Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-02-16
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private counting house, with its green
jaIousies and improved patent venti-
iators, and it was with quite feeling
himself at his table. 1t was with an
expression which signified a more in
tense satisfaction that he took the
paper Mrs. Newton had signed from
his 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, sedate, and as
respectfully solemn as ever.
Without a word beyond the respect
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 smile, which MI.
Dewlap so little expected that he
started.
1T isn't bad as that, Dewlap. is it?"
he said. well, We have done our
best, have we not? You have, l am
sure, and so have |. 1t is a great pity,
a great pity! We shall drag 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 it is inevitable. and mere
question of time. How long shall We
say?"
"A month, two-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.
We'll, l can depend upon you; you
viii keep ,quiet?"
''As the grave" said Mr.. Dewlap.
Thank you" said Sir Richard, and
wonderful condescension-he held
out his fine white hand.
MIR. Dewlap, justly sensible of such
amiability, grasped it respectfully,
and, as Sir Richard gave him friend
" but perfectly calm good morning"
took his departure.
Scarcely had be gone than a servant
announced Lord Marmion
My dear fellow! how do you do?"
exclaimed the young man. Here
am again, on business too, but for the
last time, hope. have come to wind
up the matter, and have brought the
cash. You wanted it in good metal
and paper, you know" And he
laughed a trusting, light-hearted laugh
in which Sir Richard joined with
Open-hearted mirth.
Here is the paper" he said, taking
up the memorandum which Mrs. New
ton had signed. 1T was scarcely nee
essary, but still with such large
amount every form should be used.
'All right" said Lord Marmion.
My man is outside-shall l call
him?" And without waiting for an an
swer he called to some one who was
waiting outside the door.
A clerk-either a bankers or law
yer's-entered and placed bag upon
the table.
Sir Richard offered him a glass
which he drank with great respect,
and then was ushered out
There's the money! said Lord
Marmion; "a great sum, Wildfang!"
1t is, and a great trust!'
Yes, but not too great for future
husband, you know" said his lcrdship,
laughing.
AND again Sir Richard joined in.
Then he seated himself at table
and wrote out an acknowledgment.
Another FORM" he said, handing it
to Lord Marmion. Take care of it."
Il WILL said his lordship, Il feel
quite like a business man. Now give
me a glass of wine, and I'll trot off.
I'm going to Richmond-will you
come? & little water party"
f''No thanks" replied Sir Richard,
toying as he spoke with the paper
which Mr.. Dewlap had left. Il am go
ing down to Hawthorne tomorrow,
and must be busy tonight"
"Oh, you business menI You are
wonderful people" said his lordship,
as he drank his sherry. We'll, good
by. How much do you think Stella
viii set a year by this transaction"
About eight hundred pounds-more
or less said Sir Richard, as he shook
hands
Then, with another genial, hearty
good-by, the young lord also departed,
and Sir Richard was left alone.
He locked the door, and returning
TO the table, looked down at the bag
with a smile deep and profound
Then he took up the bag, and open
ing it turned out a mass of bank
notes and coin.
with the same smile he set to work
and counted out the whole-to the
last sovereign-then replaced it in
the bag and walked with it to sare
at the end of the room.