Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-18

the Inn IN the VllIage-tne Iatcham
Arms, but don't come and see me-
miss. please"
"Why not?"
Because l don't want anybody but
you 70 know I'm here"
why. Are you afraid of any.
one?" Lorrie asked ooh, forgot, you
told me that you have an enemy; he
is not anywhere near here, Mr.. Lever.
ick?"
eyes, he is"
well, I'll tell no one that you are
at Latcham; and is there anything
else | can do?"
Nothing" huskily. you've done
too much already. I'll CO." ne added.
"Good-by," said Lorrie. "You must
let me hear how you get on, and if
you want anything, any money, you
must let me know"
THANK you," Then touching his hat
he turned to go; but hesitated.
Would you mind telling me, miss,
if Lord Kendale is here?"
Eyes, Lord Kendale is at Lady
Farnham's. May l not tell him that
you are we'll enough to leave the hos
pital%'
mo, don't tell him or any one,
please"
His manner was so strange that
Lorrie stood a moment looking after
him. Presently it occurred to her that
she had not heard him approaching.
Had he been in hiding near her and
Seymour and overheard their CONVEX
sation?
A tall figure was pacing UP and
down the terrace, and her heart
leaped as it always did when she saw
Guy. Thinking to avoid him, she
went UP some side steps but he came
toward her, and stretched out both
his hands. Are you better?" he
said, "oh, Lorrie"
What is the matter?" she asked.
Nothing" he answered. THAT Is,
l can not tell you yet"
She passed into the house. Diana
swept into the room. Better. Lor-
rie?" she said, carelessly "The
room must have been hot, dear Lady
Farnham, for I got headache that
kept me awake. Where is Guy?"
HE has had breakfast said Lady
Farnham, 'and was on the terrace al
ago."
Where is my brother?"
Here to answer for himself" said
Seymour, entering and seating HIM
self beside Lorrie.
Lorrie SOON rose and left the roof,
and Diana and Seymour drew apart
to the window.
ITS all right" he said in an under
one. "She has promised to marry
he before the end of the month. l.
can stave off the burst-up as long as
hat"
"She! she! always she,' murmured
Diana, spitefully. What of my mar
riage?"
Il have not forgotten you. This
l intend writing to father,
telling him to write to the earl and
ask that the marriage may take place
at once, as he is leaving England"
Almost as he spoke Guy entered
"Mr. Melford," sid Guy, Il came to
speak to your sister, but 1 am glad
that you are present, for, as the near
est relative, what l have to say con-
Germs you as well.
What on earth is the matter?" said
Diana, with a forced laugh.
Miss Melford, look to you to
make my task as light as possible. I
have come to offer you your freedom
from the engagement between u.s."
She never moved, but Seymour
turned crimson.
What! You-you mean to break
your promise to my sister,"
Il have come to offer her an escape
from hers" He waited a moment,
then said: Have you nothing to say,
Diapa?"
What can l, woman, say to such
an INSULT"
1T is no insult! 1 offer you your
freedom! Here, in the presence of
your brother, I beg yoI to break the
engagement between u.s.
She Grew herself up. "It is we'll
you do so ISL the presence of a mani"
she said. Il leave him to protect and
avenge mel"
Seymour, motionless, said: Stay,
Diana! Perhaps Lord Kendale will be
so grateful as to give US an explana-
ton
4 ask you not to press me-" said
Guy, gravely.
Diana burst into a scornful laugh.
You are right, my lord. ct is not
necessary. We know your reasons.
You find it impossible to marry one
woman while in love with another.
Seymour, the gentleman who has
been SO good as to offer to make me
his wife is jilting me for the sake of
the worthless girl who had promised
TO be your wife. Thank Lorrie Lat
timer for this, and Lorrie alone"
Seymour's face went Gvid, and he
made step toward; but Guy held up
lis hands warningly.