The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-06

Hetherington, Marry that BARN! 1
forbid We even to come near her, to
speak wi her again.
Caussidiere shrugged his shoulders.
Let us return.if you please, to where
We began. You have not yet informed
Inc by what right you attempt to inter
fere with the happiness Of my dear pu-
pill
by what right?'
Precisely. What may be the ma
ture OF your relationship with the
young LADY,"
As he spoke he fixed his eyes keenly
upon her. to her obvious embarrass-'
ment. Her pale face grew paler than
ever.
II am Marjorie Annan's friend" she
answered, after a pause.
'Of that am aware, Miss liethering-
ton. l am aware also that you have
been very kind to her: that you have
assisted her from childhood with large
sums out of your own pocket. May l
ask. without offense, have you done MI
this out of pure philanthropy, because
you have such a charitable hearth"
He still watched her with the same
half sarcastic, penetrating look. Her
embarrassment increased, and she did
not reply: but her lips became dry, and
she moistened them nervously with the
tip OF her tongue.
Suddenly his manner changed and lie
rose smiling from his seat.
You are fatigued," he said. politely.
Let me offer You a glass of wine
She declined his offer with an angry
gesture. and moved toward the door.
II haze warned you she said in a low
voice. II haze warned you and forbid
den YOU II we didn't heed my warn
ing I'll maybe find some other means
to bring you To your senses"
She would have left the house, but
quietly approaching the door, he set his
back against il and blocked the way.
Pray do not go yet" he said. Par
don me- hut ,yon must not. You have
given me your message. my dear Miss
Hetherington; now let me ask you to
hear mine
" nat > your Will Win iic sue
cried, impatiently.
will you sit and listen little
while?"
III stand where | am. Weel?"
First let methank you for the kind
ness of your servant in showing me
over the beautiful castle where you live.
l am interested in all old houses, and
yours is charming"
She stared at him in blank amaze
ment.
The Castle? when were you there"
Just before | returned TO Dumfries.
/ regretted that you were not ut home.
in order that l might ask your kind
permission; but in your absence took
the liberty OF making a reconnaissance.
came away delighted with the place.
The home of your ancestors, / pre-
sume?"
The words were innocent enough, but
the speakers manner was far from as
surfing, and his eyes, keenly fixed on
hers, still preserved that penetrating
light--almost q threat.
btll TAN TIC WI w you
glover at me like that? You entered
my house like thief, then, when was
awa'?"
"Ah, do not say that; it is ungener-
Gus. 1 went merely as an amateur to
see the ruins. and found-what shall
l say?-so much more than / expect
ed"
He paused while she stood trembling;
then he continued:
THE Castle is so picturesque, the ruin
SO interesting, and the pictures-the
pictures are so romantic and so strange.
All, it is a privilege, indeed, to have
such a heritage and such an ancestry:
to belong to family so great, so full
of honor; to have 'scutcheon without
one blot since the day when the first
founder wore it on his shield
II was clear that he was playing with
her, laughing at her. AS he proceeded,
his manner became almost aggressive
in it's studied insolence, it's polite sar-
casm. Unable any longer to restrain
her anger, Miss Hetherington, with
outstretched hand, moved toward the
door.
STAND ava, and let me pass"
He obeyed her in a moment, and with
a profound bow drew aside; but as she
passed him, and put her trembling hand
upon the door handle, he said in low
voice close to her ear:
1T would be pity, perhaps, after
all. to quarrel with one who knows so
much"
She termed furiously. and fixed her
eyes upon him.
"What's that" abe cried