Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-06

that ACcringtOn ShOulu DC lolceu w q"
sn"iato S1 with herself. Her proud heart
swelle1 with wrath, she would not DO
thrown at any mans feet sol
She was quite ready to respond In the
r;obt snirit when Accrington cntreated
Ler IN give him her aid in winning Love
dav for his companion for short timc
The idea of thrusting herself upon Au-
heron was humiliating, still she might
manage to libe ate Loveday without
rnite that, and at tho Sworst surely u
,,'onld not be unmaidenly to claim his
attention. for little while, for Loyeday $
soIra and knowing that Auberon loved
herself.
She almost felt repaid for hor consent
when Accrington took her hand Win
Lingering pressure, looking down at her
with deep glow in his eyes that showed
how NOV ID he was
The pair halted on the crest CT rocky
ridge which commando view OF ooth
va leys.
The swift fight of the fox had thinned
of the thro9g until only the crack hunt,
ers W re in sight, spreading far ana
wild =. each following as best he m ght
the course Of the hounds, which stream u
along the grassland In full view OF III,
game, "like the white trail OF piuih''
in hunting parlanc'. .,o
A nair of rid ns diferged from the
course. and at hail flom Accrington
came lightly amb ing toward them.
They all met on tho ed of wooded
glade, and stopped. ,o
Ioyeday was in high spirits, Auoeron
ouiet and resolute look 'ng. -,
aYou won't be in at the death then =
said Merr on Rae, wonder ngly 10 VIII
"the brush" was ry deSlraple VII
umph in her eyes, and Loveday Darl
was quito equal to 1t
Low day made comical grim@cc,
"Whisper it low; I've never been IN a,
| the death yet. AID don't mean ID oe'
| said she. ~rhe meet is picturesque
the chase is glorious and stirs up every
heroic part.ce in the blood; but th'
finish Is so pitcous that it won'd MAKE
mo cry. I loathe such sport as LOOKING
on while painting, helpless little orut'
gives ND its life to score OF enemies
| after running its clel crest, and ali rd
ing them hours CT exhlarating pleasure
That is heresy, / knowl" she add d. ook
down timidly under the ard MT gaz
Accrington, who had skiilfully edged II
between her and the other two' Win
meaning look for Merrion.
He ans wered suitably, handing Love
dav his glass meanwhile to view th
fed; and Merrion drew Auberon al
tcntioa entirely to herself, by drop
ming h whip with an e-acu,a
ton of d;smay. Auberon was on tn
ground Immediately; he handed her tn
EeweIed toy, and was about to noun
again when she said, capriciousiy
aron't let us follow the hunt any 1ul
ther. since Loyeday does not care Tor i
7 should like to tread OH this We vet
moss with my own feet-your shoulder
please. " An1lighty leaning one hand
Aube on she lit like bird on the groun
by his SIDE and with word OF warnln
tn her horse, ran to the moss pan
nearest. and knelthefore Lin ecstas'e
Auberon glahced 'fosnd todsse no
AccrinQton was employed. Accrlngto
was employed in pouring swift whisp'
into Love1ay's ear.
She turned her bright face, ali lts g'e
and ioyance blanched out OF IT, an
looked earnest at Auberon, with so
rowful widening OF the eyes; then 81
tiohtened her reins, and next momel
She and Accrington were riding ava
side bv side, Accrington throwing oac
the care essly spoken words, "A 1air G
change is no robbery, Mr. Crecy; "
have monopolized my lady ana sha
carry off yours =,
"Iovedayl" called Auberon, amazed
| She turned in her saddle, 10 cling
arch smile.
a shall be at home long before yC
will" said she, and van shed among VI
, trees ,,..
, aromc. dear Mis- Rae, let me lift "
! TO vour saddle" said Auberon, lookil
strangely white and firm; eve mu
, oyertake them at once, for Mrs Dell
1 nero placed Loveday under my escol
D and | care not lose sight of her
y Nc ron sprang up, laughing and
, bilious
t aFollow her, If you please shall Il
/ venture to mar Col AZ crington's plans
r she cried.
8 81 shall rot leave you-and yet MI
follow Loveday; it was a special tru'
: said the youth, insistently You W
= not prevent me from acting ioyaliy
u am sure"
5 Incrcdulous still, she detained him
S q moment longer
81 co not prevent you, Mr.. Crecy-
v as you please; only do~not ask me
p intrude upon two ol.le who hi
f inst shaken us of, >" she sail, haughtl
q His countenance fille1 with grief
r reproach
: "Merrion, DEAR" said he, "to spare
}. fnture remorse. will you come with
l. and spoil that tete tete?"
d She saw that he was in earnest,
% In burning humiliation she droppeI
a opposition -.
c Auberon did love Loveday, and the
n trusion was when Merrion sought
come between them!
8 81 will do whatever you please.
D, she. In low, shamcd tones; al did
10 understand. "
10 Lightly he swung her to tho sad'
l. each touch OF his hand sen ling tn
through her, while she bitterly str
le against the feeling; and not quite ID
Of minutes after Accrngton and Love
er had started, they, too, were on tt
Us track.
I'd Accrington had won the game b!
I'd ruse, simple and inscriptions.
I'd moment he saw Auberon engaged v
ly Merron lie had whispered, with me
10 ing smile, to Loveday: Evidently IL
IN is q Quarrel to be made mp hero 81
I'd we be indulgent to true lovers?"
40 Iro De CONTINUED.
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