Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-04-26

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difficult to answer. He looked at the
Abbey, then he turned his eyes on her
frank, candid ones.
why does the wanderer generally
turn. some time or other, sooner or
later, to the land of his fathers?" he
said, with faint smile. Its a mys-
terious loadstone, is old England, that
draws with irresistible power the
waits and strays toward her. Perhaps
got tired of sheepfarming, and want
ed to try my fortune in the old coun-
try. Eyes, he said, as If he had ar
rived at decision, mo doubt that
was the reason-change of country,
change OF luck"
Il hope your luck, If it has been bad,
will change" said Leola.
Thank you," he said, looking at
her with a flush of gratitude; that Is
a very kind thing for you to say"
Leola smiled
Eyes, it u.s." he repeated, as IL she
had contradicted him--'very kind!
AS to my luck, that ought to be of the
best possible kind, now that II mas
your good wishes They are the first"
he added, II have received since
came to England--you cannon be sur
prised II treasure them
Leola did not make any comment,
and was about to wish him goodmorn-
ing and resume her ramDle of inspec-
ton, when he said, quite suddenly,
and with earnestness:
do you still think | might be per
mitted to see the inside OF the Abbey?"
yes" said Beola.
"Perhaps-would it be asking too
much?-if you said a word for me to
the owner" he broke off suddenly. and
said with studied ease. that almost
amounted to Indifference, "bA the way,
! do not now his name
Some whimsical impulse prompted
Leola to keep her incognita.
ut is Dale she said,
.Jale." he repeated after her, look
ing musingly at the ground. Dale. |
do not know the name--how should
~" he put in, looking at her with a
slight smile. would 1t be obtruding
too much--will you forgive me II |
am impertinent enough to ask you to
use your influence in gaining me this
admission? You see how repay your
Kindness he added, apologetically.
do presume too far?"
.'Oh, no." said Leola; Il will ask for
you. How shall let you know"
How can thank your he said,
with eager and respectful gratitude.
II will remain here. If | may, until
receive permission to approach
nearer"
very WE'LL" said Leola quietly. Il
will send servant who will show you
the house. Good-morning.
He raised his hat.
Woodworking. he said; then. as
she was turning away. he said. hest
tatingly, may would you be so
gracious as to tell mel am wrong in
asking, know"-he paused, then said
abruptly. but with the deepest respect,
'will you tell me your name?"
Leola hesitated a moment, then she
said. with little dash of color in her
face:
"My name Is Dale
He looked surprised, and, he raised
his hat again, he said, hurriedly:
"You are Mr. Dale's, the owners
daughter?'
my father is dead" said Leola;
then. as she saw his perplexed gravity,
she added, my name is Leola Dale.
and T." she hesitated and blushed
crimson--'T am Sir Godfrey Lorme's
niece"
The effect which this announcement
produced upon him startled her. For
moment he turned pale. and stared
Mt her as II he were trying to grasp
the full significance OF the assertion:
then he compressed his lips. and fixed
his eyes on the ground. When he
raised them again they were grave and
earnest. almost solemn.
Il understand" he said, in low
voice; "you are the mistress here"
and he moved his hand toward the
Abbey.
Leola inclined her head.
he turned away from ner signify
for moment. then, in a quiet, sup.
pressed tone, said.
'If you win not deem me rude and
ungrateful. think--yes, viii with
draw my request; ! do not wish now
to see the house."
Leola looked at him with embar.
raised surprise.
"As you please" she said, quietly.
Il am still grateful for your sind
ness. Miss Dale" he said. very CRATE
full: and wherever | may be, as Ions
as live, shall remember it. Thank
you once more. and goodbye"
And he raised his hat
Leola bowed. without word, and
turned away.