The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-11-30

say to me. Mr. Moore. let me tell you
at once you need say no more. As long
As my father Is In New Kelso will
stay with him. | am not In the least
afraid. Why should woman neces-
tarily be a coward?"
"a coward mol No one would ac-
euse you OF being that" cried Moore
He turned his horses head toward
hers 30 close that he was able TO lay
bis hand on hers. Dluebell started
aud instantly withdrew her hand.
Moore went on In lower tone; ''But
you are one OF those women to save
whom from danger or hurt men would
give up their lives. Bluebell. listen to
me. l am going out OF the country.
and have only been waiting here until
should dare to ask you TO accompany
ne, Your father Is anxious you should
oasent."
She was still uncomprohendlng
4 You may leave the country" she
answered coldly. you are not OF
It; am. | have been brought up n
Il, and love H. Am | going 60 run
away because we arc going TO be In
vaded by the Beers from the Trans
yaall' DO you think have 80 little
confidence In our British relations as
that3 Besides, where should go1
! have no relations In the world. so far
as know, but my father"
You will not understand me-" said
Moore. His brow began 20 darkon.
but Bluebell did not notice that. Miss
leslle-Bluebell / love you with all
my soul wish you to be my wife"
II the kopje they were ascending had
suddenly been cleft asuhder. and awal-
lowed up rider and horse before her
eyes, Blueboll could not have been
moro astonlshed.
Bluobell looked at the man for a
minute. to see II he were really In
earnest; then. as once more he tried to
lay his hand on hers, she shook II on
and drew her horse aside.
"Mr Moore. you have taken me by
surprise. I never for a moment dreamt
OF such thing. Why, you've only
seen me two or three tlmesl But
though we had known each other for
lifetime II would be all the same.
Thank you for the honor you have
done me. but II In quite out OF the
question. do not love you. and could
never be your wife"
II Sas as well she did not see the
expression OF his face now, He did
not speak for few minutcs. Perhaps
he was trying TO conquer himself.
81 will not take that MS my answer.
Miss Leslie" he said at last. in the
same tone rs before. II have spoken
too suddenly; you were not prepared
for II. will walt until you have seen
your father, until he has spoken to
you. Perhaps your answer then will
be different"
ut cannot be different" the girl re-
torted. "what could my father say to
change my feelingsG You may as well
take your answer now. Mfr. Moore; and
please don't think II is because | did
not expect what you have Just said
that have made such an answer.
am very sorry II have hurt your feel
ings, but can't help It. Now am
going TO put Rover to gallop; we
are getting near home"
She put the words into action. and
the next moment the gallant little
Veldt pony was flying over the level
plain. the girl keeping her seat like
one to the manner born. her slight
figure erect. her relns held with tho
negligent yet firm hand OF thorough
horsewoman. II was a pretty sight te
see horse and rider lit up by the red
blaze OF sunset. the girls whole ngur,
simply outlined In the crimson light
her rudy hair touched with the golt
OF the setting sun.
Moore followed. There was a lool
on his face that would have glver
Bluebell a thrill OF indefinite fear ant
vague forebodlng had she seen II. onc'
his lips moved. as II he were mutter
Ing to himself: but no artlculat'
sound came from them.
Bluebell did not pause until the!
were close to the avenue OF blue-guu
and nettle: then she half turned he
head to say:
Are you coming up. Mr.. Moore7"
III you have no objection. Miss Les
lie," he answered in his usual tones
Rluebell made no response, and few
seconds brought them to the door o
the house.
The gaunt figure OF Miss Elizabeth
appeared at the entrance. brough
thither by the sound OF horses hooia
Her thin. hlgh-oheek- boned fac
was grey with anxious fear.
Thank God, you're safe home, m
balrnl" she exclaimed, using the ia
millar Scotch word as she was ap
10 DO in moments of excitement. "
nave not been able 10 do n stroke o
work for oyer-anxiety about you. The
say tho BoorE have entered the coun
try"
4 didn't see them, anyway, auntle
and I've turned up all safe and SOUND
you see" said the girl with a It'll
laugh, MS she laid an affectlonate arr
round Miss Ellzabeth's scraggy shoul
ders. Here. Sam" to the Zulu bo
who appeared from the stables-"talk
inc horses. boy"
Yah, missile" answered the ZulJ
showing his teeth I'm n grin. He wa