Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-02-17
continued.

w.s deliciously cool In Sir Richards
nr9yate counting house, with its green
ta,ousies and improved patent veati~
sators, and it was with quite a feeling
of relief that the great man seated
himself at his table. It was with a.
expression which signifed more IN
tense satisfaction that he took the
uaper Mrs. Newton had signed from
dis pocket and spread it out before
him: and the expression lasted some
minutes, indeed, until a knock at the
door announced visitor.
1t was Mr.. Dewlap, sedatc, and as
respectfully solemn as ever.
Without word beyond the respecer
full Good morning, Sir Richard" ne
laid the paper upon the table.
Sir Richard took it up, considered
with calm regard for a few minutes,
and looked up, with a smile, which Mr..
Dewlap so little expected that he
started
1T isn't bad as that, Dewlap, Is it?'
he said We'll, We have done our
best, have we not? You have, am
sure, and so have j. 1t is a great pity,
a great pity! We shall drag "a great
many down with us, for we have won
confidence during the panic, and
lot of money is in our hands. A great
pity! But 1T is inevitable, and mere
question OF time. How long shall we
say?"
"A month, twe--it all depends, Sir
Richard" replied the managing man,
with resigned sorrow.
1T all depends, as you say, SAID
Sir Richard, with a strange smile.
well, ! can depend upon you; you
will keep Quiet?"
"As the grave" said afr.lDewiap.
THANK YOU" said Sir Richard, and
wonderful condescension-he held
out his fine white hand.
Mr.. Dewlap, justly sensible OF such
amia.bilty, grasped 1T respectfully,
and. as Sir Richard geyehim friend-
ly bat perfectly calm Egood morning
took his departure.
CCidLESly ultOu nc eNss"~@SA-e~ =
announced Lord Marmion.
"My dear fellow! ihow do you DO!
exclaimed the young man. here
am again. on business too, but for the
last time, hope. j have come 10 VINO
I'D the matter, and Ahave brought the
cash. You wanted 1T in good metal
and paner, you lsnow!" And he
laughed trusting, lightrhearted laugh
in whioh Sir Richard Joined with
open4hearted mirth.
Here is the paper, he said, taking
up the memorandum which Mrs. New
tom had signed. 1T was scarcely nee
essarg, but still with such a large
amount every form yshould be used.
~.A.u right" said Lord Marmlon
"My man lis outside--Shall | call
himg" And without waiting for an an
swer he called to some one who was
waiting outside the door.
A clerk either aabankers or law
yerS-entered and placed bag upon
the table.
SIR Richard offered hhim glass
which he drank with great respect,
and then was usheredoeut.
THERE'S the money said Lord
Marmioni; ia great sum- sTNildfang!"
1t is, and great trnsti"
Yes, hut mot too great for future
husband, you know" ssaidhhis lordship.
laugking.
And again Sir Richard Joined In.
Then he seated himself at table
and wrote ,eut an acknowledgment.
"Ao0ther iorm." he said,l handing it
20 LOnd Marmion. Take care of it."
II WILL" said his lordAhip, Il feel
quite like a business man. Nov give
me a glass of wine, and Ill trot of.
I'm going to Richmond you
Gomez A little water party"
mo thanks" replied Sir Richard.
toying as he spoke with the paper
which MIR. Dewlap had left. II am go
ing down to Heavithorne tomorrow,
and l @ust be busy tonight
"Oh. you business men! You are
wonderful people" Sid his lordship,
as he drank his sherry. well, good
by. How much do you think Stella
will get year by this transaction"
About eight hundred pounds-more
or less" said Sir Riohard, as he >sAook
hands.
Then, with another genial. hearty
good-by, the yoang lord also departed,
and Sir Richard was left alone.
He locked the door, and returning
ITO the table. looked dewn at the bag
with a smile deep and profound.
Then he took as the bag, and open
Ing it turned out a mass Of bank
notes and coin.
With the same snsfie he sat te work
and counted out the whOse-to the
last soyereign-then replaced it In
the tbag and walked with 1t to . safe
at the end of the room
He unlocked the safe. carefully de-
posted the bag in remote corner,
and looked at it with the same smile
Of satisfaction.
A nest egg!" he said at last.
Then he closed the safe slowly, and
as slowly locked it. The nest egs was
Steiia's fortune!
CHAPTER XIV.
AZ the Wicket Gate.
My one eve lamb, my son!
Oh. that the angels did not need thee
In the celestial sky, but for another
reason yet
would let thee shine ON EARTH
The summer which glorified Grosve-