Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-02-23


replied Lord Arleigh.
"You are the last man in London l
should have expected to hear say So" SAID
Lord Alfred, quietly.
"AmI? Pray may ask why?'
Eyes, il you acquit me of all intention
Of rudeness in my reply. l repeat that
you are the last man in London whom |
should have expected to hear make such
a remark, for the simple reason that ev-
>ryone believes you are going to marr3
Mh L'Lstrange yourself"
Lord Arleigh's face flushed hotly.
"Then everyone, as you put 1t, Sir
Alfred, takes a great liberty-an unau-
thorized liberty-with the name of a very
charming lady. Miss L L'Estrange and my
self were much together when children
our mothers were distantly related-and
at the present time We are-excellent
friends"
81 am sorry," returned Sir Alfred, "if
have said anything to annoy you. l
thought the fact was as evident as the sun
at MONDAY: everyone in London believes
it."
'"Then people take an unwarrantable
liberty with the lady's name," said Lord
Arleigh.
Some one else remarked, with slight
ly impertinent drawl, that he did not be-
lieve Miss L'Estrange would consider il
liberty. A fash from Lord Arleigh' $
dark eyes silenced him.
A few minutes afterward Lord Arleigh
found the Duchess of Aytoun and Phil
ippa seated underneath a large acacia
tree. Captain Gresham, a great favorite
in the London world, was by Philippa's
side. The duchess, with a charming gcs
ture of invitation, made room for Lord
Arleigh by her side. The gallant captain
did not often find an opportunity of max
ing love to the belle of the season. Now
that he had found it he was determine
not to lose it-not for fifty Lord Arleighs
So, while the duchess talked to the new
conner. he relentlessly pursued his conver
sation with Miss L'Estrange.
There was but one music in the worlt
for her. aud that was the music Of Lore
Arleigh's voice. Nothing could ever drowr
that for her. The band was playing, tht
captain talking, the duchess conversing
in her gay, animated fashion: but above
all, clearly and distinctly, Philippa hearC
every word that fell from Lord Arlegh',
lips, although he did not know it. He be
lieved that she was, as she seemed to be
/ listening TO the captain.
II have pleasing news concerning you
Lord Arleigh," said the duchess. Il won
der il l may congratulate you"
What is it? do not know of any
! thing very interesting concerning myself,
he misunderstanding, l am sure, tha
calls for congratuat tions."
You are modest" said the duchess
but have certainly heard. and CT goo'
authority, too, that you are about 10 bC
married"
Il can only say I was not In the least
aware of it." he rejoined.
The duchess raised her parasol and look
ed keenly at him.
Pray pardon me-" she continued; 'dt
not think that it is from mere curiosity
that l ask the question. Is there reall,
no truth in the report?"
'None whatever" he replied. 81 hav,
no more idea of being married than hav,
Of sailing this moment for the Cape"
1T is strange" said the d1.-.-is US
fngly; Il had the information from sucl
good authority, too."
There can be no better authority OF
the subject" said Lord Arleigh. laughing
ly, than myself"
"Yes, 1 admit that. Well, as the ice /.
broken, Lord Arleigh, ard we are olt
friends, may ask, why do you not mar
ryT
Simply because of maria ye, and o.
love that ends in marriage, I have moi
thought" he answered lightly.
1T is time for you to begin" observed
the duchess; my own impression is tha
man does no good in the world unit
he is married" And then she added 81