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s.Mr. Dreyfusp' exclaimed Janet; and


again she would have removed her arm.
"Yes," continued Sydney Dreyfus, tax
ing the hand which was passed through hi
arm, and pretending that he did not motto
the efforts made for its withdrawal -syes
I love you. have loved you ever since
saw your face on the day Of the funeral
That day You made such an impression Of
me that have since thought Of little els
but you, and the thought of You has mad'
me so absent that have at times forgotten
my business. My employer noticing this
and knowing that such conduct was no,
usual, has set it down to an oyer-taxed
brain. Co. said he, yesterday-'go and
get a holiday Janet-Janet, beloved,
have not come for holiday, but wife
Say, may strive to win your affection
your lover Will you think of meq''
'Mr. Dreyfusw exclaimed Janet, once
more.
'sYes, darling" replied Sydney Dreyfus,
81 know what you would say. You would
declare that have surprised you-that
have taken you by storm; but could not
help it," he repeated. suddenly hinging his
arms around Janet. ."Indeed, could not,
and you must forgive me. Janet, forgive
mev'
Janet would have screamed, but his kiss
es prevented her.
81 love you'll love youp' he reiterated
between his embraces.
''This is liberty, Mr.. Dreyfus," gasped
Janet, IS soon as she could get bre sth,-
"an objectionable liberty! Why could you
not wait for an answer?''
"Becauss-because had no patience to-
watt" answered Sydney Dreyfus, in low,
strange voice. I feared-well, l will not
tell you what l feared. You are coy. You
will give me the answer desire in time."
''Never" exclaimed Janet. 'sYour con-
duct tonight. Mr.. Dreyfus, would effec-
tually prevent me thinking of you in any
other mood but that of annoyancel How
dare you touch me?''
"How dare touch your" echoed Sydney
Dreyfus. 'Janet, l have told you l could
not help it. You tempt me to WOO you, to
kiss you, and then you pretend to be angry
with me. and to scorn me, but will not be
put aside! You shall be mine-minep'
''Never?' cried poor Janet again-''nev-
or, neverF' And she began to cry for help,
but his tormentor put his lips to her, and
she could not utter word.
eyes," he repeated in her ear, speaking
in harsh whisper, "you shall be mine
mine swear it! No one shall wrench
you from my grasp! You shall be mine
minen'
AS he spoke a light appeared at the end
Of the park, and figure was seen advanc.
ug.
els that you, miss?' cried the voice of
John, the footman. "We were getting
nervous at the house, and I thought I'd
,ome and meet you with,a iantern.'H
"Ten thousand curses!'' calculated Sgd
ley Dreyfus.
"Heaven be praisedp' murmured Janet
Mason.
"John came nearer and nearer, until he
law that there was some one with the lady"
'sOh!' he exclaimed, pausing suddenly
Dc observing that the some one was a stran-
ger.
'1t's all right, John,'' replied Janet,
;aking his arm with degree Of animation
which astonished the worthy fellow. "The
gentleman is Mr.. Dreyfus-Mr. Mayland's
confidential clerk.''
EXACTLY" answered Sydney Dreyfus,
,oolly. chr. Mayland's clerk, run down
On business. l shall hope to have the
pleasure of seeing you In the morning,
Miss Mason2''
"No," answered Janet; sit will not be
necessary, I think we have talked over
the business sufficiently tonight Good
night, aud goodbye, Mr.. Drsyfus."
"But Imust CALL must see you in the
Miss Masonl' said Dreyfus,
''Nonsensev replied Janet, impatiently
II will not see you; and if you call and are
persistent, have no doubt my friend John
here will find an excuse to send you away"
"That I WILL" said John, guessing at
the truth, 'if l have to use my fistsi''
"You do not know Sydney Dreyfus;''
muttered the frustrated schooner, turning
aside, und hnrrying towards the north
lodge gate.
ITO be continued