New-York tribune., 1895-06-23

the lady he revealed a noble head. adorned with
silky, dark hair which fell in curs on his shoul-
ders. while he had refined. aristocratic FEATURES
and large luminous eyes OF the softest nazel
Miss Greatorex-c 10 ask a nights lodH-
ing from Mrs Winton" said the man at the door
with an evil smile. but falling back with great re-
spect before the newcomer who was evidenly MS
superior. -
Cicey repeated her explanation and at once
with profound salutation. the stately gentleman
begged her to come in and make herself al nome
assuring her that the whole house was al her us
posal. ,,oa,
Il trust" he said. in a singularly musica
voice. 'it will not disappoint you TO ma 'iia. s
Mrs Wnton has been obliged to go TO iohuoh
on account OF her sons illness. and she mas
kindly allowed me the use Of the han iof lew
days while | had 10 be In the neghDornood OH
business / regret that have no lady mere 10
assist In showint YOU every attention put a
suitable sleeping apartment shall be iHmeula,e.y
prepared for you. and If you VIII condesceha ~
accept my poor hospitality, you may rest assured
that all due honor and respect Will be pald 10
you'
Cicely felt that she had really no alternative
She knew that there not any house WITHIN
a long distance where she could obtain d nitht
lodging and although II a little AWKWARD
that there no lady to receive her she leit
she might be quite at her ease with THIS cour'y
gentleman. as he was a friend OF Mrs. Winton
you are very kind" she answered Il fear
! have no choice but to trcspass on your hospi-
tality as l am very long way from my own
home. at Greatorcx Manor; but II VIII be only
for this one night; my coachman will bring my
carriage for early In the morning with an
other pair Of horses.
at can only be matter Of regret that your
honored visit will be so short" replied the eX-
ouisitely polite gentleman. Madam. l was just
about TO partake OF a slight supper might |
have the felicity of inducing you to snare IL
with me-"
Cicely was nothing loath 10 accede to this pol
ished request. for she was In truth ravenousiy
hungry. and her host. extending very delicate
white hand. gently grasped the tips OF her nm
and led her to the dining rOOTn
There an excellent repast had been provided
mainly composed Of chickens which short time
before had been running about in Mrs. Winton
poultry-vard and some OF the finest old wine
out Of her cellars placed on the table. Two
or three men. similarly attired to the one VINO
had opened the door 70 her waited upon her ana
her host. and although II must be owned they
did not appear to be much accustomed to the
duty yet they acquitted themselves fairly well
under the careful directions Of their master.
He meanwhile entertained his guest with very
brilliant conversations he spoke OF London and
the Court. and appeared TO b" we'll acquainted
with the me st prominent persons In society. he
discoursed on the modes and on belles-lettres
and repeated some new madrigals In the soft
tones of his nsinuating voice. and 1t must be
owned that Clcey soon became greatly fascinat-
cd by him. and thought she had never In her HE
met so agreeable gentleman.
This impression was deepened when after sup
per he asked her If she was fond OF music. and
taking up a guitar which had been left In the
ROOM he accompanied himself on It while he
sang some pathetic love songs OF unexcepton-
able quality with a richness OF melody and
sweetness OF expression which quite captivatcd
her senses She passed the most delightful even
ing imaginable. She was by no means. az
rule a susceptible young lady. and had been
wooed in vain by many eligible su!tors who
much desired TO appropriate the comely heiress
and her broad lands; but for the first time III all
her DAYS she was entirely subiurated by the fas-
clnatOns OF her charming host
She regretted the swift passing OF the hours
when the evening deepening into night Obliged
her from Of pr0prety, unwilling 10
intimate that 1t time she retired To- rest
He also expressed his regret. hut was too re-
spectful 10 seek to detain her. He lighted wax
taper and asked to be allowed - precede her
through the dark passages TO the door or her
room. Walking in advance Of her 10 light the
way she could not but admire his tall. athletic
figure and the grace Of his movements; arrived
near the room which she knew 10 be- the most
luxurious in the house. he gave the light Into her
hand. expressed hope that her slumbcrs might
be sweet and calm as those Of an infant and
that he should have the honor Of seeing her at
breakfast on the following morning and then.
bowing profoundly the hand she extended
10 him. he took his leave and departed down the
stairs