Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-24

II know it was all wrong" said the
girlf-''bitterly. cruelty wrong. We
meant to tell them. And Lionel was
always talking about what he would
do out in the great world-how he
would leave Trehham. and work hard
until his name should be famous, and
riches should pour in upon him: and
then he would come back, crowned
with hOnors. and ask for me. We had
arranged all that: but he wanted to be
quite sure of me first; and so. RATHER
ine-do not turn from me-we were
married three months ago. 1t Is sonly
now that l seem to understand WHAT l
have done. Lionel arranged it all; and
on the day you went with mamma to
Fernleigh. and papa was shut up with
his lawyer, went to Eastman and was
married there-married in my own
name. Evelyn Trenham. at the little
old church outside the town. What
shall do? l cannot look in my fathers
face again. l must have been mad. l
never thought of anything except that
Lionel should be quite sure of me-"
There is no help for it now" said
Katherine. "A greater piece of folly
could not be imagined-you. the earl
Of Trcnham's daughter. privately mar
ricd to his secretary! Where We're your
sense and conscience. Evelyn?"
They Were sleeping" she replied.
katherine. do not be angry with me-
l have Sinnet. and something tells
me l shall have to suffer. l should
have gone on dreaming for years if
my fathers words this morning had
not aroused me- Will there be any
pity for me? I am so youn9-not
twenty yet; and I did not think-I
never realized what l was doing. Yet
l do love him, and cannot wish it un-
done"
The truth must be told at once,'
said katherine. deciSivcly. before
Your father answers Lord Brooke's let
ter-he must know ALL and. Evelyn. if
YOU are wise. you will tell him your
self"
1T would kill me-" she cried.
Nay. YOU must be brave. You
have done cruel. gricvous wrong;
repair it bravely. and bear its conse-
Quences patiently. 1t is the only way
i'll which you can atone for it.
But there was not much bravery
in the white. frightened face.
Lionel ought to tell Lord Tronham
himself" said Katherine. but l fear
for the consequences. 1t may soften
the blow if it comes from your hands"
But she who Sinned so thoughtleSSly.
so lightly. who had forgotten the sa-
cred reverence due to parents. and
the respect due to herself. was fright
cncd. She did not dare to look ut
Lord Trcnham and tell him what she
had done
1T must be So" continued Katherine,
smoothing the shower of ripping sol
den hair that fell like Il veil over the
beautiful. sorrowful face. II shall
fc1ch Lady Tronham now. and she will
take YOU to the earl.
katherine RainSforth looked sad and
sorrowful as she sought the gentle
mistress of TIRE nham. She knew the
blow about to fall would bring the
kccneSt and sharn,,st SORROW. She
half realized what it WAS TO be de-
ccivcd by the dearest and best beloved
to meet With ingralituue from one
loaded with favorS and kindness.
How sad You look Katherine!" said
Lady Trrnham. us her niece entered
her room.
Il am come from 4 sad scene. aunt"
she replied, ''and wan. YOU to go With
me to hear What l feel to be Il sad
story"
They went together to Evelyn's
room. She still lay upon the pretty
white bed, her golden hair falling like
a silkcn veil over the pillow.
Mamma" she cried. as Lady Tren-
ham entered the ruon-"nMmma. do
not hate mel cannot marry Lord
Brooke. for I am Lionels wife"