The sun., 1894-02-22

prised and mystitied at his unlocked
for appearance there.
Sir Basil Dovetree, grandfather,
said the young girl in the old mans
ear
I'm proud to see him here, Ger
trrde." he replied, with courteous
bow to the young baronet. well |
knew your father. the late Sir Basil
Dovetree, and likewise your grand
sire: and | am delighted to have an OPP
portunity of personally wishing you
health to enjoy the possessions you are
heir to-" s
The young baronet bowed confused
ly in acknowledgment of the old mans
gracious words, and tried to stammer
a suitable reply; but his brain was in
whirl his lips clung to each other, and
his voice was no longer under his con-
troll.
Gertrude placed q chair for him,
and babe him be seated. She then pro
ceeded to inform her grandfather how
Wolf misbehaved himself towards Sir
Basil DOvetree.
The old gentleman listened to her in
great perplexity, at Il loss to under
stand what the baronet could have
been doing in the cottage garden. But
although unable to fully comprehend
matters as they stood at present, Ger
trude's granGparent was altogether too
we'll bred to trouble his visitor with
many questions.
My grandfather was the curate of
Rayensmarsh for upwards of fifty
years." Gertrude explained to Sir Ba
sill. "NO wonder that he knew your
father, your uncle, and your grand
sire"
mo wonder at ail!' Stammered he,
growing embodied by the unaffected
manners of his beautiful and fascinat-
ing hostess, and now plunged head
over ears in love with her. u am
quite delighted to become acquainted
with your grandfather and 1 shall es-
TEEN it great favour-happiness, l
should say-tO be permitted to call up
Oh him now and Them
''Oh, he will, I am sure. feel quite
honored by your visits, Sir Bash!"
Gertrude frankly answered, pleasure
sparkling in her eyes, and dimpllng
her soft, round cheeks as she spoke.
How shall address your grandfa-
ther!' asked he.
His name is John Gilruth."
And what may 1 call yOu?" the
young barOnet further asked, sinking
his voice, and fixing his eyes on hers
Gertrude Gilruth," returned she,
simply, wholly unconscious of his ad-
rniring gaze.
Gertrude Gilruth!' repeated he II
shall remember that nana!" he added
u.tering his words with slft and in
significant intonation.
II have seen her, talked to her. clasp
ed hands with her. Warrington, and
she is charming in every respect
This was said by the young master
Of Ravensmarsh, after his return home
when he unceremoniously burst in up
on the creOle's meditations.
Pelham Warrington looked up in as
constituent.
You have seen her, talked with her,
clasped hands with her! How, when
and where may [ ask?'
''HOw?-withOut the slightest diff
Guilty. When ?-half an hour ago.
Where?-under her own roof Sir
Basil triumphantly replied. You
look as if you doubted my
word, warrlngton?' he added,
/ nay live in hOpe-that you will one
Rise, Sir Basil, 1 beg" said she,
with calm dignity.
mo, no! Here will kneel until you
answer me-until you tell me that one
day you will be miner'
impossible, Sir Basil!"
I'M possible!" he echoed, in a scared
tone. What mean youq"
THAT | can never be yours"
He started up as if electrified. He,
the rich and petted child of fortune
was unused to disappointment, and
could not quickly realize it's presence
"Gertrudew he gasped, as soon as he
could command his voice, Gertrude, /
have not heard Alright; no, no-tell me
that [ have nOtr'
~ cannot tell you so," she replied,
! gently and firmly. II cannot utter a
falsehoodr'
Sir Basil's face blanched, and his
whole frame quivercd like a reed
"What mean you, Gertrude" he ex-
claimed frantically Gndeayoring to
take her hand.
Il wish Sir Basil. you would spare
me the pain of answering you. Pray
talk to my grandfather"
mo, no. Gartrudev' he burst forth d;
from your own lips I must learn my
fater'
Il entreat your patience until my
| grandfathers return hnme," said she,
d! Indeed. indeed, Sir Basil, you had bet
| ter talk to him upon this subject"
Wherefore all this mystery in your
| yeElins Gertrude?" he demanded. Am
| hateful In your presence"
| "Oh, no, indeed, Sip Basil"
, Then h. ,,,,y Why do you say you never
MY grandfather will explain all to
you"
"Al! repeated, he with look of be-
wiidermeat, "Great heavens, what is
there to explain to map
| She was silent.
"What-what means all this mys-
terry? I must knowHT he cried out, We
hemently. "1-Oh, forgive me, forgive
me, Gertrude" he added, In softer
| tone. II really know not what
! / am saying. | am frenZied
| I cannot bear this state of doubt.
| Have some mercy on me and no longer
keep me Ia ibis horrible suspense!"
During the above frantic appeal. Sir
Basil had seized Gertrl1de's UNIV iUing
hands. and was on his knees again,
ssiaAs at her feet. .'
| Still She was silent
| BE not cruelr' proceeded the young
| baronet. in broken accents. "Beauti.
| ful Gertrude, my heart tkrobs only for
your '' II
Il wish 1t were otherwise she re,
| Joined, much distressed:
TT cannot surely be that you-!"
That 7 Ioye anotherG interrupted
she: with aYerteq heaaq. YES, it is
| so."
He uttered 2 sharp cry, and sAudder,