Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-09-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Mr.. Ford nodded ir patiently.
so / see; but-why is he mere.


Let me answer that question, MIR.
Ford" he said. 4 am here as Miss
Dale's guest and her future hus-
band"
Mr.. Ford dropped into h air
and groaned. Philip Dyce laughed.
"A very modest assertion said
he, mockingly. Miss Dale" and he
turned to Leola, Il congratulate you
upon your choice. Her future hus-
band! 20 hear that, Mr.. Ford?"
I don't understand" cried Ford
Miss Dale, is this true?"
1T is quite true" said Leola, with
dignity.
"Then-then all this story OF
Kingsley's running away"
is false." said Cyril, sternly.
1T is lrue," broke in Philip Dyce.
But what does that matter? II
Miss Dale is satisfied, we ought to
be; she has made her choice, and
that before sufficient witnesses" and
he looked round with a sneer;
though l think Polly Marsden
ought to be here"
Cyril made step toward him,
but Leolas hand held him fast
We only want the presence of
that young lady to make the scene
complete. ] presume Mr. Kingsley
couI4 produce her If he liked; she
is not far off"
she is not far Off said a voice
in the doorway; and Lord Beaumont
entered.
Philip Dyce started and turned
pale. and he looked beyond Lord
Beaumont, as if he expected to see
some one else; but Lord Beaumont
came in alone, and closed the door.
Miss Dale" he said, Il can al
most gather from what / see that
The news / have brought comes
rather late; but at least l may enjoy
the pleasure and delight of clearing
friends name from salumny and
he glanced round, allowing his eye
at last TO rest aernly on Philip
Dyee-"with what Mr. Kingsley was
charged, and of what we deemed him
guilty. 1t is my enviable lot to be
able 10 clear his good name. The
girl Polly Marsden is at home WIN
her father | found her in London.
and wrung full confession from
her; that Confession she is now
ready to substantiate, if Mr.. Dyee re-
quires any substantiation."
Speak for yourself, Lord Beau
mont" Philip Dyce replied, haughti-
ly. The matter has no interest
for me; it may be of some conse-
quence to your friend, he added,
, with a sheer, 1T is none to me-"
That remains to Ve proved said
Lord Beaumont, striving to re-
strain his anger. You will, no
doub,. 'eny that the girl left her
home at your instigation, and has
been in the charge of a person in
London who is in your pay?'
III 1 thought it worth while.
should deny it too" said Dyce,
folding his arms; as it is, we have
more serious business here, Lord
Beaumont; business of a private ma
ture"
Lord beaumont bowed
IF am iptTuding. will with
draw" he said
No, stay" murmufe1 Leola.
Lord Beaumont hesitated a mo-
ment, then bowed, and stood beside
Cyril
Philip Dyoe's face grew a deep
crimson.
Lord Paaumoat," he said, evil
IDENTIFY struggling for compos,re, ''it
pains me to have to speak more
plainly. / must request you to leave
the Abbey"
There was a half audible murmur
of surprise; Lord Beaumont sprang
forward, but Cyril laid his hand on
his arm.
Wait" he murmured.
But Lord Beaumont was not to be
quieted.
BY what right, Mr.. Dyce," he
said, do you request Tie to with
draw?' and be turned toward Leola.
In no right" said CyIil. quietly.
Slop--hush! for Heavens sake!
Yes" exclaimed Mr. Ford, rising
excitedly. Mr. Dyce," and he laid
his hand upon Philip Dyces arm, "do
not let this go further it must-it
must not"
Philip Dyce leaned back with fold
ed arms against the window.
You cannot stem it now; they
have forced it from ,us would
have spared her. and he allowed
his eyes to rest for moment on
Leola; but these" ana he waved
his hand toward the rest of the groul
they are of no consequence"
Mr.. Ford crossed over to Leola.
Miss Dale" he said. net me i'm
plore you TO leave us. l beg it az
favor. We have business to d,
: al which you need not be present
leave us. beg
Leola looked at Cyril, aid woul,
have risen. but Cyril held her to he
seat gently.
Philip Dyce raised his hand CON
mandingly.
AT least" he said, fiercely, wv
can be relieved of that fellows pres
ence. Kingsley, leave this house
Leola sprang to her feet.
Miss Dale cried Mr. Ford, fran
tic with excitement. be silent, / i'm
plOre you. Mr.. Kingsley-leave III