The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15

"Mr. Hastings" He was in the room Dc,
fore she had time to turn. A quick tnFiil
of Measure danced through her VEINS
then she drew herself up into naughty
coldness-memory and pride had come "
her aid. Mr.. Hastings was ceFta.niy
neither bashful nor nervous, put on 1hu
ing himself thus alone with the girl whom
he had loved, he felt very pardohaDie
awkwarduess. He chose to face II pFa'e'
IL. though He went quickly toward ner'
utterinS her name in a low voice. ene
drew back a step or two, and looked at
him with proud coldness. He stopped
suddenly, looked at her, and turned away
deeply mortified. ;,
az viii toll LADY Grace" Winifred said,
quietly, and would have left the Foo'n'
but Mr.. Hastings confronted her.
"Do not go yet" he exclaimed nSten
to me for n moment first. VIII you never
forgive me?-wiil you not let me a'ohe
to you?" -,
81 will never forgive you," she CRIED
the passionate tears yelling into her
ewes. and she swept past him ana AeIe
the room.
Mr.. Hastings stamped with futile anger
ON the ground. .
"How could I be such foolT' he NUT
tered between his teeth. 81 have lost all
hone of this girl, whom l would rather
have for my wife than the proudest prln-
cess in Europe"
His reflections were all cut short by
the entrance of Lady Grace. She was
| very glad to see him; asked MIN why
| he had not been over before, and thou-
sand questions about his travels. Ihey
had been talking some twenty minutes
| when the door opened, and to his sur
prise Miss Eyre entered, with an air OF
perfect unconcern. Lady Grace, evident
| ly not knowing they had seen each other
that day, introduced them. Ihey Oo"eu
| coldly. o.,
Though I think you have met beforeE
her ladyship remarked, interrogatNely'
"Mr. Hastings called once at the Farm
to see my father about something. we
did not meet as equals" and she gave
him a defiant flash Of her proud eyes.
Her ladyship pressed Mr.. Hastings to
| dine and stay the night at Endon Nale'
but he pleaded an engagement at nome.
She insisted, however, on his taking lunch
| before departing, and to that he consent
ed. During lunch his hostess discussed
her projects for the coming season.
81 am about to appear in new role
she said, with kind glance at Winlfred;
''that of chaperon. I am going to bring
out my adopted daughter, and trust
she will not disappoint my expectations.
Miss Eyre will, doubt not, more than
realize the fondest anticipations, SAID
Mr.. Hastings.
"Sir Clayton has taken house IN
Eaton Square for the season." she con-
tinued: 1--WE propose to commence occu-
pying it in fortnight. hope we shall
see you constantly, Mr. Hastings"
81 shall be very glad" assented Enrol.
II propose to be in town a good DEAL
and have taken set of rooms in Ficca-
| diIly."
Sir Clayton's voice made itself heard
at this juncture, almost for the first time.
Are you going back to the Court this
afternoon. Hastings?"
Enrol answered in the affirmative.
"Then Miss Eyre and l will bear you
company part of the way. We have Or
dered the horses for three o'clock"
Winifred bit her lip with vexation; and
Mr.. Hastings saw it, and would have ex-
cused himself had it been possible.
The horses came round; he offered to
mount her.
mo, thank you," she said, coldly; II
like to be put up by some one whose skill
have tested"
She seemed to delight in wounding him
She kept persistently on the other side
OF Sir Clayton, and scarcely spoke. Pres
entity they came to a gate, from which
the two top ratings had been broken.
"Come, Winifred," said Sir Clayton
"there is a capital piece of practice fol-
you.' The groom had gone up to un'
fasten it. Don't open it. Mason" shout
ed the baronet. Miss Eyre is going te
leap it."
And Winifred Immediately put hel
horse at it. and was over in moment
Does she sit well?' Sir Clayton asked
trumphantly, turning to his companion
Harold Erskine taught her to ride"
ErroPs reply was less enthusiastic thar
it would have been if the last sentence
had been unspoken. But, nevertheless
he admired the graceful figure before
him very ardently and genuinely. Whe1
they parted, Sir Clayton pressed him tt
dine there the following week. Before
he answered. he looked at Winifred
whose gaze was fixed blankly in the dis
J lance.
II will make her love me-" he vowed
impatiently, and he accepted the Invita-
ton.