The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-25
MY LADY ROTHA.
A ROMANCE
BY STANLEY ,. wBYNAN, Author Of
"a Gentleman Of France" The
House Of the Wolf" &c.
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CHAPTEB XIV.

the fairtea. as We say. for Wheh be showed
himself early next morning. before my lady
appeared. I noticed at once q change in him (:
and though 1t first vas At loss to explain
It. I presently saw that that had happened
which might have been expected The appear
enes OF = rival had laid the spark TO his heart
and. while the lovs-light shone in his eyes a
new gravity. . new Gentlsness. added grace to
bis bssrinR. The temper aud pettinsss Of yes
tsidsy we're gone: other things too. saw.
that HE face flushed when my ladys voice
vas heard ct the door. that his eyes sbons
when she entered. He had nosegsy Of flow
srs for her-vild flowers he had gathered 10
the early morning. with the dew upon them
and these he offered her with little kind OF
humility that innnitely became him.
Doubtless the fret and passion OF yesterday
had not been thrown away on him. He had
learned in the night both that he loved AMI
the loneliness that comes OF love 1t wanted
hut that, II seemed to me. to make him perfect
IN . womans eyes: and | saw my lAdy's dwell
NerT kindly on him as he turned away. A little.
Think. she wondered; his tone was 50 differ
emit his desire TO please so transparent his
avoidance Of everything that might offend so
ready. But such service PAVING the way. and
my lady's own kindness and RaTety disposing
her TO meet his advances. che seemed IN afsw
moments TO have forgotten whatever cause Of
com plant he had given her
The Generals band came early 10 play while
she ate but noticed with satisfaction that
the music moved her little this orninR. ra-
fher because she was taken up with talking
with her com psnion. or because the rom antic
circumstances OF the evening. darkness and
vague surroundings. and the lassitude Of
fatigue. were lacking. With the sunshine and
fresh air pouring in through the open win
dows. the strains which yesterday awoke a
Aan - ntaNaA aaA ALL zsN4.
I'm pulses fell almost fiat
The wAlderave made no attempt to resume
The conversation he had held with her by the
fallen tree Either love or respect for his mis-.
tress made him rsticent. or he was practising
seif-eontrol; and said nothing But under
stood and set myself keenly to watch this duel
bet ween the two men. II read the Generals
tntentions Alright. tho young Lords influence
with the Countess could scarcely grow except
at the Generals expense: his suit II success
full must GUST that which the elder man med-
tated. And this being so. all my wishes were
on one side. Ny fear Of the General had
grown in the night. I suspected him OF a
hundred things. and could only think OF him
ss an antagonist to DO defeated. q foe from
whom We m ast OF pect the worst that force or
fraud could effect
He came soon after breakfast to pay his re-
srec's to my lady. and alightej at the door with
great attendance and endless iingiing OF bells
and spurs lie brought with him several Of
bis officers. and these he presented to the
tountess with so much respect aud politeness
that even could find no fault with the action.
One or two OF the men. rough siiesians. were
uacouth enough. but he covered their mis-
takes so cleverly that they served only to set
OF his own good breeding.
He had not been In the room i've minutes
howevsr. before saw that he remarked the
change which had come over the waldgrave.
and perhaps some corresponding change in
my lady's manner. And / saw that It ehafed
him. He did not lose his air OF com posure but
he grew less laxative and more observant.
Presently he let drop something aimed NJ tho
young mana light word. inofYensive. yet
likely to draw the other into debate. But the
waldgrave rsf-ained. and the General soon
afterward rose to take leave
He had come. 1t seemed to invite my lady's
presence at shooting match which vas to
take place outside theeamp at noon. He spoke
81 the match as a thing arranged before our
arrival. but I have no doubt tho plan had Its
origin In desire to please my iady and I'LL the
day. He spoke. besides. OF a hunting party to
take place next evening. with banquet at his
quarters to follow OF a review fixed for the day
After that and in the still rsmoter distance Of
facing and trip to q certain waterfall. with
other diversions.
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pIsssie "hch no proIosseu' isit MS power
while he spoke. though could Ind no fault
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though her eyes sparklsd with Anticipation
che loved pleasure with healthy. honest love
-Iook "a !. I,,,Ia .,.r,Iad
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But thought you were marching SOUTH
ward GEN. Tzsrclaa" she aaid at onca I |
n..n"
aenh'
am" he answered, bowling easily he had |
aIrc ady risen. but an army Countass
more slowly than a trays,lIng nsrty
"eI'nes "Sio sio"U ."Au ua'ohins "Arty'
A. d am expecting dispatches which may |
vary my route"
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from ths hinx OF swedenr
Yea he answered. The King has arrived |
1t EursmburE. and expects shortly to be At. |
$500 - U,-r...,.I. - a. - - -,
ts'hed " "a'ehs'Sih' VINO 10 on the mArch |
from Ezra"
But shall YOU he In time for tha haiti. ."
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