Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-15
CHAPTER X.


b 5raahl@rs .oigrands. She wanted to be
BE to' o' ;nferyiew with the duchess.
~ at al 5a1 On how she acted now.
D.3 d a% a,9 just drop a few hints and SO
If J. cal bo ~ against that girl, not all
5ai1dss Ne sweetness, or her daugh-
ya. tI s,a.ss will have much avail. |
s.s artluIu ian, I never felt so glad
y N. money before e,, +bo ~
! oE ND Ifivergad a little from the Or
s1s Iar ,.o 70 Craiglands, because there
.11F! I ,4t.r road by so doing, and as
IS Ds ,5 ar5ng Heetly, she suddenly
s' oo. .o dog cart, in which was seat
soo upon Rocbfort. looking wonderful
i Bs5s3,5 in his fur-lined coat. ,
al paul Trasor. this is an unexpected
4s, he said, as he lifted his hat
.aaslL5,, ...I the rroom to take the reins.
r,- D are out early"
I al an going to Craiglands' to make IN
! -. sbo said curtly.
'1 o.,rror only smiled, but she saw at
D'' ,5o. he attached a good deal OF
OIL. :nr to this basty ride. tie got
-rr from the cart.
.% .n,r. mn and down until l am ready
p'r' he commanded, as he walked up
., Es.ir,,s horse and stroked the smooth
w. r' as there, then, so much cause
a'' -" bo asked. Are YOU nerV-
.. . .5anr = Lord John. Miss Fraser"
ysiIs Dursod her lips. She resented
'- a,n,or and she did not quite under
'1 ar fool that it would be altogether
..,ont and a wise arrangement if you
,r3 I called ourselves friends" Beverley
aid after A slight pause. I'VE have so
rrr5 in common
81 don't think I understand you,
asia was startled into saying.
q must try and explain myself clear
T. know the reason of your hurried
r5t IA Craiglands. 1t is not sympathy
t,r -skes YOU there. but something more
II, IN splf-interest. Oh! do not be
angry there is no occasion. for, my very
b,- Young lady. | think you are perfect
r r;a6r You see, although l do not
[-dir YOU with any great amount of
gnplthv. have plenty myself. Be
f5rp me. am quite sincere. just now"
RprarIay went on, Il said | thought it
would be not only a pleasant, but a wise
lag for Won and | to become friends.
Union is strength. you know, Miss Fra
q,:a good old maxim"
Don't you think you had better leave
arandrums alone. and speak out
Straight. Mr.. Rochfort?'
Twill" he answered, quietly. "Sheila,
W are both persons of determination and
ambition. My ambition takes one form,
paS another: but on one point we are
aiie-wc would sacrifice much to gain
nr ends; would we not?'
SeiIas cold gray eyes flashed as she
nodded her head
You hate the girl; l hate him You
are determined that John Glendurwood
shall make you his wife; l am as equal
]! determined I shall make her mine. Ar
d7ei so far, the rest should be easy"
SheIa drew a sharp breath. She loath-
d him for his shrewdness in having read
tT mind so clearly. but his words had
thought new aspect altogether.
1t is for you to suggest" she said,
Speaking swiftly and in low tones. LAS
In said just now, union is strength,
lli So"
SO YOU agree to be friends, eh?" Bev-
riley smiled.
He had never had the smallest fear of
2lng. He had not watched Sheila so
aetlIy these past days for nothing. He
lal out his hand as he spoke and Sheila
n, hers into it.
Have YOU any rlans?" she asked. alb
g1i.y She was no longer so eager to
gone, One glimpse at this mans smil-
-s' handsome, evil face told her that he
YOU'D do all he wished Even in the
Gus, Of the satisfaction that came with
rush, she could not repress a feeling
Z jealousy and envy that he should love
'aleY and be Indifferent to her, Sheila.
VIII tell you more when l return
/, London. Ny journey there is not
lo"y unconnected with this matter.
'Io now, l think | must say 'Au revoir'
sincerely trust you will find Lord John
VI " Dad as rumor reports. Garry my
..Ipa'ay and regards to her new grace !;
y charming woman, and will make
ID =, "log'ther excellent mother-in-law."
SAeAa smiled mechanically, and gath
lug up her roins. she rode on. She
',s sort Of shudder as she went. and
!, memory Of Beverley's dark, glittering
5, fingered with her. She felt, some
w. ~ poWerless when she was with
'ls"a always felt a thrill at her heart
- s~s rode or drove up to Craiglands.
Nv aS she passed up the avenue and
\, -g'" Ill The covered doorway, a man
49,. 49, powdered hair and grave face came
,Ea7d 10 meet her.
, D, s'aoas love, miss, and she begs
~, VIII excuse her this morning; she
~ ~ -o' I""l equal to leaving his lord
.ss ROOM. She begs, also, to thank you,
I, LOT having taken the trouble to
q, over and make inquiries"
, pSSs ID. &entance think there is any
-ssS; She asked, and there was gen
y N. aoSiely in her voice.
n5; ~: Seo,a1ce considers his lordship's
~ MUTTON very serious" replied the SER
! 1- I'LL. Rode back TO Dinglewood cross
, > a-S'ous She met DR.. Sentance COM
n I I: Tie avenue, and stopped to ques-
7,o 1s poor fellow has not recovered
49,, s'31Saess yet" the medical man an
', o1, have teIegraphed up for Raw