Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-26

passion IN n0r n6arC; ana, II anyone
had told her that Lola was capable of
such self-sacrifice as to give her life
for love or revenge, she would have
neither understood nor believed it,
CHAPTER VIII.
To go away from Scarsdale, away
from the fair and gentle girl whom he
loved, away from the beautiful French
girl who cared so much for him, was
now the one wish Of Sir Karls heart
He must act sensibly; so he said when
he took himself to task. He had re-
manned supine while another came and
wooed and won the girl he loved; it
was his own fault, and if he had
realized her value at first, all would
have been we'll AS it was, he must go
away and not return to his home and
his duties until he had forgotten her.
He must learn while he was away not
TO think of her as Dolores Cliefden,
but only as Lady Rhysworth.
One day the Squire, feeling better,
walked into Deeping with Dolores, and
| they were engaged in round of shop
ping when Sir Karl, who was driving
through the town, met them. In his
state of mind then it was perhaps the
most unfortunate thing that could
have occurred He saw that the
Squire looked tired, and he insisted on
driving him home to Scarsdale, saying
| that after he had luncheon there he
would drive them back to White
! Cliffe Dolores had not seen Sir Karl
since the evening on which she had
sung her farewell to him. AS the
Squire felt fatigued, he was only too
thankful to avail himself of the baro-
nets offer; but he would have de-
clined it had he seen the panied look
on his daughters face. She would
have given anything to refuse to &C
company Sir Karl. AS her father had
accepted his service, it was impossible.
She knew that the next hour or two
must be full Of pain for her, but she
must bear it patiently.
Sir Kari had reason to be proud of
his beautiful home, and his heart
warmed toward it as they came within
sight of it. If he could have made
this fair-haired, sweet-faced girl it's
mistress, he would have taken no
greater blessing from Heaven; but it
was not to be- At luncheon he was
ali that was most courteous and kind;
and when it was over, and the Squire
seemed inclined to sleep, Sir Karl
placed an easy-chair for him, and
asked Dolores if she would like to see
the grounds She answered with a
frank smile
II should like it very much. I have
never been over them"
You will not be cold?" he inquired
consciously.
''You forget" she said, laughing,
that / spend half my time in the open
air"
And then they went down the great
fight of steps into the gardens.
LET me show you my favorite
nooks,'' he said. ''Perhaps we may
never be here together again.
She wondered little at the gravity
OF his words. Why should they never
be there again? But she offered no
comment; silence seemed to be safest.
He showed her every nook and cor
ner that was dear to him; and there
was nothing but reverence in his hon
est heart for her when he said
II shall love every place the more
for having seen you there"
She could not even affect to be
angry; there was nothing but the
greatest respect in his voice.
You are very kind" she answered
simply,
They came presently to bright lit
tie parterre in the midst Of which a
fountain was playing. They paused
under the dropping boughs of some
noble trees, where seats had been
placed,
This is my favorite spot" he re
marked. 81 bring my cigar and papers
here every day. The only thing I miss
is society. 1t is very dull to be alone
| in a large house like this. I cannot
| tell you how I long for a companion.
should have been so thankful to have
had my mother here and houseful OF
brothers and sisters"
Her lips parted with a faint sound,
| but whether it was Of sympathy or
pain he did not know. The color rose
in her fair face, then died away, leav-
| ing it white as a white rose. If he had
| but told her this some weeks ago! She
rose from the seat where he had placed
her-his favorite seat-and walked on
slowly. He followed her. Had he