The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-19
LADY TREvoR's SECRET.

GofmaQys
hidden the picturesque village OF ZorlHx.
The principal building IN the village is the little
wooden Lutheran church, the only house OF worship.
The pastor OF this church, d year ago, was
Herr Brocken, or Father Broken, he Affection
atey called by his people. He was kindly simple
Here he had dwelt twenty years. the father the pas
tor aud guide Of his simple people, here his vile had
recently died; and here he hoped 10 be buried. He
was chiIdess, his family consisting OF old house.
keeper and a young giri known as ms niece.
This niece OF tho pastor was the idol OF the good peo-
pie OF ZorltZ She tended tho peasants IN Their III
nessos she visited the quaint old houses like sun
beau, bringing with her always warmth and sunshine
one afternoon IN June, at tho time we have ind.
catod heroine, after making Call upon SICK old
woman began the ascent OF the steep nil In the direc-
ton Of the parsonage When nalf way Up inc slope
path ut eusy pace, swinging her broad brmmed nat
by It's ribbons from her arm, and caroiling German
song sweet voice that reused The birds 10 emuia-
tion
She was about seventeen years of age, tall, slim and
graceful with beauty unmistakably Epgiish, ana YET
This giri. with her wonderful beauty which would
have made sensation In the queens drawing ROOM
with her exquisite refinement OF looks and manner
that declared gentle birth and breeding, possessed
grandly generous nature, awarm heart ana impui
temperament. and, withai personal magnetism
that attracted every one TO her
She had been thoroughly well educated, the gooa
ANA h Ssr hurst or rncy had
her various languages, music Tor when she had
positive genius, drawing and painting ana various
feminine arts; but her accomplishments were among
the least OF her charms.
the path along which she walking came out
upon q spring. whose clear pool was Swallowed ny
bending trees This was avorite resort OF the young
GIRL and she down upon the green bank, the song
dying her lips and strange gravity ovefspreadinS
"Oh, DEAR" she said, signing; III an, SO tired OF
this dear stupid old Zorlilz. WISH that could see
something OF the world outside. have read Of the
great towns OF different peoples, Of lie beside wnlcn
ours IS stagnalion. am growing disconnected. Must
live here all my lie and die and be buried mere,
knowing nothing OF any better cxistenceY II were
not leaving unclc ia beg to be allowed to go some,
where goyerness But cant leave MN anu ne VIII
never leave Zorliix And yet I'd give halt my reman-
ing life q cnange-it might only 30 somewhere
and sec something OF The world"
Did some mschicvous spirit hear her complaint ana
resolve 10 grant her wish For change IN her LIE
was close at hand-a change greater than even her
vivid imagination would nave dared conceive; ana'
monpiace existence Perhaps II was as well that she
could The strange future before her, else She
might have shrunk IRON II In terror anu mls2iving,
prclerriug the safe shelter OF the Zorltz parsonage III
The depths the Black Forest 70 The whrng vortex,
the pers aud troubles lying In wait Tor her IN Inc
She was still mrsng aiscontentody whom sudden
rifle shot rang sharply upon the ara deer went
flying pas-and singing PAIN IN the grls lelt arm
sen. q thrill OF iaintness quvcrlng through her.
low cry escaped her as she realized that she mad
been shot That cry was echoed from the HORNED
haltod abruptly at sight OF her. s cuo,.,
language "a perfect Dana Glenham! And you've
Tne other raised his hand in an imperous gesture,
commanding Silence, anu aOVuuCou LoWHIuS VIZ ihuS'
ing girl MS counlenance still wearing an expression
OF horror which were now mingled deep pity ana
Keen remorsciulness
The gir had tainted quito away by the time he had
reached her Flngng down his unucky rifle the young
man devoted himself 10 her recovery Win pecuiiar
eentleness and reverence and with assduity that
speedily recalled her 70 CONSEQUENCES She opened
her eyes upon the strangers, blushcd windy, ana
arose unsteadlly to her ee! retreating few PAGES
mad before spoken. "Who would have dreamed Of
finding such magnificent little beauty in this wilder
ncssI say, Glcnham-"
rnc girls pale luce flushed scarlet
..Pardon,' she said, speaking IN English, with an
accent pure US that OF the gentleman, "out un-
dcrstanu Engsh
The two young men were, TOR tho moment, covered
with confusion. Then the one VINO had been called
(ienham addressed himself to the young lady, avowcd
himself the author OF her injury, lamentcd his own
a~kwardness and begged 10 be permitted 10 examine
her ascertain the extent OF her wound ana 10
endeavor TO alleviate her suffering
His evident sorrow. his cnivarc courtesy Impressed
the GIRL who quietly gave assent, and permitted him
~Mv TREND in his chagrin at his awkwardness has
forgotten TO introduce himself" SAID the gentleman
who had first spoken, "Permit me 10 remedy TINS de
nclency He Is Gordon, Earl oi Gienham, OF York
SHIRE England. And have the honor 10 be his very
good friend, Maldred Grafton. We came ON an expor
n NEG to md here fellow country woman
The young lazy acknowledged the introductons Will
q bow and responded
atty with yourself l am Cecil Rose, the niece o
Herr Brockcn tho Lutheran pastor OF Zorltz."
no the glr. reared IN that secluded region, seeing
besides her aged relative, only the rude peasants
Zorltz, young Lork Gienham appeared a very demi
god. s,..,,,...,
presence He was about twenty eight years OF age We
he retained youthful freshness Of feeng was chval
aud noble in the highest DEGREE ana was not OILY
unmarried, but he had never loved.
HIS companion, Madred Grafton, was MS 'htimat
friend and distant relative, who possessed small Tor
une was ABOUT thirty years OF age, and also unmar
ried Tho init macy between tho TWO men was inexpc
able, for never were two persons more unlike thai
Lord Glenham and Maldred Grafton. Nus iordship wa
too noble and unsuspcious TO discern the real natur
OF his kinsman which was sly and schemng, intensely
ayaricious and utterly interruptions. Yet Grafton
exterior plausible and nslnuatin9; nc was singu
inrlv gentle IN his manners; and his black eyes ant
swarthy features had been too we'll trained 10 rovea
the Secrets Of his sou.
nomv 10 read the characters OF these TWO men, Sh
only knew that she liked Lord Glenham, and with he
lE ing came an instructive faith In him. AS tor Crai
Ton she felt for him singular dstrust and an aversion
that was destined TO grow ana strengthen INTO
stronger emotioh
perfect lips brought Lord Grenham hastily to her assis
lance. Her wound was but slight. and when Lor
Glcnham hud com pleed his small attempt ut surger
and the wounded arm had been well bandagcd Gee
Rose thanked him courteously and avowed her nten
| ton Of Fastening home 49, -,
| Earl 'No, do not refuse. You are not able TO 8
| alone Lean upon me-else shall think that 20
Cecil took his arm and lod the way by the torres
| path In tho direction VI her home few minutes
walk brought them out upon The steep village Stree
ami very near the parsonage. As they entered the III
tie garden gate the old bousekeepsr Gretchen, cam
out 10 meet them with loud OF alarm At tn
| evident weakness Of her young mistress She farl
worshpped the pastors niece and Cecil forced smil
and disengaged her arm from It's support as she sara
..Hush, Gretchen. you will alarm my uncle at
| not seriously hurt"
| She FASTENED 10 explain tho recent accident, an
then invited her companions to enter the house.
| sNot now, - answered Lord Glcnham. ''But we wi
avail ourselves OF your kind invitation Tomorrow"
| He raised his hat courteousy, and waited unit
Cecil had entered the dwelling with her old servan
| and then he led the way down TO the village.
At little distance IRON tho parsonage Lord Glenhai
halted aud looked back. new light in his eyes, no
glow his facc
$50 he loves her. too!'' thought Grafton, his so,
| convulsed with baied fury But he has not won he
and he never shall. For love her, t0o-ths patricia
tcauty OF the Black Forest love her, and swear b
oil that Is holy that she shall be my wife. NY wif'
| aud not his ho will WOO her openly that canns
do lest he tor his rival Yet shall 90 mar
| II | do not undermine him. cause her to refuse hin
| and then win her Tor myself The first thing To
| done is TO discover how this Englsh-looking m
English.spcaki ing young lady happens 10 be the n
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