The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-08-11

| think that 1t was her picture, not her
self, that he wanted.
And now that he knew that he loved
her he felt that he must go away
back to Paris to the studio-to the
dreams that had of late been partially
submerged In his practical plans for
Sherwood farm.
When he came back that night, Betty
met him on the porch.
'We are going for a ride early In the
morning." she said, miss Duval and l.,
and want you to go with u.s."
mot tomorrow, Bettykins," he de-
INJURED. 1--WE got a lot of things to
do. l am planning to spend the sum-
mer in Paris"
Betty's dismayed exclamation brought
his sister and Miss Duval.
Hes going away" Betty cried. "and
he doesn't know when he will come
back"
And Sherwood, watching the face of
the Lady of the Lilacs, saw 1t grow
pale, and his heart leaped at the
thought that she cared.
In the early morning from his bed
room window he saw them ride away.
Five minutes later he was at the
stables. How does it happen that
Miss Duyal is riding MaxtellY' he de-
manded IF groom.
"Hulda is lame," said the man, land
Miss Duyal insisted on riding Maxtell
We tried to get her to have one of the
other mounts, but she wouldn't"
"Maxtell can't be trusted" said
Sherwood sharply, mot with a lady.
He never likes the futter of skirts"
II know, SIR" The man looked wor-
ried.
''Well. get Buckner Belle ready"
Sherwood ordered, land I'll go after
them"
AS he cantered down to the gate a
boy met him with telegram. With
out looking at the address, Sherwood
tore it open, then as half dozen
words confronted him he saw that it
was not for him, but for Miss Duval
Her husband was dead, her lawyer
wired, and she must come at once.
In that moment the whole world
changed for Sherwood He knew that
it was unseemly for him to grow
Eight hearted because of the death Of
fellow creature. But for her it meant
freedom, for him happiness.
He paid the boy and spurred his
horse to greater speed, and at last he
saw ahead Of him Betty on sturdy
little mare; Dulcie, holding In Maxtell,
who danced along the road in a way
that spelled danger.
And even as Sherwood looked Max
tell bolted!
And after him, like shot, went
Buckner Belle.
The big horse was not a match for
the brilliant mare, and presently Sher-
wood was beside Dulcie, bis hand on
Maxtells bride.
Maxtell, meek as lamb at the sound
Of the well known voice, stopped so
suddenly that Dulcie swayed and slip
ped from his back inertly. Sherwood,
dropping the brides, caught her In his
arms
"Dulcie," he said impulsively; ''Dul-
Gle, dear!'
She opened her eyes. Please" she
said family, '1et me go. You must
not"
"Hushv' he said. You are not strong
enough to stand alone, and you have
a right here. You are free at last.
dear heart"
Her startled eyes met his. How"
she questioned
HE is dead" he said quietly. you
are to go to Kentucky this afternoon.
Betty's mother viii go with you"
He released her then and went on in
steady tones.
"But you will come back, Dulcie.
When you feel that it is right-you
will come back-to meY
Betty was pounding down the road
ON the sturdy mare. Dulcie looked up
at Sherwood. strong and grave be-
tween the beautiful horses.
YES" she said, and suddenly her
face was illumined. Eyes, will come
back, and you shall paint me-your
Lady of the Lflacs.'"