Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-09-11

the night before last; she had sore
throat and looked CHASTITY; she is much
brighter to-day"
And Lady Dorrington?" asked Nora
How is she? And did you-did you tel
herr" coloring crimson.
Il did" said Marsden, smiling. ''Mur
der will outr'
WAS she very angry?" persisted Nora.
eagerly. II am sure she is displeased."
''She wishes you had more money; that's
all. think"
There is a great deal more, imagine
Clifford; she is angry with me. l know
what her plans were, and it makes me un-
comfortable to feel that have been the
cause of their defeat. l am really fond
of Lady Dorrington."
And you naturally object to be con
rerted into an instrument of torture?"
said Marsden, lightly. ''She is mistaken,
however; she would never have succeeded
In marrying me to her mind, even If had
not met a certain witch of kinswoman.
Why, Nora, you must not look dismayed.
When you have been Isabel's sister-in-
law for n year or two she will think me the
luckiest fellow going, especially when
she sees the reformation you will work
in me-"
II share Nora's feeling that your onl,
near relatives objection to your marriage
Is peculiarly unfortunate; perhaps it might
be as well TO postpone"
Great heavens! No. interrupted
Marsden, energetically. "You know
have agreed to put off the wedding til
after the 10Th of February, and that is ar
age-nearly two months off,
Barely enough time to make due pre-
no.
ing.
Preparations! Why, very few ar
necessary. Nora and l are old friends
and don't want TO astonish each other witt
tinery," urged Marsden.
Nora laughed and tried to rouse herself
Il am very fond of pretty things, l as
sure you." she said.
And is there any reason that the powel
| of choice or purchase should leave you
| when Nora L'Estrange becomes Nors
Marsden?"
And Mrs. Ruthven is really getting bet.
ter?' asked Mrs. L'Estrange
Really and truly this time-recoverin,
sufficiently TO dabble in business, which
her soul loves. l was amazed this morn.
ing by summons from my lawyer, which
delayed my appearance here, and or
J
! from Mrs. Ruthven to rent Evesleigh fol
five years at a higher rent than any We,
proposed. Fortunately / had not abso
lutely come to terms with the man whc
has been nibbling at 1t for some time, so
determined to give the fair widow tn,
preference"
"It is curious her wishing to live a,
Evesleigh, when she wanted to fly from
it after that dreadful robbery" said
Mrs. L'Estrange. Il suppose these Jew
els will never be found, nor the robber.'
Not after this lapse of time, fancy
returned Marsden, lightly. II should
think the thief is tolerably safe"
81 forgot to tell you that Mr.. Wintor
passed through town while you were
away" said Mrs. L'Estrange. "He seem:
disposed to return to India before his holi
day is half over. He has gone down tc
see his uncle, Giles Winton, before ht
goes"
"Ah! Mark Winton Is capital fellow
In spite of his solemnity. You did moi
make yourself agreeable enough to him
Mrs. L'Estrange, or he would not be il
such hurry to run away" and Marder
threw an expressive glance at Nora as hs
spoke, which sent an icy, painful dar
through her heart. What had not this
fatal impression of Marsden's cost her
THAT is the uncle who brought him ur
with his own son, is 1t notY' continued
Marsden.
YES" said Mrs. L'Estrange. 9Th,
son is dead" she sighed.
Il did not know that. Then Winton i,
the old man'r heir?"
Il believe So" Mrs. L'Estrange ros.
and closed her writing book. "You will
| am sure, excuse me, as 1 promised
pray do not apologize" cried Mars
| den, gleefully.
"Is it not very fine today" exclaimed
Nora. do you know. Clifford, 1 should
enjoy Il drive SO much"
"Would you? Well, I will go and fint
conveyance, and tolerable pair Of
horses; you shall drive to your heart
content"
"And you, HelenF
my dear, you know I am engaged.
and with a smile and nod Of the heat
Mrs. L'Estrange left them together.
| ''And you are glad to see me back
Nora, as glad as the last time returned ?
said Marsden, taking her hand and kiss
ing it repeatedly.
"Yes! Oh, yes! only feel nervous, un
easy, not a bit like myself. 1 am dis
tressed about Lady Dorrington. I scarce
ly can say what fear. But feel 1 wan
air and motion"
Every well. we shall have a nice drive
shall be back in about three-quarters ot
an hour You will be ready"
"Quite readyw Still Marsden fingered
| "Look at me, Nora" he said. softly
"You have not given me kiss to-day"
do not ask me-" exclaimed Nora %
cannot. not now" She half turned from
him. but held out her hand
He kissed it again, murmuring: las yo'
will darling!" and went away not dis
nlcased; he fancied she must be wakin,
from the Inconsistencies that chilled
him.
These were terrible days and nights t.
Nora L'Estrange. Her heart knew M
Test from gnawing regret for the miser
liable misunderstanding which had wreck
what was best and right to do. She wa
the source Of sorrow to the man sh
owed most truly, she was deceiving tn
| lover whom she sincerely liked, and, Win
ton out of the way, might have loved
Then, although she had been mistaken a
regarded Mark Winton's feelings, 1t di
not follow that her ideas respecting Mr.
LEstrange were also wrong; perhaps !
his disappointment Winton might turn
her. If so, Nora felt she ought to b
pleased, but she was not by any mean
pleased with tho idea; on the contrary,
was very bitter. Then what was tn
right course to take with Marsden? Poe
fellow, he was 50 fond Of her. How coul
she break with him, and break his heart
And suppose she had the hardihood to te
Marsden the truth, how would II soun
10 say, "Despairing Of Mark Winton,
promised to be your wife; now l find b
is willing to take mo, wish to break m
word to YOU" Such was the simple fac
: No! She never, never could make sue
J an avowal. It were best she should bea
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