" said the major. and he
fetched the decanter. Il can under
stand your impatienee, my dear boy,
but Kate isn't easy"
Kate will do as you ask her." was
the cool retort. You go and settle it.
If she won't. why. you won't get your
money. and shall shut up this crused
place and go abroad There it is in a
nutshell Going? Good morning; give
my love to Kate" and he dismissed
the major with an insolent nod.
But no sooner had the door closed
than he started to his feet, and began