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

pon OWNED naugh Of this her face being turned
scarlet and black that stood nearby, whence
lord duke who his gold eyeglasses, and
long looks in their direction She had known of him
as confirmed misogynst since his young wifes death
yet her heart told her that his admiration of her daughter
already shaking his principles. If she could have
found any fault with the girls demeanor she would have
nsed mothery advice; apart from the fact of the
great love she bore only child, she naught
that was not superb and perfect
The Darrand brass band began play stridently and
one by one the horses entered oval Marion watched
with interest; excitement faded and
seemed lost in curious dream The sight of Jason Wright
however, riding his chestnut mare, and bowling
peaedy to the clamorous multitude, brought her to her
self; ner bosom began to rise and fall more freely.
His face haggard now beneath the sunburn, and
his curly yellow hair was all disheveled fixed unmovng
smile displayed his teeth She noted again the supple
of his athletic figure the becoming style of his
riding clothes As ne passed the grand stand her hand
her throat this time the dis
her face Jason had donned another bunch of ribbon
taken from BuebelTs decorations He acknowledged the
ladies with jaunty familiar air but quaed perceptiby
before Mrs CampOns surprised look of nonrecognition
Mr.. Wright forgets himself" she said ciy. u be-
lieve that he is inebriated A be ignored"
Bluebe won the trotting competitions her master rode
past with the ticket the first prize hanging
teeth. Again he wrled his cap this time Marion looked
through aim unhinchngy. She turned to her mother.
81 beautiful mare" she said, quietly
Mrs. Campon did not reply; the duke of Ashford was
ascending the red carpeed stairs he before
them, gallant figure, hat in hand - a
occupied" he said and venture to beg the privilege
Of Joining your party"
herself and Marion. Gervase biting nails
afterwards he reflected upon this day most
agreeable of his life lie had been waiting years
declare himself his cousins lover believed the
time was come for a proposal. After few with
Mrs. Campion, the duke turned towards Marion
" This is the most interesting Of the Peakand shows
he remarked and have for many years, never
have had the honor Of seeing you"
Marion smiled frankly. "Ah, no." she said. This is
first sight Of the outer world have never stirred
beyond the Woodlands But this year my thought
that l old enough"
Mrs. Campion watched her with languid appreciation
" The old life stirring in my blood" she said
found that had desire my daughter to play the
rustic till her old age"
Had you withheld her longer would have sinued
against humanity he responded in low, voice
that she could hear 1t selfish keep such
beauty from the of others BY the Lord l thought
type had died understand how
fascinating sight me"
She accepted his homage as her daughters due and
made dcmur TO his outspoken praise. The hurdle
jumping began now, and they ceased talking Jason
Wright rode past Bluebell; this time eyes were
sulenly averted He had the dukes approach
heart glowing with fury.
"A neghbor Of ours In the Woodlands" observed Mrs
Campion. Unless ! mistaken he has been drinking
heavily. But confess l better horseman"