Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-15

4 IlFES kEMORSE Author o "DIOuy Baun,"
MARVEL" Hon. Mira
= = BY THE DUCHESS :. :. vs.tss." Etc. Ete
CHAPTER NLvnI-lContinnedl

- OF talk Ike that-aS If you con-
demned me" says she with deep agita-
ton. and thruSting him from her when
he would have sought 10 draw nearer to
her But what would you have me
do. then? He saved the colonel frsm
terrible misfortune: he restored to Kitty
her peace of mind: he rescued the chit
dren from penury and discomfort: he
gave the c0l0nel-Oh. no. no-he gave me
only base ingratitude: Only Il broken
heart and trust betrayedE
AS TO the money" says he Il can get
that. | can manage il easily Why on
earth, darling, didn't you ask me for II
at the beginning
Where could you have got il? Where
could you get it now event. says she
with growing detection. Besides, |
could never have asked you or anyone
for it. He offered it,
II can get it now" eagerly Der
tram --'
She checks him by gesture
DO you think il likely he or yoUr
mother would help you i'll any scheme
that would enable Won to marry me?
Besides rising from the rustic bench
on which she had seated herself min
ute ago, even if they would-it would
be useless.
"One word" cntrcats he OBTAINING her.
but very gently. IF | can arrange it
them
You mean" says she Slcwly. that II
you can repay Mr.. Crawford the t20OO.
that then | might honorabiy consider ali
things ut an end between him and me.
But what OF his kindness. his dehcacy,
his faith il me, his generosity in coming
forward to help us, when no one else
camcY'
THAT il unjust" says Stamcr coldly
II heard knew nothing
mo. no." impatiently. Il was not
thinking Of you--of anyone-only of him!
Who shall repay all his tenderness 90 me
and mine? | alone, And am | 10 do 50
by abandonment, by treachery, by cruel
tyE
He is fortunate in being 50 high
up in your esteem says he with a
sneer. Then. oh. forgive me again,
Evelyn cries he with deep contriGion.
After all. who am that | should sheer
al him! | begin 10 think he is the better
fellow of the two, He does not wound
you as | do"
No" says she in low voice,
"Ah,' jealousy, you allow him all
virtues, me none.
Alas How | wish / saw none in
YOU" cries she with sudden bitter We
hemcnce. Il wish you We're as | thought
you month ago. without love for me-.
rs love for you virtueE says ne
laughing sadly. why. then indeed |
have it so largely that it must cover the
multitude of my sins.
1T is a misfortune" says she. Be
fore, when | believed you cared less than
nothing for me. it was all easier, simpler
if" with swift, adorable glance at him,
''even more unhappy. | had my life ar
ranged for me then: a dull one. without
hope, but without this new terrible pain.
And now, now! Oh, it is cruel of youi
You come here, you tell me what | have
wyp.I all Ia
months, but you tell it me too late! You
leave me nothing now in the whole wide
world save regret and-remorse."
You urbraid me. Have l then no
grievance, no regret"
You will forget-in a month or two
Evelyn! EVELYN cries he passionate
". He throws his arms round her and
strains her to his heart, thus once more
in q measure taking her into possession.
Gam nothing to you that you persist in
this hateful engagement? Give him up
give yourself to me instead, Do You
think if he knew, he would wish you to
marry him? If he is the paragon you
represent, would he not rather secure
your happiness than his own! See now,
heart" pressing her hand against his
cheek. IF you are afraid, let me speak
to him.
BY single vehement effort she releases
herself
What folly!' cries she feverishly.
You to speak to him. Now, once for all.
Eaton" leaning towards him and holding
up her hand with an imperious gesture.
Il forbid You to speak to Mr.. Crawford
on this matter. You hear?"
You shall be Obeyed, of course" re-
turns he stiffiy.
"Of course" says she with that little
touch of childish hauteur that he had al
ways thought so sweet in her. and now
good night" She seems in hurry TO be
gone. Perhaps she breads more words
more arguments, stronger entreaties.
II shall see you to the door" says he
stitiy still.
No, no." eagerly. "There is no need
Good night She holds out 10 him her
hand neryously. 1t has grown very cold
How cold You are" says he anxi0usly
Il suppose you are not half warmly made
up, and now you have got chill Come
indoors quickly: what madness Of me to
keep You out al this hour"
Madness indeed says she. but too
low for him to hear her A madness thai
will affect her her whole life long Oh, if
she had not come Out-if she had not met
him-shc might never have known this
deep, sweet thrill of pain: might never
have known how well he loves her. Vet
would she be without the knowledge:
She turns at the door to give him last
glance.
Remember | shall not give You up."
he says doggcdly. and moment after
wards Is lost in the darkness