New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04

lmpartiallv, the Colonel said, "NCs. III |
promise II to YOU; but I'll be hanged if I'd
promise as big a sacrifice as that TO any other
man on carth
Bumah stood to his feet YEARLY, con-
WINGED that the time was iuoppor,uuc 90 de-
mand more, and looked out over the terrace.
The Colonel had stated "a truth I'm one re-
Spcct, that he had abundant acreage re-
manning If ever the railway came. For once
I'm his life Burmdh had been unsclhsh. for
none of this land was subdividcd. and there
fore he could expect nothing from ITS revenue.
He was sick 40 heart from fear that the
Colonel could not bc restrained, and that the
inevitable crash and collapse would find him
pennies and unproparcd. He looked I'M
certainly around him. and then caught at
another idea. He would bring al the in
hucnCc he could bear 20 keep the Colonel
from Squandcring anything further. He
would appeal 20 Arabclla, and he would en-
list the boys from Chattanooga. He would
browbcat Hubbard into sensible acceptance
Of dctcrring everything, and would himself
constantly warn the Colonel in every pos
siblc way.
81 think. he said, chat ought to talk
to Miss Arabclla for awhile; SO you'll excuse
me. won't YOU, Colonel"
And the Colonel, nothing loath TO solitude
for the important business OF thinking over q
marble opera house. WAS quite agreeable.
RURNlAH wandered into the house and
- out 10 the lawn. where he family heard
the broken words and sentences Of an AMI
mated conversation, and this he traced TO "a
new SummcrhOuSc. built with crude log sup
ports and a rustic seat Hubbard, having
Ioincd the quartet, was there paying court
10 Arabclla, and was cXpatiating on the
value Of classical designs as compared
with modern atrocities. His long hair was
tossed back, his poetic eyes were glowing
like Goals, and his white, graceful hands
were gcSturing rapidly TO emphasize his ar
gumcntS All the others, duly impressed,
were gazing 10 him spcllbound ass he Vollcycd
sentences al them on his theory Of beauuil-
cation. He checked himself as he saw the
SQUARE shape Of the kansan in the entrance,
and the latter seized the opportunity TO turn
the conversation by politely asking ArdDcld
if the three weeks were up yet.
almost. she declared; but perhaps ]
shall have TO extend the time.
That's something that needs talkin
over. said Burmah mockinglY. And as
the times so short ! think I'd like TO have
YOU walk around this whole lawn once with
me, where we won't be bothered by any OF
these old gentlemen.
Beneath al his bantcring and assumption
of qaictv She knew intuitively that some scrl-
Gus purpose was in him, and that he wished
10 talk with her alone.
All right, l accept, She retorted, and
hastencd over 20 take his arm. Now mind
YOU. an Of YOU. She commanded, turning to
her admirers. who stared at her, according
to individual moods. none OF YOU is invited,
and YOU must wait here until ! come back.
Burmah walked with no uncertain step
along q path that led to q stone seat near
the edge of the cliff on the side OF the PENN
sula opposite the house, and as be went he
passed nothing but comments on the I'M
nrovements that had been made IN the
grounds. At the bench he bcckoned her 10
q seat. and She saw that his face was grave
and thoughtful.
Miss Arabella, he said bluntly, what !
want 20 talk about is Your father. some
body ought 20 Try and keep him from blown
in every copper that he gets as fast as ne
gets il. DO YOU know what he's goin To-
ia now. Build a city hall. Lord Almighty.
II this keeps up, he'd better begin to build a
nice poorhouse SOS he'll have some place TO
fall into when this boon's busted. l want
YOU % help me.
She looked up at him with troubled face