Middletown transcript., 1904-09-24

'It wants people in it too, she said.
"Yes-that is the fault of everything
with which 1 have to dor Mr.. Daryl
observed with smile. "In some un-
accountable way l seem to be unattrac-
tive. But that could, of course, be rem
edied."
"Then You must take down the notice
to tresspassers. You must throw your
gates wide open, and make everybody
welcome. There are a number Of fine
houses all about the country, and with
such ball room as this, surely the people
in them would be glad to come here y
"Unfortunately do not dance"
Kilmeny laughed.
81 did not mean that p she said.
"Then what did you mean? Who
would care to come here to see me, if
there were nothing else?'
81 care to come. 1t pleases me-oh,
more than could tell you And MIR.
| Warrender-"
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"No, but I am. He is amused and
interested too"
81 fear it is not in anything which my
house furnishes" Mr.. Daryl said coldly.
"Limit yourself to your own experiences,
Miss Richmond"
II could be happy here-for while"
the girl said frankly. ''But | should
grow lonely. l cannot limit myself to
my own experiences ior very long,
The sound of the gong interrupted
them.
| 'I desired luncheon to be served,
Mr.. Daryl said. He offered his arm to
Kilmeny, and looked freezingly at the
young man. "You will join us, Mr..
| Warrender ?"
"With pleasure" lie replied cheerfully,
and followed the oddly-matched pair to
the dining room.
Places had been prepared for three,
and they took their seats. Chris had
expected something simple, and was sur
prised at the formality and magni6cence
of everything around him, The side
board giittered with plate, and the meal
was served with an elaborate ceremony
which puzzled him. Kilmeny was de-
| lighted, and seemed to have completely
forgotten him in her new and splendid
surroundings. Her eyes shone, her color
grew still more brilliant, her laughter and
| bright words made the room gay with
an unwonted gladness. The talk was
chiefly between their host and her, and
it struck the most silent member of the
trio that the old man lad a purpose
which Kilmeny did not suspect in every
| word he uttered. Chris Warrender
looked thoughtful as they rose from the
table.
"When will you come again? ?' Mr..
Daryl asked, as his guests were leaving.
Il am always at home, and am anxious
that you should come often. have left
the picture gallery for your next visit.
When will that be? Tomorrow The
next day?"
1--WE dine with Mr.. Warrender to-
morrow"
Again the dark frown crossed Mr..
Daryl's face.
81 will write and name day." he
said abruptly Goodbye"
He turned sharply, and left them with
out further farewell.
81 suppose, Ki!meny," Christopher
said, when he and his companion had
gone some distance, and Kilmeny had
given expression to some OF her feelings
OH the subject of their visit-'I suppose
tbat there would be no use in saying
anything to put you a little ON your
guard about your new acquaintance
You are SO charmed and delighted with
everything that you would not listen
to what spectators impressions OF the
affair might be p
"If you were only spectator, was that
my fault?"
Not at all. | always do you justice,
don't |? And you have never yet sighted |
or forgotten an old friend. l do not in |
the least mind Mr. Daryls neglect Of me. |
That is not what l wished to speak |
about"
II don't want to be put on my guard |
about anything!' Kilmeny cried petu-
lantly. "We had a wonderful and de-
lightful time, and won't have the bloom
taken off it !! Such rooms and such mag
niticence 1t is like fairy-tale.'
Don't forget the ogre.'
Kilmeny stopped abruptly, and turned
to her companion with severe look.
'Say what you have to say |" she COM
manded. Il don't 20 a step farther until
you have delivered yourself of all the
horrid things you have in your mind
II | decline to be put on my guard, you
will think it your duty to unbosom to
mamma,and | won't have her disturbed"
"What dill you imagine was Mr.. Daryl's
motive iii all that he said and did to-
day ?''
81 did not search for his motive.
do not care to discover it, if he had one"
'Such men do not act without one.
He intends to find out your tastes and
wishes"
Oh, well, if that is ALL" cried the girl,
resuming her walk, she shall discover
them without any trouble Do you
know, Chris, never told this to anyone
before, but every now and then l have
longed TO be rich and have just such a
house as Mr.. DaryPs. I have wished
that | was not merely DOCTORS daugh-
ter, but some wealthy mans only child,
and that could have servants and money
and pretty dresses by the dozen, and
nothing but pleasure. OF course it is
shocking to confess it, and l am sure
that you are shocked"
II am never shocked by anything that |
you may say"
Il wish you did not feel SO about me II
KiImeny cried and there was uenuina )