Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-09-06


her eyes. dull and expressionless,
upon him.
The fact is. Leola"-he paused
Il wanted to speak to you about
business"
"Business?" said Leola-
Not long ago the word sounded
pleasantly in her ears, for 1t was
from Cyril Kngsley's lips she was
wont to hear It.
Philip Dyce nodded, and turned the
ring on his finger.
IF Mr.. Ford were here / would not
trouble you-he would see 10 the
matter; but, after all. it is my happy
privilege to protect you from an
ncyance."
Leola waited with a dull expectancy.
What did he mean?
Il hate to speak of such a thing.
but-this man, Kingsley may come
back"
Leola started, and averted her eyes.
The name thrilled through her and
sent the blood to her pale face, but
only for moment-the next she was
white and cold as STATUE.
'sWell?" she said.
IF he should. how would you wish
me to act?" he asked, gently. He is
still your servant-you do not wish
him to remain"
NO" said Leola, after a moments
pause.
Indeed he could not" said Philip
Dyce, quietly; "the story is all over
the county. The fellow has man.
aged to worm himself into great ia,
vor-"
What do you wish me to dor" in
terrupted Leola.
She hated Cyril Kingsley, of course,
but she could not sit still and hear
another, and that other Philip Dyce,
speak thus of him.
Il! My wishes are yours in every
thing, dearest" said Philip Dyce soft
ly But you would like him to go,
would you not?"
Eyes, he must go at once" said
Leola, with a CULVER of the lips. 'if
no SOinOo DuSh, pul w uOt Iuluh ne
will"
Il think he will" said Philip Dyce,
with very good reason, land II he
should may l dismiss him?"
Leola hesitated moment
YES" she said, but family.
Then" said Philip, with low
laugh, II must have your authority.
He may come back with Marsden's
daughter, and set US all at defiance,
unless you"
His words produced the effect he
desired. At this picture of Cyril
returning with Polly Marsden-her
rival-Leola rose, the fire of jealousy
and outraged love flashing in her eyes.
He shall not!" she said, walking
to a writing table "Therei" she said,
holding out paper. her whole frame
quivering. 'If he should come back
there is his Dismissal; he must go at
once-at once!"
He shalt" asserted Philip Dyce,
taking the paper with an inward glow
Of delight. You shall not see him
again If can help 1t. And now
you will forget this unpleasant bust
ness altogether, my Leola, will you
not?" he murmured, going up to her
where she stood restlessly toying
with the jeweled pen. you will
forget it-why should it trouble your
at does not trouble me-" she said,
turning upon him. yes, I will for
get It."
He took her hand and kissed 1t fer
vently.
Il know 1t has annoyed you." he
said, softly. you placed so much
confidence in him; indeed SO did we
all. He was generally liked and
trusted"
DO not let US speak any more Of
him." said Leola, in constrained
voice. you have the paper"
II have the paper" said Philip,
"and now l must go. May | come
again today?"
Come when you please" said
Leola, trying to smile.
The moment he had gone she sank
into her chair, trembling violently,
What have l done?" she moaned-
what have | done? and she wrung
her hands despairingly. HE will
come back. and Philip Dyce will give
him that paper. have dismissed
him, sent him of like a slave, and I
shall never see him again, never
again."
A few moments ago pride and
jealousy were in the ascendant, now
love asserts its way, and racked her
with its manifold and ingenious
agonies.
Il shall never see him again,
What have | done?"
But Philip Dyce was content. He
carried Cyril Kingsley's doom in
that half-sheet of note paper. and was
waiting for Cyrirs appearance to put
the finishing touch to his fabric of
deceit and cunning.
IF Kingsley should come up to the
Abbey" he said to the butler and the
porter, take care that he does not
gain admittance to your mistress or