Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-04-24

his dark brows, a red spot of anger on
each tanned cheek.
''Let her tell you!" says Lady Letch>
ford, rising denunciatory finger. Il
came here to save you from disgrace
and her from misery, and-this is the
result"
Heron lays his hand upon the soft
brown hair and smooths it soothingly.
Hush, my darling he says, for the
heart that beats so close to him is
t1wobbing wildly, and the bosom
heaves with stifed sobs. Hush!
Mother, you had no right to do this.
What have you said? Surely you
know me too we'll to think that l
should go back from my word-my
pledged word-even though its results
were unwelcome. You have done
wrong. Your brougham is at the door.
May, darling, excuse me moment
while 1 take my mother to the car,
riage!"
MOI" gasps the old lady; do not
come near me. You have chosen be-
tween that girl and me- You have de-
serted me. 1 will go alone
ooh, no. Go-go!" murmurs May,
drawing away from him.
Heron forces her gently on to a
couch, and advances to his mother.
"Come!" he says, simply, but his
word is full Of stern command, and he
draws her hand within his arm.
With bent head the old lady goes to
the door but her venom is not yet fully
expended.
With a sudden gesture, she turns
and looks at the sitting girl.
Remember" she says, fercely,
"you have won the day but it is not
yet ended. l shall live TO see you re,
pent-repent!"
"Silence!" says Heron, and he
draws her away. At the door they
come point blank on Mr.. Dalton.
mot going, your ladyship?" he says,
with unctuous politeness. Surely
you will stay to luncheOn?' Then, as
her ladyship raises her eyes and
flashes a whitening glance of scorn
and contempt, he stops short and
stares from one to the other with wide
mouth and apprehensive eyes; but
something in Sir Heron's face re-
assures him, and with feeble smile
he goes to May and pats ner on the
back encouragingly.
"Tut-tut!" he says. Been cutting
up rough. Don't like the match.
Never mind, my dear! She'll come
around. Safe as eggs, and if she
don't All, here you are, Sh
Heron! Was afraid you were going to
desert us. May, my dear, here's Sir
Heron. Come-come!"
II think, if you will be so kind as
to leave May to me for little while,
says Heron.
Eh-certainly. Yes, of course
But mind, l expect you to stay to
lunch!" Then, with a knowing wink
as he closes the door: "The old LADY,
been cutting up rough, Ell? Never
mind"
''My darling, that's sensible advice, =
says Heron. For Heavens sake,
don't mind. Great Heaven, had NO
idea my mother could take to high
tragedy in this way. May, go into a
passion-abuse her-me-anyb body
but don't cry! Child, every sob goes
through me-"
Tt am not crying" she says, at
last-raising her face with its wet
eyes and quivering lips. Il would not
cry for the world
"Do not" he says, pressing her to
him. What can l say except to beg
your forgiveness for subjecting you to
the-this outrage. Will you ever for
give me, | wOnder?"
Yes" she says, with sudden gayetp
and little willful smile. 1T is al
ways the injured party wno forgives,
the other never does. She will never
cease to hate me, and l shall make her
hate me worse llan ever it you stay.
Go now" and she draws her arm from
around his neck.
But he takes it and keeps it there.
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