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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1893-12-29, Page 6'OttLo i le .• r,'+,' , _.. riar+kw ,a4v l tf w i \ f , +* ) to ., a,.i...• 4 e.[.1: i. tR eete S,s-�Jw1a,.l,.i ��aAi �a+x� tI , tet"; ,'..R -„M?• tl r ,xn. ....+.....,V--•--ir!-.......n-.I--e,w�R,.wu.,:..n..,•..w+*w'...gree...+.,w•..wn�.....,w+r+r.,rM.+..+x.w•.w+wn.w+-•ww,.+wr+....,..�..+�ncw,..v..+na•.•Mop ....wv. ..... ... .ru.a.n.. s.. .. • ..cx,.+.,.w.w.4!, Ales, matelot," etas Zatithee, tatlgt. in! lzeartily, "I was going to offer you a place as r owboy, You could manage age to rale a sober farm horse, couldn't you? � :end now, ;&r. Newton, if this place can ttijan bo meat' of use to you, will you not give mo the opportunity of placing it in your stenhands, leaving you to arrange all tlto ▪ I preliminaries to your own sntisfection, i,y+` only stipulating that you will not make a business. arrangement of. it between us as with a stranger, but give uio my place as a son in tho matter," Again the parents' eyes suet, and this time there Was no mistaking the rear- ing that long, earnest look revealed. Pride in the filial affection of ono they had so long loved, and intense satisfac- tion that each day's development of his noble nature gave increasing assurance of thoir daughter's happiness. Lillian's approving smilo was tunple delight for her lover. Ralph was longing to banish the momentary silence by some waggish remark when his father said: "I wish, Eustace, you could realize how truly we regard you as a son. But before I reveal your mother's thoughts and wishes and my own, or reply at all to your suggestions, I must bespeak your patience while we, as is most just, listen to a word from all. George, my son, what have you to offer now?" So the various mombers of the Now - ton ftt?nily egreed .to the plan summed up by Ralph. [tor," said George, 'omit I would serious - "Well, I voto for the country, the farm- ' ly propose, father, us soon as you can ing operations," said ho, "and we will decide that you allow ire to be;.;in the make our Rose a true, genuine Yankee work preparatory to moving the family." housewife, Jasper, a burning and shin- "Indeed you may, my boy, awl I shall ing light among our southern dames. cheerfully find yon active employmout Whow! No offense, my lord, I trust! in a few days, far we can a f mrd no loiter You surely can put up with a little sport in,' now." I tae ire parents cot;:: - :•e always ready to 1e iv e books sant dreaininga ti,, oblige or they. he bad eyes cif more strikiusi u those already fntroanced re strange glances at tit:2i•., All this appeared right and natural, but why should Jasper, usually so free and open in conversation, manifest an embarrassment so foreign to his nature? George evidently doesnot trust him, and even Rose is ill at case. These thoughts passed rapidly through Mr, Newton's mind while Jasper was len soma tllopeuuliari:raits speaking, and a dull pain was at his serene repose, Gear ;t, s heart, but concealing it he quietly re- Ottawa,plied: ed, us well as lands "Thanks for your steadfast interest in a: ere all mann et or t me and mine, But I can consent to no sus mac�cls, L'at there cbango to the time already fixed. Ahasty ver i a marriage now would Seem to me very tie sc:riouniess, a (leen much as if I had no longer a home to slo tiIinr r it aro uuself- rive m daughters. On the contrary,I d5 p i.ng arta himself and eau surely make the: t comfortae, s ptulgest, the a pec:al though in a style vastly inferior to their n each licher he was present condition. But I prefer that tie whose talents would there should bo no separation as yet and glory of their rams, hope they will agree with me. We cm - :poke of the cli:-n; a in ea not settle on any definite plan until we Cheerfully Cheerfully aecr ;,ted are surto of how' mach we may elabn. or anti self deni:tl be- nt each "mart who the bat Alfred's opportuni- g all the powers with endorsed alioulti not be But by a full conversation this evening once more claim it honestly, but that we can judex somewhat how near our can t sit in the future. How does this several tastes may be brought into uni- son. Next woe': will decide to a dollar proposition strike you?" oat "Oh, Lady loft/ he obliged to thank fust as .rdo, von know." I anticipated. To your early caro, Mr, Newton, I owe tho first steps to prosier ity, and to your judicious counsels the continued increase of an income small indeed. when first placed in your hands, but now amply sufficient to tr arrant the proposition I ata abort to make. "As soon as your affairs are adjustedI world like to purchase your present store, retaining the present sign of Newton es t o., ami continuo the s• •••e business, aching you to retain your original posi- tion and take George as a partner with • us, . Then, on tlio old spot, we will, God willing, with you for the head, build up a Business that shall equal the former. I wish I could keep my Lillian in this grand ole, home until her father could lion, �., .Ch we :L.^.y hC: err 1 1y cl+?im from Tho idea ryas so entirely unexpected rt:lilecl. fila ru..iu"iit of C'S: ": �+ that each face exhibited varying shades . ,,,e, -ons. rbad for years been one "I sin very confident that we may at of intense excitement, and all eyes worn ^1. Ile teas the son of a at his least count on :i,CCU clear—that is to r. Newton's, andtamed toward Mr. Newton. It was somo timo beton he could command his cl la c.2 c:oii2mitted to his say, I am sure tau farniture of -e horse dian ,of the son and ex is estate,. Mr. Now t pan xno• a "happy ono for the hen at en early ae''e 1:0 bei y the sum n T L:: -. i:a:ncd, perhaps petted and generous proposition is but • from India. more, anti yet reserve the ceinino:i heti_ another evidence of how wen you do - seen as tenderly nurtured cues for the fitting up of some smell co`- ' serge QTL 1°"*" e his guardian's orn.son§ t'age. - ;1_' lie will se Jill to you child;:ciz t Oh, do AAA bet this down as an act of iroporty sowisely invested kat a meagef< connuit, but it is quite a ' generosity, I entreat. You know that o ago of 27 ho waa well es- fortune compeoaaa rata your parents' be- , merely i:i a acliish point of view it would larosyeeroue basica zs. His ginning s. And now, George; my sou, to me cf the most promising a;r:.nee- n Boil sl;; ung up ,seta the with so limited a capital let us tear inerts I could make. Your name at tho b few mouths before she what business would hest suit your tastes I head would bo worth thousands to start on the eve of his own de- awlat+ilitie5," , with, I but put in the :honey—whi^.ti I radia. Their betrothal was tee ; ite, fat" 1•, I am very humble this ' should never have had but for you—you •'ed. The arrangements for evening," said the young man, laughing. the influence, which every business man e in the course of a few "it is veru easy to give one's tastes and 1 bows in your case would be .worth h progress when this mis- judgments theoretically when there is dotiblo my inonoy. So please do not put • upen her father. no idea of putting them to the test. I . me to the blush by crediting mo with deiiville was 'from a wealthy. feel I would just like to put myself in any higher motive than my own interest archly, Seat north to boetc- your 1...m'8, father, like a little boy once and plaaaaro," yy•aS•red the same college with More, a:,d ask of you to snake of ire I "Well, my son, no doubt it is your brilar that Dunbar graduated. what you please. I was not so humble pleasure, and we will let it pass under pots wore very attracti ro and I this morning, mother, when I was talk- that name of many meanings. In most t,r f„_unbleenished. :Through ing so grandly. But father can make • respects your:ilea is a very excellent one, ere4came intimate with lir. i. some use of me, I.lniow, and after creep but you.will bear with ine when I say 1 rd ;sly and soon learned to ' ing awhile I'll learn to walk like a man. would not wish to have it perfected. 't all the enthusiasm of his ' e tmaitretami illi I''nots=.eta rf. Wit.+•rh•t- ;':''Rut it yyeeld be very trying to my re,. and she fully roeipro-- i tile busiLcss and n211 lit:riectlyt;•iiiiii, i0 i Pniki, to assume Ma Place without a may safely be considered as our oven ve h and dear Eustace, you have been as a when everything is settled* That is ' about the extent, I think, of all that Can son to us from the hour you were first bo left us, Pet t' ^ ~ ' q;e will easily committed to our care, and this uuex , the moot preci+iaaa idat; t* a tame le. :M- yatt"' Myott" • "No, my dear wife, not yet, but -any week, any boar, the storm may ba upon us, and it is wise in whatever form it conies that we aro not found unpre.1 pared. Still my impression is that wo` may manage to bring the farming scheme into. some definite shape.. Of course, Eustace, you. and 1 will enter more fully into details after I hay° had a day or two to think upon it, "One week will bring everything to a close hero and leave us free to enter up on other labor; therefore you had better take Lillian and Igen mother out to the place on Monday and learn if all is in habitable order and bring book a full report. Should everything be favorable yon and I will have an agreement drawn up tbat will bo satisfactory tp both, guarding my pi'14o and your affection from collision. "Of cour,o this is but a rough draft and very crude. Ref action inay groatly modify and perhaps compel us to relin- quish it altogether, but as I have rough- ly sketched it how does the idea of this *am life' please you all?" "1 wouhl as., nothing better, my hus- band. If I remember aright, we cannot fail to make labor a pleasuro in such a cpot," "I am euro it will not take long to make my hands acquainted with real la- • without such portentous frowns." YY all, father, you may as well find "I am not conscious of frowning," said work for Alfred and me at tho same Jasper moodily. "But I own I do not time," said Ralph. "We have no inten- understand the spirit there can be in tion of being the idle ones, I assure you." speaking of your sister as doing hard "My son. I cannot yet bring my mind labor, nor will I tamely listen to your to allow either of you to leave your stud - sneers against my countrywomen." les till your full course is finishetl." "Nov will I hear you, Jasper Gnu- "Excuse me, father; I cannot consent ville, spelk m that tone to my brother," ' to that delay. I mean to begin with you said ibeso, laying an ice cold hand on her at the very beginning, and I believe I lover's arm. "You strangely forget your- love study sufficiently to promise that self to imagine an implied insult from my evenings and leisure hours shall be one who has ever been a true and loving employed in continuing the course I am friend." now on." "Pardon me, Rose, I have no wish to "I am sure you could, but I am very imagine an insult, but it sounded very reluctant." like it." ' I "That is to say," said Rose, "seating 'aYou aro in a strangely suspicious an . herself ou a footstool by her father's knee captious mood tonight, Jasper, and could and smiling roguishly up into his race, I believe for ono moment that our re- "our good papa has to battle with his vorses"-- pride a little on this point also." "Say it not, Rose, dear Rose! You "No, no, sister," interrupted Lillian. know perfectly well you Havo no cause "I think it is affection, not pride, that to belio're me capable of any but the ten- disturbs our father." derest and truest sympathy." I "Well, Lilly, that is the most respect - "Pardon the iptorruption," said Mr. ful way to state it, and I must own the .. ev;ton firmly, "brit this uiuet cease. ' most correct one too. But, father, you s 1.4 iiresendil die 't, •kites or tinkind i'e- I will not insist on Ralph's returning to marks can never be tolerated. It is un- 1 ' college when he cannot help. knowing looked for, my friend, to seo you so dis- that noir, if over, is the time when we tushed by a simple remark, which, al- I should all co-operate. I know if it were thc!.gh it may have seemed i11 timed, 'it I me I should stitdy'to no purpose." short time since you would have been l "Well, dear, we will think of it. Per- tho first to laugh atand enjoy." haps you and Ralph are right. But I I don't like to think so." MATTER VII, "Yes, father, I am surd they aro Mr. and lube; llewtoe were unable dor- right," said quiet, thoughtful Alfred. .the venin to f •: ut the intimations "Anti let me beg you will net separate ( ,,,o:go lo,d green thein respecting Jas- mo from this work ll:icl insist upon my per's predictions. They struggled faith- re�atainfng in college." fully against suspicion and would have The young man hail spoken timidly, I rejoiced to be ed;'rinoecl that they had but his face was glowing with' deep feel- I been mistaltell. tut that Grenville hack ing. He was at once interrupted by a simultaneous voice from all. They were . fully united on that subject. Alfred's edtacation must bo finished. He listened. was disturbed trio toad° uncertain by it with attention and heard each objection l:tlon.. Their evetas enter upon it, though not congenial to • penny to invest in the Concern. I3ut, if ace for two. years, and then my tastes, but I imagine it will be just ( it were -best for all, I could easily con. lug • g o s Sax her to hfs native Home, I as well to leave our tastes out of the I quer pride. Secondly, as I now leaveit, is he never wearied of por- question and think only of. usefulness .I am free from all reproach. No one in glowing Colors. I and duty. •. can justly accuse me Of 'wrong. I retire "I have always felt that if I ever set- from the business a por matt. But if 1 11APT1tR VI. tied in a home of my own I would leave in, a few weeks begin again in the some s • with the family at the the city and buy some very beautiful , • place and business with one who is to be a•son for one partner and a son for a •third and the concern goes ou as if noth- ing had changed, what can prevent the most honest hearted person from fearing and the slander lovin from believing al„ so important to the New- • country place and be an amateur rar:r>eff et the revelation which Lf1- and horticnitnrist. But you se good yd. to him, as a true Hearted 1 friends,. the county seat is n',a'ht !land ; While at tea Grenville 1 just now, and I doubt if l .Could a m ,js ''° u d herself pay Y e bclit $ C so , E ..i":1? aii in any farming sea ii$i` 7$�'t w "ane i of:set i have served my i i nr'ietre Mona until I , that my failure was simply an assign, wilily the library Some l "he infra•= pres'e $hey vmu , I his i .ali'litlr were highly amusing, and a expressed hiss s thatywith glancefull f d b 'nt! earnetness .that � Irk '�`' d inent of ,rotiert • into the hands of •a 'telt aii'�o humor anti droller of ]' ' - Y ative, leaving mo as rich, ;;eth• ie latthe e than beforo, while Le Battens ct til terly destroyed? Ab) Eustace) ea tt how in axed and ' i° y come to then that evening Tilden with some disquiet which he ''ruts anxious to conceal Was' too a parent, and that Rose wes also et tlly manifest. i 1 to his wishes, and then all timidity van- _ 011 were' seemingly calm Mr. ished, and one of those changes so pecu- _atOt'ten again referred to Dunbar's prep- C liar to his face transfigured. him. The ' Witton and. acknowledged that they had earnest, manly dignity with which lie set always indulged the hope that some time aside the objections raised commanded a , .1'111110z u o meaning passe e - they might retire from the. city and de- -c • twcoii his father and mother. But sad- vote their last days to just such pursuits lit ot the re;• teresthe felt c 1 f anticipation yota feel 'thatthin Would not as were now open to them. irtNS of the faintly. I George's race and he continued with deniy all aporhveness vainsnec rem be a wise enure°. 'X'hetit thirdly, I am 60 But present indications portended a aW h his perception sharp 'much earnestness: years old, The itealoties of the last al knowledge, discerneda c 1 f th I ld t rh t three monthehone hot made Meyounger 5 + "werious y, father, won repeat a + le ess that betokened some I said Honestly a fety Hours ago. Let and I•oi in I ,greatly desire to relinquish �laf uneasiness than the your children work while you counsel perefore them, and from and direct, I for ono will gladly give ell trieb thought she herzolf had Jh:king unnatural in his ere seated after supper, i i't°ntered at once upon the risk' considerations and brieiy ▪ "ubstanco of that which has hold., yy my dear ones, we are in 110 G1 8, erruption this evening, and te interests need prevent, essing his or her opinion eeclom. Dunbar and Greta cast in your lot with us so it very proper and desira- ews to be heard with the ty dear friends, remember Grund to cling to fallen Yerrupted Eustace, "my o grace for which I have many years by your di- eaath, has she? Ah, she is precious, and if I could apparent that it might be our marriage I could ro- e, if I had not learned rents almost as much as ride." cannot boast a lova of can Dunbar," said Gren- aI hesitation, "I think it ortune's vicissitudes, i 1•timation of these trou• e and hastened hither hlsontain these two Iong bar seems meditating a leopeatil of moonlit" my powers to accomplish any plan you may deem advisable, but I do not feel myself competent to maize a choice for myself." "I confess I am not so modest as George," said Eustace, with a pleasant smile, "I have two grand and .good plans which I am so proud of that I can- not willingly let any ono speak before I have unfolded them. Have I your Tier- miss1on to explain them now?" bowing to Mr. Newton. "Oh, yes, father, let's hear this second Daniel," interrupted Ralph, with good natured mockery. "With all myhcart," rejoined his fa- ther. "I wish all to feel perfect freedom and desire the wishes and judgment of all before I express nay own. Yours, /ale Ilan, should have been caile&...3r first." "Oh, Lilly will be obliged to think just as I do, you know," said Eustace playfully, stealing George's xosebud from her hair and imprisoning' her hand in both of his as she raised it to prevent the theft. "There, now .Y .can •speak with greater ease. "1-aitn the lairst—In accordance withal suggeseion yon nada some time sine°, I have been bringing all my foreign busi- chase et ence to mind, and the idea that offer of a plowboy's plaee, only, by the nese to a close, at least so far as to ob- l in your hands it might be made n moat way, until he sees if our country shall viate the necessity of my spending any delightful and lucrative arrangement need hint in a less peaceful field. time abroad when I am so fortunate as 1 flashed upon me like inspiration," "Molly children," said Mrs. Newton, to have this lady under my eepeciat ',Murrell! Ilere's a chance for our "do not giveutteranceto suchathought. guardianship. Last evening 'otir ship amateur farmer and horticulturist," Wait, hoping that God will restrain the brought the papers from India that cons cried Ralph "A second Daniell Oh, wise folly of our misguided brethren and keep mercaniale life and make the second be- ginning on another field if we can light 811 n Wart that is desirable to all. How do these objections appear to you, Lucy?" "Isy mpathizo with you fully, Edward. I have no doubt thatliustace's plan could be most successfully parried out, but tho turmoil• and distress you have passed through of late aro too fresh in my mind for me to feel anything but repugnance at the thought of seeing you again enter upon the same business, even under such pleasant auspices." "So that plan is laid on the table, Eus tace, and though it was a grand one I am glad that it did not meet with favor," said George. "Now, father, please call for plan the second." "Yes, Eustace, we would gladly have it. You must not think nie obstinate or inappreciative of the really* sound, good judgment your first suggestion evinced. Only circumstances make it undesirable with the present stato of feeling." "You will all recollect," resumed Ens - taco, "that fine country residence about 20 miles from the city that old Squire Montgomery used to own, full of shrub- bery, fruits and vineyards. I have bought it as an anticipated wedding gift for Lil- lian, George's remarks about his tastes for amateur farming brought my pur year of strife, and any day might see our country involved in all the horrors of civil war.. Was it wise, therefore, to enter upon au occupation that would bo difficult to manage, particularly should such a calamity come upon us? He then acknowledged that every scheme which had risen before his mind as desirable had boon checked in the outset by tho steadily increasing: conviction that the arrogance of the south was fast taking such shape as •would compel the north to meet it with the strong arm of law, if not with military force. For a moment Grenville's face was in- dicative of such intense and passionate 1 emotion that it very nearly mastered hire, but his eye quailed before Mr. New-' tun's steady look, and George's attitude groatly disconcerted him. Most fortunate for him, Ralph had drawn Rose's atte_tion to himself, and neither remarked his strange excitement, but it was a sad confirmation of the par• ents' fear for their daughter's future. Nor could they fail to notice that while Dunbat's countenance evinced sorrow there was no mark of surprise. Lillian's fears were also awakening, and George's indignation could hardly be contro118d. A. sign from his father of warning—al- Most of entreaty xestoredhis composure sufficiently to escape Rose's notice as she suddenly exclaimed: "Ralph says he will accept Mistace's respectful attention. 1 Ho modestly reminded them he had 1 heard with great interest, but in silence, all that had been said of future plans, because being so young he felt his part was to work whenever the mode of oper- ations was defined, but he surely had not deserved to be severed from all ho loved and trained for a different sphere. With a tinge of Ralph's humor he re-' minded them that they were always urg- ing him to bo less sodontary and live more in the open air, and now a way was open to make that a duty which they had only set before him for idle amusement, How proudly all listened to the young lad's manly words, and his father could not but admit that he was really not in circumstances to carry out their earnest desires for their youngest without an outlay that was scarcely warrantable. "And in acknowledging this, my chil- dren, which I own I do with very great unwillingness, I show to each of you that it will take time and very close watchfulness before we learn to adapt our expenditures to our present income:" The family now prepared to separate for the night, understanding that after the visit to Eustace's place the course to be adopted would be definitely settled. Toward the close of the evening Gren- ville aroused himself to take part in the general conversation, but it was with a visible effort. Eustace bade them an affectionate good night, but Jasper's preoccupied manner could not bo conmealed. Rose lingered with him for a few moments in the hall, and on returning to the family said attniously: "I can't learn what ails Jasper, Some.' thing annoys or troubles Mtn, and 1 Can. not prevail uponhimto treat mer with it. I should feel really vexed with liim did summated the desired arrangements on young man., how I do thank rail Any . ua all in peace, Should our eoutetry need 1 not think it was some home sorrow ho the ritottt favorable terata far better than f ah2" any of you there will be no withholding vtt trying to noneoal, bet:ai a lie think* a, 'chime 01 tae. we have our sharo ;i.'.",., nc^r,' "Would ho give you no reason for irritable, restless manner, which we alt. roznarked'r" .1 da7 Ross lingered with, Karn for a few /no. menti to the Nadi, "No, father, He simply tried to laugh it off and sport about it. and when he saw I was not deceived said very tender- ly that I must uoitlicr grieve about it near doubt hint. It was mute a trifle. It waa not best to speak of it at present, but in a short limo I should know all about it." "Thorn, darling, try to banish all un• easiness. Go to your rest now and let as all prepare our minds for tomorrow," said the mother. "We will hope the Sab- bath will ;: iv o us peace and conraga for the first week of bur now life." CHAPTER VIII, The Sabbath in Mr, Newton's house- hold was always a pleasant and peaceful day of rest. All secular thoughts and avocati•n s worn, as much as possible, set aside, and after the usual attendance at tho house of 0 od the remainder of the clay was divested of useless solemnity or formality by profitable reading or oheer- ful conversation. As usual, Goenville was with them at dinner, and so far recovered his natural ' and pleasant deportment t:at Rose's het;rt reato+l again in happy confidence and serenity. " Dinner waited some time and was at. last served and over before Dunbar made his appearance—a circuuistanco so un- usual that it.had given rise to some anx- iety on his account, and Lillian's was not diminished when she met him in the hall. "What is the matter, dear Eustacer "Do not be alarmed, my darling. I will not keep you in suspense. I am pained for poor Le Barron's wretched family, but I will explain when we are all together. It is a story I do not care• to repeat but once." After a hasty greeting from the family he said: "Early this morning our friend Austin called to inform inoof the troubles at Le, Barron's. You all know that the brag- gart adventurer De Courtney has for some months had his eye on Le Barron's. apparent riches under the guise of ad- miration for their eldest daughter. I. know that Estella and her mother ere greatly smitten with him, and Maud watt, pining with envy. The more conflate. and suspicious father had written to soma, merchant abroad requesting reliable tea-- timonials respecting this prince in dia.- guise before he would yield to the hasty- consummation asty-consummation of the marriage, for which: the ardent lover was so urgent. It seems that when the poor father had confessed. the ruin and degradation that were cIos- (cooentenea Mrs. H. D. West 01 Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. $200 Worth Of Other Medicines Failed But 4 Bottles of Hood's Sarsamartlict Cured. "It is with pleasure than tell of tho•great benefit 1: derived from Iloocl's Sarsaparilla, For 0 years I have been badly afflicted. with Erysipelas breaking out tvith running sores during hot summer months, I have sometimes not beer. able to use my limbs for two, months atm time. Being induced to try need% 9afsaparilla.1 got ono bottle lastapring, comnteneedushigit' felt $o much better, got two bottles more;' took thrn cing the summer,. was able to dem),lioousewrlaoat, and Walk Two Miles which Thad not done for six years. Think!! am cured of erysi yelas, and. recommend any; person so afflicted to use Hood's Sarsaparil a li'our bottles has done, inor+e.fer Inc than $200 worth or other medicine, I think it thte,best blood pnrifler known:' ><Y:tu, II. D. WEST. (lhurelu street, Cornwttills, Ht'3CJp'S' PIu_a :ettre lli'er ilia, eoaft kurlbo,tpw Ucm, blltottt 3sii,•. 114ttadinfu, $sk;. huditbhi..