Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-17
VII.

VII.
Before Fedore set out for her morn
ing walk she had stood over her mother
while the latter wrote letter But when
II was done, Fedore did not see the small
enclosure that Mrs. Molyneux slipped inside
So when Mr.. Ferdinand Horley opened it,
after he had sent the gardener of with his
flowers. this is what he found. First, q
formal note as follows:
MRS. Molyneux presents her compli-
ments to Mr.. Ferdinand Horley. and greatly
regrets that what he asks will be quite
out OF her power to grant ...
You must have patience. In time Fedore
will forget. But 1t 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 . little while'
You know the old saying. Absence makes
the heart grow fonderr
MARGARET MoLyNEUx."
Ferdinand Horley clenched his hand when
he read the last enclosure.
tom of this That Clara Stiles. Did / not
warn Mark to get her out OF the way? II
she had not interfered nothing would have
dore's mind against me. ! have a good
mind to send for Mark and give him q reg
ular good blowing up -
No sooner thought of than done. Ferdi-
nand Horley sat down and wrote on hasty
letter. Besides rating Mark soundly for
his carelessness the fruits of which were
only Just showing themselves. he went on
buse his daughters mind of the idea that
he-Ferdinand Horley-was to blame for
the unfortunate affair, all fresh supplies
cry, SO beside himself with fury. that he
did not wait to read over the letter. or per-
haps he might have moderated 1t In few
details.
When Mr.. Ferdinand's letter was read,
Mark Stiles used few ugly words. Then
he came to mighty decision. The res
taurant might look after itself for day or
for Suffolk. He would see Mr.. Ferdinand
Horley face to face, and ask him what he
what I want. and what ought to have
had. is written agreement" said Mr. Marx
And on his way down into Suffolk he
of getting promise In writing Arrived
at Southam Hail. he was shown into the
masters study, to find the latter broodins
Things were going very wrong indeed.
He had better take the advice Of Mrs.
Molyneux and go abroad tiil Fedore came
a cutting, singing note:
she did not consider they were his to
Smith. the old coachman. brought them
back. and gave them into Mr.. Ferdinand
Horley's hand. Smith was q privileged
family friend. and spoke his mind
faint . BIT Of good. Mr.. Ferdinand.
not . scrap! Missy's hearts set upon Mr..
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
won won't an yo QUO Bu. heres the lowers back
again. and Miss Molyneux won't have none
Of them"
All this was not fitting preparation for
when the latter strobe into the room.
scarcely deigning any greeting. Ferdinand
,sprang to his feet and confronted him with
sWhat do you mean by this. stiIesi
When / want you I'll send for you. You
take deal too much upon yourself. can
tell your"
Look here. MT. Ferdy.'-and stiless
come all this way for nothing! What I
want to know Is your meaning for writing
to me like you did Remember, one word
d tso% Vou me sa, and % the up Now what
Like Gagged lions the pair stood confront
ing each other. but Ferdinand Horley was
the FIRST to give In. His enemy had trapped
that zone word" meant everything TO him
safety and honor. present comfort. and fu-
~. . perhaps e s.s u VIZ. .ss n Nasty. sss
thwarted at every turn. Nothing prospers
that / set my heart upon. And everyone
says to me. Co abroad when all my heart
well, well. sir. cheer up. Better times'll
come. But I'll tell you what I've come
about. want things put upon different
footing. want Q written premise from
you that you'll pay me that two hundred
quarterly. Words are all very well. but
I'd like written ones better"
"Ah, we'll. suppose ] shall have to hu-
NOR you! Anything for the sake Of peace"
YEARLY the miserable man drew the blot
ting-book towards him. and. taking piece
Of paper, commenced to write.
When he had finished, he tossed the pa
per over 70 his companion.
Read that. Mark. Will that suit you"
Slowly Mark read the following:
eight hundred pounds yearly. In quarterly
indictments Of two hundred pounds. In CON.
sideration Of his silence as TO the AFFAIR of
Jan. 26th. 1896"
"That1i do, sir. thank you No one
can't gainsay that" And the paper was