River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02

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James Rennie and Miss Rennie and
maid, Glasgow"
my cousin, by Jove!" he muttered
lie had seen nothing of them for
years-not since Mr.. Rennie had come
in for all Sir Roberts money. The
| daughter, Muriel, he had never seen.
James Rennie he knew by repute as
hard and canny Scotchman; and here
they were staying at the same hotel.
They met that evening in the draw
ing-roOm.
And this is my daughter, Mnriel,"
Rennie said.
Harry looked up and saw a soft dot
of a girl in black evening gown, who
gave him a warm, impulsiYe hand
shake.
Somehow, Harry and his charge
stayed on at Montvert for whole fort
night.
Harry was new man. The inev1-
table was happening.
Then the Rennies gave a picnic. 1t
turned out a brilliant, sunny day, and
it was decided to go up the valley TO
wood near the lower end Of the AL
guile Vert glacier. 1t was at this pic
mic it for the first time struck MI.
Rennie that Harry was q trifie more
attentive to Muriel than there was any
occasion for. He did not say anything,
but he made up his mind to two
things: First, to watch the young cou-
pie pretty carefully that day; secondly,
to leave MOntvert tomorrow.
Harry and Muriel slipped Off
amongst the trees, and soon found
themselves quite alone. They strolled
down to where, from under its arch OF
muddy ice, the glacier river started on
it's foamy career, and seated them
selves near by on a great messy stone
under q pine tree. The blazing sun
made the shade most welcome, and the
two sat there quietly drinking IN the
warm scent of the woods.
I'm afraid our holiday will soon be
over" she said. I'VE have to be home
. by the LIST Of October
Harry experienced a curious shock.
With extraordinary suddenness he
realized what life would be without
Muriel
"Muriel," he said, quickly and earn
estly, "MurieI, will you care?'
Apparently she did, for when, five
minutes later, an interested spectator
walked quietly UP behind them over
the carpet of noiseless pine needles, he
saw a sight that made his smooth face
wrinkle with rage.
The two cousins were sitting closer
together than strict cousinship alto
gether entailed, and MurielS head was
leaning on Harry's shoulder,
James Rennie lost his temper.
you sneaking young scoundrel!"
he said, with a sudden emphasis that
made the lovers jump to their feet.
81 beg your pardon, sir!" said Harry,
quietly There was dangerous CLEAN
in his eye. you were saying"
THAT you are scheming fortune
hunter. Your uncle cut you off, and
now you think to regain the money in
low, underhand way by marrying my
daughter"
Crash! A sharp, rending sound, fol-
lowed by heavy fall, made all three
jump back.
A great piece of ice, loosened by the
heat had fallen away from the glacier
end, and something else, toO-some-
thing dark-had slipped from the bro
ken mass and lay on the debris below.
For a moment no one moved.
Then Harry stepped forward and
stood by the fallen figure. The others
followed 1t was the body of a man.
He was dressed in rough tweeds, and
when they turned him over his up
turned face had a quiet, peaceful ex-
preston. lie might have died IN hour
ago.
Instinctively the two men removed
their hats. Then Harry looked at Mr..
Rennie.
"You know who it is?' he said.
eyes, it's Sir Robert" he answered,
in low voice.
They picked the body up and lifted
it into the shade of the pines AS they
did so a folded paper fell from the torn
jacket.
That evening Harry met Muriel in
the hotel garden.
your Iather mas told you what II
was we found?" he said
eyes, dear" she answered. "And he
told me, too, about your suggestion.
Harry, you are generous, and do you
know, father appreciates it,
I'm glad lie doesn't think badly of
me any longer, darling" said Harry
But, you know, we shall be rich on
half the money, shan't we?"
Muriels answer quite satisfied him
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