Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-03-09
CHAPTER Nv.

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Sylvia had fallen into good hands.
L0rrlmore and Mercy Fairfax Wed
with each other in their attention to
the sick and bereaved girl. and Mercy's
careful nursing and the constant
change of air and scene oon brought
the color back to the pale cheeks.
In due course of time Lord Lori
mor discovered her wonderful voice
and had it cultivated with the RESULT
that she made a tremendous success
as an operate singer. Having COM
pleted her Paris engagement she was
announced to appear in London.
As soon as he saw the announc
ment Of the appearance Of Slgnorina
Stella, Sir Jordan booked a box. The
report he had read to Audrey might
be true or false; but, true or false,
Lord Lorrimore was In some way con-
nected with the new and famous opera
singer who had taken the world by
storm. and Jordan knew that Lo-d
Lorrimore could not be far OF. There
was no time to lose. He would like
Audrey to see her rival and decide
matters before Lorrimore could arrive
on the scene.
On the morning OF Sylvia's adver.
tised appearance he called at Gros.
venor Square. He chatted pleasantly
and did not mention the object Of his
visit, until Lady NARROW came into the
rocm. and then as II he had suddenly
remembered 1t, he said:
"Oh, by the way. Lady NARROW. o
course you are going to the opera to-
night to see the new marvel-Slg.
norma Stellar
"Well, I meant going" said Indy
Morrow. "but we haven't a box this
season, and when I sent down to the
Office this morning for a seat they sent
back word that there wasn't one IL
the house,!
How fortunate!" murmured Jor-
dan. II got q box q week ago, intend
ing to 60, but I'm afraid I shall not
be able to do so. Pray take 1t, Lady
hour I will do So"
Lady NARROW glanced at Audrey Ia.
Quirlngly. Audrey had colored and
WINGED at the sound OF the signorlns's
name, but she said calmly enough:
II should very much like to go
At the opera that evening the suc-
cess OF sigroria Stella was assured
from the VERY moment she was wei
coined by the crowded house. She
sang gracefully, artistieally, divinely,
and Of all who beheld her nj one was
more charmed than Audrey Hope. YeI
she could not resist a feeling Of jeat
ousy when she thought of Sir Jordan's
hints-that for admiration Of this op,
| cratic beauty Lorrtmore had forgotten
her, Audrey.
The curtain rose for the last act. and
as sylvia came on. Audrey leaned for
ward In an attitude Of complete atten
tion, and the , e Of the two womel
met and seemed to finger on eacl
other with an exchange Of admiration
and sven sympathy.
Audrey had leaned forward 20 IA
that her arms were resting on the vel
vet edge OF the box. and q Sylvii
passed Just beneath her. In front Of thu
curtain, Audrey raised her bouquet and
dropped II ct Sylvia's feet. The vas
audience recognized the spontaneity O
the action and appiauded enthusiastic
ally.
sylvia was startled for q moment
then as the manager picked up tn,
bouquet and handed 1t to her. shs
ahe raised It to her lips, and her eye:
to Audrey's face.
Jordan took Audrey's cloak from thu
back of the chair. and held II for her
and a. he did - he saw that the hand:
she put mp to take It we're trembling.
How generous you aress he muir
INJURED; "most women would have
hated her. hut YOU
81 do not hate her" she said
more 10 herself than to him. and thers
was 4 faint tone OF wonder In hel
voice.
"Nor despise him:s he whispered
"No, you are too noble; but well, ]
will not speak Of my contempt for tht
man whose constancy IL so poor !
thing! Audrey, I at least am constant
Though ron send me away from you
my heart viii remain with you, ant
forever. Have you no pity In thai
gentle heart 81 yours for met Audrey
6Aro tops1 VIII you not ~ ON
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