The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-03

rawled on the veranda.
paused to indicate a group of then
whose smooth trunks were like mas
sive pillars. AS we looked back saw
that Miss Pat had gone into the house
driven, no doubt, by the persistency o
the west wind that crisped the lake
Helen's manner changed abruptly, ant
she said:
III any difficulty Should arise here
If my poor father should find GU
where we are, trust that you may b.
able to save my aunt anxiety ane
pain. That is what l wished to sa,
to you, Mr.. Donovan"
Certainly" I replied, meeting he
eyes, and noting a CULVER of the lip.
that was eloquent of deep feeling ant
loyalty. She continued silent as We
marched on and felt that there wa.
the least defiance in her air; then she
drew handkerchief from her sleeve
touched it lightly to her eyes, ant
smiled.
Il had not thought of quite follow
Ing you home! Here is Glenarm gate
and there lie your battlements anc
towers"
Rather they belong to my ole
friend, John Glenarm. In his goodness!
OF heart he gave me the use of the
place for the summer; and as gener
osity with another's property is very
easy. I hereby tender you our fleet
canoes, boats, steam launch-and thu
stable, which contains a variety O.
traps and good riding horse or two
They are all at your service l hop,
that you and your aunt will not fail t.
avail yourselves of each and all. Dr.
you ride? I was specially charged tt
give the horses exercise"
Thank you very much" she said
When we are well settled, and fee
more secure, we shall be glad to cal
on you. Father Stoddard certainl,
served us well in sending us to YOU
Mr.. Donovan"
In moment she spoke again, quite
slowly, and with, thought, a yer,
pretty embarrassment.
Aunt Pat may have spoken Of an
other difficulty-a mere annoyance
really and she smiled at me grayely
ooh, yes; of the youngster who has
been troubling you. Your father ant
he have, of course, no connection"
No; decidedly not. But he is 6
very offensive person, Mr.. Donovan
1t would be matter of great distress
II he should pursue us to this place.
1t is uncomfortable that gentle
man-if he is gentleman should
follow you merely for the purpose Of
annoying you. / have heard that young
ladies' usually know how to get rid OF
importunate suitors."
I have heard that they have
that reputation" she laughed back
But Mr.. Gillespie
That's the name, Is It? Your aunt
did not mention IT.
Yes; he lives quite near us a,
Stamford. Aunt Pat disliked his IA
Their before him. and now that he IL
dead she visits her displeasure on tie
son; but she Is quite right about 1t
He is q sfngularly unattractive and
uninteresting person, and trust that
he will not find u.s..
That is quite unlikely. You Will
do we'll to forget all about him
forget all your troubles and enjoy the
beauty OF these June days.
s. We had reached Glenarm gate, and
Ct. Agatha's was now hidden by the
foliage along the winding path. Helen
threw away the bits OF twig when We
came to the wall. and. as swung the
gate open, paused mockingly Will
5clasped hands and peeped inside.
must go back, she said. Then
her manner changing. she dropped hel
hands at her side and faced me.
GU will warn me, Nj. Donovan
Of the first approach Of trouble. D
wish TO save my aunt Ia every va,
possible she means SO much to me;
she has made life easy for. me where
# would have been hard.
here Will be no trouble, Miss Hol
brook You are % safe &C though 70,
were hidden In q cave ii the Amer,
ntnes but ashali giye you warninf
~ the nrst sign q danger, |.
father u fl quite relentless,
sks murrnuIed. asertlng her eyer.
ISs turned ri rAtrace the path viii
T. hefs but she :forb sde me md was sxni,4
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