Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-02-10
The gentleman looked dolefully at

distance. You are suffering tcrFl-
bly," as she saw him growing pale
Il believe 1 am" he answered.
They drove off, and after the first
few moments began to talk.
ut seemed to me that we rolled
over and over for an endless time"
said Helen.
you did turn a complete sonier-
sault. l was thrown off at the first
lurch. The elderly lady | do not think
is much hurt Your aunt, you called
her?''
yes, my aunt"
''Are you frightened?" he asked
suddenly, looking at her curiously.
Il don't know" said Helen. II
feel rather Wild
Few young ladies have as service
able nerves as YOU
Helen did not answer at once, but
cried, as a turn Of the road brought Il
house in view:
'Oh, there is the hotel! 1 am so
glad"
An hour later she was watching by
her aunt'S bedside. She felt relieved
at the physicians assurance that Aunt
Eliza was not seriously hurt. For two
or three days she was kept prisoner,
but Aunt Eliza was not one to pet
ailments and was soon about.
The next day but one after the ac-
cident Helen's driving companion sent
to ask after her health, and she was
appalled, by the name on the card:
"AIr. Clarence Bartlett"
Aunt Eliza laughed heartily at the
absurd situation
Il think it very impertinent of
him. said Helen.
ITO get his arm broken?"
ITO inq te after us.
perhaps he does not know who We
are" said Aunt Eliza.
81 think l would perhaps like to
leave here tomorrow" was Helen's
reply.
Aunt Eliza did not argue, as she
knew it would only increase Helen's
prejudice, but she proposed to stay
where she was.
It was not long before Helen and
he met She was on an upper piazza,
early one evening, and came face to
face with him. His arm was In a
sling and he looked pale and worn,
but was evidently pleased to see her
again.
He held out his hand.
Il am glad to have made your ac-
will tn
troduce me to your aunt, will you not?
Your husband and l were good
friends. l was also a friend Of your
father, although 1 was young at the
time"
She could not refuse and he talked
so pleasantly that Helen could not
help forgetting her prejudice, and did
not see her way clear to bringing up
the money question. Aunt Eliza was
delighted, but shrewdly held her peace.
Such a first meeting as they had
had naturally caused their acquaint-
ance to grow rapidly. Mr.. Bartlett
was most agreeable, and all his eff
forts tended to make Helen's days
happy. They stayed six weeks at the
hotel and it was the evening before
they were to go. Helen and he were
on the piazza enjoying the sunset,
when Aunt Eliza came up with let
ter.
''FOr you. Helen"
She stood and chatted a few mo-
ments and then said she must be off
and finish packing. Helen still held
the letter in her hand, turning it over
and over in embarrassmen for she
recognized the writing Of Mr.. Car
ruthers. She was nervously fumbling
at the clasp Of the bag at her side,
to put the letter out of sight, when
Mr.. Bartlett said:
pray read your letter"
1T is Of no consequence" Helen
answered.
Helen opened the letter and read
the grabbed handwriting in great
haste. Mr.. Carruthers wrote to say
that Mr. Bartlett refused to take the
money and wished to hear no more
about it, She flushed and glanced
at her companion.
He was looking at her with quiet
smile
II think I know whom your letter
is FROM and he laughed.
please don't" she said, colorlng
more brightly, but determined to
speak now. Mr.. Bartlett, [ want to
talk with you about this. l want you
to do me a favor, but first promise"
she hesitated.
You don't want me to promise until
have heard what it is, do you"
"Only that titesome money. | want
you to take it,"
"Oh," ne answered slowly and
gravely.
Eyes; say you will. 1t will make me
so much happier"
He waited a moment and then said:
II will take it on one condition.
Something in his voice made her
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