Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
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saved that put me through college and
gave me a legal education and start
in the world
He paused with the hat in his hand
and looked at the girl smilingly.
And it was your mothers money
that started my father on the road to
fortune" said the girl softly.
Did he tell you that?"
Eyes. He said that when he needed
money the most, when all his plans
seemed to depend on his getting 1t, 1t
was your mother who let him have it
$1,000, with only his note for security.
He never forgot It."
"I know he didn't. Your father new
er forgot a friend or a favor. Other
wise wouldn't be here. He knew me
and he trusted me-and, please heaven,
I'll prove worthy Of the trust"
There was a little silence.
''I'll have that hat retrimmed," said
the girl.
Good" cried the guardian.
And you'll let me have 500"
He laughed and shocked his head
"See here, Ethel" he said, 81 begin
to think you are not to be trusted with
money. Why did you loan Madge Gill
bert $50 the other day?"
"Why, she asked me for It"
"And do you give money to everyone
that asks your"
How did you know about thatT
"She told her father. He didn't like
it at all. Madge has an allowance that
Is quite large enough. Her father
brought the $50 to me this morning"
"Madge is a silly. She said she must
have the money. Then you have $50 Of
mine. 1 want it."
He handed her a bill.
MAKE that answer until the first"
he said
She clutched the bill with a little
pout
81 don't suppose 1t would be polite
for me to say that you are the stingiest
guardian have ever had" she said.
He smiled at her accusation.
II can't help It," he answered. "I
would rather have your good opinion,
of course, but I'm trying to do what
your father expected me to do. When
he asked me to serve as your guardian
L demurred strongly, but he insisted
You are young he said, but l can
trust you. My girl has neither father
nor mother. She is a little spoiled, a
little headstrong, but she has a good
heart. You must be firm with her and
she will respect you all the more for
it. Whatever you do am sure will be
for her good"
His voice dropped little. He seemed
to see the dying father, to hear the
feeble voice.
The girl turned her head away.
why do you tell me this?" she
asked.
"It's my only excuse for displeasing
you" he answered.
She came to him and put out her
hand
You must forgive me, George" she
said in her quick way. 81 wouldn't
wound your feelings for the world. I'm
a naughy girl and 1 know I've worried
you dreadfully. It's a shame"
His face flushed little.
Never mind" he said. "No doubt
it's the sort Of thing guardians are sup
posed to encounter"
"And you forgive me?"
why, Of course"
Her face beamed.
George" she cried, 'lf you were
only twenty years older 1 would kiss
you"
He drew his breath sharply.
Come, come" he said, remember
that you are no longer a child. How
old are you your next birthdayT
Don't remind me of It. Besides, you
know we'll enough. I'm twenty"
Don't forget 1t. And when is your
birthday"
"You know that, too. It's next Wed
nesday."
He nodded
II may have a little surprise for
YOU" he said. IF you are real good"
81 make no promises" she answered.
Perhaps I'll have a surprise for you,
too"
He looked at her sharply.
You haven't been falling in love,
have your he asked.
She tossed her head airily.
"And what If I have?"
well, It's a guardians business to
know something about the man. At
least, the guardian should be con-
suited"
She tossed her head again.
mot on that subject"
Very WELL" he said, "I'l have to
find out in my own way"