Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08
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Carr-Lyon."
He started and swift flush rose to
his face, then left it pale again.
Alas, l must" he said, with hang
ing head. you were married yester-
day" he stopped and turned slight
ly away from her, that she might no,
see the agony in his face.
Yes, was married yesterday" she
said; then she put her hand to hei
eyes and tried to force back the tears
that filled them for the first time.
For heavens sakes do not-do moi
cry!" he pleaded hoarsely, feeling al
if he must throw himself on his knees
beside her and comfort her. Tel
me what has happened; why you have
come to me. and let me help you-if
can. Why is not Lord Carr-Lyon, you
husband, with you? Is 1t possible thai
he can have allowed you to trave
from London alone"
Il came without his permission.
she said. slowly. HE does not know
Il have left him"
Left himl" he echoed, in amaze
ment, and sorely touched, thinking Of
her and her alone. You have left
him-what has he done?" and his
hands clenched tightly.
He has deceived me-" she said
But 1t is not of myself that L wan
to speak; it is of you"
"Of met OF what consequence an
/? II Is you, you!" he broke in
quickly. you have left Arthur-Lorc
Carr-Lyon," he corrected himself
quickly. "Why-why did you marry
him." and his lips quivered.
She turned her head away.
Because | was mad" came her an
swer quickly.
He looked down at her. his face
working.
Il can scarcely believe that
am not dreaming" he said. almost t.
himself. Married yesterday, and nov
here and alonel oh, this II
tortured" and, moved beyond himself
he bent down. his hands nutterint
over her In a wild desire TO touch her
TO catch her to his heart. "Oh, why
why did you do It? What made yoU
do It? Why do you come here ant
torture me with the sight of you.
Don't you know how 1t is with me-
Yes, you do know You have known
all the time? that | loved youl Oh
have pity on me, and forgive me-
How can | help speaking out when
See you here, so near to me-you
whom had prayed that might never
see AGAIN." and he turned his head
away.
There was no tear in her eyes now,
for there is an anguish that mocks at
tears, and 1t held possession of Kate
Carr-Lyon at that moment
Forgive me-" he said, regaining
his composure. 81 will keep a guard
on my tongue; | will not speak so
again. But tell me--you say you have
left him. why? How has he deceived
you?"
He is villain" she said, in a
dry, hard voice Il know all that he
has done; he has confessed to me.
has boasted of his villainy. have left
him forever"
He clenched mis- hands together.
And you found this out today
when?" he asked, hoarsely.
esterday; few hours after
after | had married him!"
A groan burst from his lips.
Heaven give me strength to bean
this!' was his muttered prayer.
Il married him because | was mad"
she went on. slowly. in the same dry
voice. Il know you th.nk--you can.
not help thinking 1t! All the world
deems me guilty of selling myself foi
title and money"
No. no. not |; not L." he exclaimed
vehemently. ITS all MYSTERY to me
your marriage, but have never sc
wrCnged you"
And he held out his hands toward
her, appealingly.
She raised her eyes TO his, with
humble gratitude.
That night, on the terrace, wher
you told me" he almost broke down
that ii was too late--that you were
promised TO him-l did not wrong you
by the thought that-that your
father"
She hung her head, and his face
darkenej.
And | was right" he muttered
very hoarsefy.
Il was not only that she said
with a shudder 1t was--oh how
can | tell you?"
Tell mel" he pleaded. Il mus
know, 1t is too late now for reserva
tons, you and have said too much
must know why you did this thing!
1T was you'll" she faltered.
To- and he stared down at her al
most incredulously.
Yes" she said. with wild despera
ton, for what could it matter whether
she told him or not?-"I saw you
when you left me. from the terraces
there was another girl on your arm
one worthier than |, doubtless"
'Nellie-poor Nellie!" he exclaimed
And you thought-oh, Heaven for
give you!-you thought that was
base enough TO deceive you, so vile as