The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-08

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the Poplars" through the death of an
uncle whom he had never seen, and had
hardly heard of even.
Up to the present he had been a
struggling journalist. scarcely earning
sufficient to keep body II 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 g. nineteen, but, as the
estates We're strictly entafled on the
male descendants of the family, he was
unable to do anything further than set
tie an allowance on her of one hundred
pounds a year, making her the ward of
the future baronet until she should at
tain the age of tw~enty-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 od-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. ] am no worse
off o than | vas before. l a
never expected anything, and l a
had a thorough business training. l
am young and strong and / am not
ashamed to work.
And the worthy man had left her,
inwardly wondering at her quiet and
unaltered demeallor. and saying to
himself: IA queer l~assie, but the best
i the world" Cfor he was a true Scotch
mani.
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 he enthusiastic descrip-
ton.
On receiving the news from Mr..
Ramsey he at once made arrangements
to visit "the Poplars." Alighting at the
little station, he perceived q small trap
in the distance, coming along at a pref
ty good pace, and on inqutring from
the station master learned that the trap
belonged to the Popiars." He knew
that it 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 VIC
lently, Hayes perceived that it's only
occupant was Il young lady, who had
evidently dropped the reins, and was
clinging 10 the side of the vehicle for
dear life. Pulling himself together, he
waited, and as the pony got near
enough, he prallg 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 to thank you, sir? You
/ hHvn EnVa6@ my life e. cannot no pratp-
full enough!'
Il was only too pleased that l was
at hand!" he replied courteousiy.
But your arrn." she cried, noting
for the first time that it hung Imply
all his side. You have hurt it,"
Passing her hand swiftly and gently
along the wrist and arm, she found.
to her %disflay, that lie HAD aiSleealea
his elbow, and he could not suppress a
slight groan, although her touch was
almost as light as air.
AT that 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
remained of it. Charlie being tettrered
behind. looking very sharnefaced, and
in about half an hour this strange pro-
eession reached the Poplars.n
An elderly woman. in black satin,
| whom Hayes took to be the housekeep-
ar, met them in the hail, a~nxiousIy
inquiring:
"Whatever has happened, dearie?
Ha there been an accident?"
Yes, nurse; Charlie reared at some
thing, and this gentleman has lone me
an everlasting favor by saving my life,
although he won't acknowledge the fact
in the least
dear; but how grateful We are to .y6t,
sir" she exclaimed. turning to Hayes.
1T Is nothing said Hayes. There
Is a aying you Know. that beauty in
distress Is a pleasure 10 men, n L
can assure You that such is the ease"
Come along In" laughed Ida, blush
ing, Nurse, dear, Mr.'-
James" supplied Hayes wickedly.
"Mr. james has disloeated his elbow
In stoppin Charlie, and think DIR.
Bland ought to see 1t directly
Nurse waited a moment TO send the
two men whose aid had been SO oppor
ture round to the Kitchen for .refresh-
ments," and Their followed the two in
| doors.
The upslot of 1t was tina Hayes,
after the elbow had been satisfactorily
.set"Shy the doctor (who had known
him since he Was a boy at school, and
who nearly .let the cat out OF the bag
but stopped on the word on seeing a
vicious frown on the face of his pa
tient), was Installed at THE Poplars'
until he had to retur to London.
Very soe:sS la left the room to
change her dress elaiel had@se.= issaaaaa Is
torn and dirtied In the skirniishs and
Hayes wishing 70 be alone With pr
Bland for a few moments, said he felt
very thirsty. and Nurse hustled off to
see about tea.
Nov, what does all this mystery
inca j, z si,ssp exclaimed the doctor. y
suppose you're Sir Arthur now@f
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