The Washington times., 1903-10-18

There" she said. pointing to some
twinkling lights in the distance-"that
is Arlston. You have only to keep to the
path"
Thank you,' the young man said;
but you-have you far to go aloneH''
Not far" Iseult replied, with laugh,
land am quite at home on the moors.
Good-nighti''
Iseult moved away, conscious that her
companion stood gazing after her. When
she had entirely disappeared from view
he turned in the direction of Arlston.
Il wonder who she is?'' he asked him
self as he walked onward. "She is a
lady evidently, yet it is strange she
should be roaming about at this hour
Perhaps she was waiting for her sweet
heart; yet. think not. What a grace
full walk she has, and what eyesI
wish l knew her name. Maybe old Ev-
erard can enlighten me. Won't he be
surprised and delighted to see me?'
His rapid pace soon brought him to
the first few struggling houses that
formed the village of Arlston, and here
he stopped.
Can you direct me to Mr.. Lang
dale's?" he inquired of the aged woman
who sat by the door enjoying the night
air
ITO Mr.. Langdale's?" she repeated
vaguely.
''Yes-to the rector's"
"oh. sir. you must be a stranger!
Haven't you heard? Mr.. Langdale died
of heart disease and was buried yes
terday"
Thank you" the man said husklIy;
''he was my friend"
Miss Carew. Mr.. Lockheart is degtr-
Gus of making your acquaintance, Lady
Barefoot said hurriedly. pausing in front
Of Iseult Carew. II must run OF at
once. Really, don't know any worse
form OF martyrdom than being hostess
in a London ballroom!"
Miss Carew laughed lightly; she know
well enough that the speaker rejoiced
in her social functions.
do you think so. Mr.. Lockheart?" she
remarked. raising her eyes to the grave,
earnest face of the man before her.
IL beg your pardon" Mr.. I,ockheart
stammered. but did not catch what
/ you said.'
After desiring to make my acquaint-
ance, too" Iseult responded, in tones
of raillery. II suppose that was one
Of Lady Barfoot's white lies?"
mo. no-not that Lady Barfoot had
remarked upon the comparative scarcity
OF men and had suggested that should
come down from my usual pinnacle OF
dignity and take the fiure,' as Pa Idly
has It. Thereupon 1 was bold enough 10
say that IL did l would prefer you 70 be
my partner. May 1 request that pleas
ure?'' inquired the eminent barrister.
Certainly 1 am not engaged for the
next. Indeed, TO tell you the truth.
can scarcely dance at all. and am, there
fore. in little requisition."
"Oh"-in a voice OF relief-"we can
sit It OUT"
Yes" Iseult made answer. IF you
will take me out OF this crush"
During the months of Iseult's stay in
London she had grown paler and thinner.
She missed her wholesome outdoor life,
the moorlands and the sea. and she hatel
the artiiciality and shams of society;
but Mrs. Anstruther was determined 10
have a season IN town, and her niece hal
yielded.
She nodded to that lady as she went of
in the direction Of the conservatory With
her hand on Mr.. Lockheart's arm.
Now. Mr. LOckheart. what on earth
brought you 70 this festive scene to-
night?"
1T was my sister Mary. She insisted
On my escorting her and a niece Of ours
to Lady BarfoOt's ball. Her ladyship
and Mary were schoolmates. 1 haven't
been at an affair of this sort for years
and"
And you won't be seen again at ono
fer as many years." Iseult interrupted
merrily.