The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-07

customary nonsense Ialicu OF us eNcCl, attempt
ed to arouse HIM IN another WY.
Mr. Raymond admires Miss Alison very
much. indeed doesn't he" she asked, witt
considerable emphasis,
u. II don't know, really answered Mr. Marsh
but all the while conscious OF knowing very
we'll
! Would il be fair to wonder If the admira
ton is returned? But then 1 think | could
4 gucss-"
well: >" said Gerald, after waiting in vain
for the conclusion of Eannys very abrupt
sentence.
II said that | roVld, not that / ,c.Vid."
But you will If | ask YOU"
! ooh. if YOU make il Il favor, that alters the
case. But what is your interest in it,
perhaps | wish fora specimen Of your skill
in fortune.tellng before admit my own fate
to your decision" said Gerald, speaking with
out Il particle of real sentiment, simply as the
most convenient method of gaining his point.
! The ruse was successful.
Pm sure can't imagine what you mean,
Mr. Marsh" rejoincd Miss Fanny, very con
sclously; but AS for my tortunetcling, 1t
needs no witch to say that one Is a. deep III as
| the other"
! "Dcep in what" asked Gerald, shortly
then, rccollccting himself, you are too
mctaphorical for me Deep in love, Go you
mean -
"Of course" was the pettish answer. only
| loOok at them now
:, Indeed, there seemed, lust then some war
rant for Miss Fanny'S tone OF triumph. Tor
don Raymond and George Alison appeared
cngrosscd with each other to an extent which
alarmed Gerald, who knew that at all events,
theirs was no simple filtration. Something he
! tclt must be done, and that now.
| "Only look at their balls" nc exclaimed,
with a most simulated accent Of dismay. Il
must break up that plot or it will play the
mischief with Us. They will be out in three
more shots if they keep along together like
that Raymonds rover now.
! So speaking, he sent his own bali through
tho arch with "a force that took 1t up to the
consplrators Having disposed OF Raymond,
croquctng him to the tarthcrest limit OF the
| field. he struck for George, and Intentionally
! failed, leaving himself at the mercy Of her next
shot And thus was accomplished his two
told object Of getting rid Of his rival and cs-
tabllshing himself in his place. so far 50
good, but he knew that Gordon Raymond
would soon be back again, and that it behooy-
ed him TO make the most OF his precious time.
So, while the others played he talked.
George" he began, speaking low and last,
chow could you be so cruel as to play with
Raymond instead OF me-
II, was long cruelty" she answered, with
smile We have played in that way for Il
long time"
But when tried to get you for partner
to-day
"Does that mean that you have never cared
to try before She asked. with quiet signii
canoe that Redeemed Ia, cheek II think you
are getting beyond your depth, Gerald
Gerald thought So too, and concluded not
a.. unItnlar nm in that Ilrnptinp lon
So he tried another tack.
II mean, how long is your quarre! with me
to last"
II have no quarrel with YOU responded
George, arching her eyebrows why should
Quarrel ,,,,
realize a tithc of my suffering
ain what has my unkindncss consisted: -
asked George, dcmurcy tapping her mallet
on the ground "ln playing with Gordon,
while you played with Miss Campbell
You show it now by laughing at the wretch
cdness | tell you Of Not content with ban
shing me to society to which | am utterly i'll
different, you lavish all your smiles on Ray
mond"
Miss Alison, it Is your play" put in Fanny
Campbell longing to interrupt the tcte.a-tcc,
but not venturing to do so in person.
"Therc | am at your service said Gerald,
as George raised her malet
yes but shall not touch you, tor sou LETT
your ball there Intentionally, and ! am too
proud to be assisted by IN enemy
You are proud, George; very proud indeed.
You are wonderfully unlike any other Girl
know"
eff that speech was not susceptible Of more
than one meaning, should tell you was too
proud to like i'atlcry,' replied George laugh
lng.
"Flatcry, Would you call it tlatsry If q
man told you he loved you with his whole
hearth
THAT must depcrd on the person" she an.
swcrcd, with mischievous meaning. There
are men from whom should consider such
compliment far from iatering'
How can you laugh at my suspcn>e:' he
exclaimed, with passionate reproach in his
tones. Dear George, tell you that | love
you more than | can say"
They are waiting for me to play she IN
terrup,cd, quickly, There is your ball in The
way again Well, ii you will do 50 You must
take the consequences. can't spare it every
time
With these words she struck at and Int the
ball.
~ am entirely at your mercy said Gerald,
in "A low voice DO with me what YOU will.
put my fate in your hands,
George knew that he was speaking with Il
double meaning, and paused a moment before
continuing her play. She felt that on her
present decision might hang the happiness or
misery of her future life, and with the thought
she glanced up at the man who stood gazing
down at her with reproachiul pleading IN
his blue eyes In that instant she realized all
the personal charm he had ever possessed for
her; the beauty of soft curling locks, OF carved
features and graceful form, the subtle magnr-
tlsm of voice look and manner Then, still
silent. She turned toward Gordon Raymond,
who stood alooG, held by the chain Of his own
will, bctraying his torture Of suspense only by
a forced cOmposurc which carried its own
meaning to her She felt that the intuition OF
love had taught him the nature OF the conflict
in her mind, on the Issue Of which his happ-
ness. not less than hers, depended. At that
moment he looked up and meeting her eye,
smiled a brave, patient smile, that made hi,
face rs tender as u womans. Georges dcciS-
ion was taken.
The pause that requires so much description