Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-11-19
CHAPTER lv.-Continued.

They had come to the edge of the
terrace. Through a rift In the FOIL
age they had a fair view OF he cen
= Ter OF the nrbor. 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
we're close together talking earnestly.
ijlIen cIcnched her hands and incan'
tiOusly stepped into the moonlight.
Indy Cecily caught "A glimpse Of hsr
before StrathRaic drew her back. Here
yas her opportunity, b diHianc"
o. too great 10 enable the watchers
Ehcnr what was being said. but they
,nId gee.
F"My dear Ecrnard," she said. Il may
AL you that for old times sake"
"Ycs, yes" said ChlIii. On. "wOnld
Mat those old times might come
again"
, 1T would please me" said Lady &c.
ely. Il cannot bear 10 see you
yOkcd with such a rude. uncultnrcd
hOyden"
Nay he began prOi"stinRly.
And rhc played that game with
Strathgate. II was all a matter ~ pre-
arrangement. No money was To pass.
She hath no need to give Strathghic
money. His purse and al he has are
~ her disposal"
My ord gritted his teeth and
clcnchcd his hands.
Il would like TO XIII him." he said
"Hnd by heaven | shall before long. OF
he me-, and then she tan take him
with my blood on his hands"
II would not have o die, Der,
nard." said Lady Crciiy tendcrly, at
that mrmen catching sight OF The
other two. Don't think that your
life IL wasted because "A foolish. wick.
ed woman has well nigh wrecked IT.
You are very tear to-me."
you are the only true heart | have
ever known" protested Darlington.
And then Lady Cccily palpmbIy fell
against him. what else could "A gen.
tlcman do under the circumstance
but enfDld her In his arms The arms
OF Lady Cectly stole upward, She mt.
ed her face 10 his.
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And although Darlington had not In.
tetndcd anything Of that kind. yet be,
ing tempted, he hcsithtcd and was
lost. He kissed her fun and fair In
Have y"" seen end agn. Lady Car
rins'o"y" whispered ''ra'nsa'' fro"
Enough" said Ellen, choking with
Jealous rage. my lord. | leave thls
castle tonight, May | depend upon
you 10 help mc?"
II shall help you" said Strathgate
turning and leading her away. with
oil that ! have. Ny life. my fortune
my sacred honor are yours"
"Y0n mistake me. my lord. I gt
back to Philadelphia. There is q
I ship belonging 10 me. 4 merchant shit
In the harbor OF Portsmouth nearl,
ready 10 sail for America. II you vii
take me there n seG me on board,
shall be eyeriasiingly grateful I,
you"
NY lord thought deeply. Lady vi
len evidently considered his prOfYereC
service purely IA dinintarested one. u
would hardly Oe wise 10 undecelye hsI
now. Once he rot her away and IL
his power. II would go hard with hin
II he could not persuade her, or con
strain her. 10 his own wishes. III
roIs At present WAS To agree witt
whatever she proposed.
II viii do my best 10 carry out you,
wishes" he said, heartily.
And ~ Ellen stumbled and fell .
the foot Of he steps he took advan
p tsge OF the occasion 10 support he
with his arm,
you are weak. III. faint" he said
almost carrying her ~ the steps II
tbs bright moonlight before she ha.
q chance 10 protest.
II " happened that lady Cscily "a,
Carrtngton coming across the NAL
caught O full Wow Of the incident.
whist would rev have 10 DOT