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Kate looked at him steadily in the face.
Even you shall not insult me, Mr. Grey.
II loved you infinitely more than do,
l should never bind myself 10 man who
does not hesitate to insult me, even be-
fore the vows are taken, and that without
any reasonable provocation. Aud re
moving his engagement ring from her
finger, she laid it Oh the table beside him.
:. You are tree, she said. And she swept
haughtily from the room before he could
dstain her.
Fool" he muttered, 40 he LETT thu
house, 80 forfeit MY claims to the ole
man gold, when IL was almost within
my control! Fool. that's what mar
makes Oy ietting his Jealousy get the bet
ter Of his Judgment
And he ground his teeth in fury.
We'll, Katie. said her father after
dinner, :" how are you gong to amuss
yourself this evening? Going outf"
No, papa; | will stay with you, il
you will let me, she said, rising and 20
inv round to his chair. ~ may, can,
~
"Of course you can but Grey told me
this morning that you had promised to
accompany him to hear the Wandering
Minstrels tonight
IL never promised him, '" she answer.
ed, quickly, land l am not going; and,
uapa-" and Katie hid her face on his
shoulder.
well, Birdie. what do you want, a
new dress or set Of jewels =
/" Neither; but wanted to ask you .'os
to say anything about Henry to me in
the future
Not say anything about Henry Z
What do you mean p said Mr. Lee, in
astonishment {" am amazed, Katie
~ gave him back his ring this morn.
ing, papa. He nsulted me, aud ! would
not bear it,
And, with her arms tightly clasped
around her fathers neck, she told hun
all-Mr. Nortons proposition. and the
stockbrokei's insulting words about HIM
and to her.
:. rha rascal" |" said her father angrly.
=. Served HIM right, and ! am glad OF 1t,
little girl; he never was worthy OF you.
and knew it. We can be happy with
out him, Katie dear"
"Oh yes papa. "
Norton's 8 fine fellow, he said mus,
inely land il wanted a sonin.law.
which | don't, l should"
r Please, papa.
And Katie placed her finger play yfully
upon his lips
Well, let me finish my wine now, and
l won't say any more. y
And he kissed the rosy fingers.
Cood!" he continued, after Katie
had left the room; and am glad some
thing occurred To break Oft that match.
| never did like the fellow but Katie had
her heart set upon it, and let her please
herself; now it is over, / feel much re-
lieved'"
And he drew long breath, as il a load
had beea removed that had become u
great burden to bear
Twas one morning early in June, q
bright, beautiful Summer morning. Ma
tie and her father sat at breakfast in a
room overlooking the garden, and en-
joyiug the birds song and the perfume
of tue flowers
Katie" said Mr.. Lee, after a long
silence, .where shall We spend the Sum
mcr-at Scarborough, Ryde. or st. Leon
ards
May choose, papa, dear
Yes, Katie.
"Then we won't 80 to any OF those
stupid places. We will 20 to the Welsh
mountains.
Aud Katie put her arms round her
father neck and kissed him.
Then when the warm days OF July
came on they started for Wales.
What a happy girl was Katie, as, with
book in hand, she ramblcd over the hills.
Her father, almost young again, followed
her lead, enjoying almost as much as she
his freedom from care and business
| One morning Mr. Lee pleaded head.
ache as nm excuse for staying in doors
and 90 Katie started alone. aud walked
along till she reached = place on the
mountain side where she could look far
down into the valley below.
Seating herself upon messy rock'she
sat watching the mist rs it slowly arose
from The ground. As the rays OF The sun
rested upon it, they scattered it on either
side, giving 1t the appearance OF brida'
veil in which shons myriais Of jewels
,hickly interwoven in IT'S misty folds
How beautiful! Katie exclaimed
"How beautiful!
"very beautiful. Miss Katie! May l
enjoy it with your
"Mr. Norton!' exclaimed Katie !,
Z" where did you come from z
IL came from Cheltenham the day be-
fore Yesterday. viii you allow me
seat by your side. Miss Katie ana We
will admire that picture together
Certainly, excuse mo Ana matte
moved aside in confusion.
Seated beside her, thSmorning passed
rapidly away; and when Katie thought
of th. time. it was nearly lunch hour
Springing up. she exclaimed, " Papa Will
think / am lost in the mountains. must
90 -,
:. Please don't go yet, Miss Katie. he
said; II have not seen you for so long,
| am unwilling TO spare you.
Come and take lunch with me. Papa
would be glad to see you. "
"Would not Miss Katie DO pleased