The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-02

Moray took, for the wind seemed to have at
last expended its fury-it was scarcely more
than a quarter of a mile When he reached
the house a carriage was waiting at the
door, and almost Immediately a small, prim-
looking man descended the steps, followed by
a man-servant carrying a little box.
You Will have to drive very quickly, Jen-
kins," he shouted in thin. high voice; cor
I shall miss the train
Yes, SIR the coachman answered.
Are you Mr.. Dangerfield?" Anthony inter-
posed, for he thought it must be he.
Il can't wait to speak to you now my good
fellow! Can't you see I'm in a hurry?" the
small man answered, jumping into the car
riage. Il shall be at home tomorrow if you
he screeched, putting his head out of the
window; "or shall be too late" The COACH
man pulled the reins and the carriage was
out of sight almost before Anthony had
mounted the steps leading to the door,
MY master has been detained, SIR said
the butler, alphabetically. to Anthony; "and
he's anxious to catch train
'Ah! Is Mrs. Dangerield at home, then?'
NO. sir; Mr.. Dangerfield is not married.
Can you leave message, Or"
Miss Mannering has been hurt by a fall
ing tree" Anthony explained. t'She is stay
ing at the Hail.
she much hurt, sir?" anxiously Shall send
the carriage for her? Oh dear, dear nobody
in to give orders!'
She cannot be moved tonight" said Moray
in Lady Norah's care
won't you come inside, Sir?''
mo, thank you,'' said Anthony, anxious to
return home now that his errand was accom-
plished.
The butler looked thoughtfuly after him as
he closed the door, and shook his head SOL
emily in confederation of this thoughts.
Well if I don't believe it's Sir Anthony
himself'' he muttered won't the old man
be mad when he hears that he wouldn't come
in? Ha, ha, ha! but he didn't know him him
SELF though! Poor Miss Mannering. I hope
she isn't much hurt'-and he waddled away
to the housekeeperS room for a game of cards
and gossip over the news.
CHAPTER III.
Lady Norah and Anthony were seated at
the breakfast table. A well-preserved woman
Of forty-five, Lady Norah looked more like
the wife than the mother of the broad
shouldered, handsome man opposite her, for
her brilliant complexion was still unfaded,
and many a young girl might have enved it's
cearness and delicacy. Her reddish brown
hair was soft and abundant still, although a
few silver threads were beginning to show
themselves among the crisp locks; and she
had the art, of which some pretty women
are amazingly destitute, of knowing how to
dress well; and her mourning robe of soft
heliotrope silk and Honiton lace served to
enhance her beauty with it's fresh and dainty
simplicity Of make.
II am glad to see you again, dear boy she
cried, beaming at him over the silver coffee
pot, as she handed him his cup and saucer
'fAnd I to be home again. MATER he re-
piled. Zone gets hungry for home when one
is away
'And you returned in such romantic man
ner-a knight rescuing beauty in Distress"
said Lady Norah. laughing a little. Then she
continued, seriously. "But I'm very glad
Tony, the girl isn't badly hurt. 1 feared
Greadfully when I saw her first''-shivering
Il was afraid she was dead, too said
Anthony, gravely What does Forbes say
about her? Will she soon be better?"
Yes. he says she will be well again in a
little while. 1t is fortunate that her arm is
not broken, is it not, Tony?"
yes, very fortunate Higgins told me last
night that the squire was found dead in bed
last winter. I did not know before" Anthony
said.
The mother and son had had as yet no op-
portunity of talking with each other, for
when Sir Anthony returned from the Manor
Lady Norah was engaged with the doctor and
Miss Mannering, and afterwards she was too
tired to do more than bid her son good night
before retiring to bed.
Eyes. poor man, he died in fit of apo
plexy," she replied.
'sWho is Mr. Dangerfield?" he asked
did you not know, Tony, that Mr.. Man
nering married again? Mr.. Dangerfield is the
second Wife's brother"
mo, mother! Why, he was at least sew
enty!'' Anthony exclaimed.
mo, DEAR he was only sixty-eight when
he died. I believe, though that everyone was
much surprised when he did marry. He was
ordered to Carlsbad for his govt, and when
he returned he brought his second wife back
with him. said Lady Norah.
How did his relations like the marriage?'
ST do not believe they cared very much
Mrs. Mannering lived for so short time af-
ter her return-only six weeks or so. The
only ones whom it concerned were Jasper and
Veronica. You know Jasper, don't you?"
"NO-VeS T believe 7 did meet him Opce