The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-01-03

scrap of paper 1t took an hour to do,
and the dawn was peeping round the
blinds IS she folded the forged letter |
into Kittie's glove and locked the orig
inal document in private drawer
On the following Monday the duch-
ess of Dulverton, with Miss Marioram,
Lord Ferdie and a party OF friends re-
paired to Down View, Goodwood. The
weather was delightful and the party in
high spirits except the duchess herself,
who complained of headache and de-
preston. She went to the races on
Tuesday, however, but on Wednesday
declared herself unfit to leave the
house, and her guests drove to the
course without her.
She watched KiLtie from her win
dow as she entered the carriage. The
girl looked pale, but very lovely; dark
rings of sleeplessness enhanced the
beauty of her soft eyes, while the
plaintive droop at the corners OF her
sweet mouth lent an added charm 10
her face.
She wore white serge frock, just
touched with her favorite poppy red
at the throat and hem, a neat close
hat was fitted above her curls, and a
large dark wrap cl oak was handed
into the carriage after her
''Umph! quite equipped, l see" NUT
tered the duchess, as she rang her bell
for Perkins, demanded to be dressed -
once, and ordered her single bfoug h''--
to be . und in an hour 49,.
| --s'n|ts=esza Staartef TO one, TIN she
won't be here yet" said Allan Ire
mayne, as he sau ntered into the Chi
| chester railway station. by Jove!
Allan, you're a lucky dog to land such
a prize, a real little beauty, and heav-
| lily gilt from top to toe. | love her,
too, for her big eyes and Tor that rose
bud mouth of hers, which she has
never yet let me touch. But rll-the
| devil! the Duchess
Good morning, Mr.. Tremayne,"
cried the duchess of Dulverton, cheer
| lily, 81 expected to find you here. No,
l won't shake hands, thanks"
She glanced at the station clock.
Zone already. Dear me, how time
flies, and we've only ten minutes for a
chat"
Ten minutes! l DON'T
| "a quick train from London stops
here in ten minutes" interposed the
duchess, with an air Of imparting
agreeable information, land you are
going to catch it
II beg your pardon, duchess, but
think not. You are laboring under a
mistake" Tremayne tried to keep his
temper, but the knowledge that some
| thing had gone wrong with his plans
made him brusque of speech.
The duchess, too, altered her tone
from simple urbanity to a colder key.
Come into the waiting room with
me-" she said. "Ah! you need not look
so eagerly at the door. know you
are expecting Miss Marjoram every
minute. | cannot prevent her from
coming here, but l can stop you from
! speaking to her."
! wild horses could not do that"
clustered Tremayne.
81 daresay not" replied the duchess.
but those three constables over there,
who hold warrant for your arrest,
can"
"a warrant gasped Allan, turning
| pale. What for?"
For attempting to marry ward in
| chancery without the consent of the
court. All! you needn't deny. Your
letter arranging this little affairs
at this moment in the hands of the
magistrate who granted the warrant.
! 1t will be forwarded to the proper au-
thorities tonight in the event of your
arrest. Now, Mr.. Tremayne, your
train is just due; hadn't you better
get over to the opposite platform?
One moment, though = your disap-
polntment concerning my niece is, no
doubt, great-and the trip to Norway
is-eXpensive."
She drew from her pocket roll of
notes and thrust them into his hand.
Your train" she said once more,
smiling. You'll have to run"
And he ran.
The duchess turned to find Kitty
behind her, white as her gown and
trembling from head to foot.
'The coward! The mean wretch!
To be bought off like that with few