Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-11-10

sbar. of the conversation fell upon Stan
ton, as Lord Rothwell seemed moody,
i'll at ease and suspicious. Wine ana
cigars were offered the visitors, and u
couple of hours passed rapidly
I'VE must think about going, said
Stanton. The tide will soon be running
up strong, and we shall sca-cely get to our
anchorage tonight, unless We start now.
Lord Rothwell agreed, and they pre-
pared 10 walk down 10 the sea and signal
the yacht They thanked my father Po-
Htely, and again apologized for the trouble
s.r Dunstable was giving VA
Not at all" answered my Iather. III
he Will stay here tonight. So much thu
better. Philip shall see him safely On his
way Tomorrow"
They rose to depart-Stanton shook IN!
fathers hand-Lord RothweA followed
his example. His lordship had a strong.
large, brown hand. and l was noticing
how white and thin my fathers fingers
looked in his. l saw the brown grip close
tightly: and then Lord Rothwell, in spite
of an effort of my fathers to release him
self, bent over. and for a moment, j fam
cied, was going to kiss the hand within
his own But it was not so-he looked
at it closely for a second, then, releasing
it, said. firmly and gravely, "Mr. Norris,
must have the pleasure of few MIN
utes' conversation with you alone"
My father bowed. Certainly, If 1t is
your wish, ! must submit. Kindly follow
me-" And the two men went across the
hall and entered the library.
Whatever Lord Rothwell had TO say
or whether my father listened willingly or
unwillingly. the few minutes lasted al
most hours. SO long that Mr.. Stanton
grew quite disgusted at the decay in get
ting off. prophesying that they would have
to spend the night in the open channel.
To pass the time away, we wandered
round the garden. up the valley, and final
~ down to the beach. The yacht was
beating about in the distance, the crew
doubtless as impatient TO be off as Mr..
Stanton himself. That gentleman threw
stones in the water disconsolately. Final
Iy Lord Rothweh and my father emerged
from the gate.
They were talking earnestly, as they
came down the path Rothweil looked 10
me as if he were making some appeal TO
my father, who sh0ok his head sadly sew
eral times.
rs Lord Rothwen marriedT asked l
of Mr.. Stanton, before they came within
earshot.
Married. mol He's never been at
home long enough TO get married. l think
he's disappointed in love, as they call it;
BUT il was before l knew him."
Before he lent his aid to launch the boat
Lord Rothwell laid his hand on my Shout
der and looking at me almost affection
ately, said: Il have been trying TO per-
suade your father to let you go for a
~ k,,, h.
says he cannot spare you
My heart leaped at the delightful idea,
and l turned eagerly TO my father.
No." he said, Il cannot spare the boy
not yet"
turned TO ME: Whenever you come to
London call on ME, my boy. ! should like
to see you if l happen to be at home. My
address will always be known to my
bankers. Messrs Coutts-write that name
down whe. you get back. Don't forget
TO come"
| promised obedience, but saw at pres
ent little chance of keeping my promise
Then we got alonCisie the yacht, and
ffter cordially shaking my hand the two
men sprang on board, and in a minute
three hundred yards of green water sep
arated us.
AS | never saw MIR. Dunstable, except
on this occasion, l need only say that
shortly after my return he made his ap-
pearance quite restored to health. He
readily agreed to stay the night, and the
next morning We trudged up the hills,
across the moor, until We got hold of a
light spring cart, which no doubt in due
time safely deposited him at Lynton
l found my father did not seem dis
posed to talk upon the subject of Lord
Rothwell and his friends. Indeed, he dis
played SO little interest in the matter that
l soon gave up speaking of it, and my life
continued to run ON in its accustomed
f-roaya