The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-23

said he intended coming round here" and the
squire's face clouded, whilst his wife sighed,
for each was thinking of the mortgage in
terest.
Goodwin had behaved with the utmost
Gelicacy about it; but still, the squire felt
that it ought to be paid; and where was he
to get the money!?
It's too late for him to come now Won't
you play game of chess with me, father?"
said Nan.
No DEAR he answered, fondly. ''Sit down
to the piano and play for US. I have little
business to talk over With Adar, here" and
in obedience to his request, she went to the
ite pieces.
She had scarcely struck the first notes,
however, tefore the door opened, and Jasper
Goodwin was announced
| Her face flushed angrily, and She contin-
ued striking an odd note here and there, for
she did not wish to give him her hand in
greeting; indeed, she scarcely knew how to
The difficulty of her position with regard to
him had never struck her so forcbly BEFORE
but the same pride which was making her
hide her emotion from Adair sustained her
| now, and she gave the intruder a slight bow
and few cold words, and then turned to her
music cabinet, painfully conscious that his
burning eyes were fixed on her every move
ment
| He answered her fathers inquiries alb
stractedly, ard at last she heard him ap-
proach the piano.
A vague horror overcame her, and she
|
| the trembling that shook her as he came
near; but with the first words of his voice.
! a conventional request that she should sing to
them-her cou1 age returned and gathering
! up the loose sheets, she turned away from
! the piano. determined at all risks, to avoid
tete-a-tete with him.
Il fear L must refuse. T am tired tonight"
she said, trying to pass him.
| But, alas! the music fell in a huttering
heap from her nervous grasp. and Goodwin
knelt to pick it up in such way that he
kept her prisoner.
Don't go away like that" he whispered,
passionately. I've longed day and night to
see you again. Only tell me-
Let me pass! I don't want to speak to
you,' she sad in equally low voice.
He caught hold of her hand
Don't Nan; don't be so cruelty hard" he
begged II know you must love little
you must If only you felt tenth part of
what endure, you'd pity me, sure it's
killing me!-kllng me! You've robbed me
of the joy of life; you must restore me some
| thing!'
81 think you are mad!" she said, in a hard
low voice. IF you d mt get up at once,
shall ask my father to come. I hate you! Do
you hear! I hate your
May I help you with your music?" asked
Adair coming to her aid.
| He had seen her face, and FASTENED to
release her from her unpleasant position as
| soon he could.
| But Mans humiliation was too acute for
her to thank him, though she was grateful
for his help.
! eff you please" she said, coldly, moving
away.
"Ah! it's you, is it?" Jasper said between
his set teeth looking scowlingly at the young
man. so you're still here, you?''
| Adair knew that he was longing for an
| open quarrel and determined to balk him.
Another time, in another place, they would
have an explanation, he swore inwardly but
he would not play Jasper's game if he could
help it.
Yes; it's I, and I'm still here" he
answered, quietly; ''as you see. But you've
been in the south, in my county, too, be-
lieve. Have you any news for me?"
| Goodwin hesitated a moment
Yes; I have he answered, grudingly
taking out Times. Your uncle, Sir Charles
Adair, is dead and the family solicitors are
advertising for YOU"
Dead"
Adair's face saddened; for. though they had
rarted in anger, all injuries fade before the
lections of the old mai crowding into
his mind.
Jasper Goodwin laughed harshly.
"Oh he left will, MIR. Adair You will
find matters all right" he said, insolenty
pretending that the young mans grief arose
from anxiety as to monetary questions
You'll inherit by right of being next-of- kim .
He bit his lip, for the glare in Adair's eyes
confused him, Though he was coward
"The estate is one CT the finest in the county
I believer he continued. trying to give an
air of lightness to his former speech.
Eyes; very fine said Adair, absently still
| thinking of the past.
81 also learnt" said Jasper, lightly towing
with his watchchan although his eyes were
keenly watching the young mans face that
your fortune in another direction is equally
| favorable"
| st fail to understand you" Adair answered
sternly, casting aside his memories, and alert
on the instant for Jaspers meaning
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