Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-07-06
LADY MAJeNDIE
CHAPTER XX.-Continued.

Sir Edward, much surprised. dis
mounted very unwillingly His horse
was quiet old animal, fitted to carry a
man with one arm In q sling, and he tied
him to a tree and signified to JaqueS
that he was ready to listen to him. 1t
seemed doubly hard Just now-he was
going to meet his fate; to lay all-his
love, his pride. his povcrty-at the feet
of his fair lady; and the hope that he
had won her love made all sacrifice seem
as nothing to him.
What could Jaques have to say to him?
His rugged face was as pale as ashes,
and his eyes were troubled.
eve cannot talk here, SIR he said
rather hoarscly, "Would you mind com
ing a few steps with me into the shrub-
berry,"
II do not mind standing, Mr.. Dandy,
and we can speak just as well here. l
am rather in haste
II will not keep you-that is"
"You will forgive me, If ask you not
to detain me long If you could call on
me at the Grange, Cor instance, | should
be able to attend to you better"
mo, must speak to you now sir"
VERY we'll" said Sir Edward, impa-
tienty; IL am all attention"
your horror of entering your own home?'
'You presume, Mr. Dandy: that is q
question you have no right to ask
Il have right" cried Jaques; land
If you will have patience with me, will
show you that have q right
Sir Edward leaned against the great
oak tree, and looked at JaqueS in in
creased aStonishmcnt.
Il decline to answer your question, Mr..
Dauby," he said.
jacques raised his eyes and again looked
at him with that earnest look that had
made Edward Norton feel that he was
cndeavoring to read him through and
through; then he said abruptly
II cannot talk hore. Sir Edward; we
are in full view OF tho windows; for
Heavens sake do what l beg Of YOU
follow mel"
Edwin Norton's curiosity was aroused,
and, Tightening the bride on the branch
of the tree he followed Jaques, who
strouc on before him into the wood.
Dandy thrust aside the boughs, and as
he did So the remaining dead leaves
rustlcd TO the ground, and he pushed his
way into 4 small open space where two
paths crossed, and there was u seat; it
was we'll shut in from sight. He threw
himself on the seat, and STOPPING for
ward covered his ewes with one hand, the
elbow resting on his knee and began 10
SpcaN at once.
Sir Edward, he said, II take You for
a man Of honor"
t4c did not see the half-mocking bow
of assent.
II wish to save YOU from either com
hitting an action that you will always
regret or one that You cannot do with
out f0rfeiting that honor"
You speak in riddles, Mr.. Dandy"
''Sir Edward, | am not clear or even
clear sighted, but have discerned your
love for our Perdita."
II desire you to be silent SIR said
Edward Norton, augrily. 'These mat
ters concern no but myself, and | will
not permit Miss Lovers name to be
used. You assume too much. "
''Has no one feelings but vourseif?'
cried Jacques, starting up. ''She isamy
alteration: she has been my idol since
first taught her little feet to walk, her
sweet voice to lisp my name; for years,
years have | loved her-you have only
known her few short weeks"
This is iutolerable,' muttered Sir
Edward.
II did not call you TO tell you that -
went on Jacques, eXcitedly. II called
YOU to prove your love; to find out
whether it has power to break through
the traditions of your naughty race.
Have you considered well?' he said, in q
strange, hard voice. ''Perdita is not
your equal"
MIR. DANNY"
Hush | will not detain you; but
have patience with mo, | beseech YOU"
Something pathetic in the voice of the
strange being before him made Sir Ed
ward put aside his indignation and re-
solve TO listen.
',You have considered how far beneath
you she is in positions"
Al have"
THAT the Lovels are Of very humble
origin; he bookseller in London, she a
petty farmers daughter, trained to milk
the cows
II know"
~<You know them to be honest, good,
and true, although such homely folks.
"Yes-all else is nothing"
You know that the world will say
that, for the sake of Stafford, you have
bowed your pride to wed the daughter oil
q tradesman."
II do not care"
Your love- then, is strong enough tc
overcome more obstacles than these?"
There are no more"
Man! mani cried Jaques, eagerly
''you are not equal"
IN everything" cried Sir Edward
''for she brings such dover OF goodness
and innate nobility. that my poor adj
vantages of birth scarcely level the
scale"
you love her SO we'll that if-if-'
"What do you meanY' cried Sir Ed
ward.
''rhis-you think to we'd the child oil
honest folks--a bride whose birth, though
of humble origin. is as honest as your
own. This is not So"
What do you mean? Speak, or I will