Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-10-02

| duStman nowadays. lnQ00Q, IL the
dustman can only talk, and manage to
get into parliament, he is often a
greater man than the duke, and he is
quite certain to put on more side
Come, Yorke, you are not angry?"
mo, no, rather urprised-surpris>
ed, don't you know-that's all. My
elevation is rather sudden. you see. -
And he laughed. "The within seems
to give you pleasure, and it doesn't
hurt me, and it doesn't last long. You
you are down here?"
Gust so. I'm afraid you couldn't
manage it in London; that poor
cripple, Rothbury,' is too well known
there. Seriously, my dear Yorke, l
am very much obliged to you. You
have made it possible for me to enjoy
few weens of quiet and repose.
These simple folks won't take any
notice after the first day or two, of a
hunchback who is only common
man. Let me see. What shall call
myself? Brown, Jones, Robinson?
No; there are quite enough OF those
1nonored names in the Directory already.
I'll call myself Temple. There is a
Temple in the family nomenclature
Yes; Mr.. Temple There is no fear OF
our little arrangement becoming
known. I'm not one of those men who
delight in seeing their coat of arms
emblazoned on everything they wear
and use; l don't think there is a
coronet to be found anywhere about
me; and Grey is the pink and pattern
of discretion. You can wear the lions
skin-poor Touchdown here at Port
maris in perfect security. Be good
duke, Yorke Keep up the honor OF
the old title" He laughed again. AT
any rate, you will look every inch one
And now about the money-a duke
must have the means of keeping UP
his state, you know. Will you hand
me that dispatch-box, or shall | ring
for Grey?"
Yorke Auchester placed the writing
case on the table. and the duke took
out his check-book.
How much shall it be, Yorker"
"You are very good to me, Dolph,' =
he said "It is only the other day you
sent me"
Sufficient for the day only is the
spent"
''It is indeed" assented the young
man, glumly.
"Who cares? Not you, l dare say
who have had your enjoyment out or
it, not |, who have more money than l
know what to do with. How much?
Shall we say a thousand, Yorker"
81 should like to say it is too much.
1 But you wouldn't believe me ii /
did"
Il certainly should not. l can guess
how quickly money flies when one is
young and blessed with youths ap-
petite for pleasure
There you are. You must spend
some of it around here for the honor
of the name"
Cali right. Though l don't quite
know what l shall buy. Sixpence in
! periwinkles would go long way"
Eyes; that is what l find. Money is
a burden and a nuisance il you don't
know how to get rid of it. Suppose
you buy half crowns worth OF
wrinkles and a lobster or two
When Grey came in with the lunch
he was surprised to find his master in
so bright humOr.
"You quite understand the arrange
ment between Lord Auchester and me,
! Grey?" said the duke.
yes, your gra-, SIR"
my name is Temple, Grey. mis-
gentleman is the Duke on Rothbury
Don't forget that, and don't by slip
let the cat out Of ne bag. | want to
be quiet, and to avoid the misery OF
being called upon and stared at while
am down here. I'm sure you under
stand, Grey?"
"Quite-sir; oh, quite" said Grey.
"Of course you do. You must be as
glad of a little quiet as 1 can be, and
we shall get it down here under this
arrangement Now, mind, be careful
and keep the secret. Have you
brought up my beef-tea? Very well;
you need not wait
Grey wheeled his master to the table
and cast glance of respectful aston
ishment at Lord Auchester, which
meant:
"You and l must humor him, Of
course, my lord"
"a nice lunch, isn't it, Yorke? l
hope you will enjoy it. You are near
ly always hungry, aren't your and
he sighed as he smiled.
quite always. Chops, soles, and
custard pudding! Right sure you
won't have any, Dolph?"
"This is as much as can digest.
Now tell me the news, Yorke-your
grace?"
News? I don't think there's any