The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-08-12

q Copyright. 1904, by w. r. HearstD
III was a lovely day in June Whel
Arthur Hayes came into possession o
the Poplars" through the death of al
uncle whom he had never seen, and ha,
n hardly heard of even.
Up to the present he had been
struggling journalist. scarcely earnin;
sufficient to keep body and soul to.
gether, and here he was, suddenly mad,
master of one of the richest estates IL
the country.
Sir George Hayes had a daughter, {
beautiful girl of nineteen, but, as thu
estates We're Strictly entailed on Tho
male descendants of the family, he was
unable to do anything further IA set
tie an allowance on her of one hundred
pounds a year, making her The ward OF
the future baronet until she should at
tain the age of twenty-one.
She was not, like many young ladies
In her station of life, proud or naughty
NO. Ida had a sympathetic and gentle
heart and, what is more, she was an
earnest and God-fearing Christian, be-
loved of all for her kindness and gentle
tact, especially for these in sickness OF
DISTRESS
When Mr.. Ramsey. the old family
lawyer, had approached her With words
Of sympathy for her position and
altered prospects. she had replied, With
b rare, sweet smile:
Not so Mr.. Ramsey. am no worse
off now than L was before. | have
never expected anything. and l have
had a thorough business training.
am young and strong and i am not
ashamed to work"
And the worthy man had left her,
lnwardly wondering at her quiet and
unaltered demeanor, and saying to
himself: "A queer lassie, but the best
i the world" (for he was a true Scotch
tnan).
Arthur Hayes had heard of the bar
onets illness from u friend residing in
the district, and he had also heard of
Ida from this same friend, but. not be
ng a ladies man. he had taken lit
Tie notice of the enthusiastic descrip-
ton.
ON receiving the news from Mr..
{ ramsey he at once made arrangements
TO visit the Poplars.' Alighting at the
little station. he perceived a small trap
IN the distance. coming along at a pref
~ good pace, and on inQuiring from
the station master learned ,htlt the trap
belonged to the Poplars." He knew
that 1T could not he coming to meet
him, for he had not advised amy one of
his coming.
He sauntered along the high road
leisurely, when suddenly the pony
reared as a large white bird flew across
me road, right under his Eyes, and set
or toward Hayes at a terrific rate.
- VIC p"P ISiitu Illiil, SNaSlIlG NlO-
tently, Hayes perceived that its only
was a young lady, who had
evidently dropped the reins, and was
clinging to the side of the vehicle for
dear life. Pulling himself together, he
waited, and as the pony got near
enough, he sprang at the bride.
1t was some moments before either
could speak. when Hayes gasped out,
as he released the terrified girl:
THANK God!"
a. H., ~> I -
have saved my life. cannol be CRATE
tul ~enough!"
u was only too pleased that 1 was
at hand!" he replied courteously.
But your arm!" she cried, noting
for the first time that it hung limply
at his side. You have hurt it,"
Passing her hand swiftly and gently
along the wrist and arm, she found.
TO her dismay, that he had dislocated
MS elbow, and he could not suppress a
slight groan, although her touch was
almost as light as air.
At that moment a laborer's cart
turned into view, and Very soon reached
the scene of disaster.
Ida and Hayes got into the cart, and
the trap was lifted in also. or what
renamed of it. Charlie being tethered
behind, looking very shalnefaced, and
In about half an hour his strange pro-
cesslon reached the Poplars.'
An elderly woman, in black satin,
whom Hayes took to be the housekeep-
er, met them in the hall, anxiously
tnquiring:
Whatever has happened. dearie?
Has there been an accident?"
Yes, nurse; Charlie reared at some
thing, and this gentleman has lone me
an everlasting favor by saving my life,
although he wont acknowledge the fact
in the least"
"oh, dear. l never did trust Charlie.
GEAR; but how grateful we are to you,
SIR" h exclaimed, turning to Hayes.
1T is nothing" aid Hayes. There
distress is a pleasure to men, and
can assure you that such is the case
Come along IN" laughed Ida, blush
ing, Nurse. dear, Mr.H-
lanes" IA. supplied HAYES wickedly.
IN stoppin Charlie. and 1 think DR..
Bland ought TO see it directly"
Nurse waited a moment to send the
two men whose aid had been so oppor-
ture round to the kitchen for "refresh-
nlents,N and then followed the two in
doors.
The upshot of it was that HAYES.
after the elbow had been satisfactorily
set by the doctor who mad known
him since he was a boy at school,, and
who nearly let the cat out of the bag"
put stopped on the word on seeing a
vicious frown on the face of his pa
tient). was installed at the Poplars"
until he had to return to London.
Very soon Ida left the room to
change her dress. which had got badly
torn and dirtied in the skirmish: and
Hayes, wishing to be alone with DR..
Bland for a few moments, said he felt
very thirsty, and Nurse hustled off to
see about tea.
Now. what does all this mystery
mean. sir?" exclaimed the doctor. II
suppose you're Sir Arthur now?"
No replied Arthur, I'm simply
plain Mr.. James, journalist, Of Fleet
street. London"
What do you mean ?"-sharply.
Jus what I say, my friend! Bye
the-bye, l suppose that is the old bar
onet's daughter. is 1t not?"
Yes" replied DIR. Bland, who was
an old friend of the family. THAT is
your cousin, Ida, and a better or sweet
er girl never breathed!"
S should Think" exclaimed Arth-
ur, warmly. But she must not sus-
pect that l am the new baronet, and
her guardian, Bland. l want to make
her acquaintance incog. Understands"
And he looked at the doctor significant
~.
Three months had passed, and Arthur
was stu am inmate of the Poplars."
Nor did he seem inclined to quit that
roof. He ha written to his
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