Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1904-01-16

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quired; "but nothing can pay the debt
of gratitude that l owe you for your
many acts of kindness to me, Mr.. Saw
yer"
II am fully repaid by that very kind
speech of yours" replied Quincy.
But what was lne important matter
you wished to see about? don't
think it was the money"
ut was not" said Alice. 81 have
little use for money just at present.
| never had so much before at once in
all my life. shall have to learn to
be an hsiress."
ITS a lesson that is very easily
learned" replied Quincy.
What wish to speak about" con-
tinued Alice, musingly, ''is Mrs Put
nam's house. could never live in it,
l could never go into that room again; +"
and she shuddered.
"You can sell it, )" interposed Quincy.
"No," said Alice earnestly, 81 am 60
ing to give it away. Father just made
| living here, and Ezekiel can do no
better, but with the Putnam farm,
properly stocked, he can in time be-
come rich man, for he is good far
mer, and he loves his work. l wish, "
continued Alice, ITO give Ezekiel and
Hubby the farm outright, then | would
| like to loan him enough money to buy
live stock and machinery and what
ever else he may need, so that he may
begin his new life under the most fav-
orable auspices"
Il think your proposed action a
most commendable one," remarked
quincy. II am sure you need antici-
pate no objections on the part of
Squire Rundlett or myself. Our duties
are limited to seeing that all the prop
erty that was willed to you is properly
delivered. 1t gives us no right to in
terfere with your wishes or to ques-
tion your motives. will see Squire
Rundlett at an early day and have the
| matter put into shape. Does Ezekiel
know of this?"
| "Not a word" said Alice; 81 do not
wish to speak to him about it until
the matter is all settled and the papers
are signed. He is high spirited, and
at the first mention l know he would
refuse my offer, especially if he
| thought twas only known to us two.
But when he learns that the deed is
done, and that the Squire and yourself
are knowing to it, he will be more
| tractable."
Speaking of the Putnam house, or
more properly, suppose, Pettengill
house number two
s'This will always be number one, !"
interposed Alice.
reminds me-" said Quincy, that
my efforts to discover Lindy's where
abouts have so far proved unavailing.
The advertis sement that put in for a
month has run out and have received
no word"
do you think she went to New
York, as she promised?" inquired
Alice.
II do not" replied Quincy. "I think
she always had an idea that Mrs. Put
nam had some letter or document in
her possession relating to her parents.
think the poor girl lost hope when
she learned that it was destroyed, and
imagine that she has Intentionally
hidden herself and does not wish to
be found. l might, after long search,
discover her bankers, but she has prob
ably notified them to keep her address
secret. l do not like to confess" he
continued, s'to SO abject failure, but
really do not know what to do next"
"We must wait and hope" said AL
ice. Then looking up at Quincy with
an arch smile upon her face, she add
ed, 81 will extend your time, Sir
Knight. Your gallant efforts have so
far been unsuccessful, but shall pray
that you may some day return victori-
ous."
Quincy replied in the same tone of
banter: Knowing that you, fair lady,
are ever thinking of me, and that my
name is ever upon your fair lips in
prayer, will spur me to renewed effort,
for surely no cavalier ever had more
lovely mistress or a greater incentive
to knightly action"
Although he spoke in chafing tone,
there was an undercurrent of serious
ness in his manner and pathos in his
voice that made Alice start and flush
visibly.
Fearing that he had gone too far he
quickly changed the subject by asking
abruptly, Have you come to any deci-
sion about your book?"
Eyes, replied Alice, "and am
ashamed to say that your friends sug-
gestion and your warm endorsement
of it have SO increased my egotism
and enlarged my appreciation of my
own abilities that am tempted to try
it, especially now, as you inform me l
am independent and can do as
please"
Have you progressed so far as to
fix upon a subject?" inquired Quincy
Eyes, Professionally" replied Alice
81 have always been great admirer
of history, and particularly that of my
own country. For the period from
1776, no, from 1907, to the present time
/ have become conversant with the
thoughts and acts. of our patriots and
public men. One character has al
ways been mystery to me-, and l
wish to learn all can about him."
"And he?" questioned Quincy.
SIS Aaron Burr, said Alice. "How
/ wish could learn the truth about the
loss of his daughter Theodosia; then
the real reasons for his duel with
Alexander Hamilton are not fully un-
derstood at the present day. Then
again, should enjoy writing about
that fine old Irish gentleman and lover
of science. Hartman Blennerhassett,
and his lovely wife, Margaret"
"Have you decided upon the title?"
still further questioned Quincy.
81 have thought of two," she replied,
/" 'Theodosia,' and Blennerhasset,' but
" IL. IL