The Washington times., 1903-10-18

she thought "sull. have feeling
that Arnold Fairfax is Sir Peters grand
son. 1 hope Mr.. Lockheart comes this
evening. l do hope 1 am right. II am,
will IL make any difference to Herbert?
l don't know. A week ago would have
married him, believing that love would
come in time. as he says; but now I am
AFRAID. Yet. whatever may happen, II he
wishes It, I will be his wife"
1t was late that same evening when
Ar. Lockheart. in radiant humor. ar
7ved with news that completely cleared
Arnold Fairfax Of all suspicion. Fright
ened lest fresh inquiry should be made.
Farmer Chivers had come forward AMI
admitted that he believed the murder
mad been committed by his son-a lad
little better than an idiot HE always
mated Mr.. Wellbay," the farmer had ex-
plained, "and know he often stole Mr..
Fairfax's pistol. for I found him with
II more than once or twice. His mother
begged and prayed me TO hold my tongue
ana 1, against my conscience. agreed.
Sne always said Mr.. Fairfax would get
on and that I want bound to tell my
suspicious"
I fancied Mr. Fairfax's name was
Arnold, lseult said later. in some con-
iuslon-"his surname. I mean"
On. l suppose l spoke of him in that
way" Mr. Lockheart explained .,but
Arnold has been known TO me from his
boyhood! His father and 1 were close
friends always. Poor fellow. he was
never very successful
What was his name?'' Iseult asked.
her eyes dark with suppressed excite
ment
"Harry-Henry Fairfax"
And his wife's maiden name?'
Really. 1 can't recollect now. She
was disowned by her friends, I know.
and died young"
Was Ii Morrisson-EtheI Morrissont"
Yes, it was. recolIect now. But why
do you ask"
Iseult laughed unsteadlIy.
Because Mr.. Fairfax Is a wealthy
man l have been holding his grand
fathers property in trust for him"
Il don't understand" said the bewiId-
cred barrister; and then Iseult told Of
Lady Morri5son's death and OF the trust
she had reposed in her.
My dear young lady, Arnold has no
legal claim on the property said the
man Of law; but Iseult only laughed
Mrs. ADstruther's anger was great
when she learned that Iseult was deter
mined TO hand over her possessions to
Arnold Fairfax. Herbert, quite as in
censed. hid his feelings better, but no
did not again ask his cousin to be his
wife. Indeed, he congratulated himself
on the escape ne had hand.
1T is lucky that we we're not engaged
OF course, I am disappointed; but after
all Iseult is by no means a beauty. and
I fancy she has a violent temper"
She had at any rate a strong will. and
the lawyers had a miserable time of It
between her and Mr.. Fairfax Miss Ca
rev would not retain, Mr.. Fairfax would
not accept, Sir Peters wealth
Il think. il you would ask them both
TO dinner" Miss Lockheart suggested to
her brother one day when he was Ia
menting over the obstinacy Of the young
people. they might settle matters
themselves
mot a bit of it," Mr.. Lockheart an
swered. But. il you like. l will"
The Invitations were duly given and
accepted. After dinner Mr.. Lockheart's
old and privileged coacaman, acting IN
visiting the stables TO inspect some al
terations; while Miss Loekheart. with
many voIuble apologies 20 her guests,
departed TO write an important letter
After a silence Arnold said rather
stifiy:
Miss Carew, you nave never let me
express my obligations 10 you. but
am, indeed, grateful when I think OF
that day-the day OF my trial
feel"
Are you really grateful?" Iseult
asked quickly.
Grateful, The word is insufficient"
Then prove 1t by freeing me from
the load OF your grsndfather's wealth
II is too heavy a burden
He hesitated, then rose from his seat
and stood before her.
would it be too heavy for two?" Ar
mold said softly
Il don't understand" Iseult said, rails
ing her eyes to his.
Perhaps she found enlightenment in
their ardent gaze, for no more was said
regarding the property; and when Miss
Lockheart returned to the room good
half hour later she found the pair sub
timely unconscious OF her negligence as
hostess.-Exchange
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