Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-04-14

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that q sweet heart Is any too we'll dis
posed towards her lovers bachelor
friends. For some reason. Fensden's
photograph has prejudiced her against
him. She was resolved to be just; but
she felt convinced in her own mind
that she would never TO able TO say
that she really liked or trusted the
a She did not tell Godfrey this.
In accordance with the arrangements
he had made, that afternoon, at about
three o'clock. Godfrey drove OF to the
station to meet his friend. He was
looking forward to seeing him, II only
that he might show him how great
was the difference between the sketch
the other had drawn OF his future wife
that night In the desert, and the real
ity. ! fancy IL England had been
marched through that day. a happier
young man than the master of Detwich
would have been difficult to find. Yet,
though he could not guess 1t. the
climax OF his life a only a few hours
| distant.
AS he drove along he thought Of
Molly and the happiness that was to
be his portion in the future. Then his
| thoughts turned to Teresina. While
he had prospered in the world, she had
lost what little happiness she had ever
| possessed. He determined to discuss
her affairs with Fensden on the first
available opportunity, when doubtless
| the latter would be able to suggest a
way in which he might assist her. BY
the time he had arrived at this reflec-
| ton, he had reached the station, and
the groom was standing at the horses
head. Having placed the reins under
the patent clip, he descended from the
cart and went on to the platform. The
| stationmaster saluted him respectfully.
and Informed him that the train had
| already been signalled. Indeed, the
words had scarcely left that function
ary's lips before a whistle was heard
in the cutting, and a moment later it
came into view. AS the train swept
past him, Godfrey caught a glimpse Of
the man he had come to meet, gather
ing together his travelling things, in a
first-class carriage.
How are you, my dear old fellow?"
he cried, as he turned the handle Of the
door. You don't know how glad l
am to see you! am afraid you have
had a cold journey. Let me take some
Of your things"
Victor graciousiy permitted the other
to assist him with his luggage, and
then he himself descended from the
carriage. They shook hands, and
| afterwards strolled in the direction Of
the gate. Victor was attired in a mag
-nifcent travelling ulster, and a neat
| deerstalker's hat. An orange-colored
tie peeped from the opening under his
| beard, and his hands were as daintily
gloved as a lady's. Altogether, as he
walked down the platform, he present
| ed as artistic a figure as Detwich had
seen for a very long time.
What have you been doing since l
saw you?" Godfrey inquired. as they
took their places in the dog-cart-
Repairing the ravages Of time and
| Continental travel" Victor replied.
somewhat ambiguously. Then he
added, politely: I hope Miss Dever-
eux is well?"
Every well indeed" said Godfrey,
"and most anxious to see you. She
has read your poems and has seen your
portrait; all she requires now is to be
introduced to the original"
In that case I fear she will be dis
appointed" said Victor, with what was
almost a sheer in his voice. "Since
she is with you. I presume your mother
| and sister are at the Hall. Do they
look forward to the idea Of turning
out?"
"They are a pair of foolish women
who would do anything. or give up
| ANYTHING. in order to make me happy"
the other replied. LAS a matter of
| fact, l don't know that they altogether
mind. They both prefer London. and
when they return from their travels, |
| believe it is their intention to take a
| fat and settle down somewhere In the
| ne%ighborhood of Kensington."
while you are assiniiating the bu-
| collie virtues. Well, lisa pretty pic
| ture. and If l had fifteen thousand a
year and a fine estate | might be tempt
| ed to do the same. AS | haven't the
money or the property I remain what /
am"
"A t%ri1er," Victor replied. with III
sual bitterness. "One who might have
done and who did not-who dropped
the substance In an attempt to grasp
the shadow"
Nonsense" said Godfrey. who did
| not like to hear his friend abuse him
| self in this fashion. IF you are going
to talk like that l shall have to pre-
scribe a long dose Of country air"