The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-26

THAT Is finely spoken. Squire Glenarni
But | imagaine you you are hardly likely
To go far from Glanarn very soon. IL
isn't, or course, any OF my affair: and
yet / don't hesitate TO say that I feel
perfectly safe from pursuit!"-and she
laughed her little low laugh that was de-
licious In its mockery.
l felt the blood mounting 10 my cheek
She knew then. that I was virtually a
prisoner al Glenarn. and for once In my
life. at least. was ashamed Of my folly
that had caused my grandfather TO hold
ana check me from the grave as he had
never been able 10 control me in his
life The whole countryside knew why
! was at Glenarm. and that did not mat
ter; but my heart rebelled at the thought
that this girl knew and Knocked me with
her knowledge.
II shall see you Chris tmas Eve" said.
wherever YOU may be-"
I'm three days? Then you will come to
my Christmas Eve party l shall be de-
lighted TO see you,-and fatteredl. Just
think OF throwing away a fortune to
satisfy ones curiosity! I'm surprised at
you, but gratifed, on" the whole. Mr..
Glenarm"
II shall give more than a fortune. I
shall give the honor l have pledged 10
my grandfather's memory to hear your
voice again"
That Is a great deaI.-for so small
voice; but money, fortunel A man will
risk his honor readily enough. but his
fortune is a more serious matter. I'm
sorry We shall not meet again. 1t would
be pleasant TO discuss the subject
further. 1t interests me particularly"
In three days l shall see you.' / said
She was instantly grave.
mol Please do not try. II would be
a great mistake. And anyhow, you
can hardly come TO my party without be-
ing invited
THAT matter is closed. Wherever
you are on Christmas Eve l shall find
you" l said and felt my heart leap.
knowing that l meant what | said.
Good by" she said. turning away.
I'm sorry i shan't ever chase rabbits
at Glanarm any more"
"Or paddle a canoe, or play wonderful
celestial music on the organ
"Or be an eavesdropper or hear pleasant
words from the master of Glenarm--"
But l don't know where you are go
ing-you haven't told me anything-you
are slipping out into the world"
She did not hear or would not answer.
She turned away, and was at once sur
rounded by a laughing throng that crowd
ed about the train. Two brown-robed
sisters stood like sentinels, one at either
side, as she stepped into the car. I was
conscious OF feeling that from the
depths OF their hoods they regarded me
with un-Christian disdaln. Through the
windows I could see the students hutter-
ing TO seat and the girl In gray seemed
TO be marshaling them. The gray hat ap-
peared at a window for an instant. and a
smiling face gladdened, l an sure, the
guardians Of the peace at st. Agatha's.
for whom IL was intended
The last trunk crashed into the bagg-
age car, every window framed for a
gone.
CHAPTER XVI.
THE PASSING OF OLIVIA.
Bates brought great log and rolled
IL upon exactly the right spot on the and
irons, and a great constellation OF sparks
throngcd up the chimney. The old relic
OF a house-I called the establishment by
many names. but this was, l think, my
favorite-coud be heated i'm all Its habit
able parts. as Bates had demonstrated.
The halls were Of glacial temperature
these cold days, but my rooms above,
the dinng-room and the great library
were comfortable enough. I threw down
a book and knocked the ashes from my
pipe.
"Batesl"
Eyes. sir"
81 think my spiritual welfare is IN
jeopardy. 1 need counsel-a spiritual ad-
viser'T
I'm afraid that's beyond me. sir"
"Id like 10 invite Mr.. stoddard TO din
ner 30 I may discuss my souls health
with him at leisure.
"Certainly. Mr.. Glenarm."
CTo be continued tomoTrow)