Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-21
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CHAPTER Nlii.-(Continueo'D
He regarded her silently; the beau
tiful, impatient eyes; the slim, white
fingers that tapped restlessly. one
against another II viii do what /
cam" be said at last slowly.
But WHAT" she demanded. What
can you do?"
He did not answer; my lady made
gesture. How ridiculous! A prison
er on an islandi"
There may be a way" he began.
MY horse?" she said quickly. What
became Of him."
"He was swept away by the tide"
Into the proud eyes came softer
light--of regret, pain.
Your Ladyship should remember II
might have been worse" he added in
tones intended to reassure her. After
all. II was only a horse"
Only a horsei" she exclaimed In
dignantly But. suppose you can't
notwithstanding for o horse!"
81 can understand caring for
Bhip!" he answered quickly, a fash Of
amusement. hardly concealed, in his
bold. dark eyes.
"A shlpi" scornfully; dead wood
and ison"
Live wood and ironl Beautiful
as" Tire smile failed him; he
looked at my lady. Something to be
depended on, with a hand to the
wheel, and an eye keen for mad dane
ings and cnrvetings."
Il might appreciate them better"
she interrupted dryly, with delicate
brows upllfted, III they brought me
nearer to the Mount That, and not
idle opinions" in accents that con.
.yeyed surprise at the temerity of one
in his position TO express them. ''is
OF most moment"
He accepted the reproof with
readiness that further surprised her,
Your Ladyship is right" he said Il
viii see what may be done. The storm
has passed. There is yet daylight,
and" an expression. almost preoccu.
pied. came to his features-"a boat
may be sighted"
ITO be sure!" At the prospect. all
other considerations passed from my
iady's mind. "A boat may be sighted
Why did you not think Of II before?
GOMEZ Too much time has already
been lost" And she rose.
"one moment" His voice as
quiet; respectful; although, she
fancied. constrained. Il had better 10
alone. The way to the cliff is rough.
and"
Il shall not mind that"
Besides. your clothes"
Are dryl"
mol" She flushed at the abrupt con.
tradletion. II mean. | don't see how
they could bel" he vert on hurriedly,
and" his tone assumed certain OBJ.
duracy, Il assure your Ladyship. II
win be best"
'Best?" She looked at him more
sharply. rs that your only reason2"
"Why?" A trace of embarrassment.
for an instant. crossed his dark fea.
lures. What other reason. my Lady,
THAT know mott" quickly. assured
her words had struck home. Only |
am certain there is onel"
Then. If your Ladyship must
know. he spoke slowly. II did not
wish to alarm you. But this is a rouga
coast, with--many rough people about
--smugglers, privateersmeil---"
Whom you. perhaps are expect.
ing?" she cried suddenly.
at" with careless laugh. "A fish-
erman! Your Ladyship is imagina
tive" he began. when a sudden.
hasty footstep clinked on the stones
without; hand caught at the fasten.
ings Of the door: flung /, open.
Il thought ! should find you here,
Seigneurl" exclaimed voice
since"
The young man made movement
and the speaker stopped, caught sight
of my lady. just beyond, In the fading
light And at the picture-her figure
behind that other one-the fine, patri-
clan features. framed by the disor.
dered golden hair. the widely opened
eyes. bright. expectant. the intruder
started back.
"rhe Governors daughterl You,
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