The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-03-12
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and inspiring Globe. But on the other
hand, guarded by her masque, she can look
upon these treacherous beaux, listen to
their sometimes dull) conversation, and
become acquainted with their inevitable
sincerity. She ended with little peal
of laughter, and would have slipped away
among the dancers if Roger had not begun.
But I VOW
What, Sir Beau p
That you have but given me good
reason for your unmasking.
Then have betrayed myself p
But you will do it ~ he pleaded.
..Neverr
She fled away aud mixed with the throng.
But the masquerade had a meaning for
Dunstanton now. BY luck he had found
her again. and yet third time, and al
ways his admiration grew
'Masques now, not masquerades, are an
abomination, he said later.
But how much better to be campaign
ing she laughed
How shall | know YOU again
Are not the Low Countries enough p
BE merciful e. he said.
And for an instant she lifted her masque,
aud he saw her She was more beautiful
than he expected lips mlde for music,
eye, full of laughter.
And again leaving her merry laughter
10 his ears she slipped into the crowd.
Left to himself, Dunstanton could not
rest He walked into the ear1room, where
he perceived that there was a most undls-
guised quarrel on its course. His cousin,
who seemed to have just staggered to his
feet from the ombre table, his face drench
Ell with VINE, was facing an older man,
equally red faced and furious, and strug-
Cling 70 come to blows \ little crowd Of
men stood about them, divided in sympa-
thie-. Roger va, hailed Immediately
All, cousin said Watts, you are
come in good time
What Is the matter ? Roger asked.
Il demand satisfaction from Sir Harry
Nayne, said Watts, furiously.
Which. warrant, nay father viii be
most ready to give, said young man,
stepping forward
some one introduced Roger TO Mr..
Richard Mayne, and he found himself
hurriedly arranging meeting with pistols
at Is o clock in the morning between his
cousin aud Sir Hary--eaeh to bring a
doctor and a case Of pistols.
For the rest, conceive we eau settle
it on tie ground, said young Mayne.
Roger bowed. He WAS unaware even as
TO the cause and extent Of the quarrel
something to do with the cards, i, seemed.
Watts was sulleu enough over the matter
a. they went back to his lodgings together.
He struck me he growled Egad,
isn' t that enough
And they were even now arriving at the
ground Watts had pulled up and was
descending. They left the cart with the
man. and crossed stile on the frozen grass.
Roger renewed his acquaintance With
Young Mayne, and exchanged salutations.
The principals stood apart while these con
versed, and the physicians traterulEed over
their instruments somewhat in the back
ground
Il assume that we had best proceed,
said Roger eoldly
The sooner the better, said young
Mayne, drawliug
The two men were placed at fifteen
PAGES. and Roger gave the word. Watts
Duus,anton fell instantly.
/ Now here-one would have thought
was the worst luck in the world for a man
/ ike Roger. who had come into the helC
/ much against his will, being more lnten
on love than lighting Fer the physician.
wagged their heads together over the talieI
man. and we're Of opinion that the woun'
would prove mortal-which meant imme
Iate III .ht for those concerned, seeing tha
even 10 abet in a duel was against the law
and 10 hy meant to miss half-promise'
pr,,,. But worse was to come. loun;
Mayne. disdainful as ever, must needs lie
fall some disparaGing remarks.
lie will not cheat at cards again, wa
what he said
Sir said Roger, angrily.
Or need to be taught manners by al
honorable man. went on Mayne.
DO you speak Of my cousin? de
mauded Roger
You have the misfortune to be related
/ believe, said Mayne, and at that Roge
struck him on the mouth. For momen
the dandy was moved from his selt-posses
sion Then he recovered himself AM
turned with smile to his father.
Sir, he said, there is second cas-
of pistols 2
But no witnesses, Dick, said 81
Harry, anxiously.
THAT is nothing-Mr. Dunstanton Oh
bowed courteously to Roger will, | an
sure, accept your services, and Dr. Brow
will do his best for me.
Roger. as he stood there in the we
grass (for the sun was higher now and tn
frost falHng), cursed the ill-luck that ha
followed on the masquerade. The pleasur
of his dreams were vanishing, and he wa
listening to the fatal count. Quite diml
he could see his opponent standing easll,,
in his place, still smiling-one! two! three
Sir Harry dropped a handkerchief, an
both fired together! Dunstanton saw som
one lving in the wet grass, and it was nc