The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-10-28
copyriehtiso by
r. Fitzgerald KAlloy
1.

CHAPTER 1.
yaierius Galbraith stood by one OF
4 the open windows In the drawing room
OF an old fashioned red brick house
In Hoxton road. ST. Johns Wood, sur
rounded by its own grounds and
screened from the thor ,ughfare by q
high, buiging. iyy-topped wall The
quaint Directore clock on the white
marble chimnew-plece pointing to 1880
showed him he had arrived punctually
to the hour for which he was bid
den. and something of disappointment
and vexation ruitled his expectant mine
on discovering his hostess was moi
waiting a. the door to bid him well
come.
Rather above the middle size and
slight In figure. well-made and graceful
in his movements he was man whose
presence gave the impression of eie-
gance and distinction. His fair and
rather ford complexion, wayy auburn
hair. broad forehead, prominent blue
f eyes. square chin and long light mus
tache. gave him claims to be consid-
cred decidedly handsome. Though
close to 40 years. he scarce looked 30,
so free was his face from lines or
wrinkles: so perceptible the desire for
pleasure his face betrayed: 20 bright
his outlook in life.
The graVer cares and deeper sor-
rows nF existence, II ever known to
him. had left no trace behind. His
freshness OF spirit and mental youth
fulness We're contagious. Out of the
fulness of his health he seemed to
strengthen others. Melancholy van
ished In his presence, pessimlsm gave
place to hope at his approach, the sun
shine Of his gracious manner bright
ened others so that he was welcomed
by all and loved by many.
independent, If not wealthy lord Of
talA ~
he had travelled through every country
of Europe, obtaining the experiences
realizing the pleasures which foreign
scenes afford. For by constant move
mert he strove to subdue and to ex
hanst the fear of loneliness, the sense
of restlcssness, the pain of longing,
which, unknown to and unsupported by
q the world, had possessed him since
youth and had strengthened with ma
turity.
And now on the eve of journey to
the east--the land OF color. luxury and
romance, which had ever possessed a
fascination for his Impression
able temperament-he had come
to say farewell to the friend
hood, to her. whom he had loved whom
he now loved who with her daughter
were his sole relatives.
AS he gazed absentiy across the gar
den with Its grass plots and Its flower
4 beds crowded with early chrysanthe-
& NUNS. white bouEardea, and late roses,
3 looking dim and shadowy in the faiiing
twiiTht of thts September evening, he
thought Of his past that idle prclt-
less. pleasant past, which under other
4 circumstances and guided by better in
Y fluences, might have becn 50 different;
\ nay, might yet be changed, if but the
Tight and guidance of the woman he
az otcs hut l,,.
nature would mould him to her ideal
Z and raise him to her level But that
Si1es dared not hope would be, no matter
how he longed.
And suddenly, through his day
dream. CRIME the sound OF a soft rustic
81 ~ dress and he turned quickly to
meet his hostess as she entered with
; a4smfling face and outstretched hands
WI you forgive me?" she said and
her gentle voice seemed to sooth the
4 troubled current OF his mind.
tailll9 know | am unfashlon-
ably pnnctual.'' he replied.
hope You don't say that in re-
4 proags.h, remarked Olive Dumbarton
sarchly. One doesn't stand on cere-
tnony with relatives. The fact Is, |
4 haze been so busy correcting proof
meets that had no idea Is was so late
until veronica came to call me-
Proofs OF your new novel; I sup
4 pose2" he said.
Yes 4 have almost finished them"
congratulate YOU"
All IL You only knew how tiresome
and stupid the book seems! tremble
when think Of what the critics may
I say Is.
You have no cause to fear. But
You are overWronght for as usual, 1
hard .
That's what Dr.. Quave, my friend
and neighDor says. but then my work
us the one thing In the world which
& gives me pleasure, a nd. she added sad :
iy..Wi IN the exception CT Veronica, the
only object for which live
Olive" he exclaimed, a sudden wave
4 OF emotion overseeing ana surrounding
& ms usual tranquility, the tone in which
II ne ttered her name revealing his feel
\ iHgs. b.
}s: e she understood this, she made no
Z sign Of her perception and knowledge.
d iere is veronica" she said as her
4 daughter, a. girl of seventeen, entered
u the room 7
You grow bigger every time / see
4 yo9. said Vaierius, when by an ef-
fort he had recovered himself and hsd
shaken hands with the girl.
And more Hike nother?" she queried.
u Yess he answered, rather from q
desire 20 please her than from a sense
Z Of rpnvic ton. The fact Isl olive, he
added you will have to present her
asaa your sister. for no one will believe
Y she IL your daughter.
prefer being her daughter" re-
marked Veronica, laughingly.
Then a servant appearing at the
door, Mrs. Dumharton said:
FAKE me to dinner, Valerius."
ND i VIII bring up the rear added
N Veronica nierrily. .3
ne dining room with Its panels 81
Wa n}it, richly and boldly carved, its
spanish tapestry, dim with age, It's
s. RED ana Imperial purple, was LIGHTED
N ny q ustefss OF candles In sconces al
liver, and by a single central Lamp
hose yermillion shade flung d ros,
dance on the table, with its yens.
N TIM glass, Belatl ware and masses 81
Parma yiolets. "a
And when Will your novel be pub.
tished ~ asked Galbraith as the sour
& Ystss are moved n
Next month, autumn is the bes
tirtle for publication.
rhe same publ sher?.' Is
es. George Bostoclxs a SO
gu trust him n.
Irnplicitly Why do you ask n sh,
nuerfed wpnderingl Y. Nh
4. can scarcely say. One hears 8,
+ my = bout publishers nowadays. 4
sss snere not a; soclet y especially organize,
~ iors keeping them III order Z OF course
sgs there are publishers and publishers, d
you have found out. Now h don't knos
Gorge Bostock 81
Ut 4 do she said warmly. HE /
* e gentleman. d man of honor, III
am very glad Gnlbraith replied
4 Leariui ne had displeased her. Il mere
IS ly tnougii of him In connection Wit
q yoalE efests you know. Us ss 4.
hey are quite safe ia his hands,,
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