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to seize any opportunity that offered 10
sweep North out OF his path.
"I suppose you agree With me" he said
TO ST. Maur. with unusual good humor,
when they had received NOrth's letter,
that Il would be better to make straight
away TO Ravenscleugh than TO strike this
northwest passage 70 the Lakahar1 cOun-
try: we could return the cart and horses
to Erie. and after a rest go or 10 Join
North, who seems impatient 10 be done
with the Hon shooting?"
''Yes. it's by far the best plan. I'd lflrs
TO see Miss Erie again! I fancy she has
been a little vexe'i with herself for send
ing me off as she did. Do you think she
liked any other fellow better. eh? There
was North now?"
'TAnd there was FORESTER" interrupted
that gentleman. smiling
NO. by jove. she never liked you!" re-
Joined ST Maur.
Though you are a good looking fellow
and can talk till all's blue. but J am dis
posed to think that l was in greater IA
vor than you
''Oh, Indeed, Well come along. then,
and lets try our respective chances. Wsl
inspan tomorrow early
IAN rightr' returned St Maur who
had been In less good spirits and Alto
gether in an humber mood than former
ly. very anxious TO get mis- lion shooting
over and return to his mother.
North had been gone more than a week
when late one brisk and rather chill
evening after Madeleine had put Dolly to
bed AMI INDUCED her IN a talk about
North and MS much priced gift, Haze
the sound Of horses feet and wheels
broke the profound silence which had
settled down on the farmhouse and lts
surroundings.
Madeleine guessing who were the rev
arrivals made no move 20 descend and
greet them. She stayed on to keep Dolly
quiet. for that Httte coquette wished 70
get up and dress IN order to welcome
Forester.
About half an hour after the hubbu5
OF voices and tramping OF feet had sub
sided. Mrs. Sutton came IN with some ex-
element.
We'll. hero they are back again" she
exclaimed. MY poor Mr.. St. Maur IS
looking down right III. and Forester g
large as life. larger faith. for he's always
a trife too big for his boots"
Il guessed IT must be Mr.. St. Maur and
Mr.. Forester said Madeleine. II sup
pose I need not come down."
"Ah. but you must. my jewell Mr.. Erls
has sent me for you. Indeed. yours was
tNe IfSt name MI 81. kldur SppKes
Smooth your hair bit and tie ribbon
round your neck"
And mayn't l come, too7" cried Dolly
"Oh no. Dolly. dear. you must stay
IN bed and go TO sleep fast as YOU
can
Both Mr. s. Maur and Mr.. Forres.er
are very fond OF me" grumbled Dolly.
They would like TO see me know"
Then they must wait till tomorrow
morning" said Mrs Sutton. decidedly.
Come along. my heart" to Madeleine
''Will you have a piece Of lace or your
blue silk tie?''
''Oh. neither. thank your said Made
leine who was twisting up her hair
afresh 1T IS enough trouble 10 make nv
head fit to be seen. hut Dolly pulled e
down on the pillow There. ! am ready.
are you quite sure John asked FOR neT'
'Surei To be sure I am
Marry was busy removing the sumner
things when Madeleine entered the din
ing room. both St. Naur and Forester
spranv up to greet her. She gave her
hand first to the former. smiling kindly
upon him. "Glad to see ycu back safe
from your adventurous Journey! Gov DO
yOu DO. sIr. Forrester?''
You may well say an adventurous
Journey. never went through anything 50
uncomfortable in all my life before"
Il will not ask how you are" said For
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