Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-01
CHAPTER VIII

CHAPTER VII.
TO go away from Scarsdalc, away
from the fair and gentle girl whom he
loved, away from the beautiful French
girl who cared SD much for him, was
now the one wish of Sir Karls heart
He must act sensibly; SO he said when
ne took himself to task He had re-
manned Supine while another came and
wooed and won the girl he loved; 1t
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 ClicfdCn,
but only as Lady Rhysworth,
One day the Squire, feeling better
walked into Doep,ng with Dolores, and
they were engaged in a round of shop
ping when Sir Karl who was driving
through the town, met them. In his
state Of mind then il 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 Scarsdalc, 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; hut he would have de-
clinod it had he seen the panied look
on his daughters face. She would
have given anything to refuse to ac-
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 ii patiently.
Sir Karl 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-haircd, sweetfaced girl its
mistress, he would have taken no
greater blessing from Heaven; but 1t
was not to be, At luncheon he was
all That was most courteous and kind;
anu Mltll ~ Ni@ bN1i iilN WV hDlhll'
seemed i@rlined to sleep, Sir Karl
placed an casy-chair for him, and
asked Dolores if she would like to see
the ground, She answered with a
frank smile
81 should like il very much, have
never been over them.
you will not be cold?' he inquired
anXiously
You forget" she said laughing,
that spend half my time in the open
air"
And then they went down the great
ngnt of steps into the gardens.
Let me show you my favorite
hooks" he said. Perhaps we may
never be here together again"
She wondered a little at the gravity
Of his words Why should they never
5o there again? But she offered no
comment. silence seemed to be safest
lie showed her every nook and cor
ncr that was dear to him; and there
wAs nothing but reverence in his hon
est heart for her when he said
Il 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 a bright lit
tie partcrre in the midst Of which a
fountain was playing they paused
under the dropping bonghs of some
noble trees. where seats had been
placed
This is my fayorite spot" he re-
marked. Il bring my cigar and papers
here every day The only thing miss
IS society II is very dull to be alone
ii a large house like this. ! cannot
tell you how ] long for a companion
| ! should have been 50 thankful To have
mad my mother here and houseful Of
brothers and sisters
| Her lips parted with faint sound
| but whether It was Of sympathy or
pain he did not know. The color rose
! in her fair face, then died away. leay-
| ing ii white as a white rose. II he had
| Dnt told her this some weeks ago, She
rose from the seat whore he had placed
| her-h.s favorlte seat--and walked on
slowly He followed re- Had he
| gr.eyed or surprised her An. no. 1t
vas impossible. There ~ nothing
in what he had said to :.
To be contIn