Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-09-28


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 1t doesn't
hurt me, and 1t doesn't last long. You
only want me to take your place while
you are down here?"
Just so. I'm afraid you couldn't
manage II Ia London; that poor
cripple, Rothbury,' is too well known
there! Seriously, my dear Yorke,
am very much obliged to you. You
have made 1t 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 a common
man. Let me see. What shall | call
myself? Brown, Jones, Robinson?
No; there are quite enough OF those
honOrcd names in the Directory already.
I'll call myself Temple, There is u
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
emblazonod on everything they wear
and use; | don't think there Is a
| pnrnn1I IN h9 TnItnI unuIUbntvn N
me; and Grey Is the pink and pattern
Of discretion. You can wear the lions
skin--poor touchdown here at Port
marls In perfect security. BE good
duke, Yorke! Keep up the honor Of
the old title" lie laughed again. "At
any rate, you will look every inch one.
And now about the money! duke
must have the means of keeping UP
his state, You know. VIII 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"
lph dlt Ntly bood w IlC, bOlpll,
he said. 1T Is only the other day you
sent me-"
Sufficient for the day only is the
check thereof. | dare say that is all
spent"
ut is indeed" assented the Young
man, glumly.
who cares? Not you, | dare say,
who have had your enjoyment out or
IT, not |. who have more money than
know what to do with. How much?
Shall we say u thousand, Yorker"
Il should like to say 1t Is too much,
But you wouldn't believe me il /
did"
II certainly should not can guess
how quickly money flies when one is
young and blessed with youths ap-
potito for pleasure,
There YOU are. You must spend
some of 1t around here for the honor
Of tho name"
AN right Though | don't quite
know what | shall buy SiXpoSce in
pcriwnkles would so long way"
Yes; that is what | find Money is
a burden and u nuisance II YOU DOM
know how to get rid of 1t. Suppose
you buy half crowns worth of
wlnkles and lobster or two"
When Grey came in with the lunch
he was surprised to find his master in
SO bright a humor
you quite understand the arrange,
ment between Lord Auchester ana me,
Grey" said the duke,
Yes, Your gra--, sir"
My name is Tomple, Grey. lnis
Don't forget that. and don't by Il slip
let tho cat ont of uo bag want to
be quiet aud to avoid the misery OF
being called upon and stared nj 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 little quiet as | 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 beet.tea? Very wei;
You need nos watt
Grey wheeled his master To the table
and cast glance OF respectful aston.
ishmcnt at Lord Auchester, which
meant.
You aud must humor him, of
course. my lord.
"A nico lunch, isn't it. Norke?
hope YOU will enjoy It. You are near
| ly always hungry, aren't you?" ami
he sighed as he smiled,
quite always Chops, soles, and n
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? | don't think there's any
YOU don't know
Not London news. dare say.
Though don't know much OF that;
don't 50 out more often than | am