The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-17

{ became aS famous f,r Il hospitality rs ii
was t"r i.s natural 'har.la.
Inc Captain los: n,a" e his popularity
as master Of Rood .th,eT. an, j; Was S'A-
orally agreed that Lady Laura had done
Il wis., thing il ~marryin- him. She was
JUST rhcn thr most rny:rl woman in TIE
country.
"pl"n.y of inyitatians,.' SAID Captain
Wynrar,. laughin-iy. on" day. as ii" look
ci oyer the pile Of cards "n the 'lraWins-
room table. "'Countess ltawson,' Lady
Hubert the French Embassy. the
Duchess of Pcmburn.' Lady Scarsholme'
AN embarrassment of r!ches-'I.ady Kin
lorh. To meet IA royal dulie!' We must 60
there: | have not seen Lady Kinloch for
an age"
I'VE can manage three in one evening.
said Lady Laura. Il know some who
can manage even more"
The Captain laughed. He was in the
best possible humor. and the prospect OF
seeing Gladys Rane once moro added
greatly to his delight. He had resolved
to see as much as he could of Gladys: but
he had also resolved to be very cautious
in his conduct. He lOnged with all his
heart to call On Lady Kinloch. but he
knew it would be more prudent to refrain.
If he wished to enjoy Gladys Ranc's So
| cicty. he must be careful how he pro-
ceeded. He would not put it in any ones
power to say that he rushed off to Palace
Place on the first day he was in town. but
would wait and meet Gladys at Lady
Kinloch's ball.
Angela had noticed his quick decision
with respect to Lady KinlOch's invita-
ton. and glanced at her mother to see
how she accepted it: but the beautiful,
unsusp"cting face WAS calm and radiant.
Her martyrdom had not yet begun.
The evening of Lady Kinloch's ball ar
rived. and no one but the Captain him.
self knew of his agitation and excitement.
He disguised his feelings by an assumed
light-heartedncss and an uninterrupted
flow of conversation Lady Laura thought
she had never seen her husband in such
nigh spirits before. Fortunately for her.
she had not given one thought TO Gladys
Ranc.
1t was in her aunt's magnificent ball
room that Gladys isane met Captain
Wynyard once more. She had seen his
name in the list of fashionable arrivals
in town. and had wondered when and
where they should meet. Now the mo-
ment was come. He was in the same
room with her, looking handsomer than
ever. his face full IF delight at seeing
her, his eyes telling of the love that burn
ed in his heart. From the moment he
entered the room until he left it he had
but one thought, and that was for Gladys
Ranc. Much as he had gained by his
,A, ,;, .., Ia, 1,,Ant ,pt, - ,-h., hn
saw her face once more. He had re-
solved thai he would not show any signs
of haste. that he would not seek her as
soon as she entered the ROOM: but. when
his eyes rested on her fair face. Ill his
resolutions vanished. 1t was rs though
she had stretched out her white hands
and touched his hoartstrings. he forgot
his wife. he forgot Angela. and left them
standing alone while he Went slowly III
to Miss ltanc, walking like one spell
bound. =,
"tiladys." he said:Fand then all further
speech failed him.
Il knew You would come" she whis-
percd.
She laid her hand on his arm. and they
walked way together. For some mo-
merits there was perfect silence between
them; then Gladys spoke.
This is the first time | have seen you
since your marriage. Vance. | was in the
church. | witnessed the ceremony
Il wish to heaven that it was you who
had been my wife" he said, in 4 low
voice.
Are YOU happy" she asked; and her
voice treinhled.
%"lIappy.' he cried. Il am happy
enough. so far as money and luxury can
make a man happy; but l am horribly
tired of all the rest"
Then your wife, she began.
But he interrupted her.
My wife," he said, hastily, =" is the
most beautiful, most loving. most s~oullc>s
and inane woman | have ever met. She
has never amused me for five minutes
since we have been NJ FRIED. She thinks
of nothing but making MT costly presents
and giving me the whole of her tircsomo
society"
Il understand said Gladys. softly.
Il was obliged t. marry for money he
urged, alphabetically; land certainly my
wife is all that any man could desire. cX-
cept that she is 4 great deal too affection
ate; but Well. ! must not complain:
no man can have everything. Life at
home borcs me. GLADYS, will You take
compassion on mo; YOU will let me come
and see You somrtimcS:"
Yes; but You must not come too often.
Vance. My aunt will not like it,"
Il wish your aunt were at Timbuctoo.,'
he said, hastily.
"ln that case | should probably be with
1- -. -,
she replied, with a forced smile.
But. Gladys, You will he kind To me
you will let me spend some of my time
with YOU: | know must not come here
too often: bur there are many other places
where we can meet
But, Vance, she said. sadly. "hov
Will II end: You know it is useless; You
know tnat | must hot learn Ia care for
,.at1 mar, tl,,, = ~