Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-02-14
A CAPITAL CHARGE.
CHAPTER vi.
BY wRAY LINDSAY.

FOR tnieo long U0yS nhu 'Rryl Ueth
steaming across the blue Atlantic waters,
and already IN the old home life was AS
summing Its accustomed orderliness. While
he was leaning over the side of the vessel
watching the fOamy waves leaping up, and
ycarning for one glimpse OF the familiar
faces and of the rooms which he had
known and loved from boyhood, pretty
scene was being enacted In the vicarago
drnwing-ropm.
There the ruddy glow Of the fire. was
shining upon Cdeyno's white fingers rs
they busted themselves amongst the pretty
tel cups upon the small table In front or
her, and lending a subduing and softening
charm to the lovely blushing face just then
mcdtatlycly bent over the sugar-basin. In
Low cosy armchair, drawn near the
girls side, sat Sir Godfrey Bertram, en-
10 ing with all his heart the little domestic
drama In which dc ne and himself were
al present the sole performers.
"Mother and Angel have gone out shop
ping, ode. ne had explained earlier. ~
expect them ever, minute. But We won't
wat. Tea Is an unceremonious Institution
IN Ills honse, fortunatelJ."
Al tier that, however, the conversation
had drilled into other and deeper chan
nc}s, SO that b. the time Ode nGmdg So
Letting the one particular lump OF sugar
destined to sweeten her lovers ten both Of
them were speaking of matters very near
their hearts.
III wish that could find out how II was
that the attention of the police was first
directed towards Caryl," Sir Godfrey was
saying ''But In any case, my darling,
you surely could never seriously have be'
lieyed that whatever had resulted from
that abominable trial, II would have made
any difference between you and me-
Tor few moments there was silence;
then, In voice which showed that tears
were not far oil, the answer came.
n could not tell. Only ! have known
all the time that you loved me far too well
so much better than deserve, Geof-
frey
lie smiled down into the blue eyes
VIII oh she had raised to his.
''As to your merits, love, you must be
content to take my opinion upon them, as
q good wi @ shoald, y he answered, with a
low laugh thai made her cheeks burn
more holly that ever. ''But, putting that
ques ion on one side, Cdeyne are you
aware, dear, that there Is another matter
which must soon be settled between usP'
Apparently she understood his meaning,
for when lie paused she asked for no eS'
PLANTATION, but drew farther back amongst
the shadows. Sir Godfrey stopped for
ward and captured the hands which were
| lying idly in her lap.
There Is no escape to-day, young lady
You have evaded this subject long enough
When are you going to give yourself 4
| me my dearest?"
The sparkle Of fun In his eyes changed
TO a strangely tender light as he noticed
| how the girl for an instant quivcred ant
| shrank far her back ut his words.
Il am not young now, darling" HI
| went on In gentle tones. "There are 81
| man lost years In IN memory that yo'
| will understand how much dread adding
| another to the list. Still | will not hurr.
| you, love have waited before, and
can wait again. II shall be as you will
| dcar.o
Ills generosity touched her, as II neve
| ia led to do. With an impulse-partly o
remorse and partly OF gratitude-sh
stretchsd out both her hands to him, turn
| ing ava her face In n shy bewitchin
manner which the Baronet found capt.
waiting enough.
~ am ready, Godfrey, when you wan
me, . she said. .'lndeed, ! wo Id rathe
have everything as you wish It," The
as he drew her still closer and kissed tn
sweet lips 81 have not a doubt that yo
will make me cry happy.
She had never seemed so near returning
his affection, and Sir Geoifrey's heart lea
fast notwithstanding his fifty years, a
there In the twilight, with the glare OF tn
fire casting ilickerlng shadows about then
lie held her I'm his arms pressed clos
against his brcas and vowed TO seek he
com ort before any other earthly thing
nd Odeyne, as she rested there, almos
W ndered at the new sweet sense OF con
ten ment that seemed to fill her heart an
mind. Then there came rush OF col
air into The room, and Mrs. Nane entered
followed Immediately by angel
mo lamps YETI" exclaimed the oil
lad CHANGING round, and blinking at tn
darkness. why, how dark II Is In here
/ suppo the snow makes 1t bright out
side. Are you / beg your pardon
Really, until this moment, ] never say
you - as her prospective son-in-law ad
yanced with oulstretched hand. II wa
upon the point of condoing with Odeyn
upon her solitude"
II don't think you need condole wit
her upon anyth ng, unless 1t be he
choice OF husband" said Sir GeoTrey
laughing. AS to me | want your con
CALCULATIONS again. | am to be marie
on this day month; and you, Angel, ha
better order your bridesmaids dress
once"
"Ch, Godfrey, this day month";" erie
Odeyne almost startled at the idea.
''rhat will be terribly short time fo
preparation" declared Mrs. Vane shakin
her head solemnly. However. OF course
with quiet wedding such as yours wi
be-
"a quiet Wedding" interrupted III
Baronet IL assure you that nothln
could possibly be farther from m
thoughts than such an arrangement
You don't wish il, do you, dear? -turl
Ing appeallngly to Odeyne.
The bride-e' az her head, the ru'