The new South-news., 1909-01-30

1870 ff' NfH NhH' i'i you ilf
hiory. Ascot had every advantage.
iic was brought up by an uncle. a
very induigcnt old fellow. but with
some atfict notions. who turned sour
~hen tho yOurT chap began 10 reap
his crop OF Wild oafs-for Ascot was
via in big day. though he made Il
short one. llr was head over oars in
debt fof one thing and ia tight cor
ucr. when tho uncle decided 10 cut
him. and made his VIII. deylalng his
property 10 nuudrY missions aud char
tiles n was here that Dlllaye stepped
Ia. lie undertook 10 show the old
fellow The error Of his ways and to
plead the cause Of the nephew. with
10 much success that tho break be.
tween them Was patched up. and he
himself was given responsible posi-
fion IN the business. Understand that
Ascot had hesn meant for this place.
but by billayof advice 49, every body
knows that II was by his adyice-ho
took a subordinate position. STAYED
oH his liabilities by some means. and
h turning out well enough to regain
his uncle'a approval. Aud meanwhile
billayc is growing rich and swelling
The possessions of Ascot. senior. by
his jndicioua management OF Affairs
It's my belief that he Accompanies
everything he sets his mind TO. and
must confess that ! admire the man.
So fun OF energy. 80 breezy. ~ much
IN earnest whatever he docs-- gcing
At u with All his heart and mind. II
! had to be worrted IN any nght. I'd
inke IL as an honor 20 be worstcd BY
Dillayc
All this euloey. delivered by one of
aia friends. was possibly Intended 70
saye It's effect with Miss yafdoyelt
where her two rival suitors we're con.
scrnod. but what woman ever vet
owed In accordance with reasong Not
Miss Nardorclt. certainly. who had
been a little spoiled and was fond of
'a,lng her own way to the disappoint.
m"nt of others, or the next scene
hayc 80 record would not have oc-
.alred. - 4A& slls..,-s
as II true that YOU are going to
marry Asco,e'
II have promised him. Mr. Dilaye.
when YOU know | loved youe
Il must beg your pardon for con-
suling my own liking rather than
yours said Miss vardevelt. saucily
hut there was a strength of emotion
in Dillnye's face that awed her.
What II | should prove that he is
not worthy OF you. that he ~ so much
less than worthy that YOU will wonder
how he has dared 10 ask so muche'
She threw back her head with de-
nant.
Prove Il II YOU can"
And have YOU hate me forever af-
Tor" said Dillaye. turning his eyes
Eloomly away from her. NO.
cannot risk that. but | viii save YOU
from him yet. in spite OF Yourself"
II was In his plan to save her that
hc faced Ascot at later hour. and
the result of that interview was let
ter which was handed to Miss varde-
Welt next morning:
Forgive me for having come into
your lIfc at all, Forgive me. since
have done SO, for paining YOU. as
must. by the confession OF my utter
unworthIncss. have been default
er To my uncle's trust. have stolen
from him the means tu repay debts
which Il is my shame TO have ever in
Cured. and by this act have placed
barrier between ms FOR all future
time The only reparation | can
make IS 20 leave you aware OF my
nuils. and to pray YOU 10 hanish my
memory as completely as | shall ban
ish myself"
Dillaye stood In his own chamber.
his face showing worn and haggard
IN the morning light. when she
knocked a, the door and held out
that miserable admission Of guilt.
'You knew OF thisgr she asked.
u knsw."
And he has goncg"
lie has gone" nnlaye repeated
mechanically.
Isis it known"
us what Known oh. I nnder-
stand II is not and never shall be
made knowa through me. Il Il be
possible toto arrange matters In
way to avoid the compromise OF
hts name he spoke slowly. shoos-
ing his words with an EFFORT - II
shall endeayor to spare YOU that
pain" ="
Something on the hearth. a line OF
feAthefV ashcs WHARF s,,yn az n,