Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-12
By R. MURRAY GILCHRIST.

BIueben leaped the hurdles Clearly as If they had
been nonresident the water jump she cleared again and
again Jason dismouned near the judges and strutted
about like rufied but victorious cock. OF
he the first prize again. from the first everybody had
known that he would. Marching from the with
another ticket hanging from his teeth the desire to show
rashy made him raise a hurdle two higher, and
let the jump rderess. And she crouched like
cat she rod heavily his right foot then cleared the
most bar as easily
She aim, he hobbed away by
side, holding the bride, the pluckng
his lameness made Marion rather faint she dis
played no outward sign Mrs Campon, fearful Of the
crush declared her intention leaving the place
the tandem driving began and the duke helped the ladies
to descend.
The crowd of standing as before leaving
clear passage At the end Marion Jason enter
refreshment BOOTH and later she passed. she looked
through the doorway to him leaning against the
bar holding above his head great jug of foaming beer
To the confounding Of all false girlsg' he cried.
Marion paused and stepped behind her mother for
few moments. drinkers laughed Gervase clenched
his fists. plump wenca from moorand farm stood
beside the fellow he slipped his dsengaged around
her waist and kissed her boldly the lips Then Marion
hastened her head thrown back proudly than
ever.
Near the gate they met by Lady Augusta Green
love, the dukes unmarried sister, a tall old lady vita
thin sharp cut face Possibly he had hidden her welcome
the Champions, for she had left all their guests the
coach She made pretense of nonreeognon shook
hands with Mrs. Campion as II tneir last meeting had
been but few days then, after pleasant word with
Marion, she drew the lady aside.
" l am glad, indeed to you among again." she
said Were for your daughter could not believe
that many years have by. You have changed
little and used to regard you as the most beautiful girl
in the county"
Campion smiled, 1 never beautiful as
Marion is" she said Lady Augusta looked again
girl TO whom the duke talking In a low voice She's
astoundngy like what AshfOrds poor wife was-eXcept
that she's oveler." she said Now must go back; but
remember, dear Mrs Campon that you have
US, shall not let go"
She left them; but the duke insisted upon escorng
the old posting house and waiting until they
pnaeton He held Marion's hand longer part
ing than the acquaintance warranted The mothers
prejudices rampant at last poor Geryase realized
he would be installed In his proper place Mrs
CumpiOn OWNED rightly that her daughters beauty
destined lift her to high already she herself
grandmother Of young duke.
My sister will give herself the pleasure Of calling
upon you at once" he said, and II you grace
Camsdale with your presence you Will give great
delight The twelfth is only week hence and the house
viii be full Of entertaining folk Believe me, Mrs
pion, saan be proud beyond show my other
guests such-two such beautiful women. will meet
many old friends"
Mrs. Campion recklsssly made up her mind to sell
OF her stiTks and all her ewes. They should not
make parade of poverty.
We shall be most happy" she replied. II answer
both for Marion and myself"