The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-15

again. i bearing OF pride when 1t seem
ed she would be denied, and through
out all rigid suppression OF herself,
a standing of her ground a determina-
ton not to give way to any rising SEN
timent which might make the after re-
pulse humiliation. II retreat must
come 1t should be carried out with
dignity.
The Earl Of STAFFORD saw nothing OF
this, for his eyes were mostly on the
ground at his feet. That his mind was
perturbed by the new situation 80 I'M
expectedly presented to him was evil
dent; that he was deeply suspicious
Of trap was no less clear When he
looked up at her he found his iron
resolution melting In spite Of himself,
and. as he wished to bring an uncloud-
ed Judgment to bear upon the prob
| lem. he scrutin.zed the brown sward
| at his feet Nevertheless he was quick
| to respond to any show Of sympathy
| with himself, even though he was I'M
likely to exhibit appreciation, and be
was equally quick to resent the slight
est, lack of Difference on the part OF
those who addressed him.
II the girl had made a thorough
study of his character she could not
have better attuned her manner to his
prejudices. Her attitude throughout
was imbued with the deepest respect,
and If the eye refused to be advocate
for her the ear could not close itself
to the little thrill of affection that
softened her tone as she spoke to him.
He raised his head abruptly as one
who has come to a decision.
November is the stepmother Of the
months, and the air grows cold. Come
4 with me to the palace. In world Of
0 lies l find myself believing you, thus
am not grown SO old as had feared,
! Gomez
y The girl tripped lightly over the rus
! Ting leaves and was at his side In an
. instant, then slowed her pace in unison
d with his labored mode of progression.
J. "Sir, will you lean upon my shout
n der?"
q mo. am ailing, but not decrepit'
They walked together In silence, and
| II any viewed them the onlookers were
p well concealed. for the park seemed de-
serted. Entering the palace and arriv'
ing at the foot Of stairway, solicitous
n menials proffered assistance, but Straf
ar ford waved them peremptorily asid'
h. and, accepting now the support he haf
shortly before declined, leaned on BIZ
daughters shoulder and YEARLY, mount
ed thu stair. rs
on The room on the flrst door into whtcl
"a he led her overlooked court. A cheer
=. full fire burned on the hearth and cast
radiance upon the somber wainscotin
of the walls. A heavy oaken table wa
40 covered with litter of papers, an
some books lay about. Into deep arm
~, chair beside the fire STAFFORD SAM
Nc with a sigh Of fatigue, motioning b
daughter to seat herself opposite hir
nm which she did. He regarded her K
i've some moments with no pleased EXPIRE
!, > sion on his face then said, with q tra'
a, Of petulancy in the question:
90 "Did your grandfather bring you !
a lady, or are you an ignorant count
wenchT'
She drew In quickly the small fe
-, outthrust to take advantage OF {
comforting fire. and the blaze show
'.e her cheek ruddier hue than here
fore.
"Sir," she said, "the children OF t
,h,s great, neglected by the great, must p
49,. force look to themselves. was broue
~ | up, as you know, without a motne
care. In the ancient hall of cruf
80, - grandfather, a brother my only co
10 panion. We played together and fouf
o. together, as temper willed, and he v
e, not always the victor, although he
% the stronger | can sometimes 0
fence him and, failing that, can alive
outrun him. Any horse he can rid
can ride, and we two have before D
'iuly out to fight three times our mum
VI among the yokels of the neighborno
AS to education, have smatter
you, and can read and write. have stud
toiu rnusic TO some advantage and fore
eath tongues with very little. dare
there are many things known to y
London ladies that am ignorant
anu 1--WE may thank God for that n
tered her father.
tner' 'If there are those in London, say
you vorr ,ordsbin who saw l am
Pf lady, l VIII DoA tneir ours w -
an they make sighting remarks IN
ne - presence"
ID ny "a most unladylike argument
that tongue and not the hand is the c
ii.o lady's defense"
Is III II can use my tongue, too, II need
ne,e my lord"
!. or Indeed, have had evidence o
ueep my girl"
wo- queen Elizabeth used her lists
'o'nel surely she was lady"
'e VI "I have often had my doubts Q
e ior However, hereafter you must be
peen Gated as doth become a daughte
mine"
uines 81 shall be pleased TO obey any
uirins mands my father places on me-
oro"n The conversation was interrupte
nc al a servant throwing open the door,