Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-01-18

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Couldn't he ask Dolph to lend-glve
him the money to pay his debts? Well
he could ask him, and, no doubt, the
duke would do 1t III he approved OF
his marrying Leslie. But would he
approve? Some how Yorke felt doubt
full
Il might try him." he thought and
he pondered over 1t until the train
reached Northcliffe, and then suddenly
an alternative course occurred to him
an idea which flashed upon him sud
denly and sent the blood rushing to
his face.
Why couldn't he and Leslie be mar
rled secretly? They might go away
leave England, and settle down quiet.
ly In some continental place until he
had screwed enough money out Of his
income to pay his debts, and then
they might proclaim their marriage
TO the whole world
His heart beat hopefully, and he
was so absorbed In his plans and
schemes that he did not notice that
INC tan lhu4 III nlttNh h1I bdI Ut
Northcllffe; indeed, he could not have
seen her unless he had looked back.
which he did not do; for she did not
get out until the rest Of the passen.
gers had alighted, and then kept IN
the background until the station was
clear.
Yorlte got fly at once and had him
self driven to Portmarls, and as the
ancient vehicle ratified down the street
he looked eagerly Mt the windows of
Soa View; but Leslie was out, and
with n little pang of disappointment,
Yorko ran up the stairs of Marine
villa.
The duke was sitting In his chair,
his head resting on his hands, and
Yorke saw at once that 1t was o bad
afternoon" with the invalid, The
duke raised his head with a transient
smile OF welcome on his pale face,
well, Yorke. back again." he said
holding out his hand. Il waa just on
the point Of telling Grey to pack up.
Yorke stared.
What, tired Of Portmaris already
Dolph?' he said.
The duke sighed.
about Ave minutes Is long enough
for me anywhere, There Is only one
place | shall not get weary of--the
grave. But this isn't very cheerful
greeting, Yorke. What's the news?"
ooh, nothing saw Lang"-this
was the dukes agent-"and told him
what you wanted done, and"
"oh, thanks" said the duke, indif-
ferently; land you have had pleas
ant time, ] hope, Did YOU sec Flea
ncr?"
porke nodded
"Yes-oh, yesl Had lunch there.
She's very well. What n lovely sun
set tonight Pom my word, this is
Jolly little place."
Jolly, ig IT, said the duke, cycling
him keenly. "TIem! we'll, perhaps
irs jollIer when you are here. It's
been dull enough without YOU, any.
way. As | said, we have missed you
very much young mnn,"
I'VE meaning you and Grey said
Yorke standing ut the window and
Watching the opposite one anXioualy.
We'll, dare say Grey has missed
YOU; but was thinking, whn | spoke.
of--Miss Isle"
ooh, Miss Lislel" said Yorl,e, flush
ing like schoolboy, Il hope
that she Is all right"
Eyes, | think so Tho fact Is, have
not seen very much of her since yes
terday morning, when. in the course
Of the conversation, | ventured to HIM
your grace"--Yorle started--"youl
grace was not quite perfect"
"She seemed to think that you were
more divine than human, and put on
her claws like n woman--and cat."
A spasm of pain shot through him
and he groaned family, and though al
Yorke's soul rose In arms at hearing
his beloved likened to Il cat, he hel'
his tongue.
In short" continued the duke
YEARLY, Il was quite correct In m!
kuIIllSt as w Nllul N'hA" i'ANN i'''NN
The girl is trying to marry your grace
and become a duchess"
ITS time that bit of nonsense cam
to an end" he said, with angry In
patience. Il didn't like 1t from tn
first, Dolph and like 1t now less tha
ever"
1T was an idiotic idea he said
"hut II answered my ptrpose. | hay
been left alone here, and the rest an
quiet have done mo good You can to
the Lislos aud whom else YOU like, q
once. II you desire. Stay" he salt
wait till tomorrow evening; | sha
ne gone by that time"
Gomez" said Yorke. you mea
going?'
YES" said the duke, impatienuy
Il am tired of It, I'll go away an
hide myself at Nothburg, think; an
| think you had better so to-"
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