Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-09-02

NJ 60 the castle. heard JeA~asnsa -ar.
pianations With blank mnaxu1uwr1t ma
immsdiafsly went - &c soaws. whare
tney spent festive afesrnoon. gohn-
son heard thsir Finsing lsuzn<sr -
No sat mocdily upon me haIcony. 4
boyc0tted IMAM.
One thing s1ons kspt HIM frum
tnrowizg - ths ezsxle N dissuss. and
that was Lady Elinor. He nd known
nom his FIRST sight Of hsrthat No loved
her. When he passed hes. he riding
and she walking, his lifted hat pro-
dueed only the coolest sign Of recog.
milton.
IL was not I'm his nature 90 give nm.
But his invitations were declined with
scant ceremony. his overtures frizid-
ly denied. And. Ike Mordeeai at the
gate % the Persian king. Lord Claver-
Ing nat before the porter's lodge. HIS
daughter By his side. while Johnson
ehafed and TUNED impotently within
the castle.
At last he sent for Mr.. Jones and
announced his dscision 90 sell the
place. The agent listened hlandly.
u can't say I'm greatly surprised.
Mr.. Johnson" ne said. 'Is was not q
wise business investment Howsver,
think I can get you purchaser at Q
little less than the original price. Mr.
Ballantyne has been sounding me-"
my neighborf"
"Yes. sir. II you have decided, I
win let him know. and you may come
20 terms about T."
Johnson heard rumors about Bal
lRntyne. He had been reported en-
gagged % Lady Elinor, but the match
had been broken on . little while be-
fore. johnson did not know the cause.
But -Ballantyne resolved 10 buy. and
an immense burden was lifted from
Johnson's heart.
He did not like Bailantyns. The
man was boor. . suriy squireen %
type Johnson had believed long ex-
tinct- At their meeting he was more
disdainful than Lord Clsvering. and
rude 20 the point Of insolence. John
son swallowed his pride. He only
wanted 20 sell and to get out Of the
country.
IL was On the afternoon Of the day
when he had talked with Ballantyns
that he was strolling down the lane
leading from the village across the
moors. Suddenly he heard the sound
OF q galioplng horse. A moment later
he saw Lady Elinor come flying to-
ward him on horseback. The animal
was evidently running away. and the
girl was In momentary danger % fAll-
ing.
Al he stood there he heard Balkan
tyne's dog-cart come up behind him
swiftly. Ballantyne saw the approach
Ing horse and leaped % the ground.
He sprang In front Of e. whiriins his
arms like hails. but made no effort %
stop it.
It was johnson Who. nc the last IN
slant. clutched nc the rein. He had O
vision Of the rearing steed. he felt
himself being dragged along the
ground. and then q weight seemed %
descend upon his breast and no lost
consciousness.
When he opened his eyes he was
In the gatekeeper's lodge. The room
was darkened. A woman sat beside
him. Johnson looked into the face Of
Lady Elinor.
How long have I been here2'' hs
muttered. trying 70 rise.
She restrained him with her cool
hand ON his forehead. Three days,"
she whispered. "Mr. johnson, it was
to save me that you risked ySur life
when he-he~
Johnson saw her eyes M with tears
n she turned away. He slept from
WEAKNESS. 1t was not until the next
day that old Lord Clavering came I'm
to thank him I'm broken words for saw.
ing his daughters life.
You have repaid ~ too we'll" he
said. Il shall never forget what We
owe you. And nov. Mr. johnson, We
are going to make amends by-soing
away"
Going awayi johnson Suddenly
burst into Wild laughter.
why" he said. Il have arranged
70 sell the castle"
They stared as him In dismay. tho.
You must stay" said Lord Clavering.
Time win bring things IN your favor.
You are yoang man and did not un-
derstand. And 7 was unchsritahls In |
my pride"
johnson said noshing, but later no |
questioned Lady Elinor. She had been |
with him throughout his tllnsss, and |
the thought Of losing her forever was
intolerable 20 him
do yoa know who sho purchases An
% BET" ne asked.
She shook her head, and he told
her.
Il thought" no explained humbly.
"that-thst you cared for him, ana |
that u was ! who stood IN the way.
] was IN intsrloper. Lady Elinor. and |
! was running three lives: yours. your |
fathers. and his"
She shook her head Sumhiy.
Forgive me. but don't you care Cor |
him9" he asked.
Il did," she answered gravely. ssUn,
I'll the other day. when you took his |
place IN the road and saved my life.
] understood then his worth: and I |
learned afterward that e was ne who |
was trying 60 drive you from tho /
castle. Mr.. johnson. We want you 60 |
stay-my father and Z"
Johnson thought. sOn one eondl. /
tion." no answered.
What 10 III" asked the Girl. letting
her eyes fall But JoAnson saw from |
the blush that manslsd her cheek that
she had guessed.
% Sure %.
Little Lemnei-say. paw. what a
thunderf