Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-12
MARK STILES SECRET
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VII

Before Fedore set out for her morn
ing walk she had stood over heP motner
while the latter wrote letter. But Wnen
it was DONE Fedore did not see the small
enclosure that Mrs. Molyneux slipped inside
the envelope.
after he had sent the gardener off with his
flowers, this is what he found First,
formal note as follows:
ments to Mr.. Ferdinand Horley, and greatly
regrets that what he asks will be quite
out Of her power to grant
You mast have patience, in time Fedore
will forget. But it was most ill-judged OF
you to choose this time for renewing ac-
last birthday? Leave all to me, and ef-
face yourself as much as possible. Why
do you not go abroad for a little while!
You know the old saying, Absence makes
MARGARET MoLYNEux."
Ferdinand Horley clenched his hand when
he read the last enclosure.
tom of this. That Clara Stiles. Did l not
warn Mark to get her out OF the way? II
she had not pt sn ba woua Ave
dore's mind against me. have good
mind to send for Mark and give him reg
ular good blowing up! -
nand Horley sat down and wrote off nasty
letter Besides rating Mark soundly for
his carelessness, the fruits of which were
to hint that, unless he did his best to dlsa-
buse his daughters mind of the ideaS that
he-Ferdinand Horley-was to blame Tor
the unfortunate affair, all fresh supplies
would be stopped. In fact, he was so an
cry, so beside himself with fury, that he
did not wait to read over the letter, or per-
details
When Mr.. Ferdinand's letter was read,
Mark Stiles used a few ugly words. Then
he came to a mighty decision. The res
taurant might look after itself for day or
two, but on the morrow he would set out
for Suffolk He would see MI Ferdinand nd
Horley face to face, and ask him what ne
meant by such letter.
What want, and what l ought to have
had, is written agreement" said Mr.. Mark
And on his way down into Suffolk he
meditated as he journeyed unon the suD1ect
of getting a promise in writing. Arrived
at Southam Hall, he was shown into the
masters study, to find the latter breeding
modify over the fire.
Things were going very , wrong - ind Iced
Molyneux and go abroad till Fedore came
round. She had returned his flowers with
a cutting, singing note: -.
Smith, the old coachman, brought them
back, and gave them into Mr. Ferdinand
Horley's hand. Smith was a privileged
family friend, and spoke his mind
"'Tain't a bit of good, Mr.. Ferdinand,
not scrap! Missy's hearts set upon MT.
Julian. alive or dead, and she'll never think
of no other Shut up the place bit, and
travel, that's my advice to .ye You'll par
don an old man for speaking so free like,
won't you? But here's the flowers back
again, and Miss Molyneux won't have none
of them
All this was not fitting preparation for
Mark Stiles's visit.
When the latter strobe into the room,
scarcely deigning any greeting, Ferdinand
sprang to his feet and confronted him with
anger in his tone.
what do you mean on BY 1T this is, st Hau
take a deal too much upon yourself, I can
tell you y!
Look here, Mr.. Ferdy""-and stiles',ss
voice was low and threatening-"i haVen't
come all this way for nothing! What |
want to know is your meaning for writing
to me like you did Remember, one word
from me and the games up! Now, what
do you say to that?"
Like Gagged lions the pair stood confront
ing each other, but Ferdinand Horley was
the first to give in. His enemy had trapped
him; he knew he was in his power. For
safety and honor. present comfort, and fu-
ture hopes.
''weii, we'll, perhaps was hasty' but
thwarted at every turn. Nothing prospers
that I set my heart upon. And everyone
says to me. Go abroad when all my heart
well, well, sir, cheer up. Better times'll
come But I'll tell you what I've come
about. I want things put upon different
footing. want written promise from
you that you'll pay me that two hundred
quarterly. Words are all very we'll, but
I'd like written ones better"
NOR you! Anything for the sake of peace"
YEARLY the miserable man drew the blot
ting-book towards him, and. taking a piece
of paper, commenced to write
When he had finished, he tossed the pa
per over to his companion.
"Read that, Mark. Will that suit you?"