The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-13

70 have had that encounter. and only
hoped the light had been too dim for
him 10 see who his antagonist was.
| walked of so hurriedly In my sur
prise and Wish not 10 be recognized
that no doubt he thought ! was rum
ming away. I desired neither an en-
counter with swords 70 the death, nor
yet was | ready for explanations; and
I knew II his sharp eyes detected who
had hested him, II must mean one
or the other | did not look back
until was far down the street: then
saw that the light or the linkman
sim fitted about like willo'-wisp
as he made search for his masters
sword.
II was hardly the time for explana-
lions, and under the circumstances
did not think my newly found brother
would take kindly 10 them. | would
call upon his mother tomorrow be-
fore the hour set for the duel, and re-
quest his presence, when | should tell
her and I prayed heaven 20 give me
in the telling a fluent tongue-the rea-
son why Lord Waters bad deserted
and then divorced her. How she would
take II | let myself not dwell upon
that, only hoped for my fathers
sake IN the gentle spirit OF forgive
ness. As for Sir Raoul Dwight, he
no doubt would find the pill hard TO
swallow, but trusted that after had
seen Lady FELTON, she would notify
him OF her release, and II would pave
the way for an easier interview.
rang the knockcr OF this most
prCtentious mansion. which | had oft
looked az with interest, and wondered
whether | should ever have n nearer
acquaintance with II or its occupants.
A lackcy ushered me into a drawing
room Of magnificent proportions Then
he retired TO see n milady would TO
celye me.
The lady was caprlcious and kept
me waiting. AZ FIRST my thoughts
dwelling ms they did upon my encoun-
Ter with Sir Raoul Dwight and my
prospective meeting. were not pleasant
ones had not yet gotten into tho
way OF thinking OF him as n brother:
fate had given me a hard rub there.
but should do my level best 70 ex-
tend TO him all the good will I was
capable Of How he would receive Il
we'll
The time dragged whilst my
thoughts were with him. Il seemed as
II Lady FELTON, were keeping me hours
SO | turned my attention 20 more at
tractive thoughts. sweet Rosemary and
her bewltching ways AZ last tho
lackey entered and said | was 10 fol-
low him. He led me up n flight OF
stairs | surmisod 10 my ladys bower,
and so II proved. The room was dim
~ lighted with wax candles and the
air was heavy with perfume Lady
FELTON, sat in state al the far end OF
the boudoir, as became a great lady
and great beauty, She held a hand
screen before her face
smiled and thought mllady fears
her beauty viii overcome me: no
doubt she win gradually unfold It's
splendor 10 my profane eyes
l1Nt WIS hlAhllt AAAhA9s hhA NlhHh
sumptuously attired in a shlmmering
gown. reckless Of the many yards Of
lace with which It was covered. This
| noticed as bowed low before
her
expected but n cold greeting:
got none So | spoke
81 have 20 make n most humble
apology 10 you, Lady FELTON,. and ask
that you will accept OF this bit Of
paper"
| held out TO her the paper won
from her father.
"Sir. You arc late IN both your
apology and IN the yielding mp OF that
paper" She said scOrnfully
like woman 20 be low keyed
There was as much difference In the
voices OF the two women, the one
loved and the ono fortune intended
should marry. as In the scent Of two
flowers,
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