Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-06-11

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his own very hand, that lie really did it,"
II don't care pin for that, EIma cried.
with true woman contempt oranything
80 unimportant n mere positive evidence
Perhaps Sir Gilbert made him do il some
how---compeiled him. or coerced him. or
willed him, or something's don't under.
stand these new notions; or perhaps he got
him into q scrape, and then hadn't the
courage or the manliness to get him out OF
it. But, at any rate, can answer for one
thing, if wereito 90 to the stake for Sir
Gilbert Gildersleeve is the man who's
really guilty"
the door Of the room for moment onlin-
ously. Sir Gilbert looked in with lady
on his arm-the inevitable dowager who
Yefreshes herself continuously at frequent
intervals through six hours of entertain
ment When he saw those two tete-a-tete,
he drew back. somewhat disconnected.
Don't let's go in there, Lady knowles
he whispered to the dowager by his side.
"A pair Of young people discussing their
hearts. We were young once ourselves.
It's pity to disturb them.
And he passed on across the hall toward
the great retreshment-room opposite.
well, don't know" Cyril said. bitter
opposite door II wish could agree with
you; but can't can't! The burden otis
heavier than my shoulders can bear. Guys
weak, know, and might be led half-un-
awares into certain SORTS of crime. Yet l
only knew one man ever likely to lead him;
and that was poor Neyitt himself not Sir
Gilbert Giidersleeve, whom he hardly even
knew to speak to.
As he paused and reflected, a servant
with salver came up and looked into
Cyril's face inquiringly.
beg your pardon. sir" he said hesitaf-
ing. "but think you're Mr.. Warning"
That's my name Cyril answered, with
to speak to me?"
Yes, sir; there's half crown to pay for
porterage, ii you please. A telegram for
Cyril pulled ont the half-crown, and tore
open the telegram. Its contents were
indeed enough to startle him. 1t was
dated Cape Town" and was rs brief as is
q word:
Coming home Immediately to repay
everything and stand my trial. Kelmscott
accompanies ME. All we'll.
'.GuY WAR1xo"
Cyril looked at it with gasp and handed
gloved fingers, and read it through with
keen eyes Of absorbing interest. Cyril
sighed profound sigh. Elma glanced
back at him ell triumph. II told you SO.
she said. in q very jubilant voice. He
wouldn't do that if he didn't know he was
innocent"
At the very same second, clustering
voice was heard above the murmur in the
hall without.
what, half crown for porterage!" il ex.
claimed. in indignant tones. why, that's
clear imposition. The people at my house
ought never to have sent 1t OH. It's ao-
dressed to Woodlands. Unimportant un-
important! Here Gwsndoline, take your
message-soMe nfilliner's or dressmaker's
appointment for tomorrow. ! suppose.
Half crown for porteraee! They'd NO
right to bring n"
Gvendoline took the telegram with t1em-
bling hands, tore IL open, all quivers, and
broke into cry Of advertisements; then she
fell all at once into her fathers arms. Ema
understood IL all. II was similar message
from Granville kelsnscott. to tell the lady
Of his heart he was coming home to marry
her.
Sir Gilbert, somewhat flustered, oaa3ed
for water in haste and revived the fainting
girl by bathing her temples. Al last he
took up the cause OF the mischief himself
A. he read It. his own face turned white q
death. Elma noticed that too. And no
wonder IL did; tor these were the wusds OF
that unexpected message:
'CoMing home to claim you by the next
mail. Guy Warning accompanies me.
GRANVILLE kELMsCurT.
fro - rnnfinued