The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-09-26

mis- senses; 1t was incredible that the
laughing voice belonged to his cold,
proud wife-the girl who had swept
imperiously from the room when he
saw her last He looked at her in
amazement. She would not see the
surprise on his face or make the least
difference because of it.
You have the very pick of the gar
den here" she said; every spray has
its own special beauty"
He reused himself. and tried to re-
cover from the wondering stupor that
had overcome him.
You really remembered, Hildred
what / said?" he began, with pleased
look.
yes, and think you showed good
TASTE" she replied. II know no flow
er lovelier than fragrant mignonette. :"
"And you really think that l have
good taste?" he said.
Eyes. Why should that surprise
your" she asked, with a smile.
His face flushed, and his eyes droop-
ed.
II fancied," he said, hurriedly, that
you considered me altogether grace
less, and without one redeeming quail
aity."
Indeed, do not" she replied, earn
estly, thinking of all that Sir Raoul
had said in his favor. THAT is a
great mistake of yours"
There is one thing" he confessed,
in low voice--"T have shown the
worst side Of my character to YOU"
She felt frightened and inclined to
run away.
"You will not lose my flowers or
throw them away" she said. And
then she was startled, for his hand
some incident eyes were looking into
hers with new expression in their
blue depths.
Am so wanting In chivalry and
gallantry. Hildred?" he asked her. II
believe this is the first thing that you
have ever given me of your own free
will, is It not?"
mo-" she replied, quietly. at is
not"
"Ah. perdon me-" he said, with a
gave me your fortunev
There was hot rebellion for one, mo-
ment-hot, bitter rebellion Then
she remembered Sir Raoul's words
1t. was for her husbands good.
She trampled down the hot impulse
of angry pride-she stilled the bitter
anger and contempt Her victory over
herself was SO great that she was even
surprised at 1t. She laid her hand on
his arm.
NAY, Lord Caraven," she said, gent
ly, you are quite wrong. was not
thinking OF money. Gold is dross--I
despise It'll could almost hate II for
the mischief that 1t makes. was
thinking Of something very different
from money something that money
could not buy"
He was looking at her with keen
curiosity.
Something that money could not
buy" he, repeated. II declare that you
puzzle me. thought gold was omni-
potent"
I do not think SOL do not like IT.
-Omnipotent? Why, Lord Caraven, all
the wealth in the world could not buy
happiness or love-" n'
NO" he said. quietly, ''it could
not; yet, Hildred,S money has done
something for me-"
II do not intend to sdepreciate It,"
she remarked; "but it is not omni-
potent; and there are mahs fhings in
this world of far highertxaaue than
money" e..
ut is true" he said, thdughtfully.
She laughed again, and If he had
known her better, he would ihave de-
tected tears in the sound of that laugh
I'VE are positively agreeing, Lord
Caraven." she said
He was looking at her with intense
curiosity in his face.
"Hildred. what have you given me
that money could not buy?"
The dark eyes cleaned softly.
Il will not tell you, Lord Caraven, .
she answered.
''But must know. You have excited
my curiosity-you must crafty it, You
have enumerated three things that
money cannot happiness, virtue,
love. 1t was none of these. Then
what could 1t be?"
II must go, Lord Caraven," she said
her face growing hot and her heart
beating quickly. Il If you weigh ev-
cry word that I say. shall have to
be very careful"
Mildred, tell me what you mean p"
he requested. What have you given
sme?"
Il will tell you," she replied, laugh
sngly, when you has counted all
those tiny leaves on the mignonette. :"