The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1886-03-06
SLINGS AND ARROWS
Bv HUGH CONW AZ.
Author Of "Called Back,' "Dar!; Days
"a Family Affair."" Etc.

AutHOr or "C0lPH buck, btti'a DuySs
"a Family Affair."" Etc.
same, it was a great modification to feel
that in order to explain matters to this mar
Unjust, as it were, lay bare my most sensi-
tive feelings.
''You know my true namer' I askel.
mo. But have seen You somewhere
Vienna, Paris-1 forget where. Then you
were not called Vane.'
'Aiy name is Julian Lorraine
"Julian Lorraine" he repeated, musingly.
81 have heard that name in the world. and
with little good attached to it. But it could
not have referred to yourself. You are too
young. But your reason for the decep-
on! Speakv' he said fiercely.
cu1bed my rising anger, and, as well as
4 could, told him why had wcoed Viola
slnder false NAME l think he believed
me, but I saw scorn on his face as he lis
-ened.
1.-THE act of fool" be said. "Mr. Lor.
aine, such romantic affairs should be left to
Npoets and novelists. Viola Keith would
need neither riches nor poverty with the
man she loved. / tell you, if were togo
tomorrow and make known to hel your
doubt of her single heartedness, l could
shatter the whole fabric of your happiness.
Why should not do soT'
1T would be the act of fiend,' said.
He laughed, not pleasantly. "Yes, it
would. / will not do it will even keep
your secret, and let you carry out your
ridiculous plan. But will also do this:
will follow You on your wedding morning,
and see with my own eyes that you have
married Miss Keith in your right name.
NOR he said, seeing was ready to spring
from my seat in indignation, mo! I will
have no protest. You have brought this
upon yourself. You have given me the
right to mistrust you"
win you be good enough to show me
the right by which you interfere at all|
said.
Until her twenty first birthday I am
Miss Keith's guardian"
"A very young one" sneered.
Yes; but older than you think. Her
mother died six years ago. was then 80;
she thought me old enough to be aer child's
guardian, and I will see the trust to the
end"
The meaning thrown into the last sem
sence did not escape me. It implied that he
still viewed me with distrust. My anger
was thor oughly aroused.
Perhaps, Mr. Grant," said, there is
nearer and dearer right you wish to exer-
else over your ward-one which she her.
self alone can bestow."
He drew himself up to his full height.
THAT, sir" he said, calmly, ''is ungen.
tsous. had hoped that my love for Miss
Keith was matter unknown to all save
myself. l love her as it may be beyond
your power to love woman. would lay
down my life for her far more easily
than to-day I lay down my love. Yet I
sio this, and to you, my rival, can say:
Take her, and make her happy-make her
happy"
The repetition Of the last three words was
not wish; it was command. threat.
Grant was still standing above me. and as
Hooked ut him saw that his face was pale.
and on his forehead were drops OF moisture.
His appearance almost startled me; tut
said nothing. rose and wished him good
night. Somehow, in spite Of the dislike
with which the man had inspired me, there
was about him strength and dignity which
impressed me more than cared to own.
He accompanied me to the door, When it
closed, paused for moment to light one
of my own cigars. Then crossed the
road As did SO, glancsd back The
gas was burning in the room which had
just left; the blind was drawn up. saw
Grant enter, throw himself into the chair
which I had left vacant, stretch his arms
out ON the table, and lay his head upon
them, like one in agonies Of grief He was
bewailing the loss Of the happiness which I
had won.
Ipitied him, but hated him. It seemed
to me that if this man set his heart upon a
woman's love, sooner or later she must give
it to him. What would it be if now he
used all his power to rob me of Violaa I
knew that till ths ring was ON her finger
should have no peace Of mird.
The next day, when I paid my visit to
Viola, was full of the fear thatI should
lind Eustace Grant at her side, perhaps OK.
ercisipg all his craft. In spite of his as
sumption OF franknsss, believed him to be
crafty, to my disadvantage. It was fear
which had no foundation. Neither on THAI
nor on succeeding days did Grant in any
way Interfere with my monopoly Of Viola.
Once or twice met him. apparently com.
ing from the house. On these occas ions ha
bowed gravely. but did not stop to sneak.
His visits We're evidently paid at such time,
as did not clash with mine. ragged in.
wardly to think that he had right to visit
Viola at any time; but l was too proud tc
demonstrate. 1t was some comfort to me
to hear Miss ROssiter occasionally remark
that they saw little or nothing of Eustac.
now.
Viola seldom mentioned his name. NJ
doubt, with woman's quickness, she un
delstood that it was distasteful to me-
Nevertheless, l knew that she held be,
Guardian in the greatest esteem, and lookee
forward to the time when We should b.
friends. This swore should never come
Viola once my wife, the acquaintance be
tween her and this strong willcd, attractive