Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-02
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Arthur hayes came lnto poSSeSsioH VI
1.-THE Pop!ars'' through the death of All
| 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 tc KEEP body and soul To-
| gether. and here ne was, suddenly made
| master of one ol the richest estates II
the country.
Sir George Hayes had a daughter, a
beautiful girl OF nineteen, but. as the
estates were strictly entailed on the
male descendants of the family. he was
unable to do anything further han set
tie an allowance on her of one hu2dre
pounds u year. making her the gard of
the future baronet until she should at
tain the age of twenty-one.
She was not, like many young ladies
In her station % life. proud o. paugilty.
No, Ida had a sympathetic ana gehtie
heart and. hat is more. she was an
earnes: and God-fearing Christian. be-
loved OF all for her Kindness and gentle
tact. especially for these in sickness or
distress.
When MI. Ramsey. the old family
Of sympathy for her position and
altered prospects, she had replied. with
y rare, sweet smile:
Not so Mr.. Ramsey. l am no worse
off now than | was before. have
never expected anything, II I have
i Edu q UCICuSu OuSiIlcSS Sidii3iIe' L
am young and strong and l am not
ashamed to work"
And the worthy man had left her,
inwardly wondering at her quiet ana
unaltered demeanor, and saying 10
himself: "A queer lassie. but the best
s. the world" (for he was = 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 the 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 a small trap
In the distance, coming along at a pref
ty good pace, and on inquirlng from
the station master learned that the trap
belonged to the Poplars." He knew
that 1T could not he coming to meet
him, for he had not advised any one OF
his coming.
~leisurely, when suddenly the pony
reared as a large white bird flew across
the road. right under his eyes, II SET
off toward Hayes at q terrific rate
AS the trap neared him, swaying VIC
lently, Hayes perceived that it's only
occupant was a young lady, who had
evidently dropped the reins. and was
clinging to the side of the vehicle fol
dear life. Pulling himself together, hi
waited, and as the pony got nea'
enough. ne sprang at the bride.
1t was some moments before eithe
could speak, when Hayes asped out
as he released the terrified girl:
Thank Cod"
How am I to thank you, sir? Yo'
have saved my life. cannot be CRATE
full enough!'
II was only too pleased that ! wa
at hand" he replied courteously.
But your arm!' she cried, notin;
for the first time that it hung limpi.
at his side. You have hurt it!'
Passing her hand swiftly and gentl:
along the wrist and arm, she found
hia elbow, And he could not suppress
: slight groan, although her touch wa
almost as light as air.
AL that moment "A laborer's car
turned into view, and very soon reache
the scene of disaster.
Ida and Hayes got into the cart, an
the trap was lifted in also, or wha
remained of it. Charlie being tethere
behind, looking very shalnefaced, an
in about half an hour this strange pro
cession reached the Poplars."
An elderly woman. in black satif
whom Hayes took to be the housekeep
CT, met them in the hall, anxiousl
inquirins:
whatever has happened. dearie
Has there been an accident"
Yes, nurse; Charlie reared at some
thing. and his gentleman has done m
an everlasting favor by saving my lif'
although he won't acknowledge the fac
in the least"
oh. dear, j never did trust Charli'
dear; Dut how grateful we are to yo'
sir,' she exclaimed. turning to Haye
ut 1. nothing" said Hayes. "Thel
;o n ga vino Won knnW that .hQ9nfY
distress is a pleasure to men, and
can assure you that such is the case
Come along in" laughed Ida, blush
ing. Nurse, dear. Mr."
James" supplied Hayes wickedly.
MI James has dislocated his elbo
. in stoppin Charlie. and ! think D
Bland ought TO see. it directly"
Nurse waited a momen to send tt
two men whose aid had been SO oppol
ture round to the Kitchen for ~"refresf
nnents." and then ollowed the two in
doors.
The upshot of ii was that Haye
after the elbow had been SATISFACTORY
set" by the doctor (who mad know
him since ne was a boy at school, al
who nearly "iet the cat out of the bag
but stopped. on the word on seeing
vicious frown on the face of his p:
= tient). vas installed at the Poplar
until he had to return to London.
Very soo:l Ida left the room
change her dress. which had got bad
torn and di-iisd i'm the skirrnish: al
Hayes. Wishing to be alone with {
Bland for a few moments, said he fe
very thirsty, aud Nurse hustled off
q see about: tea.
Now. what does all this mystic
mean. s!r:" exclaimed the doctor.
suppose you're Sir Arthur now?'
No" replied Arthur. I'm Smr
plain MT. James, journalist. OF File
street. London
= What do you ,nean?"-sharply.