The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-06-05

added.
A faint smile curled Beatrix's beauti
full lips at the last words.
81 can not please you in this matter,
Forrest"
He choked an angry answer.
"It is desired that the boys have
early lessons in German. And l know
of no reason why Mr.. Paul LIE Blond
shonld have his walking papers, as you
term it,
"If you don't dismiss him, shall,
Trix."
"By what authority" coolly.
"By the authority of my relationship
and right to prevent you from throwing
yourself away on poverty stricken
fellow who is nobody knows who"
ssI do not think that shall wed Mr..
LIE Blond until he asks me- with
curious smile.
"He'n soon nave the impudence
to do that with the encouragement you
give him. "
Miss st. Johns fine black brows had
contracted, and her nutty curs touched
burning color in her cheeks; and
when her cousin added, "you mean to
marry him, but, by heaven you shall
not.' she stopped in the path.
Forrest" she said, Il hate re-
proaches and recriminations, but there
is no other way with you. You, who
are not fit to govern your own life, shall
not be allowed the government of nine.
i You have squandered the fortune my
father left you; you are my cousin, ard
by courtesy my guest. You are moth
ing more. You shall be permitted no
authority over me. The law gives You
none, and 1 will not submit to your lnN
reference in my affairs
The florid face was quite white now.
The sullen black eyes were fixed upon
the ground But Forrest st. John con-
trolled his rage.
81 beg your pardon, Trix; but you
do have way that puts me in cursed
passion. | don't mean to interfere IL
your affairs, of course. You can marry
whom you like"
He turned away with downcas'
counteuance and boiling heart, leaving
her to go alone to the house. Trlx en-
tered the great hall of Fairfield alone
The cedar door changed after her. She
, went ND to her chamber. There the
beautiful hot cheeks cooled slowly
Her face grew calm, interpretive.
"Sweet with the BITTER" she mur'
INJURED. docs Paul lie Blond watci
for my coming? Does he love me? He
, is a loyal. true hearted gentleman,
, and"
| The confession she made under mel
breath frightened again the dreaming
eyes, crested the beautiful head.
Down the avenne walked Forrest st
John, gnawing white lip.
"I'll conquer her yet. l mean to bt
master here. She shall marry me!
Paul Lo Blond sat alone in the schoo
room. The boys, permitted q hal
holiday, had gone to town with thei
, ponies. Beatrix had gone with then
on her graceful filly.
Panl lie Blond held n book in BIZ
hand. 1t was open where knot o
rose -colored ribbon was laid between
pages. lie closed it quickly at The
sound of a step at the door. Mr.. st
JOHN entered.
"Miss st. John wishes you to 60 tt
the Corners and get the German book
, for the boys she was speaking OF las
f evening"" he said, in the ungraciou
wav IN which he spoke habitually t.
, the tutor of his young cousins.
Certainly" replied Paul. rising will
Q alacrity. He was 1.-the, active, grace
full, his fair, spiritual face in strong
r contrast with st. Johns over-indulge'
, and sensuous shape. The other hate'
, him for the clear, dark>gray eye
q which always looked into his withou
t finching.
} "You will have to go and return
S along the shore. Miss st. John want
YOU to return before two," he said
. turning from the room as Paul, with
9 smile, reached for his hat.
Along the shore. The little wave
we're rocking in the sunshine. IN
tide rsss-s.sss 40 that he went down II
the sands to see their sparkle and white
/, fretting about the rocks. The beach
+ birds twittering sweetly. He enjoyed
$ it all, as only pure, fine souls can.
But when he came back the tide wa
thuudering in, loud and strong. Th'
+ yellow frothing surges swept MP to th'
feet of the cliffs, which they had 80 ia
/ abandoned two hours before. Sudden
} ly he found the way impassable. H'
) turned back in surprise and bewilder'
ment.
. The water mad washed out his path
He was hemmed in.
? -
Forrest st. John received the riders
cordially. Even the careless boys OBJ
served and wondered at his gracious
, ness. But it was certainly pleasante
> than his usual surliness. They wer'
about TO dino.
, "Where is Mr.. LIE Blond?' asked
Beatrix.
! "Gone to the woods for botanlca
| specimens, I believe" replied he
cousin.
She saw little, quick smile OF his
moment after, but could not read it.
"Come, Reginald, to your dinner,
said Miss st. John.
"Come here moment, Trix."
The boy stood at the drawing room