The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-21

house, and, by hiding himself among the
Shrubs at the back of it, overhear the con-
versation.
Should he be discovered, his presence would
not appear suspicious, and hardly surprising
to the doctors daughter, at any rate-as he
mad so frequently entered the garden by the
gap in the hedge
Yet, for a moment, he hesitated
The thought of eavesdroppng was repug-
nant to his instincts as a gentleman
But only for a moment.
His anxiety to know what passing be-
tween his rival and the girl he loved proved
stronger than any scruple or sentiment.
I must ascertain the issue of this inter
view" he said to himself; land there is no
other way. 1 must know the truth
A moment later he had stepped through the
gap and was advancing noiselessly towards
the summer house.
|. His one fear was, lest the speakers should
have brought their conversation to a close,
and gone away from the arbor before he
reached it.
But with every step he took, the sound of
voices became more audible.
The first words that fell upon his ears, as
he crept between the summer house and
the shrubs that grew thickly behind it were
II do not see what there is so surprising in
the fact of my loving you, Philip wonder
you never found it out before. Why, even
dad discovered it,
ST used to think sometimes that you were
getting to care for me, Amy, in the way
wanted replied the young mans deeper
tones: but, .somehCw, it seemed too good
to be true. And then love is blind YOU
know, and sees things all awry. YoueW would
laugh at me, perhaps, if you knew the agonies
of jealousy I've endured
Jealousy! Of whom we're you jealous,
pray?"
"Of Mat Iago. He is a good-looking fellow
enough, and talks clevery. I used to fancy
you preferred him to me-
MAT Iago! You were jealous of him? %
The young girl laughed softly, as if the idea
of such thing was very amusing, and the
listeners pale face flushed and darkened at
the sound.
IT like Native are such very old friends,
and you say, he talks SO cleverly, and is
so entertaining, one can never reel dull when
in his company. But he is not the sort of
man to inspire tenderness in woman.
think he is too cynical and sarcastic
The face of the listener hardened, while a
very ugly look stole into his coldly cleaning
grey eyes. Not sound escaped his tightly
closed lips he stood there, quite STILL in
the shadow of the shrubs, listening to Philip
Trevlyns passionate protestations of love,
and Amy Sherwood's shy, tender, tremulous
replies-lstening also to the maddening
sound of their repeated kisses and whispered
words of endearment. But the sweat of the
anguish he was enduring, mute and motion
less, stood in great drops upon his forehead,
and his countenance was scarcely human in
its CHASTITY pallor and it's terrible sombre
look of savage vindictiveneSs.
kiss me once again, my Amy" he heard
his rival murmur. in a voice that shook with
the intensity of emotion-and she kissed him.
Tell me that you love me, and that nothing
shall ever part US. OF course, know that
have really no cause for fear. My uncle is
aware of my love for you, and approves of
it. 1 conf1ded in him fully last night, and he
told me that for several years past he has
looked upon me his heir, and that he has
made will in my favor. Of course, I as
sured him of my hope that he would live a
long time yet-and no doubt he will, for he
is hale and hearty enough, in spite of the
apoplexy that hangs like sword of Damocles
over the heads of all the Trevlyns; but, in
the meantime, it is his wish that should
leave the army previous to my marriage and
settle down with YOU at the Court This
seems to me very wise plan, as I should
thus learn the management of the estate
But, of course, 1 must know if this arrange
ment you'd suit you darling?"
tSuit me-to live at Appledore Court ."
cried the young girl, with little gasp of
delight. why, Philip, it is palace home
fit for a princess!"
"And you are g. queen, which is more than
a princess-my uueen'' whispered the voune
man, fondly; "but I thought, perhaps. dear
having lived all your life in Appledore. vo1,
would rather move to liveier place after
we are married, and go out into society, and
see more of the world