Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-07-15

| rembled as she raised ner glass 10
her lips, and she could not meet Mrs
Derings scrutinizing glance.
When Adrian arrived that even
ing, Miss Dering was much worse.
Late In the evening she called Rho
da to her.
Il shall not live through another
day, Rhoda," she said feebly. Now
you must do what you promised. Let
me see you and Adrian married; let
it be in this room tomorrow morn
ing"
And Rhoda promised.
No time was allowed her for
thought that night. She spent 1t In
constant attendance on her aunt.
When morning came, Miss Dering
was somewhat better. She insisted
on being dressed and wheeled into
her sitting room, which Molly had
adorned with flowers for the mar
riage ceremony. Then Miss Dering
sent Rhoda away.
go and change your dress and go
out into the fresh air." she said,
there Is plenty of time yet. You
shall be fetched when the hour
comes"
Rhoda obeyed. She went down
the terrace and across the lawn into
the lime walk. 1t was a lovely,
fresh, Spring morning; the lines
were budding, and the sun shone
brightly upon the opening leaves.
Rhoda sauntered slowly up and
down the quiet walk. The house
was hidden by great group OF
beeches, and the place was very still
and solitary. The further end of
the walk Joined the great avenue of
elms leading from the village to the
| house Rhoda had reached this end
| Just as man came up the avenue.
1t was NJ. LEROY. He saw her in
stantly and advanced, taking off his
hat with very low bow.
This Is unexpected good fortune,
mademoiselle," he said. Il was go
ing to see you, and behold, here you
are!"
Rhoda bowed. NJ. LEROY left the
avenue and turned by her side into
Tue iIue Wdlh. lHSy WuihSu q iS"
yards in silence; then Rhoda stopped.
| you say you We're coming to see
| ne, Monsieur LEROY. May l know
why you wish to see me?"
"Ah, Mademoiselle Dering," he
said, bowing again, you know why
/ long to see you always because l
! love you'll
Rhoda's cheeks flushed.
Il beg of you to be silent!" she
said coldly. Il have no desire to
| quarrel with you, Monsieur LEROY,
but l will not hear such words from
you!"
"Ah, you prefer to hear them from
Monsieur Dering, the heir of the
family estates?" returned the
Frenchman. flashing a look Of hate
at Rhoda. "But I have come to tell
you this cannot be; l have come
from Monte Carlo to tell you so!"
Indeed" said Rhoda, with her
old bitter scornful smile. And by
what right do you interfere with my
life. Monsieur Lefroy?"
The right of knowledge!" he
Kissed out, seizing her arm. II have
seen a letter you wrote to your
| father, mademoiselle, he has an un-
fortunate habit of leaving his let
ters about. They do not know, these
| English relatives of yours, of those
happy lays you spent with your hon
orable father; l will tell them!"
do as you please" said Rhoda.
releasing her arm and stepping back.
Il have many things to tell them!"
he went on, raising his voice In his
anger at her GOODNESS. Your servant
Sarah is In my pay. You had better
listen to me, mademoiselle! Those
-" He was interrupted by strong
He was Interrupted by a strong
hand being placed upon his shoulder,
and he turned round to confront the
tall figure of Adrian Dering.
| who are you, sir?" said Adrian,
in low harsh tone.
The Frenchman recovered his
calmness in a moment: he took off
his hat.
"Mademoiselle will kindly intro
duce me-" he said blandly; Il am an
| old friend of hers"
ANY friend of my future wife's is
welcome at Dering," returned Adrian.
"Rhoda, is this friend of yours?"
Then l have the honor of ad-
| dressing Monsieur Adrian Dering.
mademoiselle?" The Frenchman
| turned to Rhoda, who stood apart,
| an icy calmness on her face. Direct
me what to say"
DO not speak, Rhoda," Adrian
broke In. Sir, heard you address
| ing this lady in language l cannot
allow. / wish to hear nothing from
you!"
He crossed to Rhola and took her
| hand.
Go back to the house, Rhoda," he
said quickly, "and leave us alone"
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