The Marshall republican., 1909-05-07
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We scarce telt the ground under our
feet.
The two post-chaises awaited us on
the highway, the postboys full OF con-
ndence; the horses, the best in the
town. were eager to be OF. We Jumped
together In one. and were whirled into
the town, and were at the door Of the
playhouse almost before we knew It.
One OF u positions speedily found
the coach which had brought Lady
Hawkshaw there, and, In pursuance Of
mis- instructions, got the coachman of
his box to drink IN a neighborfng
tavern, while one Of our postboys
stood watch over the horses. Giles
and / remained in the chaise until It
was time for us TO make our descent.
At half-past ten the play was over,
n then began that hurry and COM
motion OF the dispersion OF q crowd in
the darkness. We heard loud shouts
Tor Lady Hawkshaw's coach, but the
coachman did not make his y
ance. There were many officers and
ladies' from the garrison, and a mum.
Der OF e%quipages; but soon they were
driving on, while half a dozen men at
once were shouting for Lady Hawk.
shaw's coach. At last my lady herself
came out Of the entrance, followed by
Arabella and Daphne, and at that mo.
ment Giles slipped out Of the chaise,
appeared before Lady Hawkshaw
as II he had risen from the earth. I,
too, was on the ground, but out of
sight.
Pray, my lady" said he, IN his
most gallant manner, and hat in hand,
allow me to show you to your coach"
Mr.. Vermont" cried Lady Hawk
shaw, In surprise. II thought you
were In London. How came you to
Scarborough?
by chaise, madam" he replied, DO.
htely; and I hope to see the young
ladies before I leave" (the hypocrite!).
is Sir Peter with you, madam"
No. he is not" replied Lady Hawk.
shaw, her wrath rising at the idea.
Had he been with me my coach
would have been awaiting me-" And
then turning to Arabella and Daphne,
who were behind her, she said,
sternly:
"Arabella and Daphne, this does not
happen again. Sir Peter comes with
US to the play. after this"
I caught sight, from a corner be.
hind the chaise, Of my dear Daphne,
at that moment. She stopped sudden.
ly, and turned pale and then rosy, and
glanced wildly about her. She knew
I was not far off.
How Arabella received Giles sud.
den appearance I never knew, as
could not see her. But in another mo.
ment he had placed Lady Hawkshaw,
with the utmost obsequiousness, In the
coach; then folding up the steps like
magic, he slammed the door, and
shouting to the coachman, Drive on!"
the coach ratified of, and the next mo.
ment his arm was around Arabella and
mine was around Daphne, and they
swept OF their feet; and in less
time than 1t takes to tell 1t, each Of
us was with the idol OF his heart,
whirling off toward Gretna Green, as
last as four horses to a light chaise
could take us.
Now. what think you. were Daphne's
words to met
"Unhand me. Mr.. Glyn, or I'll
for assistance!"
my dearest one!" l exclaimed, "you
are now mine. BY tomorrow morning
We shall be over the border, and you
will be my wife"
IAN elopement! Gracious heaven!
never thought of such a thing!" she
/ might have answered that she had
only thought OF such a thing, but
talked OF 1t. / refrained, however,
knowing a woman's tongue to be ca
in its utterances, and, in
stead, assured her that my passion
Was such ! could no longer bear the
Of existing without her.
And do you mean to marry me, !
'ir, without my guardians CONSENT"
The asked. with much violence. J
Il do, indeed, my angel, and
hought II was agreed between u.s."
This was an unfortunate speech, and
he again threatened to scream for as
distance, but presently remarked that |
IS there was none to come to her as, i
distance. she would refrain. And then /,
having done what propriety required /,
he began to relent a little, and at last !,
ay In my arms, asking me, with tears ,
I | would promise her never to love !
mother, and ! told her, with great !
incerity, that ! never would, provided )
got out Of that alive. 7
Deep in u own happiness-for al I
asst the dear girl admitted that she
fas happy TO be mine--we yet thought
{ Giles and Arabella, and l would I
ave got out OF the chaise at each oil.
ne three stages. where we made !.
apid change OF horses, except that =
would not let me--afraid. she
aid, lest / should be recognized and
ct into trouble. She afterward told
10 Il was because she feared we !
light be stopped. We did not forget \
he ~precaution. In our brief haits, to :
ay the hostless well to do some harm y