Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04

To the end. madam. ! have house
in London, a castle in the next county
They are yours. absolutely yours"
You mistake me. my lord go
back 20 Philadelphia. There Is a
ship belonging TO me. a merchant ship
In the har5or OF Portsmouth nearly
ready to sail for America. II you will
take me shere and see me on board,
shall be everlasdugly grateful to
you"
Ny lord thought deeply. Lady FL
len evidently considered his preferred
service purely disinterested one. II
would hardly Oe wise 20 undeceive her
now. Once he got her away and In
his power, it would go hard with him
II he could not persuade her. or con
strain her, TO his own wishes. His
role at present was TO agree with
whatever she proposed.
Il will do my best to carry out your
wishes he said heartily.
And as ELLEN stumbled and fell at
the foot OF the steps he took advan-
tage Of the occasion to support her
with his arm
You are weak. III. faint" he said.
almost carrying her up the steps in
the bright moonlight before she had
a chance t. protest
It so happened that Lady Cecily and
Darlington coming across the mall
caught a fun view OF the incident.
You see" said Lady Cecily mali
ciously.
Darlington would have broken away
and ran after them. but she held him
back.
u shall Kin him IN the morning"
he growied ferceiy. utterly forgetful
OF that lapse OF his in the arbor.
But there must be nothing done
tonight" cried Lady Cecily Prom
ise me-"
In thewmovning." said Darlington
between his teeth.
Certainly in the morning. but not
now. You give me your promlse7r
Very well shall have a word
or two to say to her before the morn
ing"
And remember" cautioned Lady
Cecily. that there is one who cares. 4"
She laid her hand upon his arm and
looked up into his face again. Think
Of her"
90 shall forget nothing" cried my
lord. startiue toward the porch.
What would yoa have me dog"
said Suathcatc as ne and Lady Ellen
reached tho top of the terrace.
Il would vot have you lay hands on
me again. ny lord . am I'm fun vigor
and able 20 serve myself I'm that"
Forgive n.,' said strathgate. 4
thou INC sou 1.re faint
mo moro of IT," returned Ellen. "T
would have lou meet me at two OF the
clock here tonight ON the terrace
equipped Tor travelling"
DO YOU ride away. madam"
Il shall take my lords travelling
carriage. Can you drive. Lord Strath-
gate?"
His lordsh.p laughed.
Il am the best whip IA England"
he said bo9stfuly.
Wei then" said Ellen. "be here
equipped for the Journey and armed,
my lord"
AT twopf the ciock?"
at two" returned Ellen.
AT this juncture Darlington and
Lady Cecily Joined the others on the
terrace.
Have you been taking the air. Lady
! Darlington. after your cxertions In
the dancer Queried Lady Cecily with
mocking sweetness.
We came 20 seek Darlington and
yourself" interposed Strathgate swift
ly.
And not finding us?"
Exactly. And not finding you. We
were about 20 return TO the house"
'Tis late and perhaps Lady Car
rington will permit Us 20 take our bed.
/ room candles?" asked Lady Cecily
who, her purpose effected, had naught
to gain by prolonging the interview.
With pleasure" said Ellen. NV
iord'-she turned 20 Carrington-"we
follow you into the hall"
Without a word Darlington and
Lady Cecily strobe up the further
steps and, followed by Lady Ellen and
/ Strathgate. reentered the hall. Bed
room candles were brought, good
nights were said and the party sep
arated for what was conventionallJ
characterized as rest