The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

laundering old Ouch IS had In some man.
ner contrived 1t that Loveday should be
placed in Auberon's special charge, SO
that AccrIngton should be forced to as
sociate with herself. Her proud heart
swelled with wrath, she would not be
thrown at any mans feet so!
She was quite ready to respond in tho
right spirit when Accrington entreated
her to give him hsr aid in winning Love-
day for his companion for . short time
The idea Of thrusting herself upon Au-
boron was humiliating, still she might
manage to libeTate Loveday without
cutie that and at the worst, surely it
would not be unmaidenly to claim his
attention for a little while, for L0veday' s
sake, and knowing that Auberon loved
herself.
She almost felt repaid for her consent,
when Accrington took her hand with q
lingering pressure, looking down at her
witha deep glow Id his eyes that showed
how moved he was.
The pair halted on the crest of rocky
ridge which commanded view OF both
valleys.
The swift fight of the fox had thinned
off the throng until only the crack hunt
ers W re in sight. spreading far and
wide, each following as best he might
the course of the hounds, which stream d
along the grassland In full view OF the
game, @lke the white trail of plume,
in hunting parlanc,.
A pair of riders diyerged from the
course, and at hail from Accrington
came lightly amb ing toward them.
They all met ON the edge OF wooded
glade, and stopped.
Loveday was in high spirits, Auberon
quiet and resolute- choking.
"You won't be in at the death them"
said Merton Rae. wonderingly To win
athe brush" was very desirable trf-
umph In her eyes, and Loveday's barb
was quite equal to it
Loveday made comical grimace,
"Whisper it low; I've never been in at
the death yet, and don't mean to be,
said she. a,The meet Is picturesque,
the chase is glorious, and stirs up every
heroic particle in the blood; but the
finish is 80 piteous that it would make
me cry. ioathe such sport as looking
on while a painting, helpless little brute
gives up its life to q score of enemies,
after running its cleverest and afford
Ing them hours Of exhilarating pleasure.
That is heresy, ] know!" she added, look
down timidly under the ardent gaze OF
Accrington, who had skillfully edged in
between her and the other two. with q
meaning look for Merton.
He ans wered suitably, handing Love
day his glass meanwhile to view the
field; and Merrion drew Auberon's at
tention entirely to herself, by drop
ping her whip with an ejacula-
ton of dismay. Auberon was on the
ground Immediately; he handed her the
ieweled toy, and was about to mount
again when she said, capriciously:
aDon't lot us follow the hunt any fur.
Their, since Loveday does not care for it
should like to tread on this ve.vety
moss with my own feet-your shoulder
please" And lightly leaning one hand on
Auberon she lit like bird on the ground
by his side, and with word of warning
to her horse, ran to the moss-banh
nearest, and knelt before 1t in ecstasies
Auberon glanced round to see how
Accrington was employed. Accringtor
was employed in pouring swift whisper
into Loveday's ear.
She turned her bright face, all its glet
and joyance blanched out of 1t, ant
looked earnestly at Auberon, with sor
rowful widening of the eyes; then shs
frightened her reins, and next moment
she and Accrington were riding away
side by side, Accrington throwing bach
the carelessly spoken words, "A fair ex
change is no robbery, Mr.. Crecy; yor
have monopOlized my lady and l Shall
carry off yours.
1aA nh w
She turned in her saddle, forcing al
arch smile.
III shall be at home long before you
will" said she, and van shed among The
trees.
sCome, dear Miss Rae, let me lift yor
to your saddle" said Auberon, looking
strangely white and firm; I'VE mus
overtake them at once, for Mrs Della
mere placed Loveday under my escort
and dare not lose sight of her. /"
Merrion sprang up. laughing and re
bellious
aFoIlow her, If you please-I shall no
venture to mar Col Accrington's plans,
she cried.
al shall not leave you-and yet mus
follow Loveday; it was special trust,
said the youth, insistently. AYou viii
not prevent me from acting loyalty,
am sure
Incredulous still, she detained him yc
q moment longer
al do not prevent you, Mr.. Crecy-d'
as you please; only do not ask me T.
intrude upon two people who hav
Just shaken us Off, she said, haughtily
His countenance filed with grief AM
reDroach.
aMerrioD, DEAR" said he, "to spare NJ
future remorse, will you come with m
and spoil that tete a. tete?"
She saw that he was in earnest, an
in burning humiliation she dropped al
opposition.
Accrington had deceived her then
Auberon did love Loveday, and the in
trusion was when Merton sought t
come between them!
II will do Whatever You please" sal
she, in low, shamed tones; IL did no
understand"
Lightly he swung her to tho saddle
each touch OF his hand sending thri
through her, while she bitterly stroy
against the feeling; and not quite tire
minutes after Accrington and Loveda
had started, they, too, were on thci
track.
Accrington had won the game by
ruse, simple and inscriptions. tn
moment he saw Auberon engaged wit
| Merton he had whispered, with a NEAR
ing smile, to Loveday: Evidently thei
is quarrel to be made up hero Sha
we be indulgent to true loyers?"
fro BE CoNTINUED.i
Kansas Wisdom.