Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-05-28
CHAPTER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
After leaving the doctors house Few
~, walked slowly and thoughtfully along
tho direction Of Park Lane. He SEEM
~ N have grown much older within the
last few days, for the one aim and pur-
naso Of his life was about to be fulfilled
I, was about to meet face to face the
-,on who had wrecked his life, and driven
bs bpIoyed wife into an early grave.
Ha proceeded at once to the ducal resi-
3orca He was admitted without question
III any kind. but when he asked to see the
EJrrbcss the footman gravely Informed
him rbat both she and Miss Greybrook
I had left the house.
The man led the way to the dukes
zsndy. During the two preceding nights
stla duke had had no rest, and the want
III sleep as we'll as the mental angui h
(which he had endured had left strong
races upon him. He spent the whole OF
! me night arranging his papers. and at
/ qrly morning the next day, bis Spanish
s2ryant entered the study, only to lind
ILL., master still busily at work. He hand
III him note found in the rooms of the
&iurhess. It read:
After what has occurred, you cannot
A1Dect me to remain longer in your house.
2ni, therefore, returning to the home
2nn which you took me. Meanwhile let
r assure you that whatever step you may
goose 70 take will not be opposed by me,
s 1my sole wish now is to be free from the
Sdradaton of bearing your name.
CONSTANCE HOWARTH."
Il Crushing the letter in his hand, the duke
Ipturned to his study; all his desires SEEM
III altered now. If Constance wished to
sste free-if by obtaining divorce he
Arould be acceding to her wishes, he no
1onger seemed to desire it. He had re-
4 ssarled this act on his part as means of
eevenge; he believed it would be torture
DO her to be branded as infamous before
yie world, but since this was not the case,
|ee determined to think of some other
n 1eans of gaining his end.
I He was 50 lost in mis- meditations that
'fe did not hear the gentle rap al the door.
the door was opened, however, he
&arted up and faced Feveral.
q My lord said the latter. with some
nhing of his old airiness of manner, II
Have come to inform you that all my az
judgements are made, and rha. i can
Uace myself at your disposal at ANY time
akou may be pleased to name"
q The duke. who had reseatcd himself,
s. BOXED up &ngrly.
q Unjust request you, Mr.. Feveral," said
ID ae, mot % thrust yourself upon me unan-
4 I hus 70 f.
- tend YOU. BE so good as to leave me-
Sorry to be compelled to refuse" re-
turned Feveral, taking chair; you have
+ a;reed TO fight me, and until you do l
slaI remain your constant companion
he duke stared; was the man mad or
trunk: Feveral, folding his arms, calmly
Eet0rned his companions gaze.
You are aStonished," said he, "yet !
r. no cause for establishment. AS !
pean to let You escape"
Escape. what do you mean? Do you
kiNk | fear you?'
1t looks like it, returned Feveral, still
a ting with folded arms and preserving
a unruttlcd demeanor.
For moment the two looked into each
ler eyes, then the duke returned to his
'SN He made no further attempt to rid
mSelt of his companion, but tried to con-
lue his work. 1t was difficult task.
WeVer; the strange nervousness which
ID taken possession of him was increas-
ten-fold by the fact of his enemy $
eSelce in the room. silent and unobtru-
'e Us it was. Whatever he did, he felt
ut teveral was watching. nay, more.
at he had power to read his inmost
3 oughtS.
lie had intended to leave that evening
AYondale Castle: he now changed his
Ill., and resolved to defer his journey
S. IL the next morning, hoping by that
~e to have shaken himself free of his
mentor.
WI though he retired to his room, he
E not so to rest. but sat hour after hour
h ''ag into vacancy, and thinking. AS the
is passed on the house grew quieter;
NE servants had retired. One O'Clock
ek' and the duke started from his seat.
sudden thought occurred to him: Few
must be sleeping; here was chance
escape from this man!