New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16


must marry well-money. in fact. not at all. y
Vnnicombe rose to his seat. for there was no
sort OF ndecisicn about the words TO Which ne
listened.
Il wish YOU to understand. lad. that have no
objection to youth fact there Is no other man
to whom would give her so cheerfuily ana VIII
ingly And | will say. but for this foolish move
on your mothers part, | might nave accep'eu
the situation: but there is no use saying any
thing more about 1t. The best thing you can 90
is to go away and forget all about her
So he was dismissed. He rode quickly down
the beech avenue. looking downward at MS
horses glossy neck when presently through tpA
trees he caught the warm crimson CLEAN OF u
gown which was peculiarly becoming 10 Lazy
Anne. 80
He sprang to the ground, and met her with
all his heart in his honest eyes
What did papa say ?" she asked. breathiessiy
Just what l expected-that you are to marry
money, Anne.
Il am to marry money am /? Well, perhaps
l may some day; and what else! NJ,
That had better go away and forget all
about you"
with a little adorable smile.
II don't think shall even try" he saio qes
perately. as he caught her to ms near r,o,, III,
do GO promise me you won't marry money III
prove that | can't make II.
And she promised. with her solemn. true eyes
looking straight into his. And Anne Blunt was
a woman OF her word.
Harry Vinnicombe stepped out upon the pare
platform Of the Canadian PACING Railway sta-
ton ottawa the afternoon OF DldZiHs Hol
July day. He had been in the tram TWO Gays
and bore traces of that intoeraby long, burn
ing dusty journey. His clothes were powered
with the fine dust with which the air hao peeh
charged all along the line. ard his rudy race
looked as If it wanted to make the acquaintance
Of soap and water. He was looking wei ana
strong and 1T, perfect giant or fellow, ana
his face had lost none of its winning charm,
the charm which had stolen away the heart OF
Lady Anne Blunt. He was less the polished gen,
tleman-more the country squire or farmer; ana
tba Nov
him ILL., Nevertheless. he was inwardly consider
ably worried about his financial analrs, ana ms
trip to Ottawa was In connection herewith IL
was his first visit TO the capital, ana as ne
stepped from the dreary little station he was
struck by the odd. unfinished look of the place
and by the strong odor OF sawdust In the air.
Like most healthy natures. he was keenly inter
ested In new places and things, and even per-
sonal cares could not shut him out from Keen
enjoyment OF the same Gladstone bag, well
worm contained a change or clothing, ana ne
Thought no shame to carry 1t himself up the
steep ascent to the main street OF the town.
where he found the hotel to which he had been
recommended.
There he had good bath and after substan-
tial dinner enjoyed long-deferred smoke in one
Of the front rooms of the hotel 1t looked OUT
upon the street, which was not very busy at that
hour of the day, though the cool of early evening
was approaching. He had just decided upon
stroll through the town, when he beheld car
rage drawn by pair Of handsome horses COM
ing slowly down the street The lveries OF the
servants and the general appearance or the
eauipage suggested that it belonged to some one
high in rank and estate. Just then the waiter
who set the lemon-squash at his elbow. ventured
"a carriage from RiAeau sir. The Governors
here vet We've never had such long sitting or
Parliament as this. but affairs is pressn, they
pushed through ~
ION. indeed: and is that the Governors LADY,
INQUIRED Vinnicombe, regarding with In
terest the solitary figure in the carriage, which.
however, was almost hidden BY the capacious
shade of white lace parasol lined with green
NO sir that's a young lady. They've got
lot of folk from England. and we've had grand
season. Very good for the place sir. when the
Governors folks are so open-handed"
81 suppose so" VinnicOmbe said, ahsently. as
he watched the approaching carriage, which
moved slowly, as If waiting for some one VINO
had left it.
As II came directly opposite the window where
he stood the lace parasO suddenly sWayed
aside and its possessOr gave a careless glance at
the windows of the hotel. Then the room seemed
to sway round Harry Vinnicombe, for unless his
eyes and all his senses lied to him, he looked
upon the face Of the woman he had loved. and
who he thought was lost to him, the face OF
Anne Blunt. She saw and recognized MIN, 100,
and became as white as the dropping lace which
shaded her face. But she recovered herself
presently spoke word to the coachman, and the
carriage drew up at the hotel door. and the next
moment Harry was standing on the pavement
beside it, clasping the hand which thrilled him as
il answered to his passionate grasp.
Anne. Anne in Heavens name, what ao are you u
long on some such meeting that perhaps am
only imagining 1t even now
I'm real enough. she answered. VINO TOTO
Won | had come
Nobody. I'm here on my own business to see
the Minister OF Agriculture about my farm /
have an appointment with him tomorrow at H.
What are YOU doing here, and where are you
staying"
at Rideau. Of course; you stupid boy, have
YOU forgotten that Lady Lunde is my cousin?
She will be here directly, and Will ask you up 10
dinner tonight. oh. isn't this lovely; and what
would papa say If he now"
Her eyes cleaned with mischief, and her smile
was irresistible
He thinks I'm cured. he never would have
dared TO let me come here. though of course we
hadn't the remotest idea where your place is
I've been trying my hardest to find out. Do you
think YOU wicked. cruel boy, that you deserve or
have earned a smile or a civil word from Anne
Blunt"
EXCEPT that I look on your face and hear your
voice; II is enough for me-.
Something In his tone made her bright eyes
grow suddenly dim.
well this is 10 place for mutual recrimIna-
lions or for confidenc es." she said. Here comes
Emily You needn't look so appalled, She knows
all about YOU. and assure you she is very kindly
disposed toward you for my sake"
Vinnicombe drew himself up, looking his best
and bravest for the Governors lady, who gave
him the kindest Of greetings.
Get In. Mr. Vinncombe, and come in to tea
with us. Nothing will ever convince me that this
is not a plot, Anne. but it's very forgivabe
one"
So 1t came to pass that the simple farmer from
the shores Of San Marie. who had come to make
a plea to the Minister of Agriculture on his own
behalf. began his quest very we'll by riding
through the town in carriage from Govern
ment House. And although Lady Emily knew
very well that she was going straight against
the wishes of her Uncle Felsham. she took
that the lovers should have ample opportunity
that very afternoon for stroll and talk In the
pleasant grounds of Rdeau. When Harry Vim
nicOmbe went back to his hotel that night he
han and 1ieara hla ,or
he had proved the faithful heart Of the dear girl
he had so long loved. and yet of what avail was
her tender faithfulness or his passionate love,
since the obstacles were great, the gulf I'M
passable between them? The marriage Of his
mother with Delorme had turned out disas-
trously as they had feared. and he had made
himself master Of her property and her means,
without showing her any conspicuous kindness
in return. With the five thousand pounds his