The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-10

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Paul Anncrlcyl
CHAPTER XIV.
II the idea that he looked startled and
turned pale on seeing her at first sug-
rcstcd itself to Nadine, ii is speedily
routed. Mr. Anncrley, coming up TO her.
holds out his hand with quite beaming
mile
"Youl 1t is not one Of your days,
surely ne says.
Ills tone is crisp, abrupt; in another
man 10 nigh, be called Hurried. a long,
light oyercoat covers him from his neck
90 his boots. Even though she cannot
see the clothes beneath, some sudden
fancy strikes "adinc that he is slightly
"a fetc. This idea, too, however, is put
10 fight before it has time 10 harden on
her brain.
no II is not one Of my days, butt
She is so astonishcd Mt seeing him here
in Mrs Brands house, that she finds n
difficulty in speaking quickly or freely.
you are going interrupts he, shortly,
$50 am J. Come. -
lie opens the hall door as he speaks,
and motions to her TO precede him. IL is
mn done in q moment. II he had meant
10 get her ont Of the house with q speed
that admitted of no delay, he could not
have done it more promptly. Still de-
youred with surprise at his presence in
Park Lane. Nadine forgets to comment
upon 'his. even in her thoughts, until
long afierward.
As they leave Mrs. Brands house be-
hind them Annerley's manner undergoes
il change II loses its briskness, and re-
turns TO its usual calm habit.
"But y0u-perhaps you did not want to
come away so soon, says Nadine, in a
low beWildored tone.
What could q city clerk want in Mrs.
Brand IS house ut that hour?
ayes: | was quite ready. My business
was finished returns he, steadily.
"Your business? Business with Mrs.
Drands'
"And very serious busiEessl So Sc
rious chat it is conducted rs secretly as
possible"
at has TO do with your-your-1rm"
asks She, in mn awed tore.
With-my firm? Yes. | was sorry
you met me here. 1t is Of the utmost
consequence that my cOmings and goings
ut that house should be kept dark"
lie glances at her Iccnly as hc speaks.
"You need not be afraid. says Nadine.
quietly II shall say nothing Of it.
Shall not mention having met you. You
may be at rest about that But confess
ann amazcd-astonishedl'
Come in here. 1t is Il fine evening.
A walk Will do you good, and-I have
something TO say TO YOU"
Entering the principal entrance to the
park. they stroll together i'll silence
pass the row, the drive, the last touch of
humanity in the shape of lifeguardsmen
and nursery maids, until they find them
selves in duh, out of the way spot, and
virtually speaking alone.
eyes; | am more surprised than | can
tell You, says Nadine again, pausing to
look into his face. ITO meet you therci
And this secret business-I hope il means
no harm TO Nillicent-MissG Grey
"Nonc at all, assure YOU" He
laughs easily. II shall not harm Miss
Grey My business, so far as she is con-
ccrled, Will very soon lie at an endn
Then she is mixed up with it,"
"Well. yes 50
"
and speaking in a low tone, II think
have guessed il. lit has something 10
90 with-hcr sapphiresn
An extraordinary CLEAN flashes across
Mr. Anncrlcy's features 10 is moment
airy, but brilliant. Fear, suspicion and
something stronger still are blended in it,
il may be that he is disconnected at hav-
ing his Cuisines" with Mrs. Brand thus
publicly put into words To be discov-
cred. no matter how innocent the offense,
is disagrecablc 70 most.
"lou are not pleased that have found
il outf suggests Nadine, timidly. but
do not let it distress YOU. shall bury
the knowledge in my heart. No one shall
BE the wiser for it. -
"Nou will DO well TO do so,n saws An
rcrlcy, recovering himself with an effort.
"Nou will take care also not to let it be
known by word or glance that you met
me tonight at Mrs. Brands. Much de-
Ponds upon your faithfulness in this
matter
"Then you have found clew TO the
thief You are on his tracks asks she,
breathles,ly
Yes; there is a clew.n He pauses
moment, looking down into her eyes as
though he would read her very soul.
swear to me you will not mention hay-
ing met me tonight, he says at last, in
low. vehement tone
Ills intensity frightens her
There is no need for it. | have prom
ised; but II you wish il, yes-I swear not
20 reveal our having met" she answers,
nerVously. "Was il this you wished to
say to me, Pauly'
"This-and something else But
nrstn--
lie breaks off abruptly. and laying his
hands upon her shoulders turns her so
he can see her better. lie has been gaz-
ing at her inteptly, and the extreme
beauty Of her flower like face, enhanced
by the touch Of timidity his stern voice
and manner have brought into it, has
set on fire the love that already burns
brightly in his bosom. She is the one
solitary thing on earth that he cares for
the one human creature he adores with |,
u passion, wild, ungoyernablc, that some |
times from the very strength Of il makes I
even him trcmble. II he should lose herr
The very idea makes the blood rush tu- /
10 his head. And there is
that to be said TO her tonight that. .
l,ut she will not fail him--she shall not. I
Nadine" exclaims he, in "a suppressed
tone--low, vehement. Tell me that YOU
love met have loved you so well that /
| will not believe you have given me no
return All my heart--nay, my very
sOnl, Is yours 10 save or ruin, rs you
viii. Is such devotion 10 go unrewarded,
See, am waiting---trerhii"- I
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