The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-15

/ that he did not hear the door open behind
! him, and his first knowledge Of anyone
having entered the room was low sweet
voice exclaiming:
/ 'Oh, Mr. Austen, what is the matter y
And Lucy Meredith, looking charming
in her riding habit. but evidently much
discomposed at the sight before her, ad-
vanced towards him.
Horace did not reply; in fact, he could
not.
What is the matter7 Do tell me- cried
Lucy, sitting down by his side, and look
ing as miserable himself 'You are not
81, Horace, are your"
Il am not ill.," answered Austen with a
sigh.
in me. 1t will relieve you to speak about
your grief. whatever it is"
And Lucy took his hand with true
woman's sympathy.
Unhappy as Horace was he could not
help noticing, in little sidelong glance
that he indulged in, how wonderfully
pretty Lucy looked, with her soft eyeo
full of compassion, as she timidly caressed
his hand
Il cannot speuk OF H." replied Horace.
at must descend with me to my grave
'-Oh, do not Eay soT exclaimed Lucy.
Trust in mo. Your trouble may not be
so great as you think it."
ooh. yes, it is-far greater" answered
Horace. I'm fact, If couldn't be greater"
"But surely something can be done,"
said Lucy. Then she continued coaxing-
ly; Come now, tell me all about it,
Horace had another. look at her.
She was certainly a charming little
girl, and was evidently prepossessed in
his favor.
Besides Isabel had given him TO under
stand as much.
1t was very pleasant TO be sympathised
with by pretty girl and Horace had al
ways had a certain regard for Lucy.
When the first bell rang before dinner,
Lucy Meredith had promised, with
good deal of blushing. and a few happy
tears, to become Mrs. Horace Austen.
CHAPTER Y.
DIsHoHORRD-A wELL-NKRTTKD cHAsT1sB
BKST.
The next day Harry ST. Adams had rid
den over to Witherton, nsteusibly to look
after favorite horse that he expected
down, but in reality to cool his excitement
~ HictilS OF gODu gallOb.
Harry had not quilted the Hall half an
hour, when footman announced visitor.
"a gentleman wishes to see you, miss"
ITO see me, James 2"
Yes, miss" replied the footman. '-On
business, | think he said"
''Oh, about some charity, I suppose.
Show him in
Five minutes later and Mr. Marcus
Barbsly stood before her
what Is the meaning of this, Mr.
Barbsly2" exclaimed Isabel drawing her
self UP as she prepared to leave the room
The last time r f--sszarE -sszryEE. Won, desired you
never to force your way into my fI1y..g.T presence
sgain."
81 know you did, answered Barbslv.
but what is the use of speaking like
that to man who loves you as l dot
You might as well order a starving
wretch not to eat food if it was placed be-
Tore him. Stay a minute Do not leave
me yet. 1 have something to tell YOU
hat will interest you, something about
St. Albans. All, thought that would
prove the sesame TO your attention"
"If you have anything to say about
captain st. Albans, be quick and say it,
Exclaimed Isabel, "for have no time to
waste"
Before commence" said BarbsIy, "let
ne ask you once more, is there no chance |
or met"
'Ilow dare you speak thus7" said Isa-
'el Indignantly.
Can you not return me a little affection I
or the wealth of passionate love 1 feel
Of you 7" said Barbsly, unheeding her re-
mark. Il will be satisfied with very little.
nd
"If you have only called this morning
. insult me, Mr. Barbsly," cried Isabel,
viii wish you good day"
Stay n moment" said Barbsly. "Bv
Ieaven, If cant win you, swear St
lbans shant. What 1 have come about
lis morning Is to show you little mem
randum signed a few months ago by
aptain st. Adams; for, although you
Ill not hearken to my love, stiIl love
nu, and would not have your happiness
rocked by a gambling roue"
What do You mean. sir - en0uired Isa-
Il Indignantly. "If Captain st. Albnns
ere present you would not dare to make
Sc Of such language in connection with
g name"
"Will you kindly read that7-
And he handed her his little betting
,ok.
Isabel glanced at the page. caught st.
bans signature, and read the cruel
aSer that he had made with Barbsly
G previous June
'-Oh, it is impossible" she cried wildly.
t cannot be true! You have forged
IS for your own base purposes. will
t believe 1t, sir! 1t is simply impossi-
e that Captain ST. Adams could have
haved in such manner"
"lf you do not believe me and the evi-
nee Of your own eyes, ask Captain St.
bans" answered Barbsly coolly. Hard
arted profiigate as he is, 1 don't think
would stoop TO falsehood."
Il will ask him." said Isabel, aand If
u have been vilifying him, beware, sir.
his Just Indignation viii be terrible"
Il can stand all that" replied Barbsly
tn sneer. "By-tho-bye. you had bet !
Keep the page the wager is writton
on"
And tearing it out he handed it over to
You might have spared yourself all G
s pain aud misery, Won know he re- |
rke,l, If you would but have accented s
love wher-" S
Silence! Do not profane the name of
c by using 1t IN connection with YOUR
passion. Interrupted Isabel; "and
you have accomplished your object. 7
l.aps you will go; there is the door c
ne rang the l'ell as She spoke. and.
bali sasisiied with his mornings
eeeciings. Baf-bsIy was shown ont.
lunch WAS oyer when St Albans re r.
ned from his ride, and be was lenvino lc
room after Changing his things when c
'ryaHt met him ami said: b
Miss Carlton would ike to see You it b