Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-10-21
CHApTTR yI.-(Continued.l


She had plenty Of time. Until nearly
@ clock there was no sign Of him, then
he came with a dozen apologies for be-
ing so late He had been detained on a
matter of importanee--had not been able
10 get away; was. in fact. fused and
hurried, and apparently a little put out.
The worst Of these places is that
there Is nowhere where one can talk in
comfort" he exclaimed, CHANGING at the
door with a disgusted air. However,
kell me, my darling. how did you get on
this morning? Did you go TO see your
relations? 2"
Yes" said Rachel. in a very low
voice. Il went. They would not eyea
see me. she added in a tone of great
pain II promised, she continued with
an effort. 80 tell ron everything to-day.
My mother ran away with my father,
and"
My dear child. don't distress yourself
by telling me, he said, tenderly. 1T is
perfectly useless tc worry yourself.
am sure your mother was quite right 70
run away from people who could treat
my darling In that way"
Rachel gave a great sigh Of unutter-
able contentment. r. was SO good TO her
10 hear her lover soak out In this brave
bold fashion, and let her think Of her
grandfather with the contempt that be
deserved II was so good to feel that
whatever might happen. she would al
ways be safe aud well cared for in the
shelter Of his strong arms. There was
sneh q triumph ia the feeling that. after
all, her grandfather had not scored by
treating her with unfeeling rudeness
And. oh, how happy she was.
Il thought | ought to tell you wbv
have said 50 little" she began. presently
but Val interrupted her laughingly
My sweetheart" he said. you shall
teil me nothing until | ask you. because
this is our first day in England togeth-
er. and | am not going to Lave you vex
yourself BY discussing unpleasant sub
ieets and deestable people Let us 50
out aud have a real good time. Go and
gut on an evening gown aud something
warm to wrap round you, and tomorrow
Scu must remind ms 10 buy you that
coat, and a warm wrap for evenings, and
/ will rush or and get dressed too; and
shen ] will take you 70 dine somewhere,
end we viii do theater afterward.
Then Tomorrow we can have great and
serious discussion as 70 what will be the
best for y0a to do
lie opened the door for her, and she
went Out Of the room. and as she went
she passed in front Of two men who were
on the point Of coming IN. They turn
ed and watched her 90 up the stairs, then
looked round at the man whe had opened
the door
Why, Harrington. old chap. how are
SonT exclaimed one Of them. rs Il
really youl When did you come back p
An. parkes. how are yoaT' returned
Harrington who was furious ut tho en-
counter Il got back yesterday. or rabh-
l-e-arly this morning. I'm awfully sorry.
but must be going. I've got a dinner
engagement and must be of 10 dress
All right. old fellow Still at the
same address. | supposeTH
'h.es. but come aud look me up At the
ciub-yes. the same. VIII you break
fast with me tomorrow. both Of youf
Ten; II that's not too early"
Not OF ail--be delighted Good-hy,
old chap Now, | wonder said Parkes
to tle other man, when the door had
cApsed bthiEd Harrington, Il wonder
what that fellow Is mp TOT"
There was woman. and an uncOm-
moaiy pretty ono, too" said De Guise.
Here's o waiter. | say, waiter, who Is
the tail Young lady ia mourning who is
stopping here p
she Is q Miss Power. sare: she arrive
from sadia this morning"