The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-08-06
CHAPTER XVI

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hen StandiSh reached the hotel no
found Egerton lmpatiently awaiting him
lie was walking up and down the room,
Where luncheon was Laid, and on the ia bic
stood a carafe of brandy, more than half
empty. The sight of it reminded Standish
| that he thought Egerton had drank an
unusual amount of wine the night before
We shall scarcely catch the train"
said Egerton. as they sat down to a hasty
meal, of which he hardly ate ANYTHING
lie was very silent during the hour
which ensued and scarcely seemed 70
hear the comments Standish made on Rit
sons story, his assertion that there yns
but one man about the premises. He
only remarked abruptly: mo, | never
thought there WAS more than one in il
and | fear-I feel sure he will not soon
be caught"
The first part of the return journey was
passed in nearly complete silence. Then
Egerton, who had been looking at con
tinental Bradshaw, exclaimed:
''Standish, | will go to Spain and hunt
up this Pedro myself"
Indeed. What has
Il have frequently thought Of doing it
interrupted Egerton. The fact is have
UlIprtlEp
! journey hitherto. But am the right man
to look for him; | speak the language: and
he is probably lurking in my mothers
country. l knew most of the Influential
families i'll Valencia when | was there not
many years ago. They will not have quite
forgotten me. Yes, | think | can get off
the day after tomorrow. Too much time
has been lost already"
''My Ipar follow - crin3
! not be rash. Consult your medical ad-
wiser. Even your success will not bring
| poor Mabel to life, will not restore the
charm Of his existence to Callander,
nOr-'
Give back the color and SAVIOR TO
NINE interrupted Egerton impnlsively.
Il assure you, Standish that in my pres
ent mood | see little or no charm in life.
If could bring this There. l cannot
talk about it. You do not dream of the
extraordinary mixture of feelings which
distract me-" He stopped abruptly. and
then went on in forced tone: Il am not
quite an Englishman, you see; feel more
acutely; none Of you quite consider me
an out-and-out Englishman. See how
Dorothy Wynn refused me; she couldn't
bear me-"
l.
Standish
Egcrton shook his head
There is wonderful ripeness and decis
ion about Miss Wynn he said "She is
more like Twenty-Five than nineteen. She
disliked me with her intellect as well as
her heart. However, | shall never again
| offend in the same way. Yes, I'll go TO
Spain. 1t has no associations with the
inv, Hot, p,,I 7 hill
You had better go with Dillon.
fancy he is free just now" Egerton made
no answer, nor did Standish press the
question.
They discussed Egerton's plans till they
neared the metropolis. and Standish re
marked how clear and defined they were
They had evidently not been thought out
on the spur of the moment. Then they
spoke OF Callander's probab bic return, and
Standish fancied lie could trace Ger
tain reluctance on his companions part
TO meet his friend.
He shrinks from the pain Of seeing
him." thought Standish 1t is natural
especially as he is evidently weakened
and depressed.
At Waterloo they parted, each going
their own way. Standish found various
letters, invitations and notes awaiting
him, amongst them one from Miss Oake-
ley
DO come and see US as soon as you
can. We have heard that you went down
to PASSPORT, and are dying TO know the
reason why. Have you found out any
thing?
lima gine Mrs. CaIlander is to arrive
the day after tomorrow. I had letter
from Miss Boothby. The poor old thing
seems quite worn out, for my aunt has
been very unwell, and you may ina CINE
what that means to her attendants.
IF Mr.. Egerton is with you, pray bring
him. He is more interesting than ever
Yours truly,
''HENRIETTA OAKELEI.'
Il hope Miss Oakeley has not communi-
Gated her knowledge or suspicious TO Dor
othy." said Standsh to himself, when he
finished this epistle. Il do not want her
| TO be disturbed with any fresh informa
ton; she is in a pitiable state of nervous
depression as it is. l wish Henrietta
Oakeley would take her AMI the children
abroad, 10 some place quite unconnectcd
with the past. l must talk 10 her bout
this"
Looking at his watch, he found it would
/ not be too late TO present himself after
dinner.
He felt somewhat uneasy until he had
seen Dorothy. and was certain the first
glance at her face would tell him how
much she knew
The ladies had left the dinner table
and were in the drawing room" Collins
informed the ate. but welcome, visitor
when he opened the door.
Miss Oakeley was az the piano when
Standish was shown in. and Dorothy sit
ting on low chair by the fire; the dane
ing light played upon the red golden
brown OF her hair. the pale oval Of her
delicate. pensive face; she was more
dressed than he had yet seen her. that is.
her black dress was opened in 4 long V.
an inner edgiag of white Grape almost
filing up the space, her elbow sleeves
showed her slight white arm. Standish
was almost frightened to see how fragile,
how tairy-like she locked: she ought now
10 be looking more like her own bright
self. The recuperat.ve powers Of youth