The Morning herald., 1878-06-03
fetteyea Yet Free.
CHAPTER XIX.
EVA pl-ar1L WAKES FROM HER DREAM.

tnoc ,o he passed, showing how the months Of
,nis ~ and fruitless search had told upon
him and kept him still ever on the watch.
nahs ooh omnibuses, carriages Of all sorts con-
t;rned their ceaseless whirl by his side, for
London was filling fast, early as it was; at
everv third step, some ragged woman or girl
besoncht him to buy primroses or violets,
nnt;l scarcely caring whittier he went, he
oscaned their opportunities by turning into
tho park The Row was full Of riders, from
the tiny boy in first knickerbockers on his fat
nony to the old gentleman almost too stiff
to rGise to trot on his snowy but worn
ont m hack. Geofrey leaned on the ratings
and watched them go past, backwards and
forwards with eyes that hardly saw.
The sun beat hot on his back and reused
him at length to look round for chair but
there were none to be had as yet, and he
dawdled listlessly toward bench on which
one person, a lady, was seated. He glanced
careIessly at her from f rec of habit, but it
was not the face he sought, and he was turn
inc awav when she spoke his name. :
"Miss Dayrell - he exclaimed in astonish-
ment. II did not recognize you. How
altered you are! a4s
81 might with truth repeat your words,
Mr. Chetwynd" she said, smiling family.
..You have grown very pale and worn.
heard how i'll you were at the Abbey.
His face changed as she spoke of it, and
the thought of all he had gone through
flashed across his mind. He merely nodded
and drew vicious lines on the ground before
him with his cane.
Eva Dayrell watched him with wistful
eyes.
LADY Temple is in town." she said at
last Il met her yesterday looking so
bright and well"
.sYes. had note from her just now,
inviting me to dine with her tomorrow
Are you goingY
she answered languidly, and Godfrey raised
Ills eyes and looked at her pale, sad face
with interest.
II am sorry" he said gently II had no
idea you were still SO ill. You look as white
and miserable as q new made widow,
In a moment cheeks, brow, and even
throat, were glowing crimson, and her eyes
glistening, while Geoffrey, startled and dis
tressed wondered what he had said to pain
her. Then, with painful distinctness, Tom
Lees words darted across his memory, and
he turned his head away.
Eva spoke hurriedly.
81 am very easily pulled down by Illness,
she said, ''and, like all high-colored people,
very much altered by it. Besides, my life IS
very different now that Milly is married l
have nothing to make me look bright or feel
So"
"No, trne enough. You must miss her
very much" he returned, in constrained
voice, while the thought presented itself
should he give up the wild, vain hope OF
Gaining Sibyl and offer Eva what love he
4 had to give?"
Perhaps she had some secret intuition OF
his thought, for she rose suddenly and,
\ holding out her hand, said:
Goodbye Mr.. Chetwynd, must not
sit here any longer. 1t is just. luncheon
4 time"
He shook hands silently, and stood watch
/ ing her as she moved away, till tall form
\ inino1h her, in whom he recognized Tom Lee,
mo, won't" he muttered slowly. ut
would be misery for both of us. She had
ctcr by far marry good loving cid 1Ym,
4 Ierhaps she will. He deserves It,.
Then he sat there thinking, picturlng the
,rave, sweet face he loved so mad)y, TIL,
with Il stifed groan, he rose to return tc re-
4 turn to his chambers.
Halfway along Piecndilly his arm was
II rutched with o vehemcnce that made VIM
vince, and, looking ap, he met the blue eyea
n o! Tom dancing with wild delight tat an
u nUupctd his news before be sl?lie.
"Cnetwynd, my boy" he cried, go l''ya
sake pinch me or punch ME, or do some
thing to show me l am awake ana nos
dreaming! By Jove, believe shall lose
my senses She is mine at last-my darl-
ing, my beautiful Eva Say something
Al NICE"
'Indeed I am very glad to heor it, Tom"
answered Godfrey warmly. 81 was wishing
this might happen only half an hour ago.
! met Miss Dayrsll in the Park, and was
horrifsd to sec how i'll she looked. Marry
her at once, and take her away from her
home / believe she is quite Wretched
there"
Poor little darling!" exclaimed Tom an
grily II wish could marry her to-mor-
row, but I suppose there's deal OF con-
founded preparations and dressmakngs to
A 60 through first I'll try to cut it all as
short as I can. Geoff, my boy, l DO WISH
i you were as happy ss Am. Haveyou heard
nothing of Mrs. Elton2"
Nothing" and GeoArey's face clouded-
nothing for more than three months
though I've hunted half over Europefor her
Sometimes I think I'll put an end to my ex-
lstence, and then, if she sees it in the paper
she may, perhaps, regret what she has
been the cause Of"
Don't talk like that. 1t will all come
right some day, depend upon it. Remem'
Der you cheered me up when was as
wretched as you are, and your prophecy has
been fulfilled. Your day will come pres
ia emily"
Godfrey shook his head hopelessly.
Never mind me, Tom," he said, with a
sad smile. ave will think only OF you ana
your bright affairs. Are you going to see
the governor to-day9"