Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-16
Well, no matter, the parting val over

Well, no matter. the parting was over
nowl
SLOW do you do, PenlynT' be said,
shaking him cordially BY the hand.
"Vhen did you return? r Ida asked. Un-
til this moment she had no idea that he
was back in England.
II landed at Liverpool late last night"
he answered, land came up to town to-
day. Lady Chesterton, hearing of my
probable arrival. was kind enough to
leave IN invitation for me tonight"
Before any more could be said the band
began to play, and Lord Penlyn turned
round to Cundall aud said:
Il am engaged for this dance, though
It Is only . square one. Will you look
after Miss Raughton until I return 2"
with pleasure, or until some favored
partner m to claim her. But" turn
Ing to her, Il presume you are also en-
gagged for this dance, though it is only
. square one.'"
"No." she said, "you know I never
dance them"
'Shall we 60 round the rooms, then?''
he asked, offering her his arm. 1T 10 in
suiferably hot here! How cool and pleas
ant the conservatory looksv" he said, a.
they passed the entrance to 1t. "Shall
we 50 in and sit down until you are claim
ed for the next dancer"
She assentcd. and they went in and took
possession Of two'chairs that were stand
ing beneath some great palms and cacti.
II should think that after the heat you
have been accustomed to you would feel
nothing in England" she said.
I'm Honduras we are suitably clad
he answered, laughing, land evening
dress suits are not in much request. But
I am very glad to be wearing one again,
and once more talking to you. I can do
as | please now, I could not hitherto. I
will tell you what I mean. Until a month
ago the property I owned in Honduras re-
quired my constant attention and n~ecessi-
tated my visiting the place once at least
IN every two years. But Of late this has
become irksome to mel will explain why
IN a ~moment-and my last visit was made
with a view to disposing of that property.
This l have made arrangements for do
Ing. and I shall 60 no more to that part
OF the world. Now" and his vo' ce became
very low, but clear, as he spoke, ''shall I
tell you why I have broken forever with
Honduras?"
Yes" she said. 'sYou have told me 80
often Of your affairs that you know I am
always interested in them. Tell me-"
Then, as the strains Of the waltz were
heard from the ball room, he said:
ut is because l want to settle down In
England and make It my home. Because
! want q wife to make that home welcome
IN ~ haOn,nAE 4 ho.> Loo. o.~ -
m and have only waited until my re
turn to tell her 50. Ida, you are that
woman! / love you better than anything
In this world! Tell me that you will Be
my wife!"
For answer she drew herself away from
him, pale and trembling visibly, and try
Ing to speak.
"You cannot have heard" she said, mo
a can have told you that"
sThat what! What is there to tell?"
'sThat I am engaged"
"Engagedy he said, rising to his feet.
Engaged! while I have been away. Oh!
It cannot b, It b impossiblel You must
have seen, you must have known Of my
love for you. It cannot be truer'
ut 10 true, Mr.. Cundall."
"Truel" Then he paused q moment
H
and endeavored to recover himself. When
he had done 70 be said very quietly, but
In . deep, hoarse voice: II congratulate
you, Miss Raughton. May I ask who 10
the fortunate gentleman r
II am engaged to Lord Penlyn."
BE took q step backward and ~ejaculat-
Cd:
"Lord Penlyn! Lord"
Than nnno mnpn ho pornvo~nH hs-~>lA
and said: ''Shall / take you back to the
ball room9 Doubtless he 10 looking for
you now"
II Am very sorry for your ~disappoint-
ment." she said. looking up at him with
. pale face: his emotion had startled her,
"very sorry. I would not wound you for
the world. And there are 30 many other
women who will make you happy"
Il wanted no other m but you,"
he said.