The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-03-14
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in their JOY at her escape, Arch re
treated for his lodgings. But Miss Lee
had been watching him. and seized hi
arm the moment lie was clear OF thu
crowd.
ooh, Mr.. Trcvlyn, it's just like
novel;" she exclaimed, enthusiastically
"Only you cannot marry the heroine
for she is engaged TO Mr.. Linmere: ant
she perfectly dotes IN him."
She fitted away, and Treylyn went
up to his chamber.
That evening there was a hop al
the hotel. but Arch did not 20 down. IL,
knew IL he did the inevitable Miss Lee
would anchor herself on his arm for tho
evening; and his politcness was n o
equal to the task OF entertaining her.
The strains OF music reached him,
sOftcned and made sweet by the dis
lance. He stole down on the piazza,
and sat under the shadows OF a flower
Ing vine, looking At the sky, with its
myriads OF glittering stars. There was
a light step at his side. and glancing up,
he saw Margie Harrison.
She was in evening dress, her white
arms and shoulders bare, and glisten-
ing with snowy pearls. Her soft un-
bound hair fell over her neck in a flood
Of light, and a subtle perfume. like the
breath OF blooming water-lilies, tloatcd
around her.
Il wan to make YOU my captive for 4
little while. Mr.. Trevlyn," she said,
gayly. will you wear the chains?"
Like a garland Of roses" he re-
spCnded. Yes, to the worlds end, Miss
Harrison!"
brought a crimson flush to her face.
She dropped her eyes. and toyed with
the bracelet on her arm.
Il did not know YOU dealt in compli-
ments, Mr.. Trevlyn." she said, a little
reproachfully, 81 thought you were al
ways sincere"
and so | am, Miss Harrison"
81 take you at your word then" she
said, recovering her playful air. You
will not blame me, il | lead YOU into
difficulty"
Certainly not. | give myself into
your keeping"
She put her hand within his arm, and
led him up the stairs, to a private par
Tor on the second floor. Under the jet
OF light sat old Mr.. Trevlyn. Archer's
heart throbbed fercely, and his lips grew
set and motionless as he stood there be-
fore the man he hated. the man against
whom he had made a vow Of undying
vengeance. Margie was looking at her
guardian, and did not observe the start
ling change which had come over Arch.
She spoke softly, addressing the old
man.
Dear guardian, this is the man who
this morning so calamity rescued me
from a watery grave. | want you to
help M thank him"
Mr.. Trevlyn arose. came forward and
extended his hand. Arch stood erect,
his arms folded on his breast. He did
not move, nor offer to take the proffercd
hand. Mr.. Trevlyn gave a start of sur
prise, and seizing a lamp from the table,
held it up to the face of the young man.
Arch did not finch; he bore the insult
ing scrutiny with stony calmness.
The old man dashed down the lamp,
and put his hand to his forehead. His
face was liyid with passion, his voice
choked so as to be scarcely audible.
"Margie, Margie Harrison!" he eX-
claimed. what is this persons name"
Archer Trevlyn, sir" answered the
girl, amazed at the strange behavior of
the two zen
Just as | thought! Hubert's SOM"
Yes" said Arch. speaking with pain
full calmness, Il am Hubert's son: the
son Of the man your wicked cruelty
murdered"
Mr.. Trevlyn seized his zane and
rushed upon his grandson; but Margie
sprang forward and threw her arm
across the breast of Arch.
Strike him, II you dare" she said,
"but you shall strike a woman
Mr.. Treylyn looked at her and the
weapon dropped to the floor.
Margaret Harrison" he said sternly,
"leave this room. This Is no place for
you. Obey me"
81 am subject to nc mans authority"
she said, boldly; and l will not leave
the room. You shall not insult a gentle
mar to whom I owe my life, and who is
here as my invited guest!'
II shall defend myself! There is
murder in that fellows eye, If l ever
saw 1t in hat of any human being!'
II am answerable for his conduct"
she said with proud dignity. "He will
do nothing of which a lady need stand
IN fear. | brought him here. ignorant
of the relationship existing between you
and him, and unconscious OF the truth
that should be called upon to defend
him from the causeless rage OF his own
grandfather"
Again the zane was uplifted. but Mar
garet laid her hand resolutely upon 1t.
Give 1t to me. Will you-you who
pride yourself upon your high and deli
cate sense Of honor-will you be such
an abject coward as TO strike a defense
less man?"
He yielded her the weapon. and she
threw 1t from the window.
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