The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-01-11

opinion found ample expression in his
ewes; md this stirred up SircOmbcs
sccre: anim1Sity to cod fury-hc could
have poisoned the superclious intruder.
Lady In'h"G,c had caused 4 fur rug
to be spread for the c0nva!cSccnt in i
pleasant nook. where he might rest and
receive the strengthening salt breezcs,
while gazing on the free sweep of the
ocean, dotted with distant sails.
She welcomed him TO her side with
close clasp Of her nervous hand, ana an
cngro. sing expectancy on her face: but
they could not converse contidcntially
then, and lie only gave her true
hearted smi G and pressed her hand.
Beautiful Ulva was peculiarly radiant
TO day: she was innocently clatcd by
the triumphant recovery Of the stranger
whom she secretly claimed as her own
peculiar protcgc, because as kenmore
had said. she had given him back his
life. And Kcnmorc'S prophecy stimu-
lated the joyous young creatures inter.
est in Edgar: though her womanhood
was as yet unawakened, She wovc pretty
fancies about the handsome stranger,
and loved to see him happy by the side
OF her darling mamma-Engelondc.
Edgar thought he could fathom Lord
InchCapes morbid feeling about his
daughter: that ne could never permit
any honorable man TO marry tho daugh-
ter or an attainted name: so he had sent
her TO lonely Dunraven to be compan.
ion to his wife.
What cruel future for Ulva, if this
were oil.
The first moment that Lady Inchcapc
and he were alone she turned 10 him
eagerly.
"You have read it?" asked she, trcnu-
louslv, her sensitive face burning.
"Every wurd, Lady Dunraven, and
with such reverence, such conviction, as
Cnlv the truth could inspire" he an
swered He could see how his words
soothcd and comforted her. and how her
wrung and tortured SuSceptibiIitieS rest
ed in peace upon the welcome belief that
he still reverenCed her, eventhouCh she
was repudiated wife, with sgrace-
full stigma upon her
Would it convince my lorl?' she
Whispered with Frightening eyes.
Poor Edgar dared not reply, for he
knew the ndomitable pride OF lnchcare.
aAh, no; YOU think it won not "Said
she, mournfully. jealousy is cruel as
the grave, and estranged love is hal der
to convince than indifference
She sank back signing: she was very
grateful for his sympathy, but she had
no hope.
"My who's zeart is in the matter"
said Edgar, humbly. "When / leave
you it shall be to do what | can to OBJ
tain Justice for you. Can you trust in
me so far?"
u believe in your loyalty and cour-
age" said she, giving him her hand with
one of her old-time fascinating smiles;
.but cannot see how mortal nan can
wiring the truth from those two cravens
who lied my happiness away"
Let me try" he implorct. 81 may
succeed"
She looked at him with starting tears.
mobile heart" she murmured. 81 do
think YOU might. Very well, | make
YOU my champion, and bid You God
speed"
He soemnly kissed her hand to seal
the contract: he feitit binding as sacred
obligation.
She little dreamed who this champion
was who had undertaken 10 restore her
TO her husband and home-that it was
that very Arden whose solemn recognl-
tion at Inchcape FoSse as the Earls heir
had so wrung her poor heart, and en-
bittered her recolections of that stately
home where once she reigned supreme
But Edgar eXultcd over his unknown
relationship: he felt strong 10 work for
her with such a right as that, and how
could lnchCapc hold out against his
wife. whoa the very heir, whose interests
were naturally antagOniStic to hers,
vowed that he believed in her wholly.
And still he hid his identity from her,
fearing to chill her faith in him.
A few DAYS restored Edgar almost
completely. He yielded to his friends
earnest desire. and did not leave her the
moment he was strong enough to travel.
Think what a boon it is to me to have
friend oncc more" +" she pleaded ut Is
like cold water to pri: one- perishng OF
thirst. stay but few days longer and
let me grow strong by seeing your
strength and goodness. am 50 weary
| of sorrow, ah, so weary"
But he trembIed for dread while be
| STAYED, ior Ulva had stolen all his heart,
and what il he shodd bctray this to her,
and disturb her peace?
I Ulya was proud to lead him about,
! showing him ali her hauntS inside and
outside of tho tower and up and down
the island: wherever her dainty caprice
rointed, she was sure of compan on.
/ docile and truSty, whose interest never
! tagged
: or course they did not ramble about
! thus en- tcte-a teta in the American
mode. England, like France, sets up
many barriers between the sexes, and
/ the voung lady's rank added 20 these.
Sometimes it was the grave and rev.
crcpd Mr.. Sircombc who chaperoned