Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-05-25


face haunted him. After al,
not to be enyied? Who was mo-
beautiful tnan Inez? Who had
southern grace, her wondrous gerin-
her rich voice, and her warm Io,.,.
heart? He remembered her IN ~
night he had played Romeo hou
dark eyes fell before his gaze ana ~
wondered how he could have beer
bind so long. He seemed to baar
again that cry, Il love him so,,
Yet in some way he shranI fro,.
telling his mother the news; nor d'I
he seem in any violent hurry 70
scend to the breakfast-room. Whom =.
did so, his first thought was ono y,
wonder at his delay, for there. nay.
to his mother, sat fair and radiont
girl whom any man would have heer
proud TO claim. The rich flush tbat
crlmsoned her face, the slv su.o
glance that half met his, stirred ~,
n"art, and he felt that he had W.,
prize. He could not go near her Co.,
the Countess of Strathdale and adj,
Victoria had remained for the nigbt
and were now seated in great stat.
at the breakfast table. His aIros.
undivided attention was given :,
them. Her ladyship's carriage was
ordered at last, for she had promiso5
to lunch at Bohun Court, and Pbilin
despite his Impotence, could No,
leave until both ladies were sea.o5
and the coachman had received HI,
orders. Then he turned to look fo,
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Mother" he said to Mrs Tvn,,
will you walk up and down the lawn
with me? | have something to say
to you"
Find me shawl" said Mrs
Lynne, with a smile, "and then will
walk as long as you please"
But when her son had fastened +ba
cashmere over her shoulders. and ba5
placed her arm in his, he walked bv
her side in perfect silence for some
minutes.
Il thought you wanted to talku
said his mother, with some amusa-
ment. What is it? Have Won sci.
tied anything about your journeyqo
No he replied; Il had forgotten
it,"
"Ah, my boy" interrupted Mrs
Lynne, Il wish you would renounca
the idea. l would give all have in
the world to see you settled and
happy. DO not be very angry with me
if ask you one question"
ASK what You will" he replied
Tell me, she said. "how it is Won
do not ask Agatha Lynne to be your
wife? If l know anything of a voune
girls heart, | am sure she is not in
different to you"
Lord Lynne attempted to speak. but
the words died away upon his llps
Il would never advise you to marry
for money, continued his mother
and | think your uncle's will both
cruel and unjust; still, Agatha is so
sweet and gentle; out of all the world
she is the girl l should have wished
most to see your wife"
Mrs Lynne waited for a replv. but
none came; her son was thinking that
at any price, he would keep his
cousins secret.
81 cannot understand your indf-
ference" said Mrs. Lynne Il used Il
think you loved Agatha. Now with
inez the case is different-she is very
beautiful; but there is something so
inscrutable in her, I can never fancy
any one loving her."
InGb Mot
speak so. l brought you here this
morning to tell you that Inez has
promised to be my wife"
Mrs. Lynne dropped the arm she
was holding, and looked up into her
sons face with establishment almost
too great for words.
"lnez!" she cried, at last: "why
! Philip, how can that be? thought
YOU loved Agatha, and she cared for
you"
That was a mistake, mother" be
replied, lightly; Agatha has always
thought Of me as dear cousin and
q true friend, but nothing more"
or course you know best, ny
dear said Mrs. Lynne, meek}y Z
VIII never pretend to any judgmen.
again
But You do not say one word
mother he replied haIf-impat.enty
! thought you would be so delighted
to know that was going to marry
and settle, as YOU call it. at last"
SO | am, Philip" said Mrs Lynne l.
40 not mistake me. forgot ms