The western recorder., 1898-06-23

rrap OF newspaper. nave not near u
Fom my wife for more than three
boutbs and then found this-a pitiful
Message from her to me. ] have writ
In. telegraphed. eaten my very heart
put and he has stopped all communica-
ion between us. She Is breaking her
ssr. believing that am false to her
i, who only live for her"
"And when you meet my lord-there
will be a reckoning?" Lady Aylmer
said lnquiringly.
aYes," answered Dick grimly, there
|will be reckoning, and I don't think
Lord Aylmer will venture to question
be about my return home" fsl .rtl
They very soon reached the road in
Ehich Palace Mansions may be found,
Ind as the brougham drew up at the
ntrance to the building Lady Aylmer
Uttered an exclamation of surprise. MY
ear boy, you will catch him in the act
THAT Is our carriage"
The servants we're huddled up in
brs over their gorgeous liveries. but
lick knew them instantly. They, too,
ecognized Lady Aylmer. and touched
heir hats.
Go straight in" she said. which
Ire the windows?"
TO the right of the door," Dick an
wered
They were scarcely an instant, and
Pick felt in his pocket. 81 took my
htch-key by accident" he whispered.
little thought should find 1t so use
|ul"
The next moment he had opened the
Ioor, when Amelia Harris, hearing
PIN, came quickly out from the kitchen
IND fell back aghast to see her lady
Phip and my lords heir, Mr.. Aylmer.
YOU" said Dick, in disgust. mot
Pne word-at your peril"
"Mr. Aylmer-my lady" she be-
Ean, when Lady Aylmer stopped her
py wave Of her hand.
Go back TO your kitchen, woman"
Fne said coldly. Dick, is there any
plher entrance to this house? No?
Then lock that door. We shall require
mat woman later, probably"
she pointed imperiously to the door
Dut OF which Amelia had Just come,
ano there was no choice but obedience.
All this had passed in a whisper. and
lazy Aylmer said in the same tone to
DICK: Which is the drawing-room ?"
Ihat-the door is not closed"
is there screen?"
Yes"
rush 1t Open" she said.
And even as Dick cautiously did so
ney heard Lord Aylmer's voice speak
ng to some one within.
But, Dorothy, my darling. nv dear
l'lie love. do you refuse me? Is here
io.ning l can do to propitiate you?"
Mothing,' Dorothy's sad, soft voice
'pieu' l wish you would go away
nave mistaken you all along. /
nvusnt you were SO kind and good and
a'neriy; but | see my mistake now. /
oppose up, ought to be angry with you,
n,y II seems ridiculous to be angry
ou." nv
ani not old, Dorothy. / should al
'ps De young II you cared for me-"
e replied.
On dare say" answered Dorothy.
= inherently; but am married, and l
IN very miserable"
.c ce' me make you happy" he urged.
souia you give me the moon II I
NJ ,eu ior II she asked with soft scorn.
= ~ not tax nonsense. Lord Aylmer.
"o"e and try TO realize that you
~, e mistaken good woman and n
n'nlul wife for something else: and
!. : 10 remember, too, that il you per-
7. IN your useless, attentions YOU be-
'me my prosecutor"
.s ! shall never give you up." he cried.
NO. said Dorothy. wearily, ..be-
,ue s you eannot-you cannot give up
you nave never had. | am moth
g, ana have never been anything but
,,h 1Sn 10 YOU ! never shall be-never.r
IN sudden gust of passion. mot
/; 'ou stayed on your knees from now
u crack of doom"
anu yon think shall take this an
y, he cried. furicusly.
am sure of It," said Dorothy.
,ra 10y You cannot help yourself. I
e .~, no ether TO give you"
.. ,ou mink will leave you-to go
an,'ng on about The fellow who be-
:, 'eu you and deserted you, who has
,r,o suu Tor months without sign or
"Marr;zs a..
,ns ,rlea me-" cried Dorothy. goad-
n M NJ. oetraying her secret at last. II
:. = Dleks wife--I shall be Lady AyI-
er come day"
fury.
,sn poy Is your heir. my lord" she
t leu, triumphantly. so you sec how
y MY. y :. now very likely. the other ar