Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-06-10

in the same old way. The Strand was
thrOngcd, and people hurried along, hard
ly giving q glance at the pale young fel-
low carrying his arm IN q sling. He
walked on, strolling up Regent street.
Suddenly he heard a voice calling his
name: he stopped, looked around and be-
held a face he knew.
A neat little brougham, drawn by q
handsome pair Of bays. had stopped near
the curbstone, and from 1t protruded the
head Of Lady Sea6eld.
Good heavens, Captain Howarth," ex-
claimed the little lady as Frank went up
to her; ''then It is really you. When I
first saw you thought 1t was your ghost!
A ghost"
"Why should you think II was my
ghost, Lady SeafeldT'
"Why7 Ny dear sir, everybody be-
Heves you to be dead. 1t was reported
that you were killed In action, and the
report was never contradicted."
Il have been wounded" said Frank,
glancing at his injured arm.
"Ahl poor fellowg exclaimed the coun-
tess, sympathetically. "and now you have
como homo to be petted and made much
of. Well, the Earl Of Harrington viii
find his friends melting to give him a
glorious welcome. Have you seen Con-
stancer"
Frank started, bit his lip and was amaz-
Cd to feel that his face was flushing pain.
sully.
II have seen no one," he said.
"Ah! tho poor child will go crazy when
she hears you are alive. Ever since that
report came she las been in terrible grief,
wore the deepest mourning and positively
refused to &C anywhere; but Of course
that win be all changed now. Every one
expects her to be the sensation of the sea-
son, and / have no doubt she will be: she
IL more beautiful than ever she was In
her life"
Frank said nothing, but as he listened
. cold sneer curled his lip. The countess
saw and fancied she had told enough.
"Well, au revoir," she said, NOW that
you are here and not dead, hope you
win come and see u.s."
Mechanically Frank raised his hat, and
the brousham moved away. When It had
gone q few yards the countess gave the
order:
"Go to No. 104 Park lane"
It was the temporary residence Of the
d'Axzeglio; for the duke had speedily
followed Constance to London.
At 4 o'clock In the afternoon it was
boudoir. In the ordinary course of things
1t would have been her hour for receiving
her friends, but Constance, being In the
deepest mourning, would 60 nowhere and
receive no one.
That afternoon the door of her boudoir
opened, and to her amazement the duke
came in.
Constance" he said coldly. tomorrow
night / attend q state concert: wish YOU
to accompany me-" {.
II cannot CO." she said; sit Is impossi.
bls," and pointed to her black dress.
"Pardon me-" said the duke gravely
''it matters very much to me. 1t is now
some time since you became my wife
when you accepted that honor flattered
myself that you would appreciate 1t q,
its worth. have been disappointed; youl
mourning looks distress me, and make me
think you are not happy"
what do you wish me to do?"
''Smtle, laugh, be cheerful, look you,
best. 1t h not much I ask. When one
possesses diamond and sets 1t as jewe
on his heart its business is to shine. My
diamond Is my duchess. Do you under
stand"
Constance was about to reply when tn.
door Of her boudoir was opened aga1l
and the servant quietly announced the
Countess of Seafeld, who chatted on un
til the duke, weary with waiting for he
departure, took his leave.
The moment he was gone the COUNTIES.
rushed at Constance, and, with many
kisses and tears, told her of the miracu
Ious resurrection of her cousin.
That same night the duke received ,
message from his wife. 1t was to tn
effect that she was ready to accompan,
him on the following evening to the con
cert CTo be continued)