Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-04-03

ing; there was look almost of agony in
her face. The whistle sounded. the train
moved off, their eyes were fixed in one
long, last gaze, and then they were parted.
June leaned back in the carriage and
closed her eyes. Madge made some gay
remark, but her cousin did not answer.
and Madge took the hint and left her
alone. Her own pleasant thoughts were
company enough for her; the misunder-
standing between her and Mr.. Carslake
was at an end, and he had asked her to
marry him.
The time was drawing on, and June
had not yet found courage to tell her hus-
band OF her intended visit to London; she
felt instlnctively that he would not be
pleased. And, whatever happened, she
could not, no she could not, give up that
cherished idea. She must see Dallas once
more.
One morning, four days before the an
nounced departure of the Guards, she said
to Tom, as he was about to leave the
breakfast ROOM
Il am going up on Saturday to stay
two nights with Mrs. Trevanion."
OH! he uttered, and stopped short
Have you not had enough of London
yetT'
There was something unusual in his
voice; 1t had ring of distinct displeas-
ure and dissatisfaction.
There was no mistake about his dis
pleasure. He scarcely spoke to his wife
during the days that preceded her jour
ney to London. He half hoped she would
understand that he did not wish her to go
and would give up the idea. But, though
June was most acutely conscious Of his
| displeasure, she felt that, unless he for
bade her in so many words, 60 she must.
| And now the evening, to which June
had been looking feverishly forward, had
arrived. She was sitting opposite Dallas,
who appeared to be in the highest spirits,
and thinking every time she looked at his
handsome, CHEEKY face that it was for
the last time. Her heart was like lead
within her breast; she knew she should
never see him again. She tried to smile
and talk, but when she opened her lips a
choking sensation rose in her throat and
made her feel as IL she must burst into
tears. There was a wistful look in Dal-
las eyes, as though he were asking her If
she was really sorry he was geing-if she
would miss him.
Mrs. Trevanion made superhuman ef-
forts to talk brightly; she would not allow
herself to dwell on facts, but insisted on
putting the most cheerful face on the ex-
pedition and on making the very best OF
everything. 1t was quite likely the whole
thing would be over before they got out
she said but Dallas Indignantly protested
against the idea Of their being made fools
of for nothing. What should he bring
them back from Egypt?-he hardly knew
what the specialties of the country were
But Mrs. Trevanion bade him bring him
self back safely, and they would be quite
satisfied His sword belt had arrived just
as he was starting for dinner, SO he haG
brought it with him to try on. And, with
the help Of his hostess, he proceeded tC
equip himself in 1t, while June, icy cold
with burning cheeks, sat looking on. Dal
las, however, seemed pleasurably excited
He drew his sword from the scabbard
and, fourishing it in the air, wondered
laughingly how many Egyptians h,
should slay with II. Then June shut he
eyes, and horrid picture came across he
imagination. She saw him, still graspin,
his sword, but falling, staggering unde
his death wound, his now smiling fac,
convulsed with agony. Oh, it was moth
ing short Of murder to send out boy lik
that! And in what n cause! Overwhelm
ed with agony, great sob rose in he
throat-a sob that would not be stifled
and then, struck with sudden horror a
having thus betrayed herself, she rose an,
fled from the room.
Dallas stopped short, as If paralyzed
the color left bis cheeks, and he stoo
staring at Mrs. Trevanion, who affecte
! not to notice what had happened, an
: went on arranging the belt.
: But Dallas put one hand on her arr
and said, in a voice stammering with enc
/, ton:
"Do you really think she cares abou
my goingT
Trevanion, evasively.
! Eyes, but / wish / had known before!
uttered Dallas leaning against the chin
! ney piece and putting one hand over hi
= eyes.
"Why do you wish you had known b,
fore?" said Mrs. Trevanion, reproachfull,
? 'Would you like to go away nursing
dishonorable passion In your heart? ID
you think it would be any comfort to yo,
e supposing," and her voice faltered-"suI
posing you had to look death in the fac,
to remember that you had brought unhal
e piness and doubt into the home of an hoi
! est mana man whose peace Of mind yo
have every right to respect? And, b.
e sides, you are wrong in attaching any in
3 portance to Lady Nevils agitation. 81
: is very sensitive; she has seen great de,