The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

/ ana sought mis- wife's boudoir. having pre-
viously ascertained that his daughter was
out Of the house.
II want to talk something over with
you. Nellie" he observed. as he entered.
Il don't think that II will be quite pleas
ant to hear. but, at all events, il can't
distress you. as you will have the power
Of deciding as you like about H."
Mrs Denison raised her face anxiously
20 her husbands. Decision. ON any point,
was painful TO her. and she was too well
aware. from former experience. that this
was but the prelude TO some scheme in
which her concurrence had already been
practically marked out by her lord and
master. Harold Denison's consultations,
at such times. generally comprised a mere
synopsis Of his intentions. revealing some
minor unpleasantness which he looked to
her to carry out Poor Mrs. Denison
might well be difident about such conf
denees: as a rule. they had borne bCs
bitter fruit.
What should You say. continued the
squire. If tell you that It IS possible to
save Glinn to us YETI"
"Oh. Harold. can il be sol" cried Mrs.
Denison with clasred hands and beating
heart. 'No. you don't look like IL l see
in your face there is more to follow. Il
IS some bare chance. and your sanguine
nature has led you astray concerning il.
"Nellie. don't be foolish. There IS a
way Of arranging all these miserable
money matters that has been submitted TO
me. and which. should we consent to.
there is no doubt will prove perfectly /
satisfactory. I have turned il all well
over in my mind. and though have, as
yet, come TO no determination concerning |
il. yet don't deem il altogether imprae-
ticable. win you hear me patientHr'
Yes. Harold" was the meek response.
swell. what I want 10 talk TO you
about is this. OF course you must be
aware that Maude Is not only grown up
and handsome, but has arrived at an age
when wooers may be expected"
What do you meanr asked the moth
er, her pale face flushing. and a half
anxious, half-frightened expression visible
In her blue eyes.
"We viii come to that presently. You
know her admirers at the Minister ball
were numerous. A man Of good property
in this county solicits permission TO pay
his addresses to Maude- He can give her
a good home and everything she can want
now, while at the death Of his father be
will be the posseSsor Of large landed 60
tates In the county. besides considerable
sums invested elsewhere"
The poor mothers heart beat quick. To
whom was she to be asked 70 yield her
darling? Who In all the county side was
worthy OF her peerless Maudel She
knew Of none: yet she spoke not. but
gazed eagerly into her husbands face.
and waited with high-strung nerves till
be should speak again
'Maude can have no attachment a.
yet?" Inquired the squire. at length
mo. l think not How could she.
Harold? The poor child has. as yet,
seen 50 little Of the world. and Mauds
s not one to give her heart away light
""
sAIaidens' hearts are stolen. sometimes,
, good while before they are themselves
.ware Of It." returned Denison. SEMEN
.iously. 1T Is essential for my project
hat Maude should be fancy free"
-She is" returned the mother. anx-
ously: but tell me. who Is this you
hink good enough for her7 There is no
me know" she continued. sadly. -6t
o claim my dariing's hand"
ITS no use fencing any more" re-
lied the squire. young Pearman was
much struck with Maude at the Xmin-
ter ball, and solicits permission to win
er. IL be can"
@Pearmani What-the son Of the law
er =. cried Mrs Denison. You're jok-
az. Harold. surelyl You would never
onsent to such match for a daughter
yours
Listen, Nellie" replied the squire. sad
,. ~Pearman has a heavy mortgage on n
be property; he has bought the best
art Of what has been sold. and Maude's n
marriage with his son would once more :,
,nsoIidate CHM Don't interrupt me y !,
E exclaimed. in answer to a despairing !.
esture Of his wife's- II don't say II
linps stood with Us as they did in the u
d times I'd listen to such a proposal OF
, this; but, Nellie. II Maude could make "a
D her mind 10 II. CHM would remain bl
lrs, and that would tighten the remain In
r Of my time in this world. and yours :,
%. wife mine" =.
mot unless Maude were happy" muir
ured the poor mother.
I can fancy the contempt with which tl
Belgravian matron might regard Mrs al
enison's last remark. penniieSs girl fe
Tered wealth. country house, etc, and III
r mother Numbering about her happf a
S. Oh, II Is too absurd he