Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-16

the way, speaking of her reminds me.
I called upon that strange Mr.. Fara-
deane this morning"
Olivia bent over the heap of dusty
books, and after a moments silence
said:
yes, papa; 1 am glad of that"
Are you? Why? Well, there's not
much to be glad of, for he was not at
home"
HE was out riding, perhaps" she
said, with the faintest tinge of disap-
pointment in her voice.
mo, he was in," said the squire,
dryly. HE was in the house, for
saw him at the window as l went up
the path
Olivia looked round thoughtfully.
you saw him"
eat the window. Yes; and he told
his servant TO say that he was not at
home l must say / was rather an
noyed. l am not used to rebuffs of
that kind, especially from strangers.
I was very much annoyed, and in
clined to tell the man that had seen
his MASTER but l thought better Of it,
and left card l think this young
fellow is acting in a very extraordin-
airy fashion"
Olivia seemed to ponder for mo-
ment. why, dear?" she asked, in
a low voice.
''Why?" repeated the squire, with
the nearest approach to Impotence he
darling. ''Well, first by buying The
Dell in the strange way he did, and
then stunning all intercourse with
his neighbors in the mysterious fash
| ion he adopts. | hate mysteries!
In my opinion there is always some
thing shady and shameful at the
bottom of them"
"Mr. Faradeane does not look as if
he had anything TO be ashamed of,
she said in the same low, thoughtful
voice.
NO" assented the squire, i'm
patiently; that is what puzzles me.
never saw a more gentleman-like
man, or one with a more progresses
ing face. But his manners and con-
duct" He pulled up. However"
he confused, ''if he prefers to live
secluded and isolated life, why that is
his business, not mine. l shall not
call again, of course"
No. said Olivia; "yet BERTHE likes
him"
Likes him? How do you know
that? Oh, because he spoke up for
him yesterday. l don't know why
you should say that he likes him.
81 watched Berries face" said
Olivia, quietly.
The squire knitted his brows.
ct was very unfortunate his turn
ing up as he did yesterday. And those
gipsies, too. 1t was very annoying
for Mr.. Bradstone. Did you enjoy
the picnic, Olivia?''
Yes she replied, indifferently,
and turned to the books again
ut was an admirable luncheon" he
said, watching her, with the deep lines
craving themselves in his forehead;
admirable. Mr.. Bradstone must have
spared no expense or trouble. He
did his very best to make it a sue
cess
Oh, yes" she assented, coldly; Il
think it was a success. Annie and
Mary enjoyed themselves
EYES," he said, leaning his head on
his hand, and watching her with the
same troubled, anxious, wistful gaze
Eyes. Was he very attentive to
them? l didn't notice. 1t would be
very good match for one of them
He is a very rich man, olivia"
rs he?" she said with supreme
indifference. Il think this will do
for Bessie; I remember reading it.
It is full of incident, and yet the
characters talk naturally
BARLEY Bradstone is very rich
said the squire, ignoring her criticism
of The novel. He would be a good
match for most girls. If he were in
London he would be snapped up at
once"
81 'daresay," said olivia, turning the
leaves of the book carelessly. :
"Yes," said the squire, thoughtful
~, llOuSy ID GNCIy CAlho hOW oOoy
1t is all that anyone thinks of, and
Barley Bradstone has it in abund-
ance."
rs it all anyone thinks off" said
Olivia 1--WE don't think of it much,
dear; but suppose that's because we
have enough of it," and she smiled
with blissful serenity.
The squire shifted in his seat and
smiled, but, oh, how uneasily!
"Yes, yes, I daresay," he said, "and
Bradstone is a good fellow in spite of
his money"
"Yes?" said Olivia. 81 think l will
go now, papa; Bessie will be waiting
for me-" and with a nod and loving
smile she left the room.
The squire looked after her with
the same troubled, wistful gaze, then
with a deem sigh returned to the