The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-05
CHAPTER XVII.
THE OTHER LOVER.

Finding that Webber did not reriy to
his request to unburden his mind relative
to his hopeless love, the Earl continued;
''You see, my lad, was quite right. It
was not alone feeling of curiosity which
| brought me here. | came with the no 20
| of seeing If could be of service to you
| Why, as your letters came, saw your
| love grow. Do you think did not UNDER
stand why you, who had been so eager
and willing to give me all particulars, be-
came suddenly sIent2 You know that l
have more than little interest in you,
Paul. have always liked you for your
bravery, your wit, and your new and
original way of looking at things. Now,
my dear boy, speak in your turn"
"What can say, my lord" Webber re-
piled. beyond declaring how deeply
touched at the interest your lordship-"
Enough. All you have do to is sim
ply to say why you remain in this hotel.
snail tell you instead7 You continue to
call yourself MIR. Varli, to dress yourself
Ike gentleman, to live here, because you
feel that in going back to your dun, dark
lodgings, and once again becoming Paul
We0ber the detective, you will still FUR
trOm-uER! Have guessed arightp
"Yes," replied WebDer, very meekly.
"Then it appears that you love herp
"Lovo her" he replied, suddenly. Il
love her with the love of man who has
never before SPOKEN to woman of love. I
have not worn oui MY heart, as do so
many men. woman-no woman, until
/ met her, had ever made my heart boat.
They passed, and looked another way. l
am past thirty, and now, now only do I
commence to live-to know that ain
man, with all a mans hopes and desires.
But must crush my love, and | will. Al,
MY lord, you cannot know what man
suffers when be has to say to himself, so,
here, at last, is the wcman for whose com
ing my soul has waited Size is here, uear
ne; see her, and | must never speal.'
My lord. am jealous-miserably aud
shamefully jealous~
"Of whomW
"Austin Siyory."
"Sivory-does she love him9n
"She WILL love him~
There was silence Ior moment; and
then the Earl said: And what do you pro
pose doinap
Il know nothing" he replied, beyond
this-that I must suffer-"
do you mean to continue living in this
placer
Eyes, while my money lasts"
"Shall you try to see Margaret again~
"See her, ye.; speak to her no. What
would be the good of addressing myself TO
her7-she has no longer any need of my
services"
II do not understand you. How will! you
be able to see her again, and yet not speak
to herf Will you place yourself in her
way, and"
NO" replied the detective; II shall not
place myself in her way. shall see her
in her house."
"Then it seems to me that
Il must speak to heIH No, My Lord. I
ain able to see Margaret without hel know
ing that am present. The day obtained
her suitable lodging. reserved hidiag-
place for myself. Was thinking of break.
ing in upon them as he was declaring his
love. But now"
And baVe Won courage enough to bear
the main you purpose to intlict upon your
SELF"
"Yes; listen, my lord"
Varli, or rather Webber, then detailed !
all particularsrelativ to the private stair !
case leading to rhe apartments of Margaret,
where he could observe, unseen, ali that |