The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01

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could have stood in a half bushe
measure. Then the Doctor laugher
and gave her ladyship a smack OF
the cheek.
II don't know about you, my lady
but 1t fills me with the glow of you'll
10 see such going on he remarked
I'm only twenty-one and nobody
knows it-nobody suspects it even
These wrinkles and gray hair are only
a mask that overs the heart of q
boy
II confess that such a scene does
push me back into my girlhood,' said
Lady Hare. Alas! 1 feel the old
thrill
Suddenly Solomon arrived. OF
course where Solomon is, one would
expect solecisms. They were not want
ing. had not tried to prepare him
for the ordeal. Solomon is bound to
be himself wherever he is, and why
not? There is no better man living.
You're as purity as a golden robin,
he said to Margaret, shaking her hand
in his big one.
He was not so much put out as I
thought he would be. I V saw a
gentler man with women. As hard as
Iron in a fight, there has always been
a curious vein Of chivalry In the old
scout. He stood and joked with the
girl, in his odd fashion, and set us all
Laughing. Margaret and her mother
enjoyed his talk and spoke of it, offer.
after that.
j dressed and went to dine with the
Hares that evening. They lived in a
large house on a fashionable road, az
certain of the streets were called. It
was a typical upper class, English
home. There were many fine old things
In 1t but no bright colors, nothing to
dazzle or astonish you like the wooden
Indian in war paint and feathers and
the stuffed bear and high colored rugs
IN the parlor Of Mr.. Gosport in Phil
adelphia. Every piece of furniture was
ike the quiet, s%till-footed servants who
came and went making the smallest
possible demand upon your attention.
L was shown into the library where
Sir Benjamin sat alone reading a news
paper. He greeted me politely.
1.-The news is disquieting,' he said
presently. What have you to tell us
of the situation in American
ut is critical 1 answered. Tt can
be mended, however, if the government
will act promptly
what should it doP
MAKE concessions, sir, stop ship
ping tea for a time. Don't try to force
an export with a duty on it. 1 think
the government should not shake the
mailed fist at U.s.
but think of the violence and the
destruction Of property
"'AI that will abate and disappear
II the is removed. We, who
keep our affection for England, have
done our best to hold the passions of
the people in check, but we get no help
from this side of the ocean,
"Sir Benjamin sat thoughtfully feel
ing his silvered mustache. He had
grown stouter and fuller-faced since
we had parted in Albany when he had
looked like a prosperous, well-bred
merchant in military dress and had
been limbered and soiled by knocking
about in the bush. Now he wore a
white wig and ruf1es and looked as
dignifed as a Tory magistrate.
I'm the moment of silence 1 mustered
up my courage and spoke out.
"'Sir Benjamin. 1 said. T have
come to claim your daughter under
the promise you gave me at Fort Stan
wix. L have not ceased to love her
and If she continues to love me I am
sure that our wishes will have your
favor and blessing
II have not forgotten the PROMISE
he said. But America has changed.
It is likely to be a botbed of rebellion
perhaps even the scene of a bloody
war. l must consider my daughters
happiness
"'Conditions in America, sir, are not
so bad as you take them to be- l as
sured him.
ct hope you are right, he answered.
I am told that the whole matter rests
with your Doctor Franklin. If we
are to go on from bad to worse he will
be responsible"
eff it rests with him ( can assure
you, sir, that our troubles will end
I said, looking only at the surface of
the matter and speaking confidently
out of the bottomless pit Of my mex
.perience as the young are like to do.
81 believe you are right he de-
and went on with a smile. Now,
my young friend, the girl has a notion
that she loves you. 1 am aware of
that-so are you, I happen to know.
Through Doctor Franklin's influence
we have allowed her to receive your
and to answer them. I have
doubt of your sincerity, or hers, but :
did not foresee what has come to
pass. She is u only child and you
IAN scarcely blame me if I balk at /
| marriage which promises to turn
Ter away from US and fill our family I
With dissension.'
May we not respect each other =
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