Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-11-10

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It was that very willfulness that
estranged you from my uncle"
mo more Of that" said Jack, sternly.
Stephen made a gesture with his
hand.
"And 1t would, If another man were
in my place, rob you Of your sweet
heart; but IT shall not. am determined
TO prove to you, my dear Jack, that my
desire to be a friend is sincere and
true. Let me thiak. There may be
some loophole in your pride which !
can creep in at"
Jack went lack to his seat and lit
another cigar, and Stephen appeared
lost in thought, but In reality he
watched through his fingers, and
gioated over the despair and trouble
depicted on Jacks miserable counter
ance
yes, have it, Come, Jack, you
won't refuse assistance when ii comes
from The hand Of her Majesty? You
won't object TO government appoint
melt?'
"A government appointments" said
Jack, vaguely.
Stephen nodded.
Eyes" he went on. "By a singular
chance ! have acquired some influence
with the present government. One
of these men has seat in Wealdshire,
which really hangs on the Hurst In.
huencc The squire never interfered,
but could do so; and--you see, my
dear Jack-a snug little sinecure, say
Of Thousand year! It is not much,
IL Is true; but Una has not been ac-
customed to wealth SO long as to feel
thousand II year to be poverty"
Jack rose and paced the room. Was
he dreaming, or was this different
Stephen To the one he knew and dis
liked? He had heard Of sudden
wealth as suddenly transforming the
nature Of n man. Had Stephens
nature undergone this marvellous
change?
He doubted and mIslraSted him, but
could stephen gain by this generosity =?
Nothing absolutely nothing. II was
strange, passing strange; but who was
re that he should refuse to believe In
the generosity was exerted on his be
half?
Struggling against his suspicion
and priudice, Jack strobe round the
table and held out his hand
stephen, II have wronged you.
on must be a good fellow to behave in
this way, and well, have been a
brute, aad don't deserve this on your
hart."
stephen WINGED under the hard grip
of the warm, honest hand.
mot word mon. my dear Jack;
not word more" he exclaimed, This
this Is really very affecting. YoN
move me very much
And he pressed his spotless handlier-
chief TO his eyes,
jacks ardor cooled at once, and the
old disgust and suspicion rose; but he
chokcd them down again, and sat
down.
mot word more" said stephen,
with a gulp, as II he were swallowing
a flood of tears. II have long long
felt your GOODNESS and dlstrust my dear
Jack. but vowed to live 1t down, and
prove to you that you have wronged
me Believe me that my good fortune
my unexpected fortune-was quite
hahittered to me by the thought that
YOU would misjudge me"
Jack pulled at his cigar grimly.
stephen was on the wrong track, and
he saw It, and FASTENED to change 1t.
"But now, my dear Jack, We shall
understand each other. Yor Will be,
liovc mo that have your welfare
deeply at heart. Who else have to
think of-oxcopt my mother, my dear
mother And we may conclude that
our little negotiation as suitor and
guardian is ended Eh. Jack? You
shall have the appointment and Una
lucky fellow that YOU aro-and | shall
be rewarded by seeing YOU happy
Jack nodded, The mention of Tina
had filled him with gratitude, He
could not forget that he owed her in
two WAYS to Stenhen.
You are Il good fellow. stephen he
said, "aad you deserve your luck After
All, yuu'll make better master OF
Hurst than should. Nuu'll take care
of it,"
stephen sighed lie was going to