Daily camera., 1901-05-18

Cyril. II he loved Madge, p9fhAps h
would do his best to make her happy
At any rate, he, Dick Dalyell, woul'
do his best. He would double Cyril
allowance.
AT length he made his way back t
the hotel. Presently he found him
self n N on the cliff, this time alon
with Cyril.
The two paced the path in silenc
for few moments. Cyril, who wa
smoking. now and again shot glanc
at his brother from under his eye
lids.
"Why are you going back to India ?
he asked. suddenly.
Dalyell looked out to sea.
"Oh, there are lot of things
must attend to-" he said, rather
lamely.
TITS lie!" said Cyril. very quietly
Dick Dalyell swung round on hin
in astonishment. "What do 70,
mean?" he asked. sharply.
"simply this" his brother answered
calmly. "rhat you are going back t.
India because you have fallen desper
ately in love with Madgc" Then hi,
tone changed. did you think yor
could deceive me?" he cried. triumph
unity. 1--WE seen IL in every lool
you've given her-every word you've
spoken. You're going back because
you're afraid of yourself-it's right
isn't it?" He caught his brothers
arm and peercd into his face. Quite
right. eh?"
Dick Dalyell shook himself free OF
the grasp; there was CLEAN in his
eye.
"Yes. It's right" he cried, passion.
ately. II love her-love her as
thought no woman could be loved!'
His voice dropped, and he continued:
"But there is no harm done. She does
not know--will never know-and in a
week l shall be on my way back to In.
dia."
The younger man was looking
searchingly at him.
"You need not-unless you particu-
larly want to-" he said, in a meaning
tone.
"What!" cried Dick. looking at him
quickly.
A look Of infinite cunning crept over
Cyrifs face.
II mean that II you'll agree to my
terms, I'll retire. and leave the field
clear for you" he said.
Dalyell looked at him stonily. His
brother took it for encouragement.
at was her face-her simplicity, that
took my fancy!" he wen, on. frankly.
"But I'm tired of her-I could never
have really loved her. Now. there is
another-the woman whose portrait
I have been painting. She is rich. in
love with me. ready To marry me and
go abroad" He approached nearer
to his brother. Make il G3.O00," he
said,
Daiyell clenched his hands.
MY God-you blackguard!" he said.
hoarsely.
Young Cyril Dalyell smiled.
"Yes." he admitted, impndently.
"And utterly undeserving of Madge
Escott. You are the reverse--so. why
not accept my offer. and remain on
here. Give her few months, and you
will succeed"
A feeling OF mad passion suddenly
overcame Dick Dalyell. With sud
den movement he stepped forward and
his brother by the throat.
"You think would do this thing."
he said. thickly. They were standing
a. the corner of the path. in front of
some bushes. There was . quick.
rustling noise. and the next moment
some one laid hand on Dick Dalyelrs
arm. He gave one glance, then sud
denly let go his grip. Before them
stood Madge Escott, white to the lips.
her eyes we, with tears.
Il WAS coming to call you in" she
said. tremblingly. II had nearly
reached you when some words caught
my ears. had to listen-I have heard
ALL"
Then she turned TO the younger
man. who stood covering = few yards
away. She drew herself up, and her
eyes flashed.
II can only thank Heaven that have
found you out in time!" she said. Il
shall never see you again!"
She moved her head and her eyes
met Dick Dalyeli's. He was gazing
at her intently. For second they
remained thus, then she took . step
forward and held out her hand.
"Good-by!" she said. with sob. II
am sorry" She turned and vanished
down the path.