The Glenwood post., 1905-07-15
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nave tne ak OF the headSman, with an
inward f1inching but an outward COM
posnre.
The man is-dead-apd I cannot
divulge his name" finished.
Then Lord Felton's face flushed. I
saw him open his mouth to speak;
felt the words, He lies-I am the
man" trembled on his lips. He looked
at his daughter, Rosemary, and saw
fear and relief conmingled; at Lady
Dwight, who had trusted him for
years, and saw suspicion dawning
there-and, they were unuttered.
Lord Waters died without know
ing, Lady Dwight. that he had another
son." l continued. 81 was imprisoned,
although promised safety and rein
statement by the king, Immediately
after l found it out Thus l was un-
able either to convey to you or to my
father the word l desired. l was
struck upon the head and lay for a
time sick. When l recovered it was
too late for me to receive Lord Wa
ter's blessing and give him the It'd
ings that might have made his pass
age into heaven easier
He is dead!" she exclaimed
Rosemary, kneeling at her side. took
her shaking hands in her firm young
ones and fondled hsr.
Lady Dwight, my father left vast
estates, and to these your son, Raoul
Dwight, as his fathers son, succeeds" !"
She made a motion of protest, and
her son Raoul raised his head with
expectancy.
smiled and said, for I read her wom-
anly heart. MY mother was Squire
Hadleys daughter and heiress. AS
you know, her mother was Elinor
Sackett, and brought vast estates to
her country squire, whom in marry
ing the world thought she had taken
a step backward, but she thought
otherwise"
l dismissed that subject with a
the two men.
Lord FELTON, and Sir Raoul
Dwight" l said, 81 have request to
make to each of you. am a bold
man-it will cost you much. OF you"
| bowed to Sir Raoul, that you will
take my hand in friendship for our
fathers sake. OF you," l bowed to
Lord FELTON,. that you will give me
Rosemary to we'd"
| had said what I wished, and
waited the result. In each face
read the conflict going on in their
souls. Lord FELTON,, having nothing
to lose (Rosemary had been nothing
to him for years., was the first to
speak.
Lady Dwight" he said, you have
occupied the place of mother to Mary
for years, ever since her own mother
died. Are you pleased that she should
marry Quentin Waters?"
Indeed yes, an she love him." re-
piled the sweet lady. She kissed the
blushing Rosemary at her side.
Then Mister Quentin Waters-I be-
Iieve your title on your mothers side
is Lord Sackett-"
l nodded.
Lord Sackett-it is no more than
| give my daughter into your keeping,
ana may you make ner nappy. he
finished with a great show of virtue,
and put Rosemarys hand in mine like
the fond parent on the stage, bowed,
gave French shrug to his shoulders,
and stepped back. He had to his sat
isfaction paid the debt he owed me.
Sir Raoul Dwight, with good grace
be it said, for no doubt he thought he
loved Rosemary-withs some men love
of money and love of women are not
distinguishable, they are SO closely
woven; one is the weft and the other
the warp of the loom-now came for
ward With a low bow he said, ex-
finding his hand:
Il would we had known before, sir,
that the ties of kinship bound us-I
request your friendship"
We clasped hands heartily.
LAS for you, sweet co.," he said to
Rosemary, Il am as ever your devoted
cousin"-and bending over her he
kissed her cheek and took the rose
f:om her hair, asking" May keep it?'
And she answered lowly, YES"
THE END.