Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-06-26

element grew more intense. Now,
when it was too late, | half repented
the step l had taken
AS stood, feeling very much inclin-
ed to bolt servant in livery APP
preached and asked me if | were the
gentleman for Major Cartons. When
| said yes, he shouldered my portman-
teau and led the way to the dogcart.
My heart throbbed with renewed
violence when, having completed my
toilet, l went downstairs. In few
minutes 1 should see her. Would she
remember? l had resolved to disclose
my true identity to her as soon as
obtained a favorable opportunity, for,
as I pointed out to Jack, she would
certainly be prejudiced against me at
the outset seeing that | was being
forced upon her by tyrannical father.
found the major waiting for me, and
we at once adjourned to the drawing
room. Her eyes met mine in an inquir-
ing kind of way; then she gave little
start, and the color flew to her cheeks,
and l knew that she remembered.
1 had scarcely time to say much to
her before dinner was s/nounced, and
we took our way to the big dining room.
After dinner I expressed a wish to see
the grounds.
"Certs:nly," the old gentleman said.
"Edie shall show them to you
"You have not forgotten nre?' l
said, as we passed out through the
open window
mo; but l never thought for mo-
ment that you we're. And, indeed,
| don understand it now. | thought
you had been in India for the last L
years"
First of ALL" I began, as we took
our seats on a rustic bench Il must
tell you that I have entered your faith
ers' house under false pretences.'
And then l went on 20 explain my po-
sition. | told her how Jack had in
duced me to take this step: / told her
how he was already married; | told her
everything.
"You see, I place myself entirely in
vour hands" | said in conclusion.
"You can expose me if you like. You
can have me driven from the house.
CT can't quite realize it, she said,
in bewildered fashion. What made
you do it?' e.,
NEED you ask" I said softly i
did If because ] love you. I loved you
the very first moment I saw you at
Hastings"
Father will be dreadfully angry.
she murmured, after a pause, which
though lengthy, seemed very short.
eHe need not know yet" I replied
eve must 60 on as we are doing-fol
| Jacks sake"
She assented to this in silence. and
We went on" for several days.
| | met Jack nearly every"afternoon
| according to arrangements. He con-
| graduated me warmly upon my address
| IN loye-making and told me that he nae
| received a very gratifying letter from
| his wife. Mr. Underwood had taken tc
! her from the first. and she was rapidly
winning his favor.
AS vet I had refrainel from making
| formal request for Edie's hand, bu
the major soon settled the matter By
| taxing me with my passion.
| "You needn't answer me- he said
as my face betrayed me. Eve got
| pair of eyes I can see. Well. well
| you need have no fear. Jack. Take her
| and"
He stopped. At this point a cal
rounded the corner of the drive. l
contained three people-an elderly gen
tleman in a greatcOat. very prett.
young lady, and. of all persons, Jack!
why bless my soul" the major ex
claimed, cts Underwood"
He fastened down the steps, leavin
me standing there like one struck dunn
Edie had noticed the newcomers fror
| the drawing room window and sh
now came out on the terrace.
The cab had stopped now, and tn
| major was shaking hands vigorousl
with the old gentleman. While he wa
thus engaged Jack beckoned me fol
ward.
/ Come along, old mani" he Gale
cheerily. Its all right. Uncle, allo'
me to Introduce you to my double"
ssPleased TO make your Acquaintance
sir" the old man said. you're cot
pie of rogues-a couple of rogues. that
what you are! But you deserve to SUI
ceed!"
During this scene the major had stoo
with open mouth, and now he locke
| from one to the other in a stupefie
kind of way.
What does it all mean?" he gaspet
1T means, James. old man, that yo
and / have been hoodwinked by thes
three young people," Mr.. Underwoo
ireQled. They have tricked us propel