The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-03

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But am sEisved 70 hsar about your
Aelf. b the Coioasl inplacable! What
was tbs cause Of ths quarrsae"
'.You know I vps to be his heir.
Even II children had como to him, hs
had undertaken amply TO provide for
me-. Last Christmas ~ suddenly sent
for me. and told me It was his pleasure
aHd Lady Safhh's that I should take
up M abode with them. So did,
Glad to got into such good quarters,
and stopped there. Ike n innocent.
unsuspici0us lamb. dll-when was II,
Aiioe?-April. Thsa the plot came
out. They had A1sa upon wife tor
me. and I was 70 hold myself in rsadi-
nsss to marry her at any given mo-
ment." a..5
who was it?' inquired Alice, IN .
low tone, ~ she bent her head over
the bracelets.
Never mind" said Mr.. Hope, ''it
wasn't you. I said would not have
her. and they both, he and Lady sa-
rah, pulled me and my ta9ts to pieces.
and assured me was . monster of In
gratitude. It provoked ne into con-
Tossing that l liked somsbody else bet-
ter. and the Colonel turnedsm me out.~
Alice looked her sorrow. but she did
not express 1t.
And since then have been having
= nsht with my creditors, putting them
on with fair words and promises. But
they have grown incredulous, and 1t
has come to dodging. In favor with
my uncle and his Acknowledged heir.
they would have gwen me unlimited
time and credit, but the breach is
known, and It makes all the difference.
With the value Of that ut my disposal"
-nodding at the BRACELET should
stop some pressing tribes and 60 on
again for awhile. 80 you see, Alice. .
diamond bracelet may be of use even
to gentleman. should come genial
fortune drop such into his hands,"
Il sympathixe with you very much. !"
said Alice. "and l wish ! bad 1t in my
power to aid you"
'.Thank you for your kind wishes; I
know they are genuine. When my
uncle SECS the name Of Gerard Hope
figuring in the insolvent list. or among
the outlays. he-Hark! can they be
coming up from dinnsrf''
Scarcely yet" said Alice, starting
up simultaneously with himself. and
listening. But they viii not sit long
today because they are going to the
opera. Gerard, they must not ind you
here"
And gst you turned ont as we'll ~
mysslfl No! mot II I5can help 1t.
Alice"-suddeAly laying his hands
upon her shouldsrs, a1d gazing down
Into her syes--'do you know aWAo Il
was had learned 70 love, instead oi
-of the othsr!"
She gasped for breath. and her color
went and came.
Mono; do not tell me. Gerard"
why. NO. I had better not under
present circumstances. but when the
good time comes-for all their high
roped indignation must and will blow
over-then I will! and here's the
pledge Of It." He bent his bead, took
one long. earnest kiss from her lips,
aud was gone.
Asitated Almost to sickness, tremb-
ling and confused, Alice stole to look
after him. terrified lest hi, might not
escape unseen. She crept partly down
stairsy 20 - to- ob.ain sight Of the
hall door and make sure that he got
out in safety. As he drew Il open,
there stood lady Just about to knock.
She said something to him and he
waved his hand toward the staircase.
Alice saw that the visitor was her sis
ter, lady well married and moving
in the fashionable world. She met her
and took her into the front drawing
room.
II cannot stay to sit down, Alice; I
must make haste back to dress, for I
am engaged to three or four places to.
night. Neither do wish to horrify
Lady Sarah with = visit at this unto
ward hour. l had request to make
to you and thought to catch yoa ~.
fore you went in to dinner"
"They are alone and are dining
earlier than usual. was too tired to
appear. What can do for your
I'm one word-I am In pressing need
for . little money. Can you lend 1t
met"
II wish could" returned Alice; II
am SO very sorry. sent all I had to
poor mamma the day before 3we came