The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-01-28
ALL HIS FAULT.
RT HEATHER BELL.

IN cure you bave no llght to do So"
mo right! Surely you must acknowledge
the right Of the n,sn you sro going to mar
ry to interest bimself in what so nearly
concerns you?''
81 don't Acknowledges it. You take the
part Of a tyrant when you interfere with
my simplest aud most innocent actions"
"Norah,7our appearance with Will Play.
fair 30 frequently after our engagement has
been made public, excites unpleasant re-
marks. 1 was obliged 10 oYerhesr many
such at Mrs. Hsvard's last night. why.
you danced three times with him, and only
once with me?"
"Oh, well,be dances so much better than
you do. He waltzes like an angel!'
Robin Grayson bit his lip, and the smile
that fitted across his fees vas iastenlly
chased away by frovn.
That may be, and as you are judge, Of
course it is, out you should hardly allow
Jhis angelic accomplishment of Mr., Play
fairs to tempt YOU into indiscretion.r
ut wsI ne indiscretion. Mamma was
present, and 50 we're you. How dara YOU
say such a thing!"
"Wel, dear, don't be sngry. We must
not quarrel absut trne. viii you agree
not to dance with him again?"
Ncrah's eyes began to fash and bright
color rose on her OLIVE cheek.
mo, wontl can't agree to be dietat-
ed to; and if it be a trife, why do you make
so much of it?"
Robin TOOK up pencil and drew several
tisures with great care and precision on a
piece Of paper that lay on the table.
Then he answered, slowly:
''Norah, the fact OF your dancing with
Mr. Playfsir three times, or three hundred,
tor that matter, is in itself Of no conse-
Iuence, even if people do busy themselves
if criticising your conduct. But when you
do it in direct opposition to my wishes,
then, between you and me, it is different
affair do not like to have you on terms
Of friendly intimacy with MIR. Playfair; ]
10 not like him."
Naturally, think" with toss Of lhe
pretty, saucy head
Robin colored.
81 do not think SO. am quite fair
minded enough, hops, not to dislike a
man because he happens to be my rival.
There are other reasons; and you know, my
sweet girl, that could afford 0 be gener-
ous on that score, since am the fortunate
olse," and he lifted TO his lips the little
white hand that rested on the table.
She drew it away petulantly. CLEARLY
Miss Stevens was not in an amiable mood.
"Ihen we do not agree upon that sub,
iect. Now like Will Plsyfah, and in
tend to dance with him just as often as !
please"
And she tapped her foot under the table
in manner purposely designed to be pro
voking
Robin Grsyson's temper began to give
| signs Of life 1t was not quick temper
but like Othello's jealousy, when once
aroused, it was rather formidable in. IL
nature.
''No, you shall not! do not approve o.
your continued friendship with the gentle
man, and under the circumstances / fee
justified in ferbiddiug you to dance Will
hmg'
Norah looEsd up, an angiy flush dysini
her face.
"You forbid mep'
Yes, l do! Pray, do not be offended a
the wordp'
Il am Offended At Il! You try my lati
ence too far when you presume to use ii
refuse entirely to be governed by you
wishes, which are altogether unreasona
bley
She had risen to her feet now and stoot
leaning Oh the table, with her slight fguI,
trembling with anger and agitation.
Robin rose too, and met her flashing eve
with e es that glowsd in response,
"Norsb, if you do-if you determine {,
defy my rsquest-"
II ia not request ltis a command"
"It was request Eou, yourself, Ray
forced Ne to make ii = commando
"Wsil, II 10 defy this command, rba
dreadful penalty will follow2 am not sC
customsd to thTsatsW
And sue gave ssSrRful laugh.
Robin paused, sRd the Werds he va
about to speak died away en- bis lips.
NorAh saw the deep ngsh fade from Ll
face, leaving it eolerlsss.
Then lie spoke in low, mufiSd ton
that showed the restraint he put upon hin
self.
Il Was not about to uss any thrsst, an
l think you know itl was simply going {
make a statement"
Then he suddenly drew near her, an
, threw one arm lightly round her waist.
'Norah, ii you will eoussDt to grsut thi
wish Of uins, will lock upon il as III
, greatest favor aud kindness you could cor
fer upon me Darling, will you pleas-S'
The gin waIsred. Her little willfl
heart vas, WithAl, kindly heart. aud
lsaped to grant her lovers request.
Besides, she MAS quick enough 10 Sc
that she would hardly have another ehsnC
to yield With iuch dlgnil3 a. now, aud Sd
had allthe time intended to yield haalll
! But once mere hsr raywsrl mood came
tAs front and triunphsd.
WAY should l yield 70 Ysur sbsllnai
whip shs asked hsughsily. "WhT shOal