Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-08-05

r1ngton OF England, but In their life after
just elownes the in CARING
ton castle In England. The Carringtons,
after house party, engaged In family
tilt. caused by jealousy. Lord CARING
ton and his wife each made charges Of
ttnuation Of the quarrel. First objecting
against playing cards with the guests.
Lady Darlington agreed to cut cards with
rington. The loss Of 100000 failed to per-
turb her, and her husband then cut for
1instcn Winning me inc ne eiosed
cept that a liking for each other appar--
emily arose between Lady Darlington and
Lord strathgate.
CHAPTER lv.-continued.
They had come to the edge Of the
terrace. Through a rift in the foil
age they had 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 a glimpse of her
before Strathgate drew her back. Here
was her opportunity. The distance
was too great to enable the watchers
to hear what was being said, but they
could see.
my dear Bernard" she said, II may
call you that for old times sake?"
Eyes, yes" said Darlington, would
that those old times might come
again."
1T would please me-" said Lady Ce
city. Il cannot bear to see you
yoked with such a rude, uncultured
hoyden."
May" he began protestingly.
"And she played that game with
Strathgate. 1t was all a matter of pre-
arrangement. No money was to pass
She hath no need to give Strathgate
money. His purse and all he has are
at her disposal"
My lord gritted his teeth and
clenched his hands.
Il would like to kill him." he said
"and by heaven shall before long, OF
he me, and then she can take him
with my blood on his hands,"
Il would not have you die, Der
nard," said Lady Cecily tenderly, al
that moment catching sight of the
other two. Don't think that your
life is wasted because foolish, wick
ed woman has we'll nigh wrecked it
You are very dear Tome"
"You are the only true heart have
ever KNOWN" protested Darlington.
And then Lady Cecily palpably fell
against him. What else could a gen
tleman do under the circumstances
but enfold her in his arms? The arms
Of Lady Cecily stole upward. She lift
ed her face to his.
kiss me-" she murmured. family
And although Darlington had not. in
tetnded anything of that kind, yet be
ing tempted, he hesitated and was
lost. He kissed her full and fair II
the moonlight.
Have you seen enough, Lady Car
rington?" whispered Strathgate from
the other side.
Enough" said Ellen, choking will
jealous rage. my lord, I leave thi.
castle tonight. May l depend upo1
you to help me?"
Il shall help you," said Strathgate
turning and leading her away, "witl
| all that have. My life, my fortune
my sacred honor are yours"
"You mistake me, my lord. I g,
back to Philadelphia. There is ;
ship belonging to me, a merchant shi]
in the harbor of Portsmouth nearl,
ready to sail for America. If you will
take me there and see me on board,
shall be everlastingly grateful t,
you"
My lord thought deeply. Lady FL
len evidently considered his proffere,
service purely disinterested one.
would hardly De wise to undeceive he
now. Once he got her away and il
his power, it would go hard with hin
If he could not persuade her, or cor
strain her, to his own wishes. Hi
role at present was to agree wit
whatever she proposed.
Il will do my best to carry out you
Wishes he said, heartily.
And as Ellen stumbled and fell q
the foot of the steps he took advar
tage of the occasion to support he
with his arm.
'You are weak, ill, faint" he sale
almost carrying her up the steps i
the bright moonlight before she ha
q chance to protest.
It so happened that Lady Cecily an
Darlington coming across the maj
caught full view of the incident.
what would you have me do?
said Strathgate as he and Lady Ellie
reached the top of the terrace.
Il would not have you lay hands O.
me again, my lord. am in full vigo
and able to serve myself in that"
Forgive met said Strathgate. "
thought you were faint"
mo more Of it." returned Ellen. /"
would have you meet me at two Of tn
clock here tonight on the terrac
equipped for travelling
DO you ride away, madam"
II shall take my lords travelling
carriage. Can you drive, Lord Strait
gate?"
Il am the best whip in England,
be said boastfully.
At this juncture Darlington an
Lady Cecily Joined the others on tn
terrace.
"Have you been taking the air, Lad
Darlington, after your exerions Il
the dance?" queried Lady Cecily wit
hooking sweetness.