Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-10-11
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OF cunning and greed; no one to III
aside the golden muslache, and show
coYse lines none to warn her that
the gay. handsome exterior concealed
heart base rs 1t was hard, cald, and
troaGhcrou8.
Sho saw the start Of admiration
when he first caught sight Of her, and
her lovely, chiId-like face flushed. She
saw him speak eagerly to Lucy Marche,
as though asking who she was, and
she felt amused at the young lady
look OF Indifference.
Then Sir Rupert came and stood by
her side, trying to make her Interested
IN the drive to Blrley. She was impa-
tIent, and answered him petulantIy
She longcd for him to 90 away, 80 that
the handsome young soldier might
como up and tnll to her
Perhaps Sir Rupert understood her
and grew tired Of her pretty, capri
cIouG words, for presently he went
away, and then she saw Captain Ayr
ION talking to Miss Ruthers.
Poor, pcttcd, spoiled beauty! she felt
uothIng but wonder that he had not
sought her sooner. She turned away
snd began TO gather some Of Lady
Marches roses, and then, just as her
bright eyes were growing dim, Lady
Marche came to her, ana she saw Cap
cain AyrtOn by her side
Lady MarChe introduced him, and,
after fow words went away, leaving
hn IiI
say much, but his eyes were eloquent.
they told her how happy he was to
see her, and bis ardent, passionate
gaze seemed to reach Sybi's heart,
They stood over the roses, the sun
shining warm upon them, and the FIRST
link Of long and heavy chain was
formed.
what had happenGd?' Sybil asked
herself, in silent wonder. why did
this man seem raIrer than all others?
what made the akoa 80 bright, the
flowers 80 sweet and earth 80 fair?
Why did the musical voice, speaking
gentle, courteous words, make her
heart beat and her chook flush as no
other voice had over done2"
She saw him gather beautiful rose,
only half blown, and strip all the
thornB away, arrange the green leaves
around IT, and then he offered 1t to
her. Like tho simple child she was,
she threw away all the other flowers
In her hand and took the one thus
profforod
Captain Ayrton smIled-a smile for
which sho would have hated him had
she seen IT,
rlc rode by her side all the way 10
Birley Woods, OF course, 1t was the
Same road she had known FOR many
years; but this morning 1t seemed
different. There was golden radI-
ance over everything She might have
been in fairy-land.
She never saw Sir RupCrt's sad face,
or Lucy Marches plque. or Lady
Marches significant smile, The fair
face and handsome head were bonding
down to her every moment, and she
saw no more.
1t was a cold. chill shock whom the
carriage stopped at Brey Woods and
Sir Rupert came to help her. She
wondered impationtly why he did not
leave Captain Ayrton to assist her.
Slut Sir Rupert took her hand and drew
her arm in his. The captain had no
chance; he was Obliged to submit and
6oavo hor.
But If Sir Rupert looked for any re-
ward he was nwlully mistaken. Sybll
lIstcned; but he saw sho heard every
word that he said Was It In feminine
nature TO pay heed to grave words
while a handsome young soldier visi-
bic love In his eyes, was noar?
What had happened? Again SybIl
wondered. The brightness all vanish
cd; the trees and grass the earth and
sky, MI lost their fairy glow, She
hogan TO think the day warm, aud
WIrloy Woods tiresomc; for Captain
Ayrton was by Lucy's side now, and
ihe two seemed excellent friends.
What makes you so distract Sybil?'
asked Sir Rupert. Docs not Birley
como up to your oxpoctations@'
She was too much of a spoiled child
60 conceal her thoughts, and her ans
ever made Sir Rupert sad
NO." she replied; "but Lucy Marchc
socms TO enjoy IT,"
He understood tho piQue and annoy
Enco Ait me, why was the great love
OF HIS noble heart wasted"
"Sybil," he said grayoly, there Is
ono proverb would like you to bear
In mind"
What Is IT," she asked languidly.
AN is not gold that glltters." he
replied, He repcnted his words whom
ne saw her face flush
Then Lady Marrho began to marshal
her guests
There was time for long ramble
IN tho woods before dinner" she said;
and Sybil. raising her eyes, met Cap
tain Ayrtons glance, full of entreaty,
Women seldom resist those eyes.
Whey could plead and hesecch, they
could be SO winning and tender, they
we're so eloquent and clear. They said
now to Sybtl that he only cared for
rambling in the woods by her side