Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-29

telling her really am going to marry and
settle myself: and to tell Hettie, OF
"And Miss Cameron" questions Miles, |
with a curious change coming oves his
flushed, worn face:
mo, indeed" Eric says, icily; Il shall
not trouble myself or trouble Lord OPP
pingham's bride to give her any informa-
ton respecting my private affairs. But
my cousin Hettie will be glad; she will
be pleased and concerned with anything
that pleases and concerns me" he con-
cludes cordially.
''She very much concerns herself with
what concerns you," Miles says. briefly
unusually SO for a cousin
"Well, never mind all that nonsense
Eric says, impatiently. II shall follow
my letter on Saturday, or Friday night.
rather, from Kingstown, be absent for
week, then return here for ten days or so.
and then, Miles. you won't object if l
ask Muriel to fix the time for another
fortnight, or three weeks later, will you:'
'To-to take her away? To marry
herr" Miles asks, with gasp, and his
features twitch convulsively. $50 soon?
l didn't quite realize that she was going
10 IcaFe HE, LIZ says, III u NV, AooAS>
voice. 'Well, | have nothing to say
against it, Eric, if she consents. Poor
little sister, And he hurries out OF the
room, unable to trust himself to speak
another word.
Il find Muriel is gone for her music
lesson to Derrylossary," Miles says when
he returns, $50 if you want to see her you
must wait an hour, Eric"
Il will so and meet her." he says, de-
cisively, and in two minutes more Miles
can see the tall, straight, muscular figure
swinging along the quiet road between
| the bramble grown hedges that leads to
! the village.
| Eric Llewellyn. after patient search
| for. 1.-THE house where the organist lives"
is rewarded by the appearance of Muriel
| herself, looking almost fresher and love
lier than she had looked in the morning.
'She is an exquisite little wild rose"
Major Llewellyn whispers to himself.
AFTER a couple of years in good society,
/ and well dressed, she will be as pretty Il
/ woman and as charming Us can be found
/ in the United Kingdom"
/ He is more satisfied than ever when he
sees the sudden carminc blush and the
startled, fawn-like shyness in her lovely,
large dark gray eyes, as she catches sight
of the tall. handsome figure advancing
| toward her.
The glimpse Llewellyn obtains of the
| gifted orsanist of Derrylossary reveals to
| him most extraordinary figure, which
would be slatternly if it were not slightly
crazy looking, and at the same time SC
audacionsly unique in style as to impe
him to the belief that there is decided
method in the madness of Mrs. McGrath
"Your music teacher is eccentric, fan
cyl Eric remarks, in slightly sarcastic
tone. as they walk off together
"Yes." answers Muriel. quickly and de
cidedly: but she is kind. good creature
and l am very fond of herr
You are warm in your likes and dis
likes, Muriel?" he says, smiling inquiring
ly.
Il am, Major Lewellyn." Muriel say
tersely. walking on very fast. when Ma
jor Llewellyn finds it pleasant to loiter.
Am l no nearer than Major Level
lyn' yet. Muriel?' he says reproachfu!ly
.'And could you not share your thought
with me, dear!'
mo, indeed, could not" Muriel says
almost sharply. "Why did you come nj
ter me this evening? Was it Miles sug
: gestion that you should pay me some a,
, tentionl'
Her face is as pale as death now. he
eyes glowing like lamps as she stand
{ and confronts Eric Llewellyn.
Answer met! she says, and the fresf
sweet voice is shrill with wrathful excite
. ment II will know! 1t is cruel-shams
3 full. How can my brother treat me sc
I to almost thrust me on your acceptanc
e this morning! will never forgive Miles
she says, wildly.
d "He told me that you loved him so we
d that you would forgive him any wrong,
s Eric answers.
"Does he think SO? Does he think so
e she says, painting with fierce excitement
y "then l will tell him, as tell you, thu
my pride is as strong as my love any da.
J, and | will suffer no outrage to my fee
It ings, and to what is due to me as mos
j. est girl, since my brother cruelty prefer
/ other advantages before that; and l wi
not be won before l am wooed by yo
!" or any other man. not If died for it; NJ
It if Miles died for it"'
t. "Muriel," Eric Llewellyn says, sternl
n "what do you mean by being won ar
wooed?' 1t is school girl phrase.
N brance, that l wooed you for my Wi
this morning. l thought" he says, ia
IS teringly, that your heart responded
/ mine and that we were one in spirit, as
hoped we should become one in flesh
IT And in this speech he knows there is
10 suggestion of falsehood, and breads lie
# she knows it. too.
r "You thought wrongly" the girl say
n steadily, though her eyes droop befo
the pleading of his. ''You did not 'wo
!" me. you said few soft words to me, al
It you kissed me; am ashamed and sor1
e to remember" and her hand goes up i
u voluntarily to burning patch on b
# cheek.
4 ASHAMED and sorry" Eric LEVEL,
h. exclaims, now almost as excited as he
self. II spoke words of love to you b
/ cause l wanted you for my wife. and
:, and-I kissed you when thought l h;
er the consent of your heart, and consider
myself then. and every moment since,
;" bound to you. in the sight of heaven,
I'd your betrothed husband"
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