Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-11-14


thoughts heavily laden with burden OF self
Teproach.
Arrived at the limits Of the lawn. two paths
opened before him. One led int a quantity
pretty inc.os;ire. cultivated on the pan Of
the old gardens al Versailles. and called the
French garden. The other path led to
grassy walk, winding ITS way caprcioUsly
through thick shruhbery. Careless IN what
direction he turned his steps. Linlcy entered
the shrubbcry because it happened TO be
nearest to him.
Except at certain points, where the moon
light found Its way through open spaces in
the yerlure. the grassy path which he waS
now following wound onward in shadow.
How far he had advanced he had not noticed
when he heard Il mOmcnt;iry ruStling of
leaves al some little distance in advance of
him. The faint breeze had died away: the
movement among the leaves had been no
doubt produced by the creeping or the flying
of some creature of the night. Looking up
at the moment when he was disturbed by
this triilng incident he noticed bright patch
of moonlight ahead as he advanced to new
turn in the path.
The instant afterward he was startled by
moonlight from the farther end of the shrub
berry and rapidly approaching him. He was
near enough to see that it was the figure OF a
woman. Was it one of the female servants
hurrying back to the house after an inter-
view with a sweetheart? In his black even
ing dress he was, in all probability, complete
ly hidden by the deep shadow in which he
stood. Would he be less likely to brighten
the woman if he called to her than if he al
lowed her to come close up to him in the
dark? He decided on calling to her.
who is out so late?" he asked.
A cry of alarm answered him. The figure
stood still for a moment, and then turned
back as if to escape him by flight.
Don't be frightened" he said. Surely
you know my vOice?'
The figure stood still again. lie showed
himself in the moonlight, and discovered
Sydney Wcsterfeld.
Your he exclaimed.
She trembled; the words in which she an
swered him we've words in fragments.
"rhe garden was so quiet and pretty-l
thought there would be no harn-please let
me go back-Tm afraid shall be shut out"
She tried to pass him. MY poor child"
he said, "what is there to be frightened
| about? nave been tempted out by the love-
ly night, like you. Take my arm. 1t is so
close in here among the trees. If we go back
| to the lawn the air will come to you freely"
| She took his arm; he could feel her heart
thrObbing against it. Kindly silent, he led
her back to the open space. Some garden
casfad that sbe should rest for o,vh;ie
"I,m afraid T shall he sbnt ont !" She 70.
neated "Prav lot mo GOT bac,,
He Welded at once to tho wisb tb,t CLIO ox-
pressed. "You must let me take Won bacl, ,,
| he exclaimed. "Tbev are ali asleen at the
house by this time. No!noI don't he fright
ened again. have got the KEY of the door.
The moment have opened it YOU shall 90 in
nv youronIfn
Sbo Iaorod Of him, ,rotaf,,,v .vo, oro
M, offended with mo now Mr. I:,,av" she
said "You are like vonr kind self oga,n ,,
They assembled the stems which led to the
door. Linley took the key from his pocket.
1t acted perfectly in drawing back the lock,
but the door, when he pushed it, resisted
him. He put his shoulder against it, and ex.
crted his strength, helped by his weight The
door remained immovable.
Had one of the servants-sitting up later
than usual after the party, and not aware
that MIR. Linley had gone into the garden
noticed the door, and carefully fastened the
bolts on the inner side? That was exactly
what had happened.
There was nothing for it but to submit to
circumstances. Linley led the way down
the steps again. 1--WE are shut out, he said.
Sydney listened In silent dismay. lie
seemed to be merely amused; he treated their
common misfortune as lightly Us if it had
been Joke.
ssThere,s nothing 81 very terrible in orr
sit,,ation." he reminded her. "The serv.
ants offices will he opened between q and =
O'Clock: the weather is nerfect: and the sum.
mer honso in the French ranIen has ono
nasy-cnair IN II 70 my certain xnuwicuge. In
which you may rest and sleep. I'm sure YOU
must be tired-let me take you there"
She drew back and looked I'M Mt the house.
uCar,t we male them baor nso,, sho os,od
.ho,t 70 ram;nd her ~ tha owl, oons.r,ot 1"a
which n,;rht ho nIanod om tIa;r "mDaoro.,on
tocether retnrnin~ from tho cort,p~ at an
.dvoncad honr ot the night h,,t har ;nnooonoo ,
nIesded with him 70 no silent iTa onIU sid :.
..Vo,, forget tbot ,ro al, sloo,, - tha 80 $50 y;
o,r old castle There ia M tnocrar To- p the Ha
door and M ha,, that r;nos un1sta;rs Cor,e
=, t,,a snr,r,ar honso IN ~, r,o,,s t,,,e
,nore NO shall GOO tbe sun rico ,, WV
o.. - -. =. 49,
49,, On" T I o . :. ~ -, , S1 ney leacneG
suo rIeneM s" .. "i. ., "ho'her "oru
having pH'00u oo'"ooA .ioni'
Inc SUMMER mouse had Deen designed, In
harmony win the french taste OF the last
century, rom ciassicai model. 1t was
rough copy IN WOOD OF tne temple OF Vesta
at Rome. Opening the door for his compan.
ION, Linley paused before ne followed her In
A girl brought up by careful mother would
nave uhuersto09 anu appreciated ms heslta'
uon shc wouiu nave concealed any little
!eeling OIL emoailasslneht that might nave
u0uo'ea neI al the moment' ana would nave
eskeo MIN 10 come PACK ana let her know
wne'i tne rising OF inc sun began. Neglect
% ny her Moulei, worse thah neglected D;
"7R sunt' oyoneys fearless ignorance put 9
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question which would have lowered the poor
kin cruelty IN the estimation OF stranger.
| ARE you gong TO leave me here by myself"'
sue ASKED. why don't you come in"'
L'hiey uoueht OF his visit to the school,
anu remembered the detestaDie mistress. he
SAcuseo oyoney; ne 1elt Tor her. She held
Ine ooor open Ior MN. Sure OF himself, he
en!ered tne summer house.
As mark Of respect ON her part, she Of
tcteu Me armenian 70 MIN; II was the one
somlolaDie seat IN tne neglected place. lie
,nsis.eo mat sne should Jake It; and, search.
ns uic eummer mousse !ound WOODEN STOOL
40. n,%sea: Inc small circular room re-
oe.veu Dus nt,e Oh the aim outer iight-they
were near eacn other-they were silent sgd
,. oy ows' suuoen'y mto nervous Little
'"u ..M
Wy w you iauSns nc asKed' gooo-hu-
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