The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-12
Fettered, Yet Free.
BARRETT SYLVESTER.
AUTHOR oP "cLoUDs AND SUNSHINE" aEs.
TE1LE's ERROR" xro.
CHAPTER V.
To guR JEATnuQ7

succumb easily to the fascination that the
lovely widow exercised over him, and on the
morning after his interview with her out
side the cottage, though the inclination TO
stroll on TO the sands in search of her was
very strong, he resisted it, and, after writing
several letters, ordered horse tina, he was
in the habit of hiring from neighboring
farmer, and started for a long ride, not even
allowing himself to pass the cottage for fear
that glance from the wonderful gray eyes
might upset his plans and turn him from
his resolution. A ride of ten miles brought
him TO the old cathedral town that was the
only place of importance in the neighbor-
hood, and there he put up his horse, and,
after q simple luncheon at the Red Lion,
amused himself as best he could, first by 60
ing into the cathedral to hear the anthem,
and then strolling about the narrow streets
Of the town. where he bought first beauti-
full little ship for little Cecil Elton, and
chen, after much hesitation, two OF three of
Ills own favorite modern songs.
a will not offer them to her he said to
himself; "but surely she will not object to
sing them to me when / know her a little
better. And if go back to town without
knowing her better, l will leave them at her
mouse on the last day without letting her
know my address, and then she cannot re-
turn them"
1t was six o'clock when he re.entered his
lodgings and the first thing that met his
eyes was Lady Temples card. He took it
up and read the words written on it in PEN
ill:
$50 sorry not to find you at home. Do
tonne and dine with us this evening at $780,"
'Shall II" he asked himself aloud, glanc-
ing at his watch. There is inst time
Yes, had better. Man was not formed to
i've alone, and it won't do to go wandering
Up to the cottage every evening"
Just then Mrs. Williams entered the room,
md with Difference in her tone beyond
mything he had yet heard from the good
Foman, asked him if he would please to
gant any dinner"
"No, thank you, Mrs. Williams" he an
wered, in an abstracted tone am going to
line at the Abbey. At what time did Lady
Temple call ?"
"About four o'clock, sir and her ladyship
semed quite vexed like to find YOU cut.
She asked if you was likely to be on tn.
sands, and told her as You had been out
riding since eleven o'clock. Her ladyship
Is very sweet lady, and always speaks SO
gracious like; but there was young lady
with her-a dark haughty-looking young
ereature-and she stared at me and at the
house, and says: How can he have lived in
such place all these weeks? How bad for
him Tell him to come and dine ut the
Abbey tonight So Lady Temple she just
wrote that on card and handed it to me-"
A cloud passed over Geofrey's pleasant
face. lie was annoyed at Eva Dayrel's bad
taste in hurting the feelings of bis good
landlady by such u speech, and annoyed to
ind that it was she, in reality, who had
asked him to dine at the Abbey
81 won't co." he thought; "yes, will,
though, and show her as pl4inly as can
That have no feel ng for her beyond the
nerest friendship. Not that believe Tom
Is right for moment but it is as well to
be careful, and l should be sorry to mislead
Mrs Williams still fingered, dusting
char with her apron, and putting the few
books on the table painfully tidy.
"You know her ladyship, sir, and Sir
Enry?" she asked at Last, as Godfrey still
stood silent
"Know thcms Oh, yes-havs known
them well for years! Will you bring me up
some hot water, ploaSsf l must shave
'Yes, sir, certingly," and the stout land
lady hurried off with a celsrity acquired
from Gcoffrey's calm manner Of speaking Of
such grand folk" The Prince Of Wales
vas very little, if OF all, superior, in tho
minds Of these worthy people, to Sir Henry
Temple, whose family had for centuries
owned almost all the country round. =
TWAS but little past seven when Geofrey
entered the drawing-room at Ncwland Alb
hey. Eva Dayrsll, looking her best, ss all
blooming brunettes do, in white muslin
dress, was alone in the room, and glanced
up with sparkling eyes as his name was an
uounced.
al am glad you are come" she said, ez-
tending her hand II wns Mortified whea
saw your poky little abode-enough to drive
oman into any folly, or send him melan-
choly mad"
She drew aside her dress as she spoke, to
make room for him on the sofa but he re-
manned standing.
81 don't think it will do either for me,'
ne answered carelessly Il am very happy
there, though feel inclined to push the
ceiling up now and then but one can't ex-
pect luxury at suca secluded spot as Sand
beach"
"Of coume not" she answered, tapping
ne leaves Of the book she held between her
fingers and thumb, and speaking quickly.
II suppose you are just going back to town
uov-otEerwiss you had better come and
stay here. / am quite sure the Temples
Usald be delighted to have you"
Il havo not thought much about It," he
aid, stroll.pg toward the window. II came
down here not to think, and like to drift
on from day to day. When do go, pro-
bably shall be of without half on hours
preparation. like TO act on IL spur Of tho
uoment"
She looked up OF him as be stood erect in
Che fading light his tall, ssllmade figure
standing out black against the yellow sky,
and did not answer A change had come
over him. The warm manner, the bright
glance straight into her eyes, the ringing
tones were gone. He spoke carelessly, al
most reluctantly. What did it all meana
"Have you seen the pretty incog'sita TO-
Sayr she asked suddenly.
'Ne Why do you ask" he said wheel
fig round and facing her, so that he could
Ese her face distinctly, whilst his own vss in
The dark.
"Oh, l don't know! I wanted to SOC her
fHyseE TO iudge as to her extraordinary