Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-04-12
Continued.

ITO Honoria Dale, his sister, or her
eldest child" repeated Mr.. Ford, slow
ly, emphasizing each word with his
forefinger, Consequently, you--your
mother being dead and you being the
eldest, the only child-are the heiress
to Lorme Abbey and to Godfrey
Lorme's immense wealth."
Still Leola stared at him with dark,
thoughtful eyes.
dear Miss Dale" he said, coming
nearer and holding up his hand. II
say that you are Godfrey Lorme's
heiress, and that, instead OF teaching
music, you will find plenty of work in
spending the money which your uncle
has left you. You are, in fact, rich
beyond the dreams of avarice and"
he stopped suddenly, for Leola had
fallen heavily forward upon the piano,
which set up a dismal discord as she
struck the keys with her arms.
Heaven bless my soul!" exclaimed
the old lawyer. I'm sure l broke II
the old lawyer. I'm sure / broke it
gently enough! The poor child has
tainted! Here--here! Mrs. What-dye-
call-her! Help"
The landlady ran in, and pounced
upon the limp figure at the piano, and
turned a wrathful face to the anxious
and bewildered old man.
Poor dearl she's tainted! What
have you said and done to herr"
81" exclaimed the old man, extend
merely-in the most cautious terms,
my good woman--informed her that
she is the heiress to one of the finest
properties In the kingdom. The news
has been too much for her. 1t has
overwhelmed her, and she has tainted.
1t is the sudden joy"
Sudden joy" echoed the land
lady, sobbing. Its nothing OF the
sort, sir, begging your pardon. 1t isn't
the good news. no! no! The poor.
dear child has faikted for want of
food"
Want Of food!' gasped the lawyer.
Good Heaven! TO think that the mis-
tress OF Lorme Abbey should faint
for WANT of food. lit is too hor-
rible! Here-get some wine--some
brandy--no, port wine! Take this!"
he cried, Selling a boy from a group
OF children clustered at the door, and
all more or less crying Take this
sovereign, and get. a bottle OF port
from the nearest public-house you
know. Stop! I'll go myself" and the
impulsive old gentleman hurried out.
When he returned, which he very
quickly did, with bottle of port
(already opened) and wine.gla&'.
and with perspiration streaming down
his forehead, Leola had come to; 1t
was the first time in her life that she
had ever tainted, and she looked very
white and wan.
There, therel" said the old gentle
man, pouring out a glass of wine,
and splitting quite the contents of an
other on the carpet, drink that before
you say another word!"
Leola slipped 1t.
That's right, that's right! Heaven
bless my SOUL never was so upset
in all my life Such sweet, beauti-
full girl beg your pardon, Miss
Dale' Now-another sip--just sipi
That's II. Tut, TUT" and he mopped
the perspiration on his forehead in
the greatest excitement.
Presently, Leola looked up; there
was faint color in her cheeks, but
she was very grave.
you say" said she. slowly, fixing
her eyes upon him. and holding the
landlady's hand that am rich--very
rich,"
Immensely" said Mr.. Ford open
ing-h arms expressively.
Can | have some money now?"
Certainly. certainly, my young
LADY, I'll draw Geek. eh!" he broke
off, for Leola shook her head. mo?
All! see--not check" and he quick
~ thrust his hand in his pocket and
drew out some gold and a little
crumpled roll of notes; there is a lit.
tie" and he placed 1t on a table.
Mrs. Tibbett uttered cry--oi
alarm, as II seemed: she had not seen
so much money all at once In hel
life; but Leola merely smiled, and
drawing 1t toward her, pushed Il
quietly into the landlady's hand,
'.The children are safe now" sh,
said family; you can pay the rent
The tender-hearted woman burs
into tears, the children set up
chorus OF sobs; but Leola sat gravel.
smiling. with little tremulous quive
of the delicate lips.
erich, richl' she murmured; Il al
richl"
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