The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-03-26

ITO tell Angela by what train to ex-
pect me, of course replied Mabelle,
nervously, and unsuccessiully essaying
smile Of indifference
why, in the name OF common sense.
should Angela want to know the train a
month beforehandP''
"A month! Oh, but must 90 the
day after tomorrow, was the answer,
in would-be matter-of-course tone.
IN Nonsense! You are TO stay another
MONTH"
Indeed, Grace, can not. l have
been away quite long enough as it is.
am sure they would not like me to re-
main so much longer"
"Who said they wouldp--but we
should like you to do so, and that is
the principal thing" retorted Grace,
nnscrupulously. "Now, don't be silly,
Mabelle. 1t is utterly impossible for
you 10 go. Give me that letter, and let
me tear it up"
She stretched out her hand toward it,
but Mabelle's little fingers closed upon
it like a wise, and there was ANYTHING
but yielding expression in her eyes.
Il know it for fact" cont nued
Grace, THAT Mr.. Fordyce told you to
go away and en- oy yourself as long as
you liked, for you needed change.
You wrote and told me so yourself.
VIII you deny your own dispatches, as
the Opposition say the Government
do?''
at is quite different now," said Ma
belle, hastily. "And please do not
hinder me, Grace, or my letter will
not be ready for Tom to take it down"
81 am sure | hope il won't, so far as
am concerned You offer me premium
to stay and in errupt you. Why do you
wish to go? Why this sudden adherence
of us and our society? You said moth
ing about it before
Mabelle maintained an embarrassed
silence, and Grace continued: "You
know perfectly we'll that we all wish
you to stay
Not all" escaped from Mabelles
lips involuntarly. and she bit them
with vexation, and, folding up Ler let
ter, said:
e For several reasons, must 60 on
Thursday, and you will be very unkind
and very unfriendly if you try to pre-
vent it.
Now | know" said Grace. tri-
umphantly. 4" nigh, have guessed
before. 1t is because you want to run
away from Philip, you absurd little
creature"
" No, don't want to run away from
him. answered Mabelle, miserable IN
the consciousness of burning face
which would not return to its normal
hue.
% DO you mean TO say that II Philip
had not returned you would have treat
ed me in this wayP"
Treated you! How unkind YOU are.
Grace. 1t is absurd to pretend that he
can like me to be here, and whatever
you say, will not stay. | should be
miserable II did,"
Upon my word. A compliment to
us and our hospitality! Pray what diff
ference do you suppose it can possibly
make to Philip"
" | can not imagine what reason you
can have for raking up the past in this
way when all wish is TO have il for
gotten. You can not forget that my
sister treated your brother shamefully,
and he can not have forgotten il. either.
have never for a day forgotten il.
The very name of Fairfax must be
abominable in his ears, and the sight of
me must be hateful TO him. IL must
completely spoil his pleasure IN being
at home again TO be confronted by me
at every turn. 1t is an idea that can
not bear. and / am going home; my
mind is made up"
"And what II / told YOU that YOU
were quite mistaken; that Philip had
long ago got over that treatment OF
him by your sister. and that he would
as soon see you here as any other
grip"
"You might tell me so, but you know
very well that he would not. 1t is Of
no use to talk in that way"
Then you are quite decided"
Quite"
Then shall have to be very cross
with you. Of course | can't hold you
here by ropes and cords, but you need
not suppose that you can treat me in
this way with, impunity. am of q
most revengeful temperament. Send
your letter; oh, by all means, send your
letter! There are ever 80 many more
On the hall table waiting to 90. Put
yours with them, my dear, and let Il 20.
But ! shall punish you for your un-
'riendliness; yes, this very afternoon,
yoo."
Miss Massey's eyes flashed Ms she
'ose. drawing herself up, and looking
'ather superbly down upon her slighter
Ind more gentle friend.
"Oh, Grace" began Mabelle, to
whose eyes the tears had rushed.
how"
But Grace had swept out of the room.
eaving behind her general impression
" dark eyes flashing wrathfuliy, of a
leightncd color, and a malisn. disdain-
ul smile.
Mabelle finished addressing her letter.
tamped II, and said to herself, in q re-
lective undertone:
Its of no use. am little fool, l
uppose, since he never seems TO notice
ne, even; but II he were not reminded
i something disagreeable by the very
ight OF me he would speak, l am sure.
10 Is not hard-hearted; and he has a
ind word for everybody but me. IL Is
cry fine for Grace to talk; he would say
nything to please her. Is II likely he
'ould own that he wished | would get
wav and leave them alonep Grace