Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-23
Continued.


was Cyril or Norah coming back, h
was preparing to return to his hiding
place, when he saw that it was Becc
South.
He muttered an importation, but
resuming his usual impassive man
ner, he went to meet her with {
forced smile on his dark face.
Becca pulled up a few PAGES from
him, and looked aside, as if she wer'
not in the best of humors, and he
drst words were spoken in a piqueC
and injured tone
y didn't expect 10 meet you, she
said.
Well, Becoa, he retorted. taking
her hand. after a slight struggle, ana
kissing her. Unexpected pleasure.
are all the sweeter. What is the
matter now? In one of your tan
trums?" and he smiled down at hel
with affected good-humor
mo, I'm not, she said, shortly
but walking by his side as he moved
away from the glade; it was just pos
sible Cyril or Norah might return
But l ought to be You're keeping
away from mel and she began &c
pout and flash her black eyes upon
aim.
Now, Becca, he said, lighting with
his Impotence and speaking In soft
persuasive voice, do try and not be
silly. Keeping away from you! Why
you silly child should like to be
with you always
And why aren't your demanded
Becca. Why can't all the world
know we're engaged-"
He cast a glance around, as if he
dreaded that the trees would carry
her words to human ears.
I'm tired of this playing at hide
and-seelz. You're ashamed of me
Mr.. Bertou!"
Guildford Berton bit his lips, bu
still kept on the patient, humorinl
smile.
Now, Becea, don't talk nonsense,
he said, soothingly. Well take al
the world into our confidence owe
our love affair. as you wish, bu
presently, presently You know
how often | have told you thai if 4
were known that you and we're go
ing to be married" he spoke th'
words quite glibly, but it was fortu
nate for Becea that she did not se'
his eyes at that moment, 1T woult
ruin all my plans You must wal
patiently, Becca, dear.
She began to cry in an angry kin,
OF fashion
Il don't believe you care for ~
now she sobbed. Ever since tina
girl came you've changed-yes, yor
have
That girl, What girl?"
Why, Lady Norah Oh, I'm no
bHnd."
You. ale sillfSr than ever. 70
foolish girl. he said banteringlJ
What on earth can Lady Norah hav
% 10 with you and me?"
Somewhat treasured, Beeca pulla
out her pocket handkerchief % wip
away her tears and in doing 50 on
came the photograph Of Catherin
Hayes.
Guildford Berton's sharp eye caugh
it in moment, aud he stopped an,
picked it up and, holding it over hi
head above her reach, shook is heat
at her smilingly.
Halo, Becca. What's thts2 com,
that's good You talk Ike this q
me, and at the same time carry youp.
mems portraits n your pocket, eh?r
It isn't young mans Give 1t mi
back9"
After I have admired my rival
he said. with mock jealousy.
Really, Becca knew you were
little firt, but-what's this?' i.
broke of, as he looked at the portraii
1T IS Lady Norah's" he added, as h
read the inscription. and his yoic
changed Where and how did yu
get ftp
4 found it on the staircase. sa
must nave dropped It.
Very likely"
Wen, give it me back if YOU "
looked at it long enough"
But with a smile he put the phorc
graph In his breast pocket, where j
lay near the little blue phial.
Not just yet, he said @Don'L I.
afraid, you shall have it back prs
emily.
What do you want it for she IL
manded
He c'uld not have given her III
only reason; that anything belongin
70 Norah was precious to him.
For nothing. nc said. lightly
You shall have it back tomorrow
Now. don't bother, Becca. ana h
drew her arm within his and put
tress Of her biac6 hair behind her ca
in a caressing. 4over-Hke fashion. an
Becca ceased TO think amy more {
the photograph oG she saa-ooNn
woman She haa picked up ou ia
stairs.
CHAPTER XVI.
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only bar To err perfect happiness y
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