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CHAPTER XXlv.-tContinued.)
Stella explained to him that she could
not possibly leave Brumm thus abruptly.
She had found kind friends and home
there, and her friends must not he left
with discourtcsy. Her feminine instinct
told her TINT to be driven back TO the
castle In Lord Lnshmar's phncton would
be to create u scandal. II she was to re-
turn there ut all, she could not go too
quietly.
III her ladyship really wishes me to go
bnck, perhaps she will he kind enough 10
write me line and TO send conveyance
for me tomorrow"
"She shnll do NO. Yes. perhaps 1t would
be best. But It shall he to-day. not TO-
morrow
They went out Of the cemetery togcth-
err and through the streets Of Bruinin.
talking TO each other rs II they had been
lovers Of a years Standing. line love
pent up In either breast, the pnssion long
held In check. drew them together III q
moment. They met us rivers meet anu
mingled as rivers minglc. The shock OF
the meeting was tremendous. but the
union was instantaneous ana cOmp'ete.
Mr.. Chnpmnn's shop was not very far
from Gollwin's nor a long way from the
cemetery.
Stella explained that since she had
dwelt In Brumm she had gone daily ana
sometimes twice a dry to her fathers
grave.
ut was the only thing could do to be
near him." she said.
"Ah. II was my cruelty which told you
Of his DEATH"
ut WINS better for me TO know the
TRUTH" she answered gently. "AI my
dreams about him were childish dreams.
I ought to have known that u nc were
living he would have come Tor me or sent
for me. He would not have lived away
from me all those years and made no sign.
And I honor him more and more-'ove
him more I cannOt-fOr the sacrthce OF
his life. Whit nm ! worth that TWO such
noble lives should be riskcd for mcT
"You IRE worth all the world to me:
Stella" answered her lover fondIy; 'nnd
Nestorius tells me that you are going to
be the most charming story tcIIer-h
were an American ] should say romano
ist--of the age. and to delight o." inc
world"
"Air. Nestorius IL too kind"
"And nc asked you to be his wifc--hc.
the nan whom women have ndOrcd-nnd
you refused him. Why did you reject
such man. Stellar
She was silent, the pnlc checks kindling
with a sudden blush. the eyclids dropping.
"VVhy, Stella, whyY" he urged.
because I could care for no one In
the world but you," she answered fnltcr.
in.ly, "You seemed 90 fur OF and 90
cruel"
But who loved you passiOnntcly oil the
time. Stella; loved you and fought against
his inclination; tried to be wiser than
Fate. II you knew how labOriOusly
endeavored to fall In love with Lady Car
minow you would understand how potent
was that other influence which drew my
thoughts away from her."
They we're ut Mr.. Chapmnn's corner BY
this time-a corner shop In street OF
small, shabby little houses, out Of which
opened right and left other streets Of just
the same pattern.
"Therc 10 no private door," snid Stella
"would you mind going through thu
shopy"
II should adore II. ! have never secn q
shop OF the kind laughed Lashmnr.
He hud to bend his head u little undel
the treasures hanging from the ceiling
bacon, candles. onions, lemons In nets.
"What dear little shop!' he exclaim
cd, "and 80 well found. 1t II like tn,
stewards cabin on my Norwegian yacht.
Stella led him into the parlor, that IN
cred chamber no rarely tenanted In thu
daytime. The Chapman family were TAX
Ing 4 o'clock ten In the kitchen.
Stella went In to them and told then
Lord Lashmar had come to thank then
for their kindness to her and how he
ladyship wished her to 70 back to tn
castle.
II think / shall have to leave you thi
evening. or tomorrow ut least," she sai'
shyly; hut shall never forget your kind
friends. And ! shall come to see yOl
sometimes II you will let me-"
''Of course we will, my lass, and Away
glad to zee your pretty face" said tn
genial Chapman, looking up from break
fast cup OF steaming ten.
Lord Lashmar herc!" exclaimed Polly
with an awe.stricken look. Didn't tel
you SO? oh, you naughty girl. to try t
deceive me-"
"May I come In, Mrs. Chapman?" ask
ed Lashmar, showing himself In the doc,
way between parlor and kitchen.
Lashmar shook hands with Chapmn
just as affnbly as II he had been election
eering, as that worthy citizen remarke
afterwards, and thanked the whole faml
In heartiest fashion for their goodness I
Miss BOldwOod.
"She will have another name befor
long, ! hope" he added, glancipg fondl
at the blushing face, "and when she
Lady Lashmar she can take care that he
hOusekeeper deals at Mr.. Chapman's 10
bacon and blOaters and things" with
vague "reminiscences OF the mingled OdOr
he had perceived us he passed throug
the shop.
"Oh, my lord, you do us too much hor
Or" said the grocer. but ! hope you
Iordship will always remember that
was Jonathan BOldwOOd's daughter W
set store by, not the future Lady Lasl
mar"
"And Jonathan Boldwoods daughts
will not become ungrateful because sl
changes her name," answered Lashma
"And now, dearest, I will leave you wit
your good friends here for couple {
hours longer. The carriage will be hei
for you by six o'clock, hope. Good-da!
Mrs. Chapman"
CHAPTER XIV.
Hark! carriage wheels, decidedly ca
riage wheels, and the rhythmical trOt OF
pair Of horses. Stella ran into the froi
room and looked out. The blaze OF Gu
rage lamps seemed to illuminate all Il
street. 1t flashed In upon her as she stoe
at the window.
The carriage was her ladyship's Ow
chariot, the horses We're her own parti
On