The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-27

handsome mon go though his eyes wcro close
set and cunning He was not like poor Jack
no sho would never find any one perhaps quits
so good TO look upon as Jack, with hts broad
shoulders and corn-oolorcd hair and those dear
frank eyes, No. but
Madame, what are you thinking OFT wish
dared natter myself that could ever draw tears
70 those exquisite eyes" Eimur said again with
warmth. He wanted excitement and Isolde was
yielding. There orc women who will sacrifice
the most sacred things Gods word itself, the
altar OF their vanity Isolde withdrew her slight
hand FROM mis- touch but = was the withdrawal
that invites advance She hostatod no longer.
There arc other eyes whose tears will be bit
tercr than mine; are you not Jealous OF them7
I am sorry for Capt Hollywood. Of course, but
poor Valerie what am saying?"
Whatever you say interests me-" he urged, his
eyes following hers.
She poutod ooquettshly.
YES because speak Of velerie!'
NO. IL Is because you speak, he declared amor
ously Tell me of Mile. Valerie II you will, this
AZ a concession, though you could tell me some
thing more interesting"
mot more interesting TO you than this" she cx-
claimed. nodding her golden head al him with her
little dir OF foolish wisdom Tt is lucky that Capt
Rallywood isis about 70 furnish IN object lesson,
for" she raised her slender finger and laid IL on
her lips, smiling al him
He looked round They were alone in a smaller
drawing room: 1t not possible tor the guests to
In the upper saloon 70 SEQ them he drew the I'm
ger from her lips and pressed Il 10 his own. He
would WOO the truth from this beautiful fool His
words meant one thing, his looks another
And Valeriei" he questioned, ssoming 70 count
hcr fingers on his palm
valerie loves hm-ehe told mo So" whispered
Isolde since there was no longer need to speak
louder
And you my dear lady And II may be the
speech was more imprisoned because In his heart
he was damninE the plcturesq Of the captain
Of the guard.
And Rallywood' Rallywood sat in his quar-
ters thinking thong hts that like muac lead some
limos on 70 ex altation His earthly lie was done
and he looked out into the dim beyond foarlossly.
His eyes were set and sad. for he should sec her
face and hear Valeries voice no more. but he
would be waiting in that somewhere for her.
in the supremer hours often turns ain TO the
faiths Of his childhood; 20 now Hollywood, at the
summit of his life, found himself given back all
those lost dreams
He did not know how she camo there. He heard
no footstep enter And when hs knew, neither
spoke.
There was nothing to say; II was all understood
so we'll She stood beside him. her hands in his in
a strange lull Of mutual knowledge
How did you come" he asked her at last
Anthony" she answered. he knows-all"
How like him! But" with a mans ready
thought for the woman he loves, you must not BIO
found here. Say goodby to me. Valorie"
John" she chung 70 him, how can lot you go7
You dying for MAasau-for my father-for
| me-yes yes con guess ALL
Eale do vi lave a n me-
need nothing more. have not though. of what
there Is beyond. but when you want me you will
find me waiting"
In the long silence life itself might have been
suspended
When" said Valerie, in sudden recollection of
anguish
Tomorrow he answered, understanding the
broken question
Valerie raised her wet eyes
-In my life there can be no tomorrow. God may
not let me die but my life will always be one long
| remembrance OF to-day. shall live in to-day
| always To-morrows are for happier women,
| John. And vet am wicked to say that
would not change my lot with any other For
| have I not my memorics7 And will learn 70 have
| my hopes. And whenever that blessed day OF re-
lease may come to me- will bring my heart to you
| as 1t is today, my king"
Hollywood looked into the beautiful tear dim
| med eyes. He was too wise to say that he had
spoilt her life, that had ii boon possible to set the
| wrong right by any sacrifice he would have done
So Ofthis he said nothing, He only kissed hor.
Next To living 10 be with you, darling, AM in
| love with dying for YOU, Valerie"
| The silence grew again bctwoon them, the best
and saddest silence upon earth-the silence Of all 8
said.
| And yet John have one thing left TO live for
| will live 10 your name stand where II should
| For men like you only understood and honorcd
afterwards" she said presently
| Another man might have disclaimcd all praise.
Ralywood who believed he deserved none kept
silence. He knew that 10 deny would be to wound.
| And he was fnin To say To her thing which was
| hard 70 say and hard TO hear. But he was looking
out into the troubled future, and his anxiety for
her grew bitter upon him So he nerved himself to
the greatest sacrifice OF all. And Valerie's next
| words gave him the opening he desired.
| your sword" she began.
rs broken"
| "No. no! Anthony brought another to Count
Sagau, not yours Yours not the sword of a
traitor! That also will keep"
| "Unziar-I thank him. And Valerie, listen!
When they condemned me there was one vote in
my favor You can guess whose"
| Anthony So"
YES Valerie. and he loves you, and will not
blame-I wish-I would ask"
| Valeries glance met his She understood.
no" she said; 81 will thank him, and like him
dearly and pray for him, but not tnat-no. not ever
! that"
| quiet knock on the door.
| And now Il is goodby."
CHAPTER XXI.
DUKE GUsTAvE
Whatever may be said To the contrary. the fact
| remains that little independent success acts q
| morally weak man a glass Of wine upon ply
sicaliy weak ono For time it exalts and quick
| ems him.
| Duke Gustave Of Maasau was in q condition OF
mental eKhnAraton and experiencing TO the full
the false sensation Of strength thus created when
Sagan was announced Selpdon, who had been
| listening for some minutes 10 his masters self
CALCULATIONS on the newly ratified British contract
| rose az II 10 take his departure
Wait Selpdorf" the duke said.
my lord has asked for a private interview. youl
highness" Selpdoh reminded him.
"Yes, but have no private affairs 70 discuss
with my cousin, Anything that need be said be
tween us is better said before Witness replied the