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confident In bis sincerity, was simoA
sorry that her father treated him so un-
Rraciously. She had some curiosity 70
know what could be bis business with her
father; but that was impossible. They
remained in the garden for some time
perhaps half an hour; then both re-enter.
ed, Hugh saying 70 bis companion:
"Well--well; come again tomorrow,
and. meanwhile, win think about It."
THAT viii do" returned Gasparde.
And as be crossed the room to the oppo-
site door, he nodded 10 Rose, saying, re-
spectfulIy: Good morning, eonsin.''
Good morning, Gasparde," she re-
spondcd, as he went out.
When Hugh had shut the door and
come back into the room, Rose could not
but see that he was more thoughtful and
gloomy than before All day he preserv-
I'd the same moody air; and Rose was
unhappy, eIike Ia helng unable 10 divine
the canse Of bis Increased perpleEity aud
trouble. or to alleviate It. He had not
yet made any alIusIon to the object Of the
marquis recent visit: but she knew that
he was thinking Of II continually. She
knew, however. that she should only an
noy him BY seeming to notice his mystic
rious detection, and so she became silent.
In the afternoon, Robin came as usual,
after his days work was done, and Rose
even persuaded herself that he, too, seem
ed somewhat serious. He went out into
the garden with her father, and thence to
the field; and she could see them standing
there, as IL talking together, for a lonS
time. They did not work as usual At
length, however, they LEFT their post and
came slowly up through the garden. They
were conversing still.
What is II about, wonderY asked
the young girl, mentally.
The two entered. Robin did not speak;
but Hugh advanced straight to Rose
Rose" he sad, gently, "hers is our
good neighbor Robin, who wishes to mar
ry you. What do you say to ltf"
Wishes to marry msr iterated the
young girl, falterhg and hlushlng.
Exactly. Is 1t not sufficiently plainf"
Rose was silent, her eyes cast down to
the floor, and her fair cheek reddenlng
still deeper. The tears fast gathered In
her eyes. Robin wished to marry her.
Hugh turned away, and, with folded
arms, paced the room. Robin came to
her side.
Dear Rose" be said, softly, taking
her hand, "your father has told you what
/ have asked him. 1t Is true that / wish
TO marry you, II you are willing. / did
not think you dIsliked me. Will you show
me that you do notY"
She did not answer, but sat with her
eyes still cast down, and her hand In his.
Il know, dear Rose" he said, again,
that am asking q great deal. came
here only few weeks ago, and was
a stranger. came seeking for work, and
found 1t. am poor. and have yet no
home OF my own, but that trust to have
some day. l love you. Rose. and ask
you IL you win promise to marry me
when | am rich enough to buy q little
farm Of my own" ...,.,.,,...,.,
ing her eyes sorrowfully, as she thought
Of his loneliness. Mono; cannot leave
himw
Rose" said Hugh, turning to her, "the
future Is not in your hands. Do not think
Of me. II you love Robin sufficiently well
to marry him, answer him at once. All
will be we'll"
"Then l viii marry you, Robin" she
said In low tone.
"You win forget that am poor, and
strangerT'
81 do not need to forget It." was her
answer. And her glance Of timid, af-
fectionate confidence was raised to his.
He bent forward with thrill Of mex
pressible delight, and pressed his lips to
those Of the blushing girl.
"And you viii never break your prom
Use, though you should meet with trial
and temptation and dangerT'
''No; never-never, Robin; But why
do you fear-and whatf,
II cannot tell you, Rose. But it win
be long time before we can marry, per
haps; for will not ask you to share my
lot with me until have risen higher
far higher than am now. And no one
knows what may happen In that time. 1t
will be a long time." he continued, after
while; "but shall be patient; for
want to rise to something better than
am now, Rose. You are too good to mar
ry farmer, or gardener. For your
sake, | shall strive to render myself
something higher than either"
"You need not be better than you are,
Robin" said the girl, gently.
"But mean to become more worthy
of you, nevertheless" was his rejoinder.
And now Hugh Lamonte turned to
them.
"Since this is done," he said, Il give
you both my blessing. Rose, my child"
and he laid his hand solemnly on her fair
head, "be true to Robin until he comes
to claim you, and you viii be rewarded" "
There was moment Of deep silence.
The young lover bent down, and tenderly
kissed his betrothed bride, from whose
gentle eyes the tears stole down.
And through the opposite easement
| glared and cleaned pair OF fendish
eyes upon that little group. The brig.
and-lover, Gasparde, had heard every
word-witnessed every look and action
within. They did not see him; they did
not hear the bitter curses Missed through
his shut teeth, nor mark the clenched
hand that menaced them.
| ITO ho continual