The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-12


going to church on purpose. feel quite an
interest in the mysterious female. Where
have you been today"
Before he could answer, tho door opened
and several of the others entered He was
glad to end the conversation for something
in her tone irritatsd him excessively, and he
began to wonder how he could ever have
liked her. Dinner seemed unusually long,
and he was astonished when he found that
1t was only striking nine when they joined
the ladies' once more Sir Henry was an
abstemious man, and would have have left
the table when the ladies did so had it not
been contrary to the rules Of society. Eva
Dayrell was singing when they entered the
room, and Geofrey and Captain Lee stood
behind her till the song WIS ended.
Thank you, Miss Dayrell; that's tho
prettiest song going, and you sing it to per-
lection" exclaimed Captain Lee; but Geof-
frey said nothing.
he was wondering whether Mrs. Elton
was singing the sweet oil ballads, and was
longing to hear them. Her voice was so
much sweeter than Eva's, or, at any rate, he
thought 80 now. Suddenly she turned to
him.
"Well, Mr.. Chetwynd, have you nothing
to sayf' she asked, her bright dark eyes
flashing on him 'You gave me the song
and l was singing it chiefly for your ediica-
ton but, apparently, might have spared
myself the trouble"
81 beg your pardon, Miss Dayrell, he an
swered, taking up the song 81 am very
much obliged to you, really, but am tired
and stupid tonight | must go home early"
"You had better stay and sleep here
them she said quickly; but he shook his
head
mo, thank you. A walk through the
cool night-air will refresh me-"
"Yes it is lovely night. Some Of us
might walk part of the way back with him ;
shall we, Captain Lee, if Lady Temple will
comet"
"Delightful, think" returned Tom, his
face beaming at being appealed to by his
idol, and hoping he might get her to him.
self part Of the way.
Geoffrey turned away in silence. He
would have preferred o solitary walk, aud
was cherishing secret hope that Mrs. Elton
might be in her garden, but he could say
nothing in opposition, especially as he saw
Captain Lees delight, and the whole party
started to walk with him. He tried to avoid
walking with Eva but hers was not o ma
too good an opportunity of regaining her
old influence over him to be lost. In spite
Of his efforts to avoid il, he found himself
walking behind with her; and then, when
the rest of the party were out of hearing,
she put her hand on his arm. and, looking
up into his face, exclaimed:
'Tell me what is the matter, Mr.. Chet-
wynd. How have offended you?,
l. L -, H.
light, scarlet shawl thrown carelessly over
her vhite dress and her dark hair uncovered.
GeoErey smiled his pleasant smile as hs
looked down at her
"Indeed, s!iss Dayrell, you have not Of
Tended me In any way" ho answered ~
must be getting very bearish for you to have
adopted such notion but my manners
have got rusty during ray seclusion. Ihope
we shall always be great friends"
There was the slightest possible emphasis
on the last word, or Eva fancied there was,
and she suddenly drew back her hand.
Il do not think it can be good for you to
lead such an utterly solitary life as you have
been leading" she said. why will you
not come to Newland Abbey?"
Because 1 would rather be where am.
] came here for quietness and rest and to
nate 'nseI uiust bs w oahdoeacn anu uob
at Newiand Abbey"
"Ihe truth, but not the whole truth, was
her cold comment. Unless l am much
mistaken, Mr. Chetwynd, the day will come
when you will regret not having taken the
ADVICE OF friend; but | see it IS usel IS to
say any more. Adelaide, don't you think
We ought to turn back? You Will overtime
yourself:
SS"NAey bovu uABAtt LNh phlely IouSniHt,