Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-18

our valley especially so, peace Senti,
ment there being strong. Few Of Us
there, whether Unionists or not, had
much better than contempt for the ua.
couth man from the west. Lincoln. that
most pathetic figure OF our history,
later loved by north and south alike
as greatest Of our great men. We did
not know him in our valley. All of US
there. CniontstS or seccSsionists, for
peace or for war. dreaded to hear OF
his election
CoIonN sheraton met me NJ the doc,
his face flushed, his brow trowniug.
He was all politics "Have YOU any
newsF" he demanded Have You
heard from lccshurg. Washington"
Not rs yet answered. but there
should ee messages from LeesburS
within the next few hours" We had
no telegraph in our valley at that time.
Il have arranged with the postmaS.
ter to let us all know up hero tho In.
slant he gets word" said sheraton.
III that black aholitionist, Lincoln.
wins, they're going to fire one anvil
shot In the street. and we can hear Il
up this valley this far II the south
wins. then two anvils. as fast as they
can load, So. Mr. CowlcY, If we hear
single shot II Is war--war, toll
you,
but come In" he added hastily, II
Keep You waiting, l am glad to see
you this morning, sir. From my
daughter learn that You have return.
Ell from Il somewhat successful Jour.
ney that matters seem to mcud for
you. We are all pleased to learn 1t.
l oirer YOU my hand, sir My daugh.
ter has advised me Of her decision and
your own, Your conduct throughout.
Mr., Cowles, has been most manly,
quite above rproach could want
no better son to join my family"
colonel Sheraton" said to him,
my conduct has not been In the least
above reproach. and your daughter has
not told YOU all that she ought to have
told"
\ door opened at tho side of the
room, where narrow stairway ran
appeared the short stocky figure. the
iron gray name of our friend, nr. Sam.
uel Bond physician for two counties
thereahout, bachelor, bencfactor man
OF charity. despite his lancet, his uuI.
nine and his calomel
"Ah, doctor" began Colonel Sher,
atom, "herc is our young friend back
from his travels again. I'm going to
tell you now ms | think may without
much risk that there IL every hope the
Cowles family will win in this legal
tangle which has threatened them late.
ly-win handsomely too. You Sec Mr.,
Cowles," he added to me, "Dr. Bond
has stopped in rs he passed by for
look at my daughter. Miss Grace
seems Just tritie indlsposed this morn.
ing, Nothing In the least serious, of
course"
We all turned again MS the front door
opened, Harry Sheraton entered
Come, SON." exclaimed his father,
draw up. draw up with us. Pour us
a drink around. son. for the success of
our two families. You, doctor, are
glnd as | am-that know"
But DIR. Bond did not seem glad.
He paused, looking strangely at me
and at our host, Harry" said he.
suppose you go look In the hall for
my saddle bags, have left my medl-
cine case"
The young man turned, but for no
reason apparently, stopped ut the door
and presently Joined us again.
May ask for Miss Grace this morn.
ing, DOCTOR" began politely
Yes" interjected Colonel Sheraton.
allows the girlr She ought to be with