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moustache, now adj

vanced, saying:
II observe our friends are just forming a
quadrille. Lady Kitty may 1 have the
hcrcr?"
He led her away, leaving Castelmaine will
feelings better imagined than described a.
he watched them 60.
Philip" (they were old acquaintance
queried Lucy Ravenswood, when they wer,
alone.
The question was an invitation, but he die
not choose to see it.
| mo. 1 prefer to remain quietly here" HI
answered, coldly, adding with his native
courtesy to woman, but let me take vol
back to the hail.
tired of dancing. One gets too much of tina
in the season, and since you are going tt
enjoy a well earned rest 1 will remain here
too
She sank into the seat lately occupied BY
herself and Trevanion, and motioned him tt
a place at her side, an action that apparently
passed unnoticed.
1--WE have met seldom of late, Philip,
she said, looking up into his face with
half pathetic, half coquettish smile, '.tha
somehow, the old familiar footing has quit
slipped away from us, and yet I am sure thu
fault is not NINE" she ended pensively,
faint sigh lifting the opal pendant at he
throat.
Then, seeing that he remained silent
why, Philip, how serious you look!" sh'
exclaimed, in surprise. surely, you are no
|
tete tonight? 1 meant no harm, little fun
that was all, and that 1 fear ill-timed an
sorry. What, silent still! Ah I see I mus
tell the whole truth or remain forever unde
the ban of your just displeasure."
| Then dropping her bantering tones, sh
lifted her jewelled hand timidly and laid i
on his arm, with SOFT halfappealing ges
! ture.
THE truth is, Philip, that sudden interrup
! ton was simply little ruse, a little excuse
to escape from Trevanion, who-although
am perhaps unknd to repeat it-had thu
audacty to propose to me- Now am 1 for
given2
"Of course" he answered. generously
And you?"
Refused him, of course"
Il very glad to hear it, he told her
heartily.
| "Why?" she queried, softly.
| Because, according to his own wretchet
past, he is a fortune hunter, and, therefore
unworthy of a good womans Affection
! Yes, that is the risk we wealthy womer
rum" she said with a shrug of her whit
shoulders and a slight emphasis on the pro
noun. The poor ones have the better of u
there; Kitty, for instance, and dozens o
other impecunious damsels, with whom tn
! case is similar, but reversed They coun
the money before the man.
1t was a spiteful Speech and surprise AM
| annoyance was visible on Castlemaine's fac
as he answered, decidedly:
Il think you mistake Lady Kitty entirely.
She laughed a little, low laugh, that jarre(
unpleasantly on his ear. Il fear it is you
who mistake her, Philip Why, to my owl
knowledge she has refused three offers O
marriage this season simply because he
| suitorS' worldly goods were not sufficient
Suppose we drop the subject" he suggest
ed, holly. In my opinion Lady Kitty is al
that is unworldly, unselfish, and true
| You speak Warmly she said, fixing he
| sharp, inquisitive eyes on his angry face
"One would imagine 1 had touched sensi
| tive spot!
Then, as he remained SILENT she rose from
her seat and confronted him. Her fair fac
had become quite white in the subduet
| light.
DO You care for Kitty, Philip" she que
ried, slowly, but her voice shook.
You have no right to ask that question,
he answered, coldly.
None a better!
Explain YOURSELF" he exclaimed.
Does there need any explanation" sh,
cried, passionately. Look what our friend
ship has been all these years! How yo,
>. have sought my society, dangle6 after me
| till names were on everybody's Inns
! What explanation could there be to that blu
| one, though of late l have seen you would
have me differently contsrue it?"
| The ScOrn on her face was whitening Gas
| tlemaine had become very pale
Forgive me- he said, remorsefulIy in hit
1 ter self reproach, for now that his eyes wer
opened there rose up to his remembrance
words and looks that before had no signifi
canoe. L enjoyed your society. valued Won
friendship, never knew, never dreamed
You did not want to know!" she cried
bitterly. 1T was to your interest to ignore
knowledge that did you possess one sparl
of honor would debar you from your miser
4 able sport"
You do me injustice he said earnestly
IF 1 erred, | erred in ignorance, and non
could more bitterly regret the blindness Ye
! believe me- Lucy it is but generosity 20,
mistake for deeper feelings. You are one O
the wealthiest girls in England, and I a poo
Foreign Office clerk
Il could make you rich,' she interrupte,
him, eagerly.
Il could not accept the sacrifice" he an
! SEVERED. gently. but firmly cIoa kim the Ii