Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-09

deeply. After that, meetings between
them became more frequent. Lord Ar
leigh made seeing her the one great study
of his life-and the result was what might
be imagined.
CHAPTER XIV.
The yacht of Mr.. Conyers, one OF the
richest commoners in Engi.nd-a yacht
fitted t. surely no yacht ever before had
been ftted-was for sale. He was
wealthy man, but to keep that sea-paIace
afloat was beyond his means. The Duch-
ess of Hazelwood was sole mistress OF
large fortune in her own right; the duke
had made most magnificent settlements
upon her. She had large sum of money
at her command: and the idea suddenly
occurred to her 10 purchase Mr.. Conyers
yacht unknown TO her husband and pre-
sent him with Il. She herself was
wretched sailor, and would not be abe to
accompany him; but that would not mat
ter. 1t was not of her own pleasure that
the Duchess of Hazelwood was thinking,
while the old strange brooding smile I'm
gered on her beautiful face and deepened
on her perfect lips.
She purchased the yacht and presented
II to the duke, her husband. His pleas
ure and astonishment were unbounded.
She was, as rule, so undemonstrativa
that he could not thank her sufficiently
for what seemed to him her great interest
In his favorite pursuit.
The only drawback to the splendid
gift, Philippa, is that you can never en-
Joy it; it will take me away from you
Yes, l do indeed deplOre that | am
wretched sailor. for / can imagine moth
ing pleasanter than life on board such
yacht ss that. But, while you are cruis-
ing about, We're. | shall go to Verdun
Royal and take Madaline with me; then l
shall go to We're Court-make kind of
royal progress, set everything straight,
redress all wrongs, and hold court at
each establishment. l shall enjoy that
more than yachting
AS It was settled so it was carried out;
before the week had ended the duke,
duchess and Madaline were all at Verdun
Royal. Perhaps the proud young wife
had never realized before how completely
her husband loved her. This temporary
parting was to him real pain. One
warm, brilliant day he took leave of her,
and she was left to work out her purpose.
On the day OF his departure the duke had
said to his wife:
weeks with you; have some pleasant peo-
pie to meet him. He tells me he shall not
go to Scotland this year."
Il will ask Miss Byrton and Lady Shell.
DON" Philippa had promised.
Early in August Lord Arleigh wrote
that IL it were convenient he should prefer
paying his promised visit at once. He
concluded his letter by saying:
"My dear PhijipD1 yOur kind good hus-
band has said something to me about
meeting pleasant party. l should so
much prefer one of my old style visits
no parties. no ceremonies. / want to see
you and Eerdun Royal, not a crowd of
strange faces. Lady Peters is chaperon,
IL you have any lingering doubt about the
'proprieties.'
So it was agreed that he should come
alone, and later on, if the duchess cared
to invite more friends, she could do so.
The fact was that Lord Arleigh wanted
time for his wooing. He had found that
he could not live without Madaline. He
had thought most carefully about every
thing, and had decided on asking her to
be his wife True, there was the draw
back OF her parentaGe-but that was not
grievous, not SO terrible. OF course, If
she had been lowly born-descended from
the dregs of the people. or the daughter
of criminal-he would have trampled his
love under foot. He would have said to
himself: "Noblesse oblige," and rather
than tarnish the honor of his family. he
would have given her up.
II he could only win Madaline's con-
sent. She had been so unwilling to prom
ise him her friendship, and then SO un-
willing to hear that he loved her. He
could form no idea how she would receive
the offer of marriage that he intended tc
make her.
That was why he wished to 90 alone.
He would have time and opportunity then.
AS for Philippa, he did not fear any rea!
objection from her; if she once believed
or thought that his heart was fixed OIL
marrying Madaline, he was sure she
would help him.
He went down to Verdun Royal, heart
and soul so completely wrapped in NADIA
line that he hardly remembered Philipps
hardly remembered that he was going
as her guest; he was going to WOO NADIA
line-fair, sweet Madaline-to ask her to
be his wife, to try to win her for his own.
1t was afternoon when he reached Yer
over the earth. He laughed at himself.
Aci lie as HcL fOuS anu ue lOnSpQ
to see Madaline, yet trembled at the
thought Of meeting her.
so this is lover" said Lord Arleigh to
himself, with a smile. II used to Won
der why it made men towards, and what
there was to fear. I can understand it
now."
AS he went across the lawn, wonder
Ing how she would look, where he should
find her, and what she would say to him
when she saw him. Once or twice he
fancied he saw the gtimmer of a white
dress between the trees. He wondered
If she felt shy at seeing him, as he did at
seeing her. Then suddenly-it was as
though bright light had fallen from the
skies-he came upon her standing under
a great linden tree.
"Madalinei" he said, gently. And she
came to him with outstretched hands
BART-Special-Wi in Name Only
He felt the little hands tremble in his
grasp, and he released them with a kiss.
What will the duchess sayT she cried.
"Oh, Lord Arleigh, let me 60"
give me one kind word, then"
What am to say? Oh, do let me go!'
Say, L like you, Norman
Il like you, Norman" she said; and she
FASTENED away. Yet, with her flushed
face and the glad light in her happy eyes.
she did not dare to present herself at
once before the duchess and Lady Peters.