Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-08-28


but arrived at the conclusion that, like
the grim old Grecian, his duty required
him to sacrifice his daughter. l often
think that old story a grand allegory.
Agamemnon sacrifices Ipnigenia, even
yet, pretty constantly at st. Georges,
Hanover Square We substitute the ring
for the knife, and the wedding breakfast
for the smoking sacrifice; and we wreath
ourselves with flowers and slken raiment
as we offer up our maidens at the shrine
Of Plutus. Who shall say that, after
ell. that was not the meaning OF the
fablef
But Harold Denison was conscious OF
an inward feeling that the newly formed
idea was an extremely awkward subject
to breach either to his wife or daughter,
That he had never even alluded to Pear
mans proposal | need scarcely observe,
and that il looked still less pleasant to
touch upon now he had made up his mind
to be an active supporter thereof, must
be equally obvious. Still the clouds were
gathering so thick over the house Of Glinn
that no time was to be lost; and at last
the squire nerved himself TO the task,
and sought his wife's boudoir, having pre-
out of the house.
Il want to talk something over with
you, Nellie" be observed, as he entered
Il don't think that it 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 it.
Mrs. Denison raised her face anxiously
to her husbands Decision. on any point,
was painful TO her, and she was too wei
aware, from former experience, that tins
was but the prelude 10 some scheme ID
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
dences; as rule, they had borne but
bitter fruit.
what should you say" continued the
squire. IF ] tell you that il is possible to
save Glinn 10 us YETI"
"Oh Harold, can IL be soi" cried Mrs.
Denis0n with clasped hands and beating
heart mo. you don't look like IL; j see
In your face there IL more 10 follow. Il
Is some bare chance, and your sanguins
nature has led you astray concerning A.
Nellie, don't be foolish. There IL q
way OF arranging all these miserable
money matters that has been submitted "a
me, and which, should we consent 10
there Is nO doubt will prove perfectly
satisfactory. ] have turned II all wei
over Al my mind, and though ] have, a.
vet, come 10 no determination concerning
II. yet ! don't deem Il altogether imprae
ficable VIII you hear nae patientyr
"Yes, Harold" was the meek response
We'll, what ] want 10 talk 10 20,
about IL this. OF c0urse you must b
aware that Maude Is NOT only grown VI
and handsome, bur has arrived al an az
when W0Oers may b. expected'
What do sou meant asked tbe moth
er, Der pale face gushing, and half
anxious. lalffrlgbtened expression yisiDi
in her blue eyes,
I'VE 8ill ooIne 10 taaf presently. io'
know Der admirers af fle Aminsief bal
were numerous. a ulan of good prol'ert
M obs county solicit permission ~ pal
his addresses ~ Aauqe ~ eau give he
good home and everything sle oan wan
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Nl le fle I0ssessor of Iarge landed A
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