Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-08-30

and treated him to a smile. He did not
quite understand her expression, but he
! studied 1t well and determined to think
II over. He was a most dInusing man
he could tell an anecdote with just enough
disregard for the truth as to Point It well
ana make 1t more palataole. His voice
was so pleasant, his beariag SO grace
full, and his face 50 hands )me, that he
won everybody's heart.
"You must come to Craiglands," cried
the duchess, with decision.
Meanwhile Jack Glendu-wood was
strioing through the chill February af-
terncon; a slight frost and fali of snow
had prevented the meet that morning.
and he felt trife bored
By this time he was at -he stables,
and, going in, he examined Sheila's mare
Dlape and gave a word of praise to the
head groom. AS he was sauntering
across the court yard he ran against a
man hurrying in from a side avenue,
which was the servants entrance and
exit from Dinglewood and the village.
"What, Downs, you mere. Is Lord
IveIn. i'll, or what is the matter?" he
excla med in urpkise, as be recognized
his own servant.
Downs stammered out some sort of
explanation about having lief. something
belonging to him at the house the day
before.
Jack looked at the man. He. had not
had him long, and did not particularly
care for him. He felt that Downs was
lying at this moment. He whistled to
the dogs scattered about, and turned
-. soI, d mt
had hurried. He had not gone many
steps before he came to a standstill
There, just in front of him, her hands
pressed close to her breast, clothed in the
black cloak and veil in which he had first
seen her, stood Audrey.
She was perfectly erect, AID held her
head proud and high. The light was
fast growing dim, but he could see how
white her face was, and how her eyes
were glowing.
What are you doing here alone" he
exclaimed, almost perempt oriiy, coming
close up to her. AS he did so he noticed
that her breath was coming in great
painting sobs, as from some one who had
been MORALLY frightened. What is it?
! What Is the matter? he asked, hurriedly.
Twill you not speak to me, little friend"
81 have no friends" she said in voice
that was hoarse with agitation and ex-
element IL am all alone in the world
Evel. Jean cannot help me now"
Jack Glendurwood moved a step near
er, and his foot kicked against a bag
that was on the ground; but he did not
notice it. Something has happened"
he said, earnestly and kindly. will you
tell me what it is?'
Audrey gazed before her il set fixed
dazed fashion for another moment or SO !;
then she gave a little cry, and pressed
her two hands before her eyes.
"Oh if could have only killed him !"
she said, Rercely, yet kindly. How dare
he How dare he"
Lord John started and mis- pulses thrill
ed. He was about to question her, and
then. like a fash of lightning, the truth
care to him-Downs' stammering awk-
wal dness, the girls shame and misery.
The man had evidently insulted her
perhaps had kissed her a rot tide of
color surged to Jack Glendu woods face.
1T shall not occur again." he soothed
her, and still clasping her hards; you
must not come out here in the dusk alone
/ IL yOu Sdh hSiP IL yOu dAc NOO young,
too-too pretty, my child. Now you are
going to be brave, you will not cry any
mcreY
But the tears were fast coursing one
another down her fair, white cheeks.
am going away" she said. as well
as she could speak. Miss Fraser won't
keep me any lenger. She said l was to
go OF once. II know I ain stupid, but
il sho would only give me a chance
SHOULD do better-but she won't, and
now l must go back to the home and
they will scold me, and"
Sent you away like this at this time
of mighty Oh, there must be some mis-
take !" Jacks voice was full of just
Indignation.
Audrey assured him It was only too
true, and eased her sorrowf1l little heart
by pouring out her disappointment and
misery. until suddenly she remembered,
with start, that she was presuming
dresdfully on his kindness, ana came to
a premature stop.
II shall never, never forget all you
have done for me r. she said in low, brok-
en- notes, and then she had lccsened her
hold and was out Of sight.
He stood gazing after her, and then,
as Il ough urged by some wild. unconquer-
abe impulse, he lifted his h@nd and kiss
ed the spot her lips had touched.
Il love her ~ he said to himself, vague
ly, yet with rush of joy filing his heart.
I love her My darling My darling p
Ito he continued-l