The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-08-12

Copyright. 1904, by w. r. IIcarst.)
1t was Il lovely day In June when
Arthur Hayes came into possession OF
"the Poplars" through the death of an
uncle whom he had never seen, and had
hardly heard of even.
Up to the present he had been a
struggling journalist. scarcely earning
sufficient to keep body and soul to-
gether, and here he was, suddenly made
master of one of the richest estates In
the country.
Sir George Hayes had a daughter, a
beautiful girl of nineteen, but, as the
estates We're strictly entailed on the
male descendants of the family. he was
unable to do anything further than set
tie an allowance on her of one hundred
pounds q 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 a a sympathetic n 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
1 v . iIll"ll ~ loSIIioIi tiiNt
altered prospects, she had replied, With
a rare, sweet smile:
Not so MIR. Ramsey. l 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 l am not
ASHAMED TO work.
And the worthy man had left her,
Inwardly wondering at her quiet and
unaltered demeanor, INC saying TO
himself: "a queer lassie, but the best
| the world Gor he was Il true Scotch
man).
Arthur Hayes had heard of the bar
onet's illness from q friend residing in
che district, and he had also heard of
Ida from this same friend, but, not he
Ing a ladies' man." he had taken lit
tie notice of the enthusiastic descrip-
jtion.
on receiving the news from Mr..
Ramsey he at once mad arrangements
TO visit the Poplars." Aliglltipg at the
little station, he perceived a small trap
in the distance, coming along at q pref
ty good pace, and IN inquiring from
the station master learned that the trap
belonged to The Poplars." lie knew
that it could not be coming to meet
him, for he had not advised amy one OF
his coming.
He sauntered along the high road
ISISuleIS, WITH slttIeillS II JoI4S
reared as q large white bird flew across
the road, right under his eyes, and set
off toward Hayes at Il terrific rate.
AS the trap neared him, swaying vio-
lently, Hayes perceived that it's only
occupant was q u lady, who had
evidently dropped the reins, and was
clinging to the side of the vehicle fol
waited. and as the pony got mean
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!"
How am l to thank you, sir? You
have saved my life. l cannot be CRATE
full enough!"
at hand!" he replied courteously.
But your arm!" she cried, noting
for the first time that it hung Imply
at his side. You have hurt it,"
Passing her hand swiftly and gent.
to her dismay, that he had dislccated
his elbow, and he could not suppress q
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, ant
the trap was lifted in also, or What
remained of it. Charlie being tetheret
behind, looking very shamefaced, an(
In about half an hour this strange pro.
cession reached the Poplars."
An elderly woman, in black satin
whom Hayes look to be the housekeep.
er, met them in the hall, anXiously
inquiring:
whatever has happened. dearie'
Has there been an accident?"
Yes, nurse; Charlie reared at some.
thing, and this gentleman has done mi
an everlasting favor by saving my life
although he won't acknowledge the fac
In the least"
"Oh, dear, 1 never did trust Charlie
dear; but how grateful we are to you
sir!" she exclaimed, turning to Hayes
ut is nothing" said Hayes. "Ther,
is q saying, YOU know, that beauty il
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.',--
James" supplied Hayes wickedly.
Mr.. James has dislocated his clbov
in stoppin Charlie, and 1 think Dr.
Bland ought to see 1t directly"
Nurse waited q moment to send tn
two men whose aid had been so oppor
ture round to the kitchen for "refresh
ments," and then followed the two in
doors.
The upshot Of 1t was that Hayes
after the elbow had been satisfactory.
set" by the doctor (who mad know
him since he was a boy at school, an,
who nearly "let the cat out of the bag,
but stopped on the word on seeing
vicious frown on the face Of his pa
tient), was installed at t Poplars
until he had to return to London.
Very soon Ida left the room t
change her dress, which had got badl:
torn and dirtied in the skirmish; an,