Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-07-31

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Yes, Aunt Dr."
well. l will scold him presently for
not speaking to me first" But there was
no anger in Aunt Diana's eyes. Il dare
say his grandfather encouraged him. he
is so set upon this Well, Allie, and
what did our boy say to your
"Oh, Aunt Di, don't ask me-" returned
Alison, desperately, 'he thinks too high
ly of me. / am not as good as that
don't deserve it ALL"
1--WE must allow for a little exaggera-
ton under the circumstances, returned
Miss Darlington, smiling. and managing
to free her hands, and so get a glimpse
of the hidden happy face.
But, Aunt Di." almost whispering,
ARE we not too young? Greville will
have to be at Oxford another year, and
and"
Too young to marry just yet. Allie,
but / think. under Grevilles peculiar cir
cumstances-his grandfather's great age
and precarious health. and his loneliness,
having no parents or brothers and sisters
belonging TO him-that an engagement
might be allowed. 1t will make him hap
pier, and give him heart for his work. In
general, Allie. l do not approve of long
engagements for young people. they are so
unsettling: but you know Greville's cir
cumstances as well as l do. He is his
grandfather's heir; in two years he might
well marry"
Then you approve?" raising her eyes
at last to her aunts face.
Don't you know Greville is my own
boy? He is even dearer to me than you:
,rf he 70 hot
day / will tell a sad little story about
myself, how a girls self-will and temper
lost her the noblest lover a woman could
have"
Il guess who ii was; / always knew,
murmured Alison.
"Greville is dear to me for his fathers
sake" returned Miss Darlington, almost
solemnly. mo more of this just now,
Allie. II you love me, dear child, you
little know how happy 1t makes me TO
know my two darlings are to be united"
Really and truly happy, Aunt Dip
Yes, surely. dearest; and this has
been the wish Of Mr.. Moore's heart. All,
here comes Greyille; he looks almost as
shy over it as you do. Allie"
But. shy or not, there was no mistak-
ing the expression of proud happiness on
the young mans face. A look passed be-
tween him and Miss Darlington, and then
she held out her hand.
well. Greville, have you come to be
scoldedY" she asked, playfully.
Eyes. but you would not have the heart
10 do it," was his reply. Cara" with a
pause on the old name. chow could ] help
it?" And his glance was sufficiently elo-
quent.
well, Greville. think you are wor-
thy even OF her" And now something
like the glimmer Of unshed tears softened
the keen gray eyes. God bless you. my
boy you have fulfilled the great wish of
my heart"
There was little more talk after this.
and then Greville said allison, ] think
we ought TO go to my grandfather; this
will make his very happy" And then
Alison Obediently rose.
There was touching scene with the
old man. when the messenger comes.
my boy will not be left desolate, he will |
have Sunny TO comfort him." he said.
And again his hands We're placed on her
bright hair 10 invoke a blessing.
Rogers turn came next. He had been
out all day on fishing excursion, and
on his return Greyille had wnylaid him,
and told bim the news. Alison. who was
sitting a her window. trying 70 compose
her huf spirits, saw them coming up
the garden wall together, and b few
minutes aftereard there WAS hqsty
a. her door, and Roger bursf Into Der
room
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Ae took her in his arms and kissed Der.
even before De bad uttered word
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