The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-05-28
made her feel as II she must burst

made her feel as II she must burst into
tears. There was a wistful look in Dali
las eyes, as though he were asking her IL
she was really sorry he was going-if she
would miss him.
Mrs. Trevanion made superhuman eff
forts to talk brightly; she would not allow
herself to dwell on facts, but insisted on
putting the most cheerful face on the ex-
petition and on making the very best of
everything. 1t was quite likely the whole
thing would be over before they got out,
she said; but Dallas Indignantly protested
against the idea of their being made fools
of for nothing. What should he bring
them back from Egypt?-he hardly knew
what the specialties of the country were.
But Mrs. Trevanion babe him bring him
self back safely, and they would be quite
satisfied. His sword belt had arrived Just
as he was starting for dinner, so he had
brought it with him to try on. And, with
the help of his hostess. he proceeded to
equip himself in it, while June, icy cold.
with burning checks, sat looking on. Dal-
las, however, seemed pleasurably excited.
lie drew his sword from the scabbard,
and, fourlshing it in the air, wondered
laughingly how many Egyptians he
should STAY with it. Then June shut her
eyes, and horrid picture came across her
imagination She saw him, still graspinc
his sword, but falling, staggering under
his death wound, his now smiling face
convulsed with agony. Oh, it was moth
Ing short of murder to send out n boy like
that. And in what a cause. Overwhelm
ed with agony, great sob rose in her
throat-a sob that would not be stifled.
and then, struck with sudden horror at
having thus betrayed herself, she rose and
fed from the room.
Dallas stopped short. as if paralyzed:
the color left his cheeks, and he stood
staring at Mrs. Trevanion, who affected
not TO notice what had happened. and
went on arranging the belt.
But Dallas put one hand on her arm
and said. in a voice stammering with emo
ton:
DO you really think she cares about
my Soing?"
DO We not all care?" returned Mrs.
TrevaniOn, evasively.
Yes. but l wish l had known before
uttered Dallas, leaning against the chin
ney piece and putting one hand over his
eyes.
why DO you wish you had known be-
fore! SAID Mrs. 1revaniOn, reproa Chfu!ly
Would you like to 90 away nursing a
dishonorable passion in your heart: DO
you think it would be any comfort to YOU
supposing," and her voice faIterod-"s sun
posing you had to look death in the fuca
to remember that you had brought ul.hap-
piness and doubt into The home Of an hon
est mana man whose peace of mind Won
have every right to respect? And. be
sides, you are wrong in attaching any i'm
portance to Lady Nevis agitation. She
is very sensitive; she has seen a great deal
of you lately; even if she had only the
most cousinly liking for you, she might
we'll feel upset tonight. Do you sup
pose" the tears standing in her eyes
that | do not feel bad about your 60
ing?'
Heaven bless you, my dear, | know
you do. But-but," opening his blue eyes
rather widely at her, ''you-you don't
think I sha Mt come back
mo. no." cried his friend. 81 am quite
sure you will But | should like to think
you went out with free heart and clear
conscience"
Then there was long pause, broken
at last by Dallas.
do you think" he uttered very wist-
fully, with an imploring glance, that l
might see her for one moment alone be
fore | go. just to wish her good 2"
"No. no, no. answered Mrs Trevan-
ion, with the utmost resolution. Not for
anything in the world; not for both your
sakes You know there is nothing would
not do for you. But not that"
When the wheels had rolled away, the
two ladies sat down and wept previously.
And theirs were not the only hearts that
ached that night.