Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-09-20
CHAPTER x.

haste 1Or OFdiSidhuo. ohO "oAeeo " oN
first at an interview with the duchess.
Much depended on how she acted now.
eff l can just drop few hints, and Sc
nrejudice her against that girl, not all
Mrs. Fraser's sweetness, or her daugh-
tsr's artfulness, will have much avail. /
am a rich woman 1 never felt SO glad
of my money before"
She had diverged a little from the sr-
binary route to Craiglands, because there
was a better road by so doing, and as
she trotted along feetly, she suddenly
came upon dog cart, in which was seat
ed Beverley Roehfort, looking wonderful
" handsome In his fur-lined coat.
Miss Fraser, this is an unexpected
pleasure" he said, as he lifted his hat
and motioned the groom to take the reins.
"You are out early"
81 am going to Craiglands, to make in
ouiries," she said CURLY.
Beverley only smiled, but she saw at
once that he attached a good deal of
meaning to this hasty ride. He got
down from the cart.
Drive up and down until I am ready,
JONES'" he commanded, as he walked up
to Sheila's horse and stroked the smooth
neck. as there, then, so much cause
for anxiety?" he asked. Are you nerv-
GUS about Lord John, Miss Fraser"
Sheila pursed her lips. She resented
his manner, and she did not quite under
stand it, either.
1T feel that it would be altogether a
pleasant and wise arrangement If you
and l called ourselves friends" Beverley
said, after a slight pause. I'VE have SO
much in common"
II don't think I understand you,"
Sheila was startled into saying.
II must try and explain myself clear
w. l know the reason Of your hurried
visit to Craiglands. 1t is not sympathy
that takes you there, but something more
akin to self-interest. OIL do not be
angry there is no occasion, for, my very
dear young lady, think you are perfect
" right. You see, although 1 do not
credit you with any great amount OF
sympathy, 1 have plenty myself. Be
lieve me, 1 am quite sincere. Just now"
Beverley went on, 81 said I thought 1t
would be not only pleasant, but a wise
thing for you and I to become friends.
Union is strength, you know, Miss Fra
ser a good old maxim"
Don't you think you had better leave
eonundrums alone, and speak out
straight Mr.. RochfortT
~ WILL" he answered, quietly. "Sheila,
we are both persons of determination and
ambition. Ny ambition takes one form
yours another; but on one point we are
alike-we would sacrifice much to gain
our ends; would we not?"
Sheila's cold gray eyes flashed as she
nodded her head.
"You hate the girl; 1 hate him | You
are determined that John Glendurwoot
shall make you his wife; I am as equal
ly determined shall make her mine. Ar
rived so far, the rest should be easy"
Sheila drew a sharp breath. She loath
ed him for his shrewdness in having reaC
her mind so clearly, but his words ha(
brought a new aspect altogether.
1T is for you to suggest" she said
speaking swiftly and in low tones. al
you said just now, union is strength
and So"
$50 you agree to be friends, 'eh?" Bev
srley smiled.
He had never had the smallest fear o
falling. He had not watched Sheila 81
carefully these past days for nothing. HI
held out his hand as he spoke and Shells
put hers into it.
Have you any plansw she asked, alb
ruptly. She was no longer so eager t.
be gone. One glimpse at this mans smil
ing, handsome, evil face told her that h
would do all he wished. Even In tn
midst Of the satisfaction that came witt
rush, she could not repress a feelin
OF jealousy and envy that he should Low
Audrey and be Indifferent to her, Sheila
u will tell you more when l return
from London. My journey there is no
wholly unconnected with this matter
And now, think I must say 'Au revoir
sincerely trust you will find Lord job
not so bad as rumor reports. Carry m
sympathy and regards to her new grace
she is charming woman, and will max
an altogether excellent mother-in-law."
Sheila smiled mechanically, and gath
ering up her reins, she rode on. Sh
gave sort of shudder as she went, an
the memory of Beverley's dark gitterin
eyes fingered with her. She felt, some
now, so powerless when she was wit
him.
Sheila always felt thrill at her hear
as she rode or. drove up to Craigland
Now as she passed up the avenue an
drew rein at the covered doorway, a ma
with powdered hair and grave face cam
forward to meet her.
Her grace's love, miss, and she beg
You will excuse her this morning; sh
does not feel equal to leaving his lore
'hips room. She begs, also. to thank yol
miss, for having taken the trouble
ride over and make inquiries"
Does Dr. Sentance think there is an
oanger| she asked, and there was ger
ulne anxiety in her voice.
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