The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-05-06
his manner to tell her tina. he cared
aught for he,'

his manner to tell her tina. he cared
aught for he's.
one morning they returned from 4
Disk canter ard drew rein close TO tn {.
vine covered porch which surrounded
the house. Mr.. Ford leaped from his
horse and fastened to help Lucille to
alisht. But she. disdaintng his assist
ance spranS from the saddle with some
laughing remark about her indcpend-
ence. AS she touched the ground her
foot became entanglcd in her riding
habit and she would have fallen had not
Mt. Ford caught her in his arms.
For one brief instant he strained her
close to his breaS: and there was n
look in his eyes which she had never
seen there before. Then he put iler
down gently and asked: "Areyou hurt?"
His tone was indicative OF friendly So
l!citatlor only.
But Lucille had read secrc: in his
imprisoned gaze and her voice was a
triiie unsteady 'as she replied:
Not In the least" Then after n
pause. This is our last dag here; we
return to the city tomorrow"
His face palcd slightly as he said II
Shall miss you"
And Will you miss me. also. old fell
low?" she said 10 the horse rs she pat
ted his glossy coat. II know l shall
miss you.' Then turning to Mr.. Ford.
i am going to have a party during
Christmas week: II send YOU an invi-
tatlon will You Gomez"
NO" he answered briefly.
Her eyes filled with tears, but she
leaned nearer the horse with pre-
tense OF caressing him.
why rot?" she asked, when she
could control her voice.
He turned quickly and faced her, mis-
eyes compelling her to look up.
Il think neithe: you nor your mother
would care TO introduce n country
pumpkin to your associates" he said,
coldly.
You are very unkind to be harpinU
on tina; unfortunate remark OF mine"
she said, TREMENDOUSLY. especially when
am filed with the deepest contriticn
every time l think Of II. But will you
cone to my party il say IL, want
you?"
The red dyed her cheeks, but she
looked bravely into his eyes.
He regarded her earnestly for Il mo-
ment. Then the color famed In his face
also.
III You cay you want me? but you
Go not! You have seen how much love
you and desire me 10 make fool OF
myself, that Is nll!"
Yes. | have seen that you love me-"
she said. the tears running down her
cheeks. 81 saw it In your eyes q mo-
ment ago. And I-love you!"
He drew quick breath.
"Lucic!"
1T is true" she said. holding out q
shaking little hand
He clasped her to his breast, but size
quickly released herself.
oh, Mr.. Ford. some one will sec."
The birds md these horses are our
only spectators" he said. happily. land
they Will not tell. But, mF darling, call
me by my Christian Names
u don't know what It IS" she said.
shyiy.
"of course not. forgot. Well. II Is
Arthur But, Lucille. are you really
willing to marry farmcr?"
Yes. Arthur" with smile, "if the
farmer IS you"
Later they sought Mrs Dexter.
a variety, Of expressions crossed that
lndy's face when she vas made ac-
quainted with the facts OF the case, but
she felt too weak to make any opposl-
ton.
II had planned great things for you,
Lucille she said, iansui,lly. hut you
seem to have taken matters into your
own hands"
II have superiluity OF this worlds
goods" said Mr.. Ford In straigh,for-
ward manner. "and II you will spare
me little OF your time think | can
satisfy You az to my horo- and lnteg-
rity. and prove that my ancestors were
OF good stock"
Il am Elad Of that" she said. with q
faint smile. holding on, her hand, blu,
we VIII postpone the Interview until
evening. And now leave me, my chill
drcn. wish TO be alone"