The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-16
CHAPTER VIII.

asked Mrs. Belairs.
Over on the east moors, but I am going
first to the Home Farm" he answered. "They
are cutting the Ten Ares and the oats are
six feet and a half high so Morgan tells
me-"
Morgan was the farm factor.
That is the tallest we have ever managed,
isn't it?" to Mrs. Bellairs with an air of sat
lSfactlon in his manner, a satisfaction that
expressed itself in his grandmother's face,
for both of them were interested in the farm
owners out to be-
Yes, it is, it wa six feet and a quarter
last year 1 shall drive over before luncheon.
too. Will you come with me?" to Miss Kin
CAIRO, VINO sat next her hostess
Thank you"
And you. Margaret" Mrs. Bellars turned
to Lady Margaret
Thanks, but I'll ride she answered.
VIII you ride or drive, dear?' said Mrs
Bellairs to Angela.
Before. she had time to answer Jervis Tenn
pleton interposed
oh let. us all walk, those of us at least
VINO are not engaged in slaughter" he said
for he often remarked that it filled him with
horror when he found he had shot little
innocent bird. In reality he was a Door
sportsman, and a very bad shot as one or
Two poor gamekeeperS could bear witness;
and, as when his aim had peppered them, he
had not been. over generous in making
amends, and applying that golden salve that
gcess o far to heal a surface wound; they
IfeQuentlysSpoke his name with more empha-
sis than respect 1T is only short walk
let us wander hand in hand through the fresh
green lanes! let us return to Arcadian sim
pl1city since it is but short walk"
1t is four miles, said A1ured; land the
day is very warm for walking,Mit would be
very much better to drive'' ssss
-Four mlles!" Templeton's face heightened
for he did not CAKE to exert himself over
much. Obi in a minute more, cheerfully.
we shall do tive shall do it-yes we shall
do it. We shall look like shepherds and shep-.
herdesses, and Wen. sing Pureelrs grand old
song, 'Nymphs and Shepherds, Come Away:
Gene Away" and he tapped the top of his
egg. with spoon in time to the music, as he
huMmed the song in a. low voice.
think, however, we had better drive"
said Mrs. Bellairs with an amused look on
her face, for Templeton had been the first of
his species she had met, and at times he
amused her, and at other times disguised
heT, yet the amusement preponderated for
she had strong sense of humor
''Oh, Mrs. Bellairs! it is such an ordinary
means of conveyance to such an idyllic SPOT
Templeton. went 50 far as to wiring his hands
as he spoke in order to show how much the
ordinary Jared upon his sensitive highly
strung nature.
Would you like a balloon?" asked LADY
Margaret, demurely.
My dear Lady Margaret it is too had of
you to insinuate that 1 live in the air, and
that my means Of travel should be aerial
winged ones"
How could you think I should insinuate
L.
ton?" said Lady Margaret with glance from
her sparkling eyes that filed him with de-
light. He was beginning to think the rich
ana beautiful Lady Margaret had .succumbed
to- his charms. a thought of which she was
quite cognizant, and not averse to encourag-
Ing as far as she could do so without com
promising herself in her own mind The
young man afforded her great enjoyment for
he was so supremey blindly egotistical. He
turned to Ethel Somers, for he prided himself
. on his knowledge of the mysteries of the .fe-
male heart, and though that jealousy was a
great weapon when yielded by his hand
Miss Ethel will you walk with me?" he
asked. with a pleasant, ingratiating smile
and quickly and furtively casting glance al
Lady Margaret to see if her face changed.
no. thank you, Mr. Ternpleton," the girl
replied. quietly; i am going on my bicycle
Lady Margaret and 1 are going to have a
race"
On. indeed" with a tone Of intense dis
approval IN his voice.
You SHOULD cycle too, Mr. Templeton.
said Lady Margaret, pleasantly.
u think not. It destroys the figure" hold
ing himself erect.
mol No! Mr.. Te.npieton!" several of the
guests who cycied exclaimed at once
Perhaps not e. lady's figure but a mans"
come. Temp.eton, you're too hard on us, =
said Bellafrs.
I'm sure cycling wouldn't spoil your fig
ure. Mr. Temp1et0n." said Ethel Somers
He looked sharply at her. for he thought
he detected a tone OF sarcasm in her words
DO you mean it is spoilt aiready?" he be-
gan. with look OF wounded self-loye
Miss Ethel couldn't mean anything I'M
kind. I'm su-e.... said Lady Margaret
But the girl laughed. for ahe had wanted
70 annoy him. as his cavalier treatment OF