Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-07-08

more. = Poor. patient WIlfred got her
Hand into his, clfnging to It II had
no right to ask, to fear Tor moment
that you would leave your patient too
You may worry yourself again; ana as
you have read part you had better know
all-in confidence, of course 1t was fully
two years ago. she flushed slightly and
bent her face little. land think and
hope that he has got over his pain. al
| though the unexpected meeting startled
him. I left Lady Durant. then. because
Sir Maurice did me the greatest honor a
man can do a woman-hs asked me to be
| his wife. / refused him."
Refused him. repeated Erfeston. MT
ing himself on one arm. Because his
| mother would have objected?"
Because said Clare, quietly. II ala
not love him."
Wilfred sank back with sudden IN
tense sense of relief that was almost pain,
his hand closing fast on hers.
Thank Cod" was breathed In his very
heart. haif-dizzily.
Now are you content, you foolish fell
low?" Glare forced herself to say, light
| ~. Now you won't be afraid OF my run
ming away?"
I am selfish, Jealous invalid foolr'
Erleston whispered. too relieved that that
was all she suspected But he is a man
woman may well learn to care for, you
know. and he may still hope to win
mo, II is all ended He quite saw that
!, when we parted. poor fellow. 1 was so
grieved. but / could not help 1t" she said.
with all woman's tender pity for the
man she is forced to wound HE is so
brave and true that I am sure his trial
! has only strengthened him. He win one
day love and marry some woman more
suited to him than ! should have been
There is one here lovely enough 10 win
hearts, she added. with a quick change
to her more usual manner
'Ah. yes. Justine Granger. Now.
please. Saint Cecilia, sing to me-"
And Clare Savile went to the piano
gladly, glad 10 be able TO get herself
quite in hand again. Perilous ground had
been touched, however lightly.
But the ice OF Wilfreds long seclu-
sion had certainly been broken that day
by Mrs. Savile's bold coup de main. and
its good effects were soon apparent The
next day he said to Clare that he won
| dered If Miss Heath would care to come
in for few minutes. He used to meet
her often in society and always liked
her"
'Of course she will care" answered
Mrs Savile. and at once sent clifford
with message to Miss Heath wherever
he found her.
This was in the morning soon after
breakfast, and Charlotte. more than
sod M ba .let.
Clifford to his master, ever a favorite
She was genuinely glad, very glad, to see
him again, and was perfectly charmed
with Mrs savile, as she afterwards told
him. She made no fuss. no gush-that
was not in her, as he knew. but just chat
ted In pleasant, easy way with him and
his companion.
Half an hour slipped away and then
Charlotte rose.
Il really must go or shall fatigue you.
and be turned out ignominiously by Mrs.
Salive.' said she. ''But hope, Mr. Erie
ston, we shall see you on Saturday even
ing in the drawing room?"
why Saturday especially. Miss
Heath?" he asked.
'Oh, 1 see, Lady Flora hasn't told you
yet. She has arranged that our New
York friend is TO give her first complete
entertainment then. And / assure you
she is desperately anxious to meet you,
for you to be present"
Wifred flashed look at Clare and pull
ed his moustache. Charlotte laughed
How wicked you look Well. good
bye. And, Mrs. Savile, I'm afraid l shall
not find my way back without a guide"
II will guide you through the Iaby-
rinth, Miss Heath"
Charlotte warmly shook hands with
wilfred, and then followed Mrs. Savile
remarking laughingly as they passed out
into the wide corridor;
Il don't fancy that Mr.. Erleston will
quite adore Mrs. Aurelia b. Dexter for