Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-17
CHAPTER Xxx.


Not only had Dianas scream of ter
ror brought some of the ladies to thu
room, but the earl himself, who hat
just come down stairs, hobbled in
Lorrie had not heard
Great Heavens!" exclaimed Lad.
Farnham What's the matter?"
Diana chung to her painting. "1hos,
two-they will kill each other.' sht
cried.
Lady Farnham would have ad
vanced toward them, but the earl pu
his hand upon her arm, and firml,
held her back
"Guy!" he said, in voice of sterr
command. Guy flung Seymour from
him, then stood with folded arms
breathing hard.
what does this mean?" demanded
the earl. rs it possible that a sor
of mine should brawl like common
tapster in lady's house?"
Forgive me, Lady Farmland" Guy
said.
Seymour stood pulling at his collar
which Guy had torn apart His face
was livid. ct means this coward has
insulted my sister. 1t means that.
having played the eavesdropper last
night, he comes to take advantage of
what he overheard and calmly pro-
poses to desert her"
lis it true, Guy?" said Lady Farm
ham
L withdraw from my engagement
with Miss Melford," he said gravely.
Diana rose. And I with Lord Ken
dale she said; 81 would not marry
him ii he were still the heir of Lat
cham, instead of being what he is
a beggar!"
"A beggar!" echoed Seymour. Lord
Datcham, You looked to us to save
you from the ruin impending over
have this thought to console us, that
we had lost our money, that my father
and | were ruined! 1t is true. But we
have tehis thought to console us, that
in our downfall we shall drag you
with us. Come on, Dianai" and he
turned toward the door.
ment between my son and your sister
IS over You referred to that which we
heard last night. You tell me that |
and my house are ruined. So let it be.
VIII you let me tell you that in an
hour from now my lawyers shall have
instructions to sell the whole of my
property, and that every penny of
which we may prove to be possessed
shall go toward paying the debt we
owe you!"
Seymour laughed maliciously.
You will only anticipate us, my
lord" he said scornfully; sell your
self UP, or leave it to us to sell you.
It's all the same"
The earl bowed with great dignity.
Come, DIANA said Seymour,
harshly, this is no place for you or
me, CT LorTfe. Go and tell her to get
ready. We will go to the Pines"
Mr.. Melford," said Lady Farnham,
''let bygones be bygones! You know
whether Lorrie would marry you will
ingly or not; you know what hold you
have on her, whatever it may be, let
it go. Release her, and-let us part
friends!"
Seymour laughed scornfu1ly. my
dear Lady Farnham, 1 gave you credit
for keener intuition. Give up Miss
Latimer! Never! l understand quite
Welt" he went on; Il am to resign
her that Lord Kendale may resume
his engagement with her MOI | re.
fusei"
AS he spoke the door opened and
Lorrie entered. All ignorant of the
painful scene, she stared at the group
in establishment. Then her glance
fixed itself upon Seymour. Be
fore she could speak the earl took her
hand. MY DEAR he said, I'VE were
speaking of you"
''Of me?"
Eyes, this morning my son and
Miss Melford have withdrawn from
the engagement between them
Lorrie started and looked at Diana
They are no longer betrothed
My child, will you tell us all whether
it is your wish that your engagement
to Mr.. Melford should continue?''
Seymour opened his lips, but the
earl held up his hand. Wait, sir
A solemn silence had fallen upon
the group. Seymour's harsh voice
broke the silence.