New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

II was Leslie who spoke these words late one
evening in the study. Tauline had retired 50 the
Count and he had usual adjourned 10 the
library.
Going away sSL Leslie he said in grieved
voice; "and you are tired of us?'
mo, not that-anything but that: Bnt i haVf
must 90 to England to see h my books; Ny es Is.
tate too requires my presence Will oN'S NC
away month or two, SIR, ,.o,, h.ro. Write or
telegraph. Say you can't come. We can't spare
you, Leslie, my boy
What! not for a month or two ,, ,,o,,
leave us and Pauline will-will be sorry
Il am greved, sir, but / must go hoWe , a,
promise to return as soon as l can. l. VIII no.
stay away long A week or two in England ought
to settle all my business" ,.o.
You will forget us when you get away-forget
the old house with its dull old man and its young
hostess. Well, no wonder. II must be dsll 1or
you / often thought so. know 1t now o,a
Leslie rose from his chair and took the OLD
$ Sir" he said, father-for YOU told me l
might cali You so-put no opposition in my way.
1t is better l should go. will only be away va 4
month or two The time will soon pass, ana VIII
hurry back to my dear home here, which slN
months ago 1 entered a benighted stranger which
| shall leave now" .,, hia
AS n beloved son, broke In uhc oid man, hi'
voice half choked with sob.
las beloved son" repeated Leslie IN his SLOW
sweet manner,-"a as beloved son."
Y yeu f ntbe must go; but remember, wher
ever l am l will not forget you and my nome
here-and Pauline
Their eyes met ,,. uo
think the old man had guessed it before; lie
rose from his char and laid his hand gently on
LfSlies shoulder "a,
You have spoken to her, Leslie p
aNo. father he said, mot YET
But you will tell her before you leave. -.
mo, father 1t will he best when come PACK x.
There is business to settle in England. wish 10
sell my property and put the money into securities
have many things to DO. Shall speak WITH
come back
He looked up into the Counts face with those
honest blue eyes of his. ,-. 90
. love her with all my heart, he spoke as
usual very slowly" with all my heart and with
ali NV soul When she is near me I cease to live
seem to leave this world behind me-. 10 see' as III
dream, only her beauty, to hear only her voice.
Do love her? Ave- deign to for as the stars are
above the earth, she is above me. Yet deign TO
God bless you, Leslie, my dear boyl / could
wish nothing more than tins ~ mas ,, ov' cam, my
benighted stranger TO my house. III "as '''e
good God who brought you here I'll,
Do you think-what do you THINK she Will
Leslie, ! will tell ycg a secret. She has told
Leslie sighed-a sigh of relief,
lou Sutsotu III. dchOu
"Yes, thought So" he answered.
There was silence for few minutes; -,
And you must really go away, Leslie s,on
Yes, must really go but do you think shall III
not hurry back when such happiness awaits me-.
Il know you will, my boy,-I know you Will
lyon are not angry with me for going go ,o
Il am never angry with you: III IT. must De,
it must be. When do you intend to go?'
Tomorrow night
so sOon Leslie-sO soonl"
THE sooner go, the sooner shall come DacK,
he answered, cheerfuy.
"True--yes, the sooner you will come back"
at is late; good night, father -,
Good night my son. God grant IL VIII not
be long before / have further right to call you
The following morning after breakfast Leslie
told Pauline that he was going away. She was
standing at the piano turning over some music
Pauline he said, for they called one another
Pauline and Leslie now" Pauline. l have some
news for you.
Good news or bad, Leslie? ?"
Bad for me for you, l do not know. You
must Judge for yourself"
We'll, good or bad, tell it to me-"
Pauline, l am going away.
For moment she palcd and clutched the cor
ner of the piano-it was but for a moment; then
she steadied herself with an effort, and smiling,
said
You arc going to take a holiday?'
"a holiday Oh, dear, no. Nothing but i'm
bn wrs take me WSs tone
sarcasm in Paulines voice. 1t did not pass I'M
noticed by Leslie.
Pauline, he SAID, 40 not make III harder Tor
me TO go than it is already. God knows it is a
struggle, but it will be best for all of US, \
month or two and shall be back again only a
short absence
A month or two is long time"
"Oh, no. it is not II soon flies by It will
with me. shall count the days until return,
for have much to look forward to when / come
You are sorry to go?"
ye Tef X. SORRY an sorry to leave your
Father tho books gepanI nd ipn
last she cried, petulantly, dropping him curtsey.
He said not a word, but his eyes fastened on
hers.
u am sorry said that she added.
"Lcslie"
1t was the Counts voice that called him. He
You will be very careful that my name is con-
cealed. There are things in that book, you
know. that it would never do for me to own.
There would be trouble in st. Petersburg"
Il will be very careful. You know where your
safety is concerned would not do anything rash
-. trust you, my dear boy, l would put my
Thank you. father
They sat talking all day. these two Once or
twice Leslie went TO Paulne's boudor, but she was
not there He did not meet her til dinner-tme.
He to leave after dinner, at o'clock, SO they
dned at q.
The summer was at its height, but they dned
by artificial light, soft light OF candles with red
shades
Pauline wore the same dress as she had the first
night they had meta dream of mauve.
They did not talk much during dinner, and
what conversation there was seemed forced
The Count spoke little of his book when the
servants were not in the room. Pauline tried to
keep her spirits up, and failed rnseraby Not a
word was said Of Leslies departure, but all
thought of it,
After dinner they strolled on to the terrace a
wide gravel walk. The sun was setting behind
great bank of dark clouds, throwing his last
dying rays into the house and the high hill
behind Every window pane gowed; the old
turrets stood ont golden against the woods There
they sat-thc Count and Leslie talking and smok.
ing Pauline toying with her coffee. When Leslie
was talking 10 the Count her eyes were fixed on
his face. and his sought hers at times; When they
met she colored slightly and dropped them
The old Count was not lacking in diplomacy
lie got up and left them.
For few minutes neither Of them spoke. Then
Leslie drew his chair nearer Paulines The sun