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So II gradually came about that the
Stronger nature gained the ascendency
the stronger soul gained the upper
hand In his life. The love OF Leone
had always been by far the strongeS
element in his life; 1t had been sci
aside by series OF clever maneuyers
but now 1t resumed Its sway. He die
not Intend It; he was weak enough ano
foolish enough to think that the pru-
dent friendship could replace mad love
and he was not very long before nc
found out his mistake. But at first all
went wcll--her praise stimulated him
he gave loose to the fiery eloquence
that was natural to him. Knowing
that she would read and critlcise every
word, he took more pride and pleasure
in his public life than he had ever done
before; he liked to hear her criticisms
on his opinions and actions; he was ue-
lighted with the interest she took In
his works.
At times the visits he paid were all
occupied with the discussion or these
details. He would tell her OF some
great Grafton or speech that he In
tended to make on some Important
measure, she would talk 1t over to him,
and her marvellous intelligence, her
bright wit and originality always
threw some light on the matter, some
more picturesque view. In this she
differed from Lady Marion, who was
more timid and retiring, who looked
upon everything connected with public
life as n dreadful ordeal, who, fond as
she was OF literature could not read
newspaper, who, dearly as she loved
her husband could not interest herself
in his career.
SO gradually and slowly the old love
threw It's glnmor over them, slowly the
master passion took Its place again In
Lord Chandos' life, but Just ut that
time 1t was unknown to himself. 1t
came at last that the only real life For
HIN was the time spent with her-the
morning hours when no discussed all
tho topics OF the day with her, and the
evening when he leaned over his opera
box, his eyes drinking In the marvel
GUS Beauty of her face,
Then, ms n matter OF course, Lady
Marion began to wonder whore he
went. He had been accustomed. when
he had finished his breakfast, always
to consult her about the days plans
whether she liked to walk, ride, or
drive, md he had always been her com
panlon but now 1t often happened that
he would say TO her
Marion, drive with my mother this
morning, she likes to have you with
hor and my father goes out 80 little,
you know"
She always smiled with the most
amiable air OF compliance with his
wishes but she looked up Mt him on
this particular morning.
"Whero are you going, Lance?" she
asked. Her eyes took In, In their quiet
fashion, every detail Of his appearance,
even to tho dainty exotic in his button
hole.
Lord Chnndos had habit OF blush
ing-hls dark face would flush Hike n
girls when any sudden emotion stirred
him 1t did so now, and she. with
wondering eyes, noticed the flush.
why, Lance" she said you arc
blIshing. blushng just like girl, be-
cause just asked you whore you were
going"
And though the fiery rcd burned thSI
dark skin, no managed t. look calmly
at his vito and say:
you are always fanclful over me,
Marion. aud your fancies are not al
ways correct.
She was ono Of the sweetest and most
amiahle of women. no one ever saw her
rullled or inpatient She went up to
him now with the lWoliost smile, and
laid her fair arms round his neck; the
very heaven OF roposo was In tho eyes
she raised to his.
MY darling Lance" she said, 81 can
never have an" fancy over you; my
thoughts about YOU are always true.
She laid one slim. white hand on his
face "Why, Your Taco burns now,
SHE aail, and he made some little GEES
ture Of impatlence, and then his
heart smotc him She was so fair, so
gentle and loved him SO dearly.
Ilayc ycxod You, lance" sho said,
Il did not mean to do So II you do
not like mc to ask you where You are
going. ! will not. hut It seems to me
such simple thing"
"liow can | object, or, rather, why
should object to tell YOU where 81,
Marion? Hero Is my notebook, open
II and read"
But when he said the word, !" knew
that on his notebook Their, Wa W.
mention Of l.cono's name, and oEaln
his heart smotc him, It was 50 "NrT
easy to deceive this fair, trusting wo-
man. Lady Chandos put the note Sook
back In his pocket,
Il do not want TO see It. Lance
merely asked you the question because
you looked so very nice and you ha %
chosen such a beautiful flower.
thought YOU were going to pay soae
particular visit
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