New-York tribune., 1880-06-13

uncle, who had twice as many thousands. This
uncle, Sir Edward Lestrange, was the county mag
nate. He and Lady Lestrange adOred their
nephew, and had always encouraged him in idle
ness so as to have him as much with them as pos
sible. Fortunately for himself, Arthur Lestrange
had very gOOdIbrains; and though he had chosen no
profession, he cultivated literature for his own
amusement. This kept him employed, and saved
him from utterly wasting his youth while he
waited for the rent-rol that one day TO he his
Lately, indeed, he had shown signs of wooing the
MUSES. with more seriousness of purpose than any
body had deemed likely; and. Ill recent dramatic
production he had achieved quito unusual mea-
sure of success immediately on this ne ma mad come t
year, had laid his name and his prospects ut t)oTa
MOrtons feet; Not only did he meet with fresh
tons name with that of The " charming Count. COLI
WINGED him of the useleSsness of further pursuit
Three or four days passed. Arthur LcsTa9ngo Iaa 20
succeed in cOnceang the first bitterness 0i MS uls-
appointment Mrs. Damer was still III expectation
of her answer tfrOm the Consul. Dora was sun
hugging the thought Of her gimminent delight in
announcing her engagement to all her friends.
"You talk Of days but it appears to me that am
waiting ages Ito OWE yOu-ny treasure, nurmuIrd
StarOlyi to her evening when, at dance at the
Straceys,. the lovers sat apart in the friendly
Ma Faid ne ir o4 rentIlE aIec cobd fed
proclaim to all the world that am yours. But my
promise to- my aunt binds me to secresy Tor lew
TWhyi1 whispered Starolyi, discOntentcdly
He had not a particularly musical voice, and
perhaps because of this always spoke in very
Dora biusIed, hesitated picked a flower in her
bouquet to pieces, and finally SAID frankly .
do not see why l should not tell you. Tor you arc
too kind and too just to mistake my auntS mo-
tives."
The Hungarian raised his eyebrows at this exor-
dium. and looked little uneasy; easy;uo.o,r. into hor
"Well," said Dora plungIng desperately INTO r ncr
subject the truth is, my aunt is little niStrnsiu
of Mr.. Stracey's enthusiasm and though she likes
you very much "-t0h! Dora vas THIS amitc tile the
case o." she cannot hc satisfied as to your pros
pects and on, until she has had little more III
formation about them" ,t-
which she DESIRES said Staroly with an air OF
great dignity. My private papers, my cheque-
book. the letters from my agents, the plans OF my
pronerty-all are at her service"
"Of course, of course, know" stanmercd Dora,
already repentant and Oyerawcd.
gentleman In a still more injured tOnc. This
English prudence is, confess, little strangG 10
aspersions are not cast upon the honor Of noble
man. But here, where am II stranger--
Dearest please say no more" broke In n 10 DG[J iri
you have hurt your feelings" :,
You can never hurt my feelings" was the tender
reply. "What pans me is that your % aunt d Snnmn nr.
questioning Stracey y
"No-o-not Stracey," sad Dora, in agony.
"WhOn, then = questioned lcr lover. III 80 si,fp
startled His face did not rcasSnrc her; he was
livid, and hls eyes sparkled with Just Indignation
"What have done p cried the girl, casplng hcr
"Speaki can't YOU 4 said Starolyi. roughly. .,
2 Then, as she rose suddenly to her ltet' llt!Ic
aArunted now as well rs frightened. he haIil!y
took her hand, and, in softenCd t"he .Salu. iaI-
don me, my darling! / have, alarmed yon, without
meaning it. But all these delays and scIuplcs are
intolerabe to nature like mine And whfn ,onfG onfG
loves-as / lovc-Onc fears a shadow" ne had
also risen. and now putting his arm Ionnd n"rIs
slender waist he drew her gently to him, Whllc ne
said in his most loving whisper: 10 lose you
would he ntoerable Tell me, then, just to appraS"
nv vain fears-to whom did Madame Dlmcr write T.
tn lao Ulisb 81 Ii"
nesting to his side. and 8lancing up al him now now
with laughing eyes. She had expected 10 see MN
annoyance in the tempting vicinity of her pretty
head. But to her surprise, and to her ire ~ alarm
mutered execTatlon @ & &GScapeH c l & ana nosifycIv S %
gasped with the pain of the pressure; ana 'rird
q Max p in FAINT voice of suffering and fear ne
released her then at once said "Oldly: Another
time shall know what treatment to expect from
an English lady bowed and marched out 3I ilr
Conservatory. The next moment be was ,waltzng
with Claricc Fcrrers-a pquants little brunette
and DOr3ls particular rival.
Amazed, andrathcr angry herself now, Dora also
left the conservatory, and sat down in the nearest
vacant chair. She was too incapable OF 4 donbt a6
regarded her lover TO attach much Importance TO
the %gG"n ta asn TcM MaH nc forn ~ % E2sazys
diamonds. Her predominant prcoccupatlon rnl7e-
guenty was to appear Indifferent 10 ms Hr%Tton' @
She famed therself and secretly hoped that some
body very nice would Immediately invite her to
dance
A momeutary diversion in the current of her
ARTHUR Lestrangc. They had not met since tic
day when she had rejected his hand; aud II She
had remembered him IN the interval II had 9een TO
imagine him in condition OF sentimental despair
She experienced consequently, slight shock oi uIS
appOintmrnt on seeing hlm walk III perfectly cOoi
and collected, with outward signs OF dlSapp0int-
ment Although not exactly handsome, he was
intelligcut-lOohing, self-pOssessed ana agrceh0le
and had the mcllOwest, most sympathetic Foico III
the world.
On urrcriying Dora, he moved toward her,
leisureiy threading his way among the dancers ana
dextrousy. dodgng the swhiTiins taS t y.TaG o. tG
nronlr on The way, and. reaching his cruel lar
one at last, addressed her gently but quite calmly
Considerably nettled Dora could tllnk Oh nolh-
inc more brilliant or more gracious to say than;
"Stil herei Mr.. testrange. Thought you hau
go TO ~ morrow, Miss Morton. have nothing
to keep me here now that my aunt has set All our
minds at rcst.% LcStraIge as he spoke had an odd
ion had her head not been so full OF her own aal[s
You are very late" remarked Dora next, think-
ing Will tI S@ hS s% pG1T with fnS noody EoDO DC O0'
+" have ONLY looked i'll for moment lecause Mrs
stracey made me promise t. 90 So 50 dse 81 ~
TrsfTnnpe breaking off in his speech and staring
at n couple in front of him with all his might.
HThafY You are somewhat vague, said DoTa'
q az eourse don't mean Miss Ferrers: l know
her quite well. allude to the man with her,"
That is Count Staroyi" IN. 49,
utmost caTnestness. And III q tremendous hurry
he let Dora and seeking out his host retired Win
nm 70 I,Dltoned questions Miss Morton, to the
att dcgrc" irrtated and astonished. began to think
that Everybody was going te mad MSaFWhiis at w his
aWooiance. The aggriovcd beauty was at last
thankful to accept pal tneT small, ro1-1aeed
ofccr, who. suffered at AL times. and amM now now
aMtatcd by his unexpected SUCCESS oec"nio eonl
pietely unintclligbc.
Arthur meanwhile had finished his, conversation
with Mr.. Stracey. and, with a thoughtful ar ap-
Post cordial kindness and like her niece remarked
on the tncxpectedness of hs presence, .oid
n "1' %avn already told Miss Morton, / go to-
morrow And had intended not to return ooi0G for
three OF four months but | s. shall probably come
g Not Oh account Of your aunt, hope y .,.,
q NV aunt is all right. was much ast0nlsheu