The morning call., 1890-04-05

almost affection fixed upon the young act
ress, the stately Lady lamar withdrew.
When alone Helen Wardour surrendered
herself few moments to grlef-then she
mastered it.
/" Henceforth," she exclaimed, 81 live
for my art alone. l will think of nothing
else. Stephanie," she called. bring me
chocolate-and afterward to study my role
for tonight 1t shall be a great success,
though"-and her voice shook" his face
will be absent"
With resolution rare in woman Helen
Wardour banished the past, and surren-
dered herself entirely to her profession. A
month elapsed; her conceptions and acting
Increased in public favor, and she deter
mined to reach the climacteric of her his
trionic power by an original character, and
that the heroine of the drama which had
been forwarded for her approval. A few
days after her interview with Lady lamar
she wrote to the author, bidding him favor
her by an interview; but three weeks
elapsed, she received no response, and the
season was drawing to close.
lis he i'll, or has he renowned hope?"
self-interrogated the actress, coming the
Ms. -" What is it, Stephanie?" she asked,
as her maid appeared.
"If you please, mademoiselle, it is lady |;
the same who came about month ago."
Lady Tamar" calculated Helen War
dour. half aloud, and rising quickly from
her seat. what can she REQUIRE? An
she added.
The actress prepared to meet the unex-
pected and unwelcome guest with cold,
calm dignity, and with frigidity of de-
meamor, turned as she appeared. The ex-
press ion, however, was Instantly uSurped
by that of establishment and pity as her
gaze rested upon her visitor. Was this the
naughty Lady lamar? This elderly, hum
bly, bowed, handsome woman, with face
so pale and sorrowful? Helen Wardour
stood mute with amaze. Meanwhile the
other slowly approached until within few
feet. then hating, slightly extending her
arms, in low, feeble voice, she exclaimed:
Jane GOodeve, | deserve no kindness at
your hands now. Not even gratitude; yet
am here again as suppliant. Once more
l pray you to save my son.
Save your son, Lady lamar? He is no
longer III danger from me-"
\ GU are miStaken-for lie is dying"
Dying" repeated the actress abruptly.
Yes, out of the love he bears you. Until
two days ago he was dying from the shock
his apparent mistake in your goodness had
occasloned. The doctors gave him over.
For long l remained firm; then, to save
him, l confessed all, when-0h! Helen
Wardour, let it move you to pity-he revled
me, his mother, and fell into delirium, raw
ing Of the cruel wrong that had been done
you! You are proud woman l know, and
lightly so to me; yet l trust to win your
forgiveness, even though l kneel at your
feet"
Lady lamar, suiting action to word,
bowed her gray head before the actress,
who was greatly moved.
What would you have me do?" she
murmured.
"saye himl Marry him! His life de-
ponds upon your mercy!'
IL consent TO nothing, but will see
him. was the response.
May heaven reward you'll" cried Lady
TamaI, grasping the others hand and kiss
ing it. You are my sons preseIver!"
And" smiled the actress, coldly, mot
his ruin"
Oh, be mercitul in your strength! did
not know you then. But come, come; my
carriage is at the doorP
AS she moved in much agitation across
the room, her skirts swept the MS. drama
from the couch TO the floor. Picking it up,
she cried in surprises
"What is this? My sons writing?"
:" Your sons! No, you mistake" said
Helen Wardour. "See, the signature is
Arthur ConyerS."
Do you not remember, Jane Goodeve,
Conyers was my maiden name and is Ar
thurs Christian one-Arthur Conyers
lamar? But what does it meanP"
Rapidly Helen WardOur explained.
My son an author, and l never dreamed
OF i'll Come, your presence and your praise
will prove the best of medicines"
Half an hour later Helen Wardour stood
alone by Sir Arthur's couch; his hand
elasped hers, his eyes were riveted on the
fresh, handsome, natural countenance, no
longer disguised and disligured
And you really forgive the past. dearest
Helen?" he whispered. "You viii consent
to be my wife?"
Yes, Arthur, if Lady lamar asks me-"
was the rejUinder.
"She does more, Jane GOODBYE; she
prayS you SO to honor her housel' ex-
claimed her ladyship, who entered OF the
moment. There is one thing-she dares
not make a condition; but she ventures on
the request that Lady Arthur lamar should
quit the stage"
"DO you desire it, Arthur" asked the
actress.
81 do, Helen. I am selfish, and would
have you mine alone"
Then 1 consent, making one stipula-
tion,'" she smiled, that 1 appear once more,
to take my farewell and play the heroine in
my future husbands play"
=" And thus make the piece" he laughed,
putting his arm about her. ut is an ar
rangement that contents us all.'
>" My Lady lamar, your last appeal was
kinder and wiser than the first. N'est-ce
pas?' E. w.