The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-02-18


spoke together little while since, | didn't
mem H. She gave him her hand and looked
tlmdly over her shoulder nt Lady Lydard,
"1oi me goN she said, In low, broken tones
'lot me gol'
Mr. Troy heard her, aud stepped forward
10 Interfere before Lady Lydinrd could speak.
The man had recovered bis sclf.control the
lawyer took his place again ON the scene
"You must not leave us, my DEAR he said
10 label, until have put a question 20 Mr.
Moody In which you are Interested DO you
happen to have the number Of the lost bank
notoin ho uBkod turning to the steward
Moody produced his slip Of paper with tho
number lu H. Mr. Troy made two copies OF
II before ho returned the paper one copy
be put IN his pocket the othir he handed u
laabol.
"Kcop II carefully ho said. "Noithsr YOU
nor ! know how soon II may bc Of uso 10
you
Receiving thc copy from him shc felt mo.
chnnlcully In her apron for her pocket book
She had used II In playing with the dog as an
object 10 hide from him, but sho hal suf.
ferod, an was ain suffering, too koonly 10 DO
capable Of thee effort OF remembrance Moody,
eayer 10 holp her even In the most trnlng
thing, guessed what hal happened "You
wore playing with rommio," ho said "h 10
IN the next roomN
The dog heard HIS name pronounced
through the opcn door Tho next moment no
trotted into the drawing room with lsubora
pocketbook In his mouth Ho wns strong,
woll'grown Scotch terrier OF the largest
size, with bright, intelligent eyes, and coat
OF thick, curling white hair diversified by
two light brown patches ON his back Az ho
reached the middle Of tho room, and looked
from ono 10 another Of tho persons present,
tho fine sympathy OF his race told him that
tholo was trouble among his human friends
His tall droppcd no whined softly "a no up.
proechcd Isabel and laid hor pocketbool at
her feet
She knelt as she picked up tho pocltotboolt,
and raised her playfellow OF happier days 10
take her leave Of him, Az tho dog put his
pawu ON her shoulder, returning her carcsa,
her FIRST tears fell. "Foolish OF uie,' she
snid family 10 cry over dog, | can't
holp ~ Gonl-hy, Tommlon
Putting HIN away from her goity, shi
wolked town d the door Tho dog Instantly
followed 10 put him away from her for
Tho second me- and left him He was not
10 lie dlhtd ho followed her again and
took the slt Of her dress IN his teeth, az
n 20 hold hei back Robert forced tho dog
growing | resisting with all nj, might, TO
let go Of III dress Don't be rough with
him, naaid label 'put him on her lady.
shlps lap; h win bo qulcter thora.n Robert
obeyed llc whispered 10 Lady lydiard m
sbe received the dog, sho seemed 10 be still
incapable OF speaking--she bowed her head
IN silent assent Robert hurried back TO
Isabel before she had passed the door mot
slonel' he snid entroatingly, "ller ladyshlp
permits IL, Isabel Let me SEQ you safe 10
your aunt's housen
Isabel looked At him, felt for him, and
yielded
"Yoe,"' sbo answered, softly, TO make
amends for what said 10 you whom | wan
thoughtless and happy" shc waited little
30 conpole herself before she spoke her few
farewell words 10 Lady Lydiord GOOD.
by, my lady Your kindness has not boon
thrown away on nn ungratefu girl love
you, and thnn, you, with all my heart
Lady Iydiard rose, placing the dog on the
chair as she loft H. She seemed 10 have
grown odt1 By years, instcad Of by minutes,
IN the short interval that had passod since
sbe had hldlep her face from view.