The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

trrn you out into the cold world. But
So III times better for your sorrow and
yc r poverty-ah. yes, know you are
pc rand who will be your loving
protector till the end
Sic looked at him in wonder. All.
ho' good and kind he was! Knowing
heI miserable birth, seeing her friend
less and almost cast away, he would
still De beside her, to comfort and cher
ish n with his deep affection. IL she
had rver doubted his sincerity, could
she d" ubt it now?
Hal. an hour later Caussidiere was
walking rapidly in the direction OF
Annanc lle Castle He looked supreme
ly self-sntisfed and happy, and humm-
ed ligst French air as he went.
Arriving at the door, he knocked,
and the serving woman appeared in an
swer to the summons.
Miss Hetherington, if you please"
You Gamma see her." was the sharp
reply. Whats your business"
Give her this card. IL you please,
and tell her | must see her without
delay"
After some hesitation the woman car
ried the card away, first shutting the
door unceremoniously in the visitors
face. Presently the door opened again,
and the woman beckoned him in.
He followed her along the gloomy
Hobbies, and up stairs, till they reached
the desolate boudoir which he had en-
tered on former occasion.
The woman knocked.
Come in" said the voice of her mis-
tress.
Caussidiere entered the chamber,
and found Hiss Hetherington, wrapped
In an old-fashioned morning gown,
seated in an armchair at her escri-
toire. Parchments, loose papers and
packets Of old letters lay scattered be-
fore her. She wheeled her chair sharp
ly round as he entered. and fixed her
eyes upon the Frenchmans face. She
looked inexpressibly wild and CHASTITY,
but her features wore an expression OF
indomitable resolution.
Caussidiere bowed politely, then,
turning softly, he closed the door.
What brings you here?" demanded
the lady OF the Castle.
II wish to see you, my lady" he re-
turned. First, let me trust that you
are better. and apologize for having
disturbed you on such day"
Miss Hetherington knitted her brows
and pointed with trembling foreflnger
to a chair.
"Sit down" she said.
Caussidiere obeyed her, and sat
down. hat in hand. There was pause,
broken at last by the lady's querulous
voice.
"Weel, speak! Have you lost your
tongue. man? What's your will with
me?"
Caussidiere replied with extreme
suavity:
II am anxious, my lady, that all mis-
understanding should cease between
us. To prove my sincerity. l will give
You piece OF news. / have asked Miss
Amman TO marry me, and with your
consent she is quite willing"
WHAT cried Miss Hetherington.
half rising from her chair, and then
sinking back with gasp and I moan.
Have We dared?"
Caussidiere gently inclined his head.
And Marjorie-she has dared to ac-
cept we. without warning me?"
Pardon me, she Is not aware that
you have any right to be consulted. /,
however, who acknowledge your right,
have come in her name to solicit your
kind appreciation"
And what do you threaten, man, if
l say no no--a hundred times nor"
Caussidiere shrugged his shoulders
"Parbleu, l threaten nothing; l am q
gentleman, as have told you. But
should you put obstacles in my way, II
may be unpleasant for all concerned. u
Miss Hetherington rose to her feet
livid with rage. and shook her extend.
ed hands in her tormentor's face.
Its weel for you I'm no a man! II
were a man. We would never pass that
door again living! ! defy ye-I scorn
We! Ye coward, to come here and mo-
lest a sick womanw
She tottered as she spoke. and fell
back into her chair.
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