Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-11-19

And without fail he did leave. 1t was
like wrenching apart the very fibers OF
his being, bnt he knew that there must
be no delay. In the first place. it was
well that the wrench should be made
quickly, and secondly. he was aware
that his mother was quite capable of
coming in search of him, as she had de-
clared her intention of doing. He was
sure that the hospitality of Mirahores
wonld be equal to such strain, but he
had no desire to add burden of obliga
ton which already he could hardly hope
to repay. and he knew. moreover, that
the journey would be very trying TO
Mrs. Derwert. The thing to do, there
fore. was to go and to go quickly. So
the next morning he announced his in
tention of departure. giving the reason
thereof.
Don Maurizio expressed his regret so
cordially that it was impossible not to
believe in the sincerity Of every word.
Il hoped that we should keep you little
longer. Mr. Derwent." he said, land
now that this annoying matter of the in
vestigation into your shooting is over,
that we might have had little CONVEX
sation on business. But your mothers
arrival. of course, makes it imperative
that You should go. However. if you
remain for any length of time in Mexico
may see you there. had not intended
to go down for some weeks yet, but |
think it will be well to take my daugh-
ter as soon as possible away from here.
Yesterdays tragedy has been great
shock to her nerves, and the sooner she
is away from its associations the better !"
Il am sure of it, said Derwent, who
felt like a reprieved criminal. The sen.
tence of death-of separation to which
he could see no end-that had been
hanging over him was lifted: life seemed
to fash back into his heart and veins; he
was almost afraid that the irrepressible
gladness of his voice would betray him.
IL am delighted to hear of your resolu-
ton he went on, "for Dona Zarifa's
sake. because | am sure the tragedy has
been terrible shock to her, and for my
own, because shall have the great
pleasure of seeing you again, and my
mother will be able to thank you for
your wonderful kindness to me-"
"What we have been able to do has
been fully repaid by the pleasure of your
society" said Don Maurizio. Frankly,
it has been long since have met so com
panionable man. You can be no
stranger to Mirafores after this, Mr..
Derwent If you like us as well as we
have learned to like you there is no
question but that you will come back"
Il would cross the world to come
backi'' cried the young man earnestly.
After this, the farewell TO Dona Zarifa
which he had dreaded became easy. 1t
wrung his heart to see ON her face the
pallor and purple transparent shadows
of yesterday still visible. but even this
had not power to damp the happiness
with which he said, Il hope to have the
great pleasure of seeing You in Mexico,
senorita. Don Maurizio tells me that he
will be thsre with you in a few days.
I'm a few days, papag" she said, with
surprise. II thought we should not
leave Mirafores for some time"
Il find that it will be necessary for me
to 90 down to Mexico as soon as possible
he answered, "and in that case it will
not be WORTH while to return here before
going to the Bajio. A few weeks in the
city will do us both good. viii write
today and order the house put in order
for our coming"
Was it Derwent's fancy. or was there
light of pleasure in the dark eyes rs
they met his OWN I'm that case. senior,
she said. with gentle graciousness. I'VE
need not bid you a long adieu- 1t IS
enough to wish you Il pleasant journey,
and to hope that you may soon be able
to relieve the anxiety OF the sonora your
mother.
So, with a much lighter heart than he
had fancied possible. Derwent rode ont
of the great gates Of Mirafores. and
looked back many times at the long az
caded dwelling on its lovely plateau. its
soft cream color thrown into relief by
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