Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-05-06

ceased when L discovered the motives
that had governed his actions"
"Ah! l have learned since we last
met that l ought to have recognized an
early acquaintance in yon," Darcy OBJ
served.
Lestelle sighed.
How was it possible that you should
remember me? You, however, are al
most unchanged; at least. you still tes-
tify the same benevolent readiness to
befriend those who are sad Or sorry"
II do not like to hear you say that you
are either the one or the other. ut you
are in pain, 1 fear" Darcy went on,
for he felt that he was on dangerous
ground when he began to eyince so much
solitude for her happiness. "Let me
thank you, in Ida's name and my own,
for your prompt attempt to save her
from injury"
THAT you are here is a proof that
was successful" Lestelle observed, in
tremulous tones.
Eyes; the fall and the shock were the
only hurts my cousin received"
II am glad of it." was the comment
on this, spoken more to herself than to
Darcy. Every glad to know that have
been of use to Gen. Glanaughtons favor
tie child. Will you forgive me for al
ludng to your approaching marriage"
Certainly; the affair was common
property almost before | knew it my
self l had asked my cousins hand
before l went abroad, and her father is
willing to give her to me-"
Lestelles hand fell nervelessly from
his arm. Her bosom was heaving, her
in, hor full Inns
were raised to heaven, as if questioning
it's DEGREES.
what have done that all this hap
piness is hers, while | am despised and
forgotten? Her father loves her, guards
her as his dearest treasure, and secures
her future by giving it into the hands of
one who is worthy the trust; whilst /
oh, mother, mother, if l could but have
died with you.'
She was now sobbing so piteously that
Darcy found it difficult to restrain him
self from taking her into his arms and
comforting her.
Our lives are not always as free from
care as they seem. Dear Lestelle, your
prospects are such bright ones that |
wonder to see you so cast down. You
are tired, and still feeling the effects Of
your accident, or you would not talk so
desperately"
Lestelle permitted him to replace her
hand on his arm.
You are right, Mr.. Lesmere; and
and l will not say such foolish things
again. Yes; my prospects are excellent,
as you were just observing. With care
and diligence l may reach the top Of
my profession. What right has Mrs.
Prices white slave-the drudge, Essie-
to hope for more?'
These bitter words are unworthy Of
you, Lestelle," Darcy replied, gently.
I'VE cannot make our fortunes what we
would; but we can dignity them by the
way we receive the good and ill that are
sent to us.
I'VE cannot make our fortunes what
we would" Lestelle repeated, with flash
ing eyes. Are you sure of this! Is not
the tempter always at my elbow, i'll the
shape of Wyett Paulton, limiting to me
the power l possess? Am / more than
woman, do YOU think, to be goaded and
condemned. and make no sign i'll return?
Why should | bear what | did tonight;
and let MY patience be set down as the
cowardice of one who dare not retallate!
Dare not, did l say?' And carried away
by her resentment, she pressed her foot
firmly on the pavement, and Hung back
her head. Il dare do anything but make
those who should love me unhappy
Il am afraid to ask the meaning of
your words" said Darcy agitatedly; for
that Lestelle firmly believed herself the
daughter of his uncle he could no longer
doubt 81 fear they bode evil to all of
us. but more especially to yourself
"Why do you say thisY' she demand
cd.
Because Gen. Glenaughton has given
me clue to much that was mysterious
in your conduct Dear Lestelle, take care
that you are not drawn by these people
-Paulton and Miss Hill-into a scheme
which can only end in vexatious disap-
pointment."
"To whom-to me? Thanks for the
caution; but l have already refused, alb
solutely refused, to take any share in
Mr.. Paulton's plots. Therefore dismiss
that thought from your mind. Gen.
Glenaughton gave~you the key to my con-
duct, you say? In what way? Why
did he not come to me as / invited him
to do? Nay, do not hesitate; but frankly
tell me what you mean"
Inat is quickly uoHe. only "Isleu
to let you know that the claim you have
been taught to consider that you have
upon Gen. Gleuaghton is baseless. His
own lips assured me OF this"
II should have liked to hear the pre-
else words he used-but what matter!
l have advanced no claim upon him; l
wish for no favor from any of his fam
lily, norS ever shall, unless | venture to
ask one from you, Mr.. Lesmere."
Il think | may safely say that the
hoon is granted before l know what it
is. Speak, Lestelle, speak! Let me do
something to win smile from you be-
fore we part"
He had eagerly drawn her towards
him, but as she slowly raised her elo-
quent face to his, new thought made
him release her.
"You are about to ask me to win my