Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-12-17


He ceased TO fear him as a forbidden
presence forever intruding on his hours
OF pleasure or ambition; he felt that
Inchcape's pride would prevent his seek
ing occasions to show his scorn of him
self-a little care might save any future
future repetition Of that scene which
had burned into AccringtOn's conscious
ness like a shameful brand, discovering
his own helpless cowardice TO himself,
and rousing a passionate desire for
vengeance.
No hate so vindietive as that which
the injurer bears the injured-until pen
itence and restitution wipe on the score.
Accrlngton could not repair the wrong
he had done Lord Inchcape without ex-
posing himself TO the heads Of political
power as a false man, and base, whom
20 advance would be 10 disgrace them
selves
And he intended 10 advance; the eager
ambition Of manhoOd's prime was upon
him; he had proved his powers and seen
them recognized; and he now longed to
grasp the prizes that hung highest on the
political course.
He would enter Parliament, that was
the first step He had not dreamed OF
Salford as q possible arena for his abili-
ties when he came 10 England; the mere
presence OF Inchcape would have been
enough to darken that scene; but the
radiant vision OF LOveday Dellamefe had
dawned upon him like a new revelation
Of happiness: her beauty was much, but
her unutterable jOyOusness chained him
TO her with 4 fascination as strong as
that which draws 4 man perishing with
thirst TO the delicious sparkling fountain
He was very thirsty for a deep draught
OF happiness. untinged by any faint of
sin or regret; and a life with Loveday
seemed sure to be as bright and care-free
as herself
Love and vengeance tWined a cord
strong enough TO hold him fast in Sal
ford; and here he was, the admired lion
OF fashionable fete. and the acknOwl-
edged antagonist OF Edgar Arden, in the
approaching election for Stafford.
The member for Stafford, one Of the
neighbOring landowners. had very re-
Gently died; and the Earl of Inchcape
had been telegraphing in every direction
for his heir 10 return, as he wished him
TO stand for election; but AccringtOn was
first on the ground, and, supported by
HIS kinsmsn Areherdeld. and by his Law
ish expenditure, he was already foe to
be dreaded. Still the Inchcape interest
was strong, and his side the popular one;
Arden's return might completely over
throw Accrlngton.
He had taken pains to meet Miss Del
lamere as frequently as he dared; he had
in their morning walks-had sat near
them in church, his dark, distinguished
face like a Well-cut cameo, bent devOut-
ly over his prayer-bOok and his gentle,
lingering glanees stealing toward the
Dellamere pew at patient intervals.
1t was as a favored friend that he now
offered his arm to Mrs Dellamere for a
promenade among the guests, after pay
ing his devoirs to the duchess
~COme, fair friend, l want to tell you
about my success, said he, with softest
seriousness "Can you spare her to me,
madam? We are old-time cOnfdants.
@Assuredly." nodded the old dowager
for feminine friend whom he doesn't
want to court; she civilizes his native
saVagery. l believe in friendship, tits
love without loves wings
She moved away laughing wickedly.
sand without loves roses, said Mrs
Dellamere carelessly, as she placed her
beautiful hand lightly upon his arm, and
followed his guidance into laurel alley,
where they were to all intents and pur
poses alone.
~Oh, do not say sol" murmured Ac-
crington, looking at her; @our friendship
should be crowned with flowers, if it
were only with fOrget-me-nOts!"
"A bad selection, returned the lady,
calmly; shat flower belongs to the loyal
Injured each other
True, fair oraclel" said Accrington,
pressing her hand; yet even to such
it is given to repent and TO make repara-
ton"
She startled, but forced a fippant
smile
@Contrition is out of fashion, and all
such salf-mOrtifcatiOns. But let Us not
generalize thus, let US talk of a more
fascinating Thnrna-vnurea1
stance What OF those successor"
They pertain to the election, sweet
scOrner, and before we discuss them 1
would beseech your corporation in an
other matter, also an election, but not
political
Il have no influence, sir.
@On the contrary, you are the sole
sovereign OF the situation, and an APP
peal TO you is a settlement of the ques-
ton. Sit here, dear divinity, and listen
to my prayer"
ooh. a prayer. is it? fear you may
find your d vinity to be Of rather a dark
and capriciOus type"
She sat down, however, on the marble
seat by a pretty ornamental drinking
fountain. and looked at him with inward
agitation and outward amusement,
while he solemnlY filed the two silver
hagons that hung by the fountain, and
put one in her hand
you Will drink to my success, my old
time iriend?" said he, with beseeching
tenderness.
She drank TO his success with laugh
ing effusiOn.
@And now, sweet mistress of a beauty
indestructible, " said he. posing his own
fiagOn alOft, "let me drink to our friend
ship-which once was love- and he
drained the cup with an ineffable glance.
She bowed low, smiling graciously;
but she could not control the burning
blush that famed her cheek, nor the pal
lor that succeeded it.
1t seemed as il he had sacrilegiously
disturbed the bones Of the sacred dead
when he lightly TESTED about that early
love He threw himself at her side, and,
lounging forward where he could watch
every fitting expression of her face, re-
marked in a confidential tone:
~How old is that affair between you
and me, ma belle?n
~Very old, =" said she, calmly; $50 old
that I have forgotten the details.
What unwOrldly innOcents we were
in those days" breathed he, with tender
amusement @At least 1 was, for you
were very wise, even then, L remember,
and did not in the least believe in love
among the rOses'-On cottage wall.
Chilled and Inundated by this persi-
fiage. Mrs Dellamere found no reply.
And how l persisted in claiming as
my own this beautiful hand" taking it
delicately IN his fnger-tips), though
had not so much as a diamond ring to
deck its lovelinessi And how 1 cried
after my fair cold Lady Moon, quite IN
able to give up gracefully TO the beati-
tudes she had scared to! But now he
went on, intent on tOrturing her into
submissions; snow I fully perceive your
wisdom Had we married then, when