The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-10

This was an uns0phisticated view,
and it brought smile to my own lips.
4 On the Wednesday in the following
week the three ladies and were stand
ing on the lawn in front Of the house.
Mr. Mortlock was absent and we were
not sorry.
/ Papa" said Eunice, sis Mr.. Wilmot
ever coming? He seems to have for
gotten his promise"
eMr Wilmot never forgets promise,
Eunice," said.
AS spoke we all turned our heads
lin the direction of the gates, being
attracted by the sound of animated
voices and footsteps; and presently two
gentlemen came in. view-Mr. Mortlock,
and an old gentleman leaning on his
arm. I knew my uncle instantly, all
though saw at glance that he had
aged since we last met, and fastened
to meet him.
Have / taken you by surprise,
Nephew Richard?'' he asked Che had
always addressed me thus. but
Friend Mortlock knew I was coming
by this train"
A pang of modification shot through
me. "Why had "Friend Mortlock''
known, and not +? Why was he the
chosen one? l concealed my mortifica-
ton, however, and expressed my de-
light at seeing him. He nodded and
nodded-he was little spare man,
with not an ounce of superfuous flesh
on his bones, and his head seemed to
be set on springs-and shook hands
with me cordially, and greeted my wife
and kissed her, and then, holding Eu-
nice's two hands in his, kissed her also.
1.-THE privilege of old age, my dear"
he said. And are you Eunicel You
have grown into a very lovely young
woman. We shall be the best of
FRIENDSHIP best of friends. You have
a pretty place here, Nephew Richard,
and it is well looked after. That is
what like to see. beg your pardon"
These last words We're in reference
to Mile. Rosalie, who stood little in
the background. / introduced her.
How do you do-how do you do?" he
said nodding at her as he had nodded
at US. Once set going, it seemed diff
cult for him to stop. "Lenormand-
Lenormand. I know family of that
name in Versailles. Any relation?"
Il have no relations, sir" said Mile.
Rosalie, adding, with a glance at me,
out of England"
Indeed, indeed" he said; "no rela-
tons out of England? Nephew Rich
ard, l want to walk through your
grounds, but first wish to place this
in safety" He motioned to Mr.. Mort
lock, who came forward with a dis
patch box, which I had observed he
was carrying There is money in it,
Nephew Richard. never travel with
out money. 1t is the open sesame
everywhere, even among savages, my
dear" this to Eunice. Il have seen
many, and it is surprising how quickly
they learn the value of money"
Your rooms are ready, SIR said.
will you see them now?'
"At once-at once. Garry the box for
me- No, do not trouble, my dears.
Nephew Richard and l will go alone;
we will rejoin you presently"
We went up to his rooms together,
and was glad to hear him say that
they were pleasantly situated.
Il hope you will make a long stay
with us" said.
THAT depends-th depends. Let
me thank you row for your courtesy
to my friend, Mortlock He is full of
your praises; of yours and your good
family's. A charming gentleman an
exceptionally charming gentleman. Do
you not think sop
To please him replied, in as cheer
full voice as / could command, that
Mr. Mortlock was a charming gentle
man.
That is as it should be-as it should
be. have a great regard for him, the
greatest regard. l knew that you
would be great friends-great friends
Place the box there-there, by the side
of my bed, at the head. That is the
spot. Thank you. Now we win so
down to the ladies'
With polished politeness he offered
my wife and Eunice each az arm, and
we strolled through the woods, at the
beauty of which he expressed himself
much gratifed. Samuel Fleetwood APP
Iproached us.
Here is a faithful servant, SIR l
Esaid, reckoning to fleetwood, who
Will wait upon you and attend to your
wishes while you remain with us. we
thought it likely you might come with
out a valet"
II hayeI have said Mr.. Wilmot.
II discharged my scoundrel only yes
terdny; he had been with me fifteen
years, ard discharged him at mo-
menfs notice Disregarded my orders,
the scoundrel Away he went-to the
|rightabout. Had he not disobeyed me
/ should have provided for him. am
not the best tempered man in the
world; I know my faiIings; ] must
have my own way; will have my own
way. ALL I know what is in your
mind. Right or wrongs Yes. right OF
wrong, / must have my way. Too old
to learn. I am fixed fixed. like an
ancient tree. Ladies, you must not be
dispIeased to learn that J. am d very
/ willful, hot-tenpered old gentleman
That is why never married; should
J lhaye made my wife miserable, so one
woman was spared 1t was very
thoughtful Of you, Nephew Richard, t.
give me new valet. Fleetwood is
that your name2n
yes, sir, said Samuel Fleetwood.