Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-09

'the Poplars' through the death of ar
uncle whom he had never seen, and hat
hardly heard of even.
Up to the present he had been q
struggling journalist. scarcely earning
sufficient TO keep body and soul to-
gether, and here he was. suddenly made
master OF one of the richest estates In
the country.
Sir George Hayes had a daughter, a
beautiful girl "a nineteen. but, as the
estates were strictly entailed on the
male descendants of the family, he was
unable TO do anything further than set
tie an allowance on her Of hundred
pounds a year, making her the ward OF
the future baronet until she should at
tain the age of twenty-one.
She was not, like many young ladies
In her station of life, proud or naughty.
No, Ida had a sympathetic and gentle
heart and, what is more, she was an
earnest and God fearing Christian, be-
loved of all for her kindness and gentle
tact, especially for these in sickness or
distress.
When Mr. Ramsey, the old family
lawyer, had approached her with words
OF sympathy for her position and
altered prospects. she had replied, with
a rare, sweet smile:
Not so Mr.. Ramsey. l am nc worse
off now than / was before. l have
never expected anything. and | have
had q thorough business training. |
am young and strong and / am not
ashamed to work.
And the worthy man had left her,
inwardly wondering at her quiet and
unaltered demeanor, and saying to
himself: "A queer lassie, but the best
i the world tfor he was a true Scotch
NAM.
Arthur Hayes had heard OF the bar
onet's illness from a friend residing in
the district, and he had also heard of
Ida from this same friend, but, not be-
ing a ladies man." he had taken lit
tie notice of the enthusiastic descrip-
ton.
On receiving the news from Mr..
Ramsey he at once made arrangements
TO visit 9TH Poplars.' Alighting at the
little station, he perceived a small trap
In the distance, coming along at a pref
ty good pace, and on inquiring from
tho station master learned that the trap
belonged 10 the Poplars." He knew
that IL could not be coming to meet
him, for he had not advised any one OF
his coming.
He sauntered along the high road
leisurely, when suddenly the pony
reared as a large white bird flew across
the road, right under his eyes, and set
off toward Hayes at a terrific rate.
As the trap neared him, 'swaying yio-
lently, Hayes perceived that its only
occupant was a young lady, who had
evidently dropped the reins, and was
clinging to the side Of the vehicle for
dear life. Pulling himself together, he
waited, and as the pony got near
enough, he sprang at the bride.
1t was some moments before either
could speak. when Hayes gasped out
as he released the terrified girl;
Thank God!'.
How am I to thank you, sir? You
have saved my life. ! cannot be CRATE
ful enough"
Il was only too pleased that / was
at hand!' he replied courteously.
But your. arm!" she cried, noting
for the first time hat II hung Imply
at his side. You have hurt it,"
Passing her hand swiftly and gently
along the wrist and arm. she found.
TO her dismay. hat he had dislocated
HIS elbow. and he could not suppress a
slight groan. although her touch was
as light as air.
At that moment a laborer's cart
turned into view, and very soon reached
the scene of disaster.
Ida and Hayes got into the cart, and
the trap was lifted in also. or what
OF II. Charlie being tethered
behind, looking very shamefaced, and
In about half an hour this strange pro-
cession reached the Poplars."
An elderly woman, in black satin,
Hayes took Il she the housekeep-
er, met them in the hall, anxiously
inguiring
Whatever a happened. dearie?
there been an acctdent?'
Yes, nurse; Charlie reared at some
thing. and this gentleman mas lone me
ar everlasting favor by saving my life.
although he won't acknowledge the fact
in the least"
'Oh. dear. I never did trust Charlie.
dear: but how grateful we are to you,
she exclaimed, turning to Hayes.
TT IL nothing said Hayes. There
II a saying, you know. that beauty in
distress Is a pleasure TO men, and l.
can assure you that such Is the case"
Come along i'm" laughed Ida, blush
Nurse, dear, MT"
James supplied Hayes wickedly.
MR.. Jemea has dislccated his elbow
stoppin Charlie. and l think DR..
Bland ought 20 see 1T directly"
Nurse waited a moment TO send the
two men whose aid had been so oppor-
round TO the kitchen for refresh
ments." and hen followed the two in
doors.
The upshot Of Il was hat Hayes.
after the elbow had been satisfactorily
"set" by the doctor (who mad known
him since he was a boy at school. and
nearly let the cat u of the bag"
but stopped on the word on seeing a
frown on the face OF his pa
tient). was Installed at the Poplars"
until ne had 10 retur 10 London.
Very soon Ida left the room to
change her dress. which had got badly
torn and dirtied in the skirmish; and
Hayes. wishing TO be alone with DIR.
Bland for a few moments. said he felt
very thirsty, and Nurse hustled off TO
see about tea.
Now, what does all this mystery
mean. sir2" exclaimed the doctor. II
suppose you're Sir Arthur now %
NO replied Arthur, I'm simply
plain Mr.. James. journalist. of Fleet
street, London,
What do you n2'-sharply.
Just what l say, my friend. Bye
the-bye, | suppose that is the old bar
onet's daughter, Is 1t note'
Yes" replied DR.. Bland. who was
an old friend OF the family. That ia
your cousin. Ida. and a better or sweet
cir girl never breathedt-
81 should think. exclaimed Arth-
ur. warmly. But she must NOT sus-
pect tina / am the new baronet. and
her guardian. Bland. | want to make
her aculufntance incog. Understand? z"
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