The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-05-27

piOuu Nlle-lle Slfl VINO ndO swept
lmperiously from the room when he
saw her last. He looked at her in
amazement. She would not see the
surprise on his face or make the least
difference because of it.
you have the very pick of the gar
den here" she said; every spray has
its own special beauty"
He reused himself, and tried to re-
from the wondering stupor that
had overcome him.
You really remembered, Hildred,
what | said?' he began, with a pleased
look.
Eyes, and I think you showed good
taste she replied. Il know no flow,
cr lovelier than fragrant m~ignonette.'
And you really think that have
good taste?" he said.
Yes. Why should that surprise
your she asked, with a smile.
His face flushed, and his eyes droop-
eG.
II fancied," he said, hurriedly, that
o considered me altogether grace
less, and without one redeeming quail
ity."
Indeed, I do not" she replied, earn
estly, thinking of all that Sir Raoul
had said in his favor. THAT is a
great mistake of yours"
There is one thing" he confessed,
in a low voice-"I have shown the
worst side of my character to you"
She felt frightened and inclined to
I'll away.
You will not lose my flowers or
throw them away?" she said. And
then she was startled, for his hand
some indolent eyes were looking into
hers with a new expression in their
blue depths.
Am I so wanting in chivalry and
gallantry. Hildred?" he asked her. Il
believe this is the first thing that you
have yer given me of your own free
will, is it not?"
No. she replied, quietly, 1T is
not"
"Ah, pardon me- he said, with a
quick change of face and voice-"you
gave me your fortune!"
There was hot rebellion for one mo-
ment-hot, bitter rebellion. Then
she remembered Sir Raoul's words.
1t was for her husbands good.
She trampled down the hot impulse
of angry pride-she stilled the bitter
anger and contempt. Her victory over
herself was ST great that she was even
surprised at it. She laid her hand on
his arm.
Nay, Lord Caraven," she said, gent
1y, you are quite wrong. I was not
thinking Of money. Gold is dross-I
despise i'll could almost hate it for
the mischief that it makes. I was
thinking of something very different
from money-something that money
could not buy
He was looking at her with keen
curiosity.
"Sonething that money could not
buy" he repeated. Il declare that you
puzzle me. l thought gold was omni-
potent"
II do not think SOL do not like it.
Omnipotent? Why, Lord Caraven. all
the wealth in the world could not buy
happiness or love"
No. he said, quietly, "it could
not; yet, Hildred, money has done
something for me-"
II do not intend to depreciate it,"
she remarked; but it is not omni-
potent; and there are many things in
this world of far higher value than
money"
1T is true" he said, thoughtfully.
She laughed again, and, if he had
known her better, he would have de-
tected tears in the sound of that laugh.
1--WE are positively agreeing, Lord
Caraven,' she said.
He was looking at her with intense
curiosity in his face.
Mildred, what have you given me
that money could not buy?"
The dark eyes cleaned softly.
II will not tell you, Lord Caraven,"
she answered.
But l must know. You have excited
my curiosity-you must crafty it. You
have enumerated three things that
money cannot buy-happiness, virtue,
love. 1t was none of these. Then
what could it be-"
Il must go, Lord Caraven,' she said.
her face growing hot and her heart
beating quickly. Il If you weigh ev-
cry word that l say, I shall nave to
be very CAREFUL
Mildred, tell me what you mean?"
he requested. What have you given
me?'
II will tell you," she replied, laugh