Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-08

tmperfously from the room when he
eaw her last He looked at her ir
amazement. She would not see the
surprise ON his face or make the least
difference because Of 1t.
~'You have the very pick of the gar
I'm here" she said; "every spray has
tn own special beauty"
He reused himself, and tried to re-
cover from the wondering stupor that
had overcome him.
you really remembered, Hildred,
what said?" he began, with pleased
10y
3es, and I think you showed good
..ste.~ she replied. II know no flow
er lopelier than fragrant mignonette. "
And you really think that I have
good tastc?" he said
Yes. Why should that surprise
Jour" she asked, with smile.
His face flushed, and his eyes droop-
ec.
Il fancied," he said, hurriedly, that
Hess. and without one re<seming quail
sity.~
-Tudecd, do not" she replied, earn
"estiy, thinking of all that Sir Raoul
81 had said in his favor. "That Is
: great mistake of yours"
There is one thing" he confessed,
ma, dow voioe-'T have shown the
vxunt vide of my character to you"
n She felt frightened and inclined to
runaway.
You will not lose my flowers or
Throw them away?' she said. And
Chen she was startled, for his hand
some indolent eyes were looking into
: hers with new expression in their
blue depths.
Am I so wanting in chivalry and
;tszIlantry, Hildred?" he asked her. II
believe this is the first thing that you
1fave ever given me of your own free
will. ia it nOt?'
NO." she replied, quietly, 1T is
bot"
! "Ah. pardon me-" he said, with
quick change Of face and voice-"you
gave me your fortune"
There was hot rebellion for one mo-
- fnent-hot, bitter rebellion. Then
.. hhe remembered Sir Raoul's words.
re was for her husbands good.
Ehe trampled down the hot impulse
ST angry usfd~--she stilled the bitter
enEE and contempt Her victory over
self was so great that she was even
surprised at it. She laid her hand on
his arm.
NAY, Lord Caraven," she said, gent
II. you are quite wrong. / was not
thinking of money. Gold is dross-l
despise it could almost hate 1t for
the mischief that It makes. l was
thinking of something very different
from money-something that money
Aould not buy"
HE was looking at her with keen
curiosity.
Something that money could not
buy he repeated II declare that you
puzzle me. l thought gold was omni-
potent"
FL do not think SOL do not like 1t.
Dnnlpotent? Why, Lord Caraven, all
enc wealth in the world could not buy
happiness or love-"
r.. NO., he said, quietly, lit could
DOT; yet, Hildred, money has done
something for me-"
Il do not intend to depreciate it."
she remarked; "but 1t is not omni-
potent; and there are many things IN
This world of far higher value than
money"
TT Is true" he said, thoughtfully.
She laughed again, and, If he had
known her better, he would have de-
tected tears in the sound Of that laugh
I'VE are positively agreeing, Lord
Earaven," she said.
He was looking at her with intense
curiosity in his face.
.Hildred, what have you given me
fnat money could not buy?"
The dark eyes cleaned softly.
Il will not tell you, Lord Caravens"
che answered.
But must know. You have excited
uy curiosity-you must crafty 1t. You
have enumerated three things that
money cannot buy-happiness, virtue,
love. It was none Of these. Then
what could 1t be?"
II must go, Lord Caraven," she said,
Der face growing hot and her heart
teating quickly. II If you weigh ev-
cry word that say, I shall have to
70 very careful"
"Hildred, tell me what you mean?"
he requested. What have you given
dot"
II will tell you." she replied, laugh
iEgiy, when you have counted all
those tiny leaves on the mignonette."
She turned to CO. but he put out his
tand to detain her. She eluded him.
and, with u light laugh. disappeared,
leaving him by the veranda alone.
you look astonished at something"
said Lord Caraven's friend to him
when he returned to resume their game
ct billiards.
~Yes," replied the earl-"I have been