Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-16
CHAPTER xIII-continued,

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DO you good" Vance was saying to his
sister. Every day 1 hope you will be
vel! enough to go. Are you not a
little stronger to-nisht?'
Yes. think so. Tomorrow We
nay so. may we not::'
Rache! raised her head and looked
At him. He could not help signing
Every day for week she had thought
she would be able 10 go the next day
Il hope So he said. YEARLY.
Il am such a burden to YOU" she
said. Il thought l was strong in
health, but then l have been through
so much"
And her head dropped again TO Its
testing place.
Only faint murmur of the voices
came to the two watchers in the
woods.
In few moments Rothesay and his
sister rose and walked slowly toward
the hut. he with his arm still abuu,
her and supporting her steps.
They came within two Or three feet
OF Kate. who saw the pale. beautiful
face OF Rachel. II seemed as distinct
to her as though seen in a blaZ4 Of
light
She was afraid Rothesay woul hear
the furious throbbing of her heart.
though she pressed her hands upon it.
longing 10 stop its beat forever
Yes. il was Rothesay, aud the next
moment the TWO had disappeat:l In
the hut.
let us go" said Kate.
And she made a movement TO turn,
but tottered and almost fell.
Burts arm was about her in an in
slant. and he was helping her away
from the spot: but she did not faint, as
she feared she would.
In moment she withdrew from
him. saying:
Il can walk alone. I found I was
very tired. but am better now"
Burt did not insist upon assisting
her; he merely walked in advance.
bending down branches and trying to
make her path easier.
He was wondering that she loved
Rothesay so much. and thinking that
all the more surely should he himself
win her now. In the humiliation and
pain Oh this discovery her heart would
turn 10 hifl-hsr very pride would he
his ally
So he reasoned. and he would have
been right concerning many women.
Not word was spoken whiia the
two made their va, out of the wood.
He put her into the carriage and sat
down beside her. while the horse
sprang forward, impatient to be gone.
Burt waited anxiously and impa-
tiently for Kate to speak, but she sat
motionless as a statue beside him.
and seemed as incapable of speech as
If she We're carved in marble
AS they drew near the shore. Burt
asked:
Are you convinced"
of his falsenesso" sch asked. Speak
ing in a hard tone. very unliKe her
usual voice of melody.
Yes. ri his falsencss-of his I'm.
worthless" Burt responded.
i need Only 10 tell you tina, hence
forward he can be nothing TO me-" she
replied. in the same voira
Burt tried 10 restrain the manifesto
tions OF his triumph: he knew thar he
must NOT reveal it too yisiDly 2ut he
could not help saying. in & ton. that
vas not quite steady:
Kate, .ou take such 2 ,veicAr from
NY mind Tie r.an has deceived ro;,
most grossly"
and We will never mention him
again. if yen please. was her decisive
response.
They we're now driving slowly
through the sand which surrounds
Purcell's house. Burt could not leave
her until he had asked her again the
question so vital TO him.
DO YOU give me your promiseo" he
said. as they reached the door.
In spite Of herself she shuddered
Ask me Tomorrow she replied
can think Of nothing tonight. and
when give promise intend to keep I!
it,"
Burt said no more He felt assured
Of victory, and he left her wit,i 10
other word.
Its not my way to fail ne said
10 nlmSet1 with smile as he went /
home. There's too much brought to
bear on her now; she will turn to me. |
It's as certain as the sun will rise to-
morrow. Not many women can bear |
what she has seen tonight without |
rushing into anything that offers after !
ward. I'll take her at the rebound. |
But l must say that Rothesay is /
devilish mean fellow to keep on with |
that girl he has with him at the same
time he makes love to Kate. One at |
time is my motto. You are sure to .
get into hot water If you make love to /
two at the same time. It's lucky Miss /
Caryl is gone, or she might have got :
me into trouble
Burt slept very soundly the remain.
der of the night. He saw his way
clear now. He meant to take his bride |
away in less than month.
CHAPTER XIV.
Kate Alone