Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-05-01

Detroit Free Press.
MR.. MONTAGU'S MARRIAGE.
Robert Montagu walked slowly down
the quiet country road. He was within
a few miles of the great metropolis, but
in this peaceful Hertfordshire village he
felt a thousand miles from the hub of
the universe. And yet he had but lately
returned from very distant country
the western part of Canada-where
things had prospered exceedingly with
him. He had, in short, come home with
his plea rich man at last, and had
returned to the old country for a well
earned rest, with an idea at the back of
his busy mind that it might be very
pleasant to settle down at home-if he
could find someone to settle down with
He looked about him with interest as
he made his way down the deserted
road, which he remembered so well,
many, many years ago; and when he
came in sight of a square, ugly white
house standing on a little eminence, APP
preached by a handsome carriage drive
ard surrounded with prosperous looking
outbuildings and a big garden, he slack
ened his pace little.
So this was where Adela was living.
Things had gone well with her and her
stoekbroker husband evidently. How
would they receive him? He glanced
down at his clothes. which though neat
We're by no means new. His heart
yearned for little affection; he had
lived so long without it. Adela had
string of children; perhaps some of them
might take him to their hearts, though
if they resembled Adela, his elder sister
well, she had never cared much for
him.
The gay strains of the newest waltz
tlcated up to the top story Of the Hem
derson abode and penetrated TO the
sehoolroom, where, in rather dismal
light and beside very poor fire, Mar
garet Verney was trying to concentrate
her attention on book which lay on
her lap. But it was not easy to read
with that seductive music filing the air,
and almost unconsciously her foot beat
time softly to the delightful rhythm
which she loved so well. If only she
could have Joined the dancers A smile
touched Margaret Verney's pretty lips
as she thought of the past--not so very
| far from her-when she had danced and
done all the things girls love, and had
not known a care or any anxiety. Well,
that was all changed now. She had to
| fight her way in the world.
Perhaps she was not the only nhap-
| py person in that house, for, from what
she had heard one of the girls say about
their newly arrived uncle, it was very
evident that he was by no means well
come guest.
Imagine his coming now of all
times" Amy had said, in her high fret
| full voice, bringing disgrace ON us all,
and making Arthur think what queer
relations we havel He must be kept in
the background as much as possible"
And the sharp words had reached the
unele's ears; Margaret Verney had
caught sight of him at that moment, and
she knew the bitter speech had stung
him A great pity and sense of com
radeship seized her at that moment, and
the smile with which she had looked at
him was perhaps the only welcome he
had received.
The fire blazed up with a pleasant
! burst of flames, and Margaret Verney--
lost in her own dreams. gazing into the
| heart of the fire--did not hear the door
| open quietly, and she started violently
when hand touched her softly and a
voice said, with familiar accent;
'Moping all alone, Miss Verney
That's too bad You ought to be dancing
with the rest"
The girl got up with little shudder
of dislike as her eyes fell on the tall,
good looking young man who had stolen
in upon her. She cordially disliked her
employers nephew, who had chosen on
more than one occasion to poster her
with his unwelcome and insolent atten-
tons, but young Henderson was quite
impervious to snubs
Il have told You before, Mr. Hender-
son, that / viii not be pestered with
your insulting attentions. If you do not
immediately leave the sehoolrooln
shall summon assistance"
The man colored darkly, and before
Margaret was quite aware of his inten-
tion he had seized her in his arms.
You'll keep your distance, you Young
cur" said 3 quiet voice, and a strong
hand flung him aside with astounding
ease, while Margaret yerney drew long
breath of relief.
HE didn't hurt you!" asked Montagu,
turning to her,
"No, thank you so much IL
and you'd better clear out" said
Montagu, wheeling round and facing the