Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-06-30
LORRIE
Continued.

Eyes, sir. Very, very bad news.
would not have minded if it had come
in the ordinary course, and naturally,
but to think that it occurred through
foul play. It makes every drop Of
blood in my veins boil!"
Foul play! What do you mean? |
told you to expect it warned you
Of what are you thinking, and talk
ing, Guy?"
"Of the death of Gypsy, sir. Isn't it
that"
80. no, I know nothing Of it. This
that was speaking Of is worse news
than even the death of your race
horse, Guy-Mr. MeIford has fore
.cl0sedu"
Guy stared at him heavily for
moment before he realized the full
significance of the few poignant
words Then he burst into dull
laugh
DO you comprehend what have
said? Do you know that this means
ruin-ruin-ruin? You laugh, Guy!"
Forgive me, sir. Oh, yes, l under
stand, And Mr. Melford has fore
.ciosed-today. When trouble comes it
comes not singly but in battalions
thought we had had enough for to-
day, but Fate-or Mr.. Melford, rather
thinks differently, it seems"
Is there anything else, some other
evil things that I do not know Off"
asked the earl
'Oh, these will serve! Foreclosed!
How long before the final blow falls?
Six months, isn't it?"
Six months, yes. But long before
then the vultures will have got news
that the end is near and swoop down
Poor Latcham!"
Lord Guy stood, with his hand
pressed hard upon the table.
You forget, sir. All is not lost yet
"All save honor!" said the earl,
sorrowfully.
M, sir; there is still loophole
of escape. You pointed it out to me a
Fortnight ago. | will do as you wish,
my lord"
1t was long time since he had ad-
dressed his father by his title, and the
earl colored as he looked at him.
You will"
Il will save Latcham, sir, will
marry Diana Melford-if she will
have me-"
The earl, notwithstanding his Grip
pied leg, almost rose from his chair.
Guy, Oh, great heaven! if could
but think it!
You may believe me, sir. | will
marry Miss Melford-Latcham shall
be saved. and you, l trust, sir, will
be happy"
AT least | shall die in peace! But,
Guy, have you though what all this
means-the cost to yourself?"
Cost sir? What cost a broken
heart? AS you say, sir, broken hearts
are scarce! One may lose a point or
TWO i'll the game of life, but the whole
game is not lost. Don't be alarmed on
my account, sir; | have been brought
TO my senses-no matter how! Love.
It is an empty name; it doesn't exist
at least, in a girls hearti Oh, no,
sir, don't be alarmed. am all right"
"And-and Miss Dolores?" he ven
tured to ask
Miss Dolores will not break her
heart either. my lord. All goes merry
as a marriage bell-merrier than if
would have gone if it had been her
marriage bell, for We should both
have been marrying the wrong people.
Miss Dolores Latimer will be Mrs.
seymour Me)ford, sir! Pray give her
your good wishes! She has had a
luck escape, my lord. The son Of a
Croesus instead of penniless young
peer with a burdened rent-roll and a
Golfer full of mortgages, Oh. Lorrie
is all right"
Any message for Lady Farnham.
sir? The ball takes place tonight? We
nave had a great many festivities
there lately, and Miss Melford has
reigned queen of them all. Any mess
age for herr"
Inc earl, almost stunned bv the
Hood of wild, despairing reckless
Verbiage, shook his head. and GUY
moved toward the door.
There he stopped for a moment
ehen came and laid his hand upon the
ears shoulder. 1t shook like a leaf.
Forgive me, sir! IL am a little
upset, that is ALL"
Inc earl answered never a word
Out MS head sank still lower and his
lips moved tremulusly; they formed
tne WORDS Heaven bless you."
"nlch they could not speak
CHAPTER XVII.
LORD T,r