Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-04-09

dained herself for the utterance of
them, and wished them back unsaid.
Ever since that fatal night in the IL
brary Denzil and she had lived seem-
ingly unseen and unheard by each
other, ms distinctly remote as though
spheres had separated them, instead OF
so many rooms or feet, as the case
might be. Now she felt that, by this
one rash, uncalled-for act, she had
done away with all the good so many
silent days had helped to accomplish.
Nevertheless, having once given her
word Mildred felt that she must abide
by 1t, and appeared at the breakfast
table next morning, to all outward
seeming as imperturable as usual.
Eddie had also risen betimes to see
mis- friend depart, and rattle on in gal
liant style all through the dismal meal,
leaving no space for the other two to
express their opinions, had they been
so inclined At length, a footman en-
fering to announce the arrival of the
dog-cart at the hall door, Eddie rose
to see to Denzil's further comforts, and
80 left him and Mildred at last alone.
He came toward her, and, taking
bothu.ier hands, held them with clasp
that amounted almost to pain.
Think of me kindly" he said, in a
low tone full of acute meaning.
II will" she said
lis it quite hopeless, Mildred?"
you will be late for your train"
murmured Miss Trevanion, very gent
1y.
So it fell out that Kings Abbott was
once more bereft of guests; and still
the Trevanions were unhappy, because
the very train that carried away
snugly ensconced among its cushions
the unhappy Denzil, brought to Lady
Caroline letter that filled her gentle
bosom with dire alarm.
The letter began, "Mr. Dear Niece"
and ended, Your attached aunt, Har-
riet Disney" its contents being to the
effect that Lady Eagleton--Lady Caro-
lines aunt by the fathers side-had
generously made up her mind to sacri-
fee her pleasures. inclination, habits.
and self generally for the purpose Of
bestowing her society upon her dear
niece, aforesaid. This was -ineed a
heavy blow, her ladyship having att
tanned the troublesome age of eighty
two being one of those people whom
to entertain is kind of martyrdom.
AS misfortunes never come single, 1t
was Just about this time also that Lady
Caroline heard for the first time of
,Mildreas refusal of Denzil Younge. The
girl had hitherto kept it neryously to
herself, thinking of 1t now and then
with mingled feelings of pain and
something akin to pleasure, but out
wardly suppressing all sign until this
day, when Lady Caroline timidly and
without preface touched on the subject
OF his evident admiration of her.
1t seems pity you could not care
for him, Mildred" she said, interroga-
lively, as though it were by no means
a certainty that Mildred did not care
for him; we should all like 1T so much,
and your father says
Mildred rose hastily and threw down
ner work, while two red spots appeared
on her cheeks.
Mamma" she said, perhaps 1t will
be better and will put a stop to all
further mention OF this matter, II
tell you the truth. Mr.. Younge did
propose to me, and refused him"
She finished almost defantly and
turned to leave the room.
Mildred, is 1t possible?" exclaimed
Lady Caroline.
"Oh, Millyl" cried Mabel, who was
also present, with lively reproach and
disapproval In her tone.
is It such a crime then? Has moth