Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1888-10-19


shot, and Laura laughed mockingly.,
"Oh, I know all; you are Errol
Brand Arleigh, and you are to marry
my step-sister and you came here under
an assumed name and--and- I hate
you"
| Hear me-" he said hoarsely, but she
only crested her head and flashed an
angry glance at him,
''You cannot deny IT," she cried. II
will never speak to you. never look at
you again"
And ere he could protest she had
turned End fed. Poor, passionate,
Laura, her tender heart was nearly
broken.
Enrol guessed what she was suffering,
and hastily he followed her, calling her
name. but gaining no response. What
could he do +? He would wait till morn
Ing and 60 TO Laura's home; he would
sec her and explain the odd situation 10
which he found himself.
On the morrow he went to the Ray
homestead, and was greeted effusively by
Mrs Ray and her pretty, blonde daugh-
ter. After the first glance at Marian,
however, Enrol knew he could nevcr
have loved her, she was shallow and
vain. and far from his ideal. He thought
Of dimpled, radiant face, with sparkling
hazel eyes aud a tangled mass Of auburn
curls.
Il am in dire trouble" said Mrs. Ray,
after awhile. ''My late husbands daugh-
ter has been trial to us all--such
hayward girl. This morning she was
missing; she had gone, Mr.. Arleigh,
and left note stating that she had left
us for good and We need not search for
her.
What have you aare p -gaassfpec dt m NJ.
ioi, his lips paIing, whilo he tried to con.
ceal his great anxiety.
"What could We do? | sent Johy out
Syays ,oe .au ueu ~ e.
"And do you mean you y. i. !, 90
at that ?" asked Enrol, &.eS,' D.
"Why she must be found 9'0uS
They were out in the garden, III. =.
within sound of their voices MdriaI
stood by the rose.bushos. culling the
fragrant flowers and listened to every
word. Now she drew nearer with q
smile. s
"What are you talking about2 Did
hear Laura's name :" she asked. "Oh
you do not know her, or you would mol
reproach US, Mr.. Arleigh. Neither Of us
has power to influence her. OF course
VIC will find her If possible"
! Enrol thought Of Laura alone in tho
world, wandering among strangers, home
less and friendloss. He was powerless
to act unless these people knew the truth
MRS. Ray" he said. abruptly, IL
do know Laura Ray. was the cause
OF her leaving home. There was a mis-
understanding between u.s."
| "What do | hear p gasped the elder
lady, while the roses fell from Marian 8
grasp.
Eyes, / will make full confession, u
said Enrol, though his face flushed a
triae. II knew my father aud you had
arranged match between your daugh-
tor and me. Acting on an impulse,
came to this place three months before |
was expected that I might meet your
daughter unknown. admit it was
scarcely fair, but wished to win her
love as poor man, not as the son OF
Mark Arleigh; wanted to test her,
Then l met Laura; the village organist
introduced us and loved her at first
sight 1 was afraid to come here then
lest might possibly be recognized, OF
you would not approve Of my attentions
TO her, so met her in the glen"
/ 1.-The artful thing" muttored Mrs.
Ray.
''No, she is q beautiful, innocent
child" said Enrol, with, flashing eyes
"but she overheard your conversation
last night and believed l had been dc.
oeiving her. love her and I will find
her, and when | do shall make her my
wife, fo1 I know she is not happy here. u
Mrs Ray paled, and cast q sharp glance
OF her. daughter
They had lost but after all would il
not be we'll to concilis.e Mark Arleigh's
son
"Quite unnecessa, called out a
musical voice; and rs they looked up
amazed, they saw u bright face peeriag
OUT between the vines that clanbered
over the tiny window under the canes.
Pm up here in the garrett; said
Laura, shaking her auburn curls. 81
wanted to sec how much I'd be missed
before I really ran away. But l would
have gone afterward. It's very dusty uT
here and smells awfully Of herbs and al
sorts of things, and I'm hungry. Iguesi
I'll come down"
Enrol met her at the door, and kissed
her as eagerly as if she had been los
for years.
Il missed you." he said gently. "Oh
you hayward girl, how you have wor
ried me. But l will remember thi
when you are mine forever-my wife.
II am not afraid Of you, SIT, sal,
the hayward girl, As she nestled close :.