Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-07-16


Mind You come; and YOU must tell us all
about the oil king-though it wasn't
really oil, was it: but a patent oil-ex-
ci,ider o. something very wonderful. OF
conse, it is not his money one cares
about: he really is quite charming and
50 clever, and my husband saws he j.
certainly one of the coming men of the
day, though, of course, he has really come
a good way already :"
Marian put down the letter with fam
ing cheeks. This settled the matter. He
should never say that having refused and
seorned him in the day OF his obscuritv,
she was ready now to accept him for the
sake OF his worldly advantages.
And during many succeeding DAYS She
wrapped herself in this mantle of pride.
until he could but believe that his hope
was altogether vain. in spite OF the few
lapses into pleasant intimacies of speech.
for which Marian was i'm truth continu-
ally taking herself to task
The end came at last, when the DAYS
had run into weeks.
Hounds met at Chailfortl. and with but
little delay We're put into cover, from
which there presently stole Il good old
fox, who, disdaining all subterfuges.
headed straight for the far distant Monk
ton woods.
Il hope we shall get good ran" said
Marian. 'You d,n't look as if YOU in
tended 10 enjoy it much. Mr. Vanrenen.
Isn't the chestnut in good form -
i am giving up the game was the
unexpected reply. 1T costs too much"
Blank incredulity met his gaze He
smiled a little bitterly.
Il repeat, it costs too much. shall
leave Chailford tomorrow"
Apparently Nimrod at this juncture de-
manded his mistress attention
"Sinee this is my last days hunting
continued Vamrenen. i'll lighter tone.
MAY ] ask you to be my pilet' and to
show me y0ulr very best sport?''
Il am not safe guide Nimrod. as
you know, expects to be allowed front
rank"
Il will not hamper you, BY heavens!
Have YOU not yet learned that if YOU led
me
Gone away! Gone away"
AT the cry Marian felt the blood flow
back to her heart. Anger, pain. disap-
pointment, very passion of sclf-scorn
dominated her.
Come then!' she cried; follow where
! lead. and dare promise you such a day
as you will never forget"
She was true to her word. Many a
time hitherto had she saved him. by
larest tact and self-sacritice from his
own rashness. This last day She would
save him nothing; and men held their
breath at her daring and her beauty,
and watching Namenen's gallant at
tempts to keep with her, swore that he
was fool for his pains, albeit plucby
one. Forty minutes brought them with
in hail of Monkton woods and now
hounds were running mute, in view of
their quarry.
Nimrod was still going strong; bat
what of the chestnut? lnvountarily
Marian slaekened speed to let him come
up. Only one more obstacle" she eX-
claimed, but that big one"
Nanrenen was leaning forward. his face
white and set. quick tear pierced Mar
ian's armor of self-deception.
Make for the gap lower down. Fol
low met she shouted hoarsely, at the
same time tugging at Nimrod's rein to
bring him round 1t was too late. Van
renen mechanically did his best to obey
her, but the effort was clumsy one;
the chestnut failed to understand what
was required of him. crossed his feet,
and came down heavily. Luckily, Van
renen was thrown clear.
The shock seemed to cure the strange
numhness of thought which had been
stealing over him, and. finding that the
horse was not more hurt than himself,
he swung himself into the saddle again,
and turned to Marian. # really beg
your pardon" he began But Marian
could not answer. She turned Nimrod's
head toward the homcward path and for
long way they rode in silence.
You see" said Nanrenen at last, "tbe
end has come. shall love YOU with the
last breath | draw. but | can't stan,!
being with YOU every day like this. Be
sides. | have no right TO persccute you.
will 20 tomorrow
Still Marian kept silence. and he felt
fierce hope pulse to life At last she
spoke, and her voice was very low and
soft.
when did You first love
me :"
4 loved you at first sight as you
know"
Voice, eyes, touch made sweet surren-
der
And IL have the second sight ! see
no reason why You should 30 tomorrow
NJ. l.. Gordon in London World