Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-10-13
CHAPTER EN.

eve cannot refuse" said Darcy Ions
dale, rs he held Sir Owens Invitation
open In his hand. I'VE must 20 this once,
and then we can please ourselves after
ward. What do you say, FclixT
"Tb tell you the truth, father, l think
I would rather not go--1 do not like the
idea. TO transact Sir Owens business Is
all very well, but to dine with him is
quite another thing
"You shall please YOURSELF" returned
Mr.. Lonsdalc.
But Kate would not have 1t SO; for the
first time almost In her life she differed
from her stepson.
"You must 20. Felix" she said. "Only
think what people will say IL You stay
away! Even Lady Chevenix herself will
be fiattercd and think you dare not meet
her. Go, Felix: ! should not like to give
her that triumph. You will have to meet
her some time or othcr-dO II now.'
It was the first time he had met ner
In her own home. In the midst Of the
splcndOr that was now hers, and his eyes
were dazzled by her wondrOus beauty.
Her dress OF white silk with trailing
roses was richly trimmed with fringes
OF gold She wore tiara OF diamonds.
Her exquisite beauty and her exquisite
dress dazcd him for few moments, but
he made no sign; and Darcy Lonsdale
was proud Of his son. as he advanced
with princely grace and carriage into the
room and bowed to the lovely woman,
who, despite all her efforts, grew deathly
pale as she saw him.
Lord Arlington, who never neglected
any opportunity Of publicly showing his
great affection and regard for Darcy
LOnsdale, went up to him and began O
long and interesting conversation with
him. Lady Maude called Felix to her
side. And SO the LOnsdales' arrival pass
cd Of us the arrival Of any other guest
would have done.
II am glad you came" said Lady
Maude to Felix. II was afraid you
would rcfuse-and l should have been
sorry for that"
Then dinner was announced, and the
long and stately procession moved for.
ward to the dining room. Felix, from
where he sat, could not only sec Lady
Chevenix, but he could hear oil that was
passing. lie wondered ut her perfect
grace and elegance.
Sir Owen, awed by the presence Of his
MISUNDERSTANDING Sucbtsp oVuuvVu WIN 8tSos
prOpriety, md altogether the dinner was
great success. Lady Chevenix gave
the signal to the Countess Of Arlington,
and the ladies rose. Felix sprang up To
open the door for them. His eyes met
Violet's, and he saw a red flush cover her
face and rise even to the roots Of hel
hair.
Was she ashamed of the price Of he,
faithlessncss! he wondered. Was she
ashamed to parade before him hel
wealth, her grandeur, her jewels? The
more shame she felt the better for her
II was good sign.
"Surely," thought Lady Chevenix, ~
shall be able to see him, to say a few
words to him. must know IL he always
intends to be as he Is now, so cold, SC
proud, so unfOrgiving."
But II was a far more difficult matter
than she had thought. She could not
speak to him without attracting Observa
ton, unless he either purposely or acct
: dentally found himself near her. Perhaps
he would make the opportunity, she
thOught-but he did not. He talked q
J great deal to Lord and Lady Arlington
and at times to Lady Maudc; but at last
came an opportunity. Someone asked fol
the old-fashioncd glec. when shall We
three meet again?' and Lady Cheveni,
remembered that she had the music
Felix was to take the tenor part-ht
had glorious tenor voice, rich, clear ant
ringing. She turned to him with charm
ing smile.
"The music Is with some old books Of
mine in the canterbury-will you help mt
TO find ity' So, while the room was filled
with laughter and song, Lady Cheveni,
and Felix bent over the old music book,
to look for the glee. She turned hel
head. and said In a low voice:
IL want to speak to you, Felix-wil
you listen to me for few minutes?"
III you wish It," he replied, coldly.
~ do wish 1t. want to know II al
our lives We are to be like this"
Like what, Lady Chevenix?" he ask
ed
"fOu know what ] mean--if our live
are to be SO entirely apart, IL you will
always be cold and distant and proud 4
me--if You will always avoid me and IL
more my presence"
He looked at her In mute wonder.
Must l remind you of one thing, Lad!
ChevenixY he asked.
what Is thatT" she asked.
"That 1t was your hand that separated
ps-that broke all ties"
"Ye% know that; but could We no