Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-21
CHAPTER K.

for breakfast or groom, left home In no
haste for Craiglands. She wanted to b
first at an interview with the duchess
Much depended on how she acted now.
If can just drop few hints, and x
prejudice her against that girl, not al
Mrs. Fraser's sweetness, OF her daueh
fsrb artfulness, will have much avail.
an rich womanl I never felt 70 glat
Of my money before"
She had diverged little from the or
binary route to Craiglands, because there
was better road by so doing, and as
she trotted along feetly, she suddenly
came upon dog cart, in which was seat
ed Beverley Rochfort, 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"
Il am going to Craiglands, to make In
Quiries," 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 am ready,
JONES'" he commanded, as he walked up
to Sheila's horse and stroked the smooth
neck. rs there, then, so much cause
for anxiety?" he asked. Are you nerv-
Qua about Lord John, Miss Traser?"
Sheila pursed her lips. She resented
bis manner. and she did not quite under
stand it, either.
Il feel that it would be altogether a
v,Ioo nf
and called ourselves friends" Beverley
said, after slight pause. I'VE have 90
much in common"
Il don't think understand you,"
Sheiia was startled into saying.
Il must try and explain myself clear
~. / know the reason of your hurried
visit to Craiglands. 1t Is not sympathy
that takes you there, but something more
akin to self-interest. Oh do not be
angry, there is no occasion, for, my very
dear young lady, think you are perfect
~ right You see, although l do not
credit you with any great amount of
sympathy, 1 have plenty myself. Be
lieve me, / am quite sincere. Just now"
Beverley went on, II said l thought it
would be not only a pleasant, but wise
thing for you and to become friends
Union is strength you know, Miss Fra
ser good old MAXIM"
Don't you think you had better leave
conundrums alone, and speak out
straight Mr.. Rochfort?"
II WILL" he answered, quietly. "Sheila,
we are both persons of determination and
ambition. My 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; hate him You
are determined that John Glendurwood
shall make you his wife; am as equal
" determined I shall make her mine. Ar
rived so far. the rest should be easy"
Sheila drew sharp breath. She loath-
ed him for his shrewdness in having read
her mind so clearly, but his words had
brought new aspect altogether.
1t Is for you to suggest" she said, |
swiftly and in low tones. "As
Vou said just now, union Is strength,
Ind 20
80 you agree to be friends, eh7" Bey-
riley smiled
He had never had the smallest fear of |
ailins. He had not watched Sheila 10
Arefully these past days for nothing. he
leld out his hand as he spoke and SheiIa
~. hers into it.
Have you any plans?" she asked, ab-
uptly. She was no longer so eager to
. gone. One glimpse at this mans smil-
ng' handsome, evil face told her that he
would do MI he wished. Even In the
midst Of the satisfaction that came with
rush, she could not repress 4 feeling
4 Jealousy and envy that he should love
Audrey and be Indifferent to her, Sheila.
Il will tell you more when return
rom London. My journey there Is not
Wholly unconnected with this matter.
Ind now, think l must say 'Au revoir.'
sincerely trust you will find Lord John
'ot 80 bad as rumor reports. Carry nv
and regards to her new grace
ne ID Charming woman, and will make
n altogether excellent mother-in-law."
Sheila smiled mechanically, and rath-
ring up her reins, she rode on. She
ave sort of shudder as she went and
be memory Of Beverley's dark. rlitter;nv
yes fingered with her. She felt. some
ow, 20 powerless when she was with
I'm.
Sbeila always felt thrill at her heart
she rode or drove up to Craiglands.
low az she passed up the avenue and
rev rein at the covered doorway, man
nth powdered hair and grave face came
orward to meet her.
Her grace's love, miss, and she bers
on will excuse her this morning: .be
oes not feel equal to leaving his lord
lips room. She begs, also, to thank vou
'iss for having taken the trouble to
de over and make inquiries"
Does DIR. Sentance think there IN anv
lnser?" she asked. and there was gen.
Inc anxiety In her voice.
DR.. Sentance considers his lordsh,n,s