Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-04-03
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edlu the duCnesS lmperlOuSly.
Never, Arabella. | am never able
to forget you" sighed the duke in I'm.
conscious double entendre.
Now" said Lady Ellen, painting and
triumphant, the rest of you may
dance as you please. Have / proved my
knowledge, Mrs. Monbrant?"
"Of a kind, yes" said the widow.
arching her brows and turning away.
Where have my lord and Lady
Cecily gomez" asked the hostess, her
eyes rowing through the door into the
hall
Shall we seek them?" said Strath.
gate with low bow, offering his
arm.
Il could have no better escort" re-
turned Ellen. you will excuse me. I
am sure" She bowed to the rest Of
the company. "The house is yours,
cards, music, all that II has,"
Out In the hall Strathgate seized a
cloak and wrapped It around her with
tender solicitude.
THE night air is chill" he said,
gently.
Theer was comfort to Ellen In his
anxiety about her. OF late Carrington
had left her to her own devices and
she missed the lover.llke attentions
OF the first part Of her married life.
She accepted the earl's courtesy
gracefully and the two stepped out
upon the terrace. II was bright
moonlight night and the terrace was
almost as light as day. There was
no one on II.
Whittier have they gone, think
your" queried Ellen.
ITO the arbor, probably. It's a IA,
vorite haunt Of theirs. Shall we fol-
low"
my lord called me a spy last
night"
"A woman Is justified In every
thing" said Strathgate softly, when
her honor is involved, and Caring.
ton"
DO you mean to say" burst out
Ellen, holly.
He is in dangerous hands," said
Strathgate lightly, III he fall into
those Of Lady Cecily. Let US de-
scend to the mall"
He led her gently down the fight of
steps and piloted her into the shadow
OF the wall whence they could gain
the arbor without being observed, for
at the southeast corner Of the ter.
race upon which the castle was built
the arbor began.
You must be very quiet" said
Strathgate. taking her by the arm IN.
der the pretsnse Of guiding her. Il
have your interests at heart. can.
not bear to see you sighted for one
30 inferior to you in every way"
"To-wit!" said Ellen, riding to
hounds, dancing the minuet, playing
at cards"
MY lady" said Strathgate earnest.
ly, those are mere accidents Of cir.
cumstance. In beauty, in wit, in dar-
Ing, In sweetness, Lady Cecily cannot
be mentioned with you. cannot IN.
derstand Darlington. Were L"
Stop" whispered Ellen.
They had come to the edge Of the
terrace. Through a rift In the foil.
age they had a fair view Of the cen.
ter Of the arbor. Through the same
rift the moonlight fell and displayed
two figures. One with his back toward
her was her husband. The other fac
ing the couple was Lady Cecily. They
were close together talking earnestly.
Ellen clenched her hands and incau.
tiously stepped into the moonlight.
Lady Cecily caught glimpse Of her
before Strathgate drew her back. Here
was her opportunity. The distance
was too great to enable the watchers
mo more Of Il" returned Ellen. Il
would have you meet me at two Of the
clock here tonight on the terrace
equipped for travelling"
DO you ride away, madam?
u shall take my lords travelling
carriage. Can you drive, Lord strath.
gate?"
His lordship laughed.
Il am the best whip in England"
be said boastfully.
well then" said Ellen, "be here
equipped for the journey and armed,
my lord"
AT two Of the clock?
AT two" returned Ellen.
At this tuncture Darlington and
Lady Cecily Joined the others on the
terrace.
Have you been taking the air, Lady
Darlington, after your exertions in
the dance? queried Lady Cecily with
hooking sweetness.
we came to seek Darlington and
yourself" interposed Strathgate swift
ly.
And not finding u.s."
Exactly. And not finding you, We
were about to return to the house"