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CHAPTER XIX.
e sDe how It IL, said Capt. Flemyne,
good-temperedly, as they entered the
exhibition; "the birds OF the air must
advertise the intelligence when you 20
abroad. See, there are Lord Falcon
and unless / mistake, the Duke Of Alton
before Millais' p.cture."
The expression Of annoyance ON her
beautiful face could not be mistaken.
II made Paul Flemyng's heart beat
with happiness; It led him to the very
brink Of the error he committed.
you do not care to see him." he
said, hurriedly.
:. .No," was tie s I! frank reply: = had
with you and Ethel"
Then you shall do %. We will wait
/ be teased, Lady ChArnleiRh. = ''ss,,' 's'-
He contrived 90 that she was quite
unseen by either Of the two gentlemen.
The Countess smiled her thanks.
You soldiers arc all quick 6f re-
source" she said. II do not want to
hear again how beautiful I am, or how
charmtng-and his grace tells me noth-
I ing else
.Do you not like fattery?" he asked.
Sometimes" was the candid reply,
and from some people; but,I am not In
the hnmor for It now"
Il have often been afraid that I spoke
too abruptly, he said.
b She looked at him kindly.
No words OF yours could ever vex me
-they;are meant in kindness. Besides,
you know, do not class you with the
world in general" ).
They were standing then before Q
picture that all the world knows and
admires-the Huguenot lovers-the
simple story Of which is told so plainly
on the canvas. Round tho arm OF 9
Protestant lover, in the dread time of
the great massacre, the Catholic girl
whom he loves is trying to fasten q
white scarf, the Catholic emblem,
which would take him safely through
the streets, but he refuses to purchase
his safety by false appearances.
They stood before It for some min
utes wrapped in admiration.
..sHow grand!" said .Leonie. after
al, nothing moves one 80 greatly as
true nobility of character, true hero
swould you have sought to save your
lover in such fashion!"1 asked Captain
Flemyng, gently.
aYes, I should have lost sight of the
means in the end; would have saved
him at any cost"
Except that of honor, he added.
aAh, honor is the idol you soldiers
worship; I should have remembered
his safety and my love first, and then
honor II convenient. Do not look
shocked, Captain Flemyng; there is
not one woman in thousand who
would not do the same"
Il would not, said the clear, sweet
voice of Ethel Dacre; mo matter how
deeply / loved q man, would rather
oh, far rather-see him dead at my feet
Paul Flemyng looked at the pure,
earnest face.
Il believe you,n he said; you are the
one woman In q thousand whom Lady
Charn!oigh speaks Of"
Her face flushed, her heart beat
faster at the words; earth held nothing
for her so sweet as praise from his lips.
@You are singularly alike in your
Ideas said Lady Charnleigh. sPray
tell me, Sir Bayard-supposing that
you loved woman very dearly, more
dearly than life, and that you found
had failed in this honor you prize %
highly, what would you do them"
Cease to love her. You may think
me severe, Lady Charnleigh, but ]
could no more love q person whom
knew to have committed q dishonorable
action than I could"
Commit one yourself" she inter.
posed, promptly, seeing that he paused
tor word.
@You are right, he said. aHonor IL
the breath Of life; the man or woman
who possesses IT, possesses something
half divine; without it, they are barely
human"
What IN earnest discussion. inter.
rupted Sir Bertram Gordon, who had
Joined them unperceived. aAh, Lady
Charnleigh, you are looking at Millsis'
picture.
aAnd We have also been discussing
IT," she supplemented, turning her
head lest the bright flush on her face
might be seen. aSir Bertram, are you
o. tnex0rable as Captain Flemyng?
Could you ever forgive q dishonorable
action In the person you loved?"
He was silent Tor some minutes, and
then the grand Saxon head was proud
" raised.
Il cannot imagine myself loving any
person capable Of such Q thing he
ssid: Love has instincts that never
err.
"But II you are deceived-if you be.
lieved the lady everything good and
noble, and you found that she had been
guilty Of ono false action-could you
4 cannr say. Ishould take the cir.
cumstsnS or tho temptation into con.
liberation: Suddenly his eyes fell upon
. beautiful picture near them.
Look, Lady Chsrnleigh,. /. he said;
That Il how should forgive.
They followed the direction Of hia
hand. The picture was exquisite be-
yond words. Il represented ssThe Par.
don Of Queen Guinevere."
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