Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13

OF the mausoleum Mr.. Glendonwyn turned
about upon us, and in quite a different
manner demanded, (Which of you claims
to be my sons wife?'
/ was about to speak, when Kate. with
a new fire in her eye, or rather a flashing
out of the old fire, replied, 81 do not claim
to bel ami"
"Ah," he said, ~thoughtfully, at is well
that you do not claim the rank, at any rate.
l presume that you have no desire to ruin
my son-your-your husband?"
1t cost those proud lips something to get
that word out.
NO." said Kate. 81 would die rather"
TIL laird of Cover looked at her with a
chill gray eye infinitely keen and piercing.
I was glad then that Johns eyes were
blue. He was like his mother.
III that be So" he said, "you may the
more readily subscribe to the plan that
I am commissioned to put before you. The
need for concealment is only for a time.
! am under the necessity Of paying a large
sum OF money at an early date which
could not obtain II it were known that you
were Rupert Glendonwyn's wife. He must
marry money, or at least have the reputa-
ton of being about to do so. understand
that my son has informed you how serious
"a nv Inconsistencies, anu WHAT ruin ana
disgrace would be the consequence II we
were unable to raise and refund the money
which I used to pay for Rupert's extrava-
gances. I have no personal interest in the
matter except to promote the best inter-
ests Of my heir-which this unfortunate
business has seriously compromised"
He paused a little, and as Kate did not
reply Indeed l much doubt II she under
stood completely he proceeded In the same
frigidly legal tone.
There is then In the present condition
Of affairs, as my son has put them before
you, and as I now repeat. no alternative
but that you should obey your husbands
summons and withdraw yourself from the
world for a time"
81 am ready now-take me to himl" cried
Kate earnestly.
TIL old man, taken somewhat aback at
her eagreness, put out his hand to stay her.
mo-" he said; there are many things
to be thought Of and arranged. First, you
must not go to Castle Cover. That would
be fatal. indeed. l will send you word the
retreat we have decided upon, and when
we shall go thither. Do not be afraid. You
will be well looked after. l promise you
that"
And Rupert Is to be with me?' said
Kate. looking UP at Gregory Glendonwyn
with sueh eyes-so full Of the dreamy haze
OF self-abnegation and devotion that they
would have melted any heart OF flesh that
ever beat in the bosom OF man. But alasl
II was a heart OF stone our poor girl had
TO deal with-at least, in all that concerned
her interests.
YES" he said, smiling; doubtless Ru-
pert will join you, so soon as his broken
is cured. OF course, he cannot be
there all the time. He will have to come
and CO."
Then to see the glow of Joy and gladstone
peace overspread the sweet face Of my
.sisterl
81 thank you, sir" she said in a voice
murmurous, like the cooling OF a dove, II
will kiss your hand for giving me my hus-
band back to me-"
She took the passive hand OF Gregory
and lifted 1t reverently TO lips
which the rose color had come flooding
back.
But IL her lips had been those of a toad
or an adder Mr.. G~leudonwyn could not have
manifested more anxiety to disengage him
,elf.
II will communicate with you" he said.
more coldly than before, rest assured that
he best interests OF both yourself and
will be considered in every way"
He lifted his hat, bowed us out Of the in
closure and the last we saw OF him he was
ocking up the great iron door and striding
across the fields toward his Castle Of
iower. his hands clasped behind his back
his face bent toward the ground.
Kate could hardly eat or sleep. She