Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-15


to that awful day on which he had
raised his hand against his wife, nor
had Constance. Doubtful whether she
remembered that unhappy occurrences,
and deeply ashamed OF the brutality
into which passion had betrayed him,
Mr.. Sinclair wisely kent his own coun-
sci. TO apologize might be to make a
revelation. His remorse showed itself
by increased civility to mis- wife, and
u new Difference to her feelings, for
which She was duly grateful, Gentle,
submissive always, she gave her hus-
band no cause of oifense, save that one
ranking sore which ha begun to gall
| him directly the triumphant sense of
possession had 10 it, power to satisfy
the consciousness that he had never
won her heart The smoldering fire
needed but spark OF jealousy to raise
fatal flame.
Constance expressed herself much
pleased at COLLINS success, when Gill
bert annoul ced the fact, with very lit
tie citation, on tho day after the race.
They were dining together to e-a-tete
in the 81 acious paneed room, which
seemed so much too big lor them.
lGpD ldLC ulilGIb WtIG
{, MS ance aversion In her husband s
alb ence she dined early with Christa-
bel, and spent the Ing af ernoons
walking or driving, and came b me at
ivy light TO s cial tea-party with Mar
tina Briggs and the baby.
IL didn think you cared about race
horses" said Gilbert, as il doubling
the sincerity of his wife's congratula-
ii MS.
"Not in the abstract; they are such
faroff creatures. One never gets on
intimate terms with them. They are
like the strange ami nails which the
Emperor COmmodus brought to Rome
articles OF luxury. But ! am very
glad your horse has won, Gilbert, on
your account.
ayes, it's a great triumph for me. If
can win the Derby | shall be salts
fed. Racing is confoundedly expen-
sive, and I've had quite enough Of it.
| think | shall sell Goblin and the
VIII lie stud after EPSON, and the new
stables into The bargain, and then |
shall improve that great barrack OF u
place in the North AID settle down.
I'm sick of this part OF the world. It's
too ID civiliz- d, " added Mr.. Sim
clair, forcibly.
"Do you mean that you would leave
Dlvonant?" asked Constance, with as
constituent.
Yes, ought to have told you, by
the way-Davenant ceases to be mine
after mid-summer-day, I've sold it.
sold Davenant."
" Noa bnUo Dnvnu uoullV apo1 fnn
the place, and had q good offer for il
while you were i'll. Things were not
looking very well in the North just
then, and was in want of money. l
dare say you'll be pleased when you
hear VINO is the purchaser" said Gil
bert with an uncomfortable smile.
Constance seemed hardly to hear the
latter part OF his speech.
ITO think that you ehould have sold
Davenant-the dear old place"
81 thought you did not care for it,"
"Not just at first, perhaps. 1t seemed
too b G for me- liked shabby old
Marchbrook better. but have been
so happy here lately, and it is so nice
to live among people one has known all
ones lile."
YES, old associations are sweetest"
sneered Gilbert, the demon jealousy
getting the upper hand.
But, aft + all the place itself mat
tiers very little, said Constance, anX-
ious to avoid nything that might seem
like upbraiding-no wife so conscien-
tious in the discharge of her duty as q
good woman who does not love her
husband. 81 should be Just as happy
in any cottage in the neighborhood.
Esp cially if you had old an friend
settled here, said Gilbert. You haven't
asked me the name OF my successor;
but perhaps you know
GLOW should know"
"You might have means of obtaining
information.
"Who is the person, Gilbert?"
"Sir Cyprian Davenant
He watched her closely. Wa the
announcement surprise, or did she
know all about it, and was that look OF
grave establishment q touch of social
comedy:
She looked at him earnestly for a
minute, and grew somewhat paler, he
thought, as If the very sound of his
rival $ name were shock to her.
Indeed, he has bought the old place
again" ,he said, qui ty. THAT seems
on y right But thought he had gone
back to Africa.
Did you really" with a somewhat
ironical elevation of his eyebrows.
We'll, thoughtso, o. But it seems
he is still in England. Oh, by the by,
do you remember that German doctor,
who came to see you when you were
i'll "
There was a purpose in the abrupt
ness this question. lie wanted to
take her off h-r guard; il possible
startle her into betraying herself. If
there wece aly truth in WyatJ's asser-
tions, this question must be a startling
one.
Her calm look told him nothing. She
was either innocent of all guile OF the
m st consummate hypocrite.
Yes, | can family remember. can
Just recall that night like a dream.
Papa and you coming into my room,
and q curiOus-loo old man with a
kind voice-a voice that went to my
heart, mellow"
Gilbert started and frowned.
Yes, | remember 1t seems like a
picture as | look back; your anxiJ GUS
looks, the freight shining on your
faces. He asked me to sing, did he
not, Yes, and the song made me cry.
Oh, such blessed tears they ok a
load IF my mind. 1t was like the
loosening OF bald of iron round my
h lad And he spoke to me about
Christabel, and told me to hope. Dear