The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-12-31
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MISS lNppttn waits 10 see iIl'. SiHI
Captain Wynyard doubtfully. as Angcla's
maid delivered her message the next
morning. Are you quite sure that there
is no mistaken
"Quitc sure. sir" replied Jane. Miss
I,oodcn told mt to see You before you
went ont. and ask if she could see YOU
\ few minutes later Angela. in all the
grace of her girliSh beauty. entered the
room. Tho Captain WAS Il stranger to
fear. but he WINGED before the rcproach-
ful eyes of this young girl.
"Iou want 10 see me, Angela" he said.
somewha; ncrvously.
"Ycs.' she replied. gravely. Il will
not dctain you long. Captain Wynyard.
she began. in IA clear. low voice. you are
my mothers husband. and | do not wish
t. say anything that is disrespectful, but
l cannot endure to see my mother suffer
as she does without doing something to
help her.
My dear Angela" he said, with just II
trace of annoyance in his manner. your
interest in me is most charming. | am
grateful to YOU. But do YOU not think it
would be better that these little matters
should be- discussed between your mother
and myself"
NO. | do not" She replied: and her
courage in speaking compelled him 10
listen. My mother is not strong. and
she is So sensitive that what Would not
affect another woman is keen pain to
her. Do You know" she continued, in
dignantly. that my mother is So changed.
50 i'll. 50 miserable. that her very life is
in dangcrT'
Could she he mistaken: Was it Il flash
of light that she saw in his eyes. an cX-
preston of relief that she noted in his
face. :; something that came quickly and
went quickly. and was rather glaIncss
than pain: \ pang went 10 her heart as
she noticed it.
'lou know" continued Angela, why
ii i unpleasant for my mother 10 remain
in Brighton: and l wish to say that |
have persuaded her to return with me to
Rood
Just as YOU will" he said, carelcssly.
"Thorr.' remarked Angela. my mother
will not be made miserable. She will not
have obtrud~l ON her notice every hour of
the day that which makes her most UNI
happy. | shall take her away
1t was wei for her that she could not
see the look of hatred which followed her.
1t was well that she could NOT read the
evil thoughts of the man who had 50 COM
pIetcly ruined her mothers life.
Captain Wynyard tried to laugh at
what had paSSed-to Sneer at it: but the
grave. noble face of the young girl rose
before him; the pure. reproachful eyes
would not leave him.
Shortly afterWard he went 10 his wife's
room. and said. loud enough for the maids
to hear:
$50. Laura. Angela has persuaded you
to return 10 Rood. | am sorry that Brigh-
ton does not suit you."
Lady Laura made no answer; nor were
the maids deceived 10y the rcgrctful words
OF the Captain.
Il nm Sorr, that ! cannot run down
with You myself" he continued: but
your decision has been SO sudden. and |
have 80 many engagements. | canno
leave Just al present"
sill no remark fell from hi- wife. Her
thoughts had flown back to the pier and
the two figures she had seen passing 10
and fro in the dusk of tur evening.
"Good-by, Laura II, said. drawing
nearer to her.
"Good-hy," she returned. oddly.
Have you anything L. say 10 supple
mcnt your daughters most autiful adj
dress to me-" he asked.
Il have nothing 10 say" she replied.
He was surprised at the change which
had come over his wife. AMI half >.-hcd
a. he left the room.
Al noon Lady Laura Wynyarl and A.
gcla left the Grand Hotel for Rood. anJ
the Captain was left To his own devices.
He did not feel quite 50 happy as he
had expected. Notwithstanding the greater
freedom he NOW enjoyed. Every one
seemed To- think his wifc's sudden de
parturc rather strange, and people looked
curiouSly AT him When he spoke of Brigh-
ton not suiting her.
at is Angela's fault, the Captain said
to himself. Laura wuuld not have gone
but for her: she would never nave had
the courage Ia conCoct such Il scheme
And he hated his wife'S fair young daugh-
ter with a hate that was to lead him
whittier?