The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-29
By HEDLEY RICHARDS.


done anything that had caused your faith
CT 10 turn his back on you?"
Paul was glad the question had been
put in such a farm. and looking his COM
panlon straight in the face he said:
Il never did a thing TO cause my faith
er trouble, I believe ] have been what
would be called a dutiful son. As for the
resemblance TO this man. who is heir to
fortune, / am quite willing to come
face 10 face with his landlady or any one
who has known him.
That is unnecessary. OF course,
know that Lady Lasceiles is Imaginative
and talker: still. my experience tells
me that strange things often happen.
and my daughter is very precious 10 me.
BY the way. she is my -heiress. and the
Shenstones are an old family, and I don't
know anything Of your people" he said
in an inquiring tone
The Clellands are of no family. My
father made his money In Australia. He
was very successful. Ny income, includ-
ing what is invested. is e10000 a year,
and I have about as much lying at the
bank I could settle 10000 on Margaret,
or more if you wished"
"That is sufficient You are quite as
rich as Margaret viii be- but as our
name is an old ore. I should like you TO
take it when you become Margaret's hUE-
band You can be known as Glelland
Shenstone"
why keep the Clelland? Ny name is
Of no value. Z am willing 10 be known
as Paul Shenstone-
The other man shrank back as though
a blow had been aimed at him.
paul Shenstone" he repeated and
Cielland fancied that he regarded him
with look Of aversion mo. let it be
Clelland Shenstone. And now YOU can 90
to Margaret, YOU viii find her in the
drawing-Toom We can discuss the set
Element I shall make on my daughter
later
Il don't want anything but Margaret, "
said Paul impetuously
The judge smiled. but when the door
had closed after Paul a grave look came
into his face and he became absorbed in
thought
Meanwhile Paul had found his way to
the drawing-rOom. and as he entered
Margaret looked around. her face light
ing M with gladness when she saw her
lover.
HA crossed the room quickly. and. sit
ting down beside her drew her into his
arms.
You are my very own. he said. as he
kissed her again and again. Then be
spoke in low, earnest tone, Margaret,
promise NE that whatever happens YOU
Wa be true % me-that nothing shall
turn YOU against me-
She looked az al him. her eyes ike
twin stars, so clear and steadfast
Paul shall always he true 90 you.
The whole world could not turn me
against YOU. because I have given YOU
my heart But why do you fear any
thing happening? Are YOU afraid Mr..
Clifford viii not approve?' she asked
No. I know that Clifford is pleased,
but his wishes would no; have Influenced
me- and as he spoke. with Margaret
head on his shoulder and his arm round
her. Paul felt that ne would have dehed
John Clifford and bade him do his worst
rather than have given up the woman he
loved, and Involuntarily he drew her
closer.
For a moment there was silence Then
Paul said
81 don't like 20 say it. bat I'm afraid
Lady Lascelles may try TO make mis-
chief You know, dear. that she thinks
all men should be her slaves. and she
has never been able 10 rivet her chains
round me-"
Mother has the same impression, -
said Margaret, who. however, was too
true woman 20 hint that her mother
believed the fascinating widow was in
love with Paul II wish she would go to
town; she usually does for the season, -
she added
well. Ne WON'T bother our heads
about her. I don't think Lady Lascelles
or any one else will be able to part US.
at least not if you love me as much as I
love you, and there was anxiety in his
tone.
Margaret smiled and blushcd
Il don't know how much YOU care for
me, but my very life is bound up in YOU.
Paul. | could never love any other man -
''Or I any other woman. I seem 10
have been waiting for you. my other self.
only infinitely better"
At that moment the door opened. and
Mrs ShenstOne came quietly into the
room, but Paul saw at once that there
was an alteration Her face. that usu.
ally conveyed the impression that she
found life a bore. was full of emotion;
Still, her voice was calm as she said.
My husband tells me he has consented
to an engagement between YOU and Mar
garet. ! an glad. Then she turned 10
her daughter. saying.
My dear, ! have left the book I was
reading, Highways and Byways,' In my
boudoir. viii YOU fetch it,
As soon as the door closed after
her daughter Mrs. Shenstone's manner
changed Her whole face became alive
with excitement as she said:
Tel me the truth, ! viii keep your
secret. Are YOU really Paul Jarrett"