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é” . that pass current in society for truth. He ' I WWWâ€"“WWW“w The We Wits. would tr .you mi t makeme what you It was not filled with loving; assicnate from: the world, instead .of giving me my know what there is at stake? Do you lash! l ”n.1,". would. old on ‘ ems?" words. “wutheflrst Hugh written. rightful share of its pleasures. I cannot remember papa's wordsâ€"that. if ever he mfigmufi'h mar-amt... The sweet. ushed face was raised to He said the time had come when he must to on whatI did. Lilly " found one of us guilty cushy deceit. or And ontheasnde she waits for me. hm her-sad the happiness shining in the have an answerâ€"when he must know 8 e laid her beautifu .0 sad face on her involved in any clandestine love-affair. ““9 0‘” “1° waters 1mm“ clear eyes. But she could not speak to from her own lips at what period he might sister's hands. Lillian bent over her. and even if it broke his heart he would send the nymnuio boat has been afloat upon thebey. him' words seemed to die n n her 13 , claim the fulfilmentofher promiseâ€"when whispered how dearly she loved her. and guilty one from him. and never see her I" out 0‘ “3m" form-danish!» “m "my a" ' pc ps she would be his wife. ' how she would do anything to help her. again ? Think. darling. what it would be sanded: and stands. and o'er Lionel took the little white hands and But on “1.. will stay. to clas them in his own. ' He would wait no longer. If it was to " Th“ very morning," she ”id’ “W" for me to 1““ Earlescourt, to leave all the "rm 1 come lollies boule- it knew I should frighten you. Lilly." be war. let the w“ beginâ€"he should win. raising her eyes to her sister‘s faceâ€"“ that magnificence llove so dearly. and dr out morning. Lilly. 1 met a stranger-a gentle. a wear life at the Elms. Do you ilk If peace. so much the better. In any case he was tired of suspense. and must know at once what she intended to do. He would trust to no more promises; that very night he would be at Earlemourt. and must see her. Still. though he intended to enforce his rights. he would not wantcnly cause her pain. He would not seek the presence of her father until she had seen him. and they had settled on some plan of action. " I know the grounds around Earles. court well," he wrote. " I wandered through them for many nights three weeks ago. A narrow path runs through the gardens to the shubberyâ€"meet me there at 9; it will be dark then. and you need not fear being seen. Remember. Beatrice. at 9 to-night. I shall be there; and if on do not come. I must seek you in the cues. for sec on I will." The otter fell from her hands ; cold drops of fear and shame stood upon her brow; hatred and disgust filled her heart. Oh. that she should ever have placed her- self in the power of such a man. The blow had fallen at last. She stood face to face with her shame and fear. How could she meet Hugh Fernely? What should she say to him? How must such a meeting end? It would but anger him the m'ore. He should not touch her hand in greeting. she said to herself ; and how would he endure her contempt? She would not see him. She dared not. How could she find time ‘2 Lord Airlie never left her side. She could not meet Hugh. The web seemed closing round her, but she would break through it. She would send him a letter saying she was ill. and begging him to wait yet a little longer. Despite his firm words. she knew he would not refuse if she wrote kindly. Again came the old hope something might happen in a few days. If not. she must run away; if everything failed and she could not free herself from him then she would leave home; in any case she would not fall into his handsâ€"rather death than that. More than once she thought of Gaspar’s wordg.h Hedwlai; all truizhsofbiaveâ€"hg won ave is or or. . l e ccu but help her. if she could but call him to CHAPTER XXX“ her aid! In this the dark hour of her life, There was unbroken silence for some by her own deed she had placed herself minutes; and then Lillian bent over her beyond the reach of all human help. sister. and said: ' She would writeâ€"upon that she was “ Tell me all, darling; perhaps I can help determined ; but who would take the letter ? you.” Whom could she ask to stand at the shrub. . “ I promised to be his wife. Lilly." con- bcry-gate and give to the stranger a mis- tinned Beatrice. “ Iam sureIdid not mean sive from herself? If she asked such a it. 1 WG-5 hilt EChild- I did not realize all favor from a. servant, she would part with that the words meant. H6 kissed my face. her secret to one who might hold it as a will said he should come to claim me. rod of iron over her. She was too proud Believe me. Lilly, I never thought of mat- for that. There was only one in the world tinge. Brilliant pictures of foreign lands who could help her, and that was her sis- filled my mind; I looked upon Hugh Fer- ter Lillian. nely only as a means of escape from a life She shrank with unutterableshame from I detested. He promised to take me to telling her. She remembered long ago at, places the names of which filled me with Knutsford that she had said something wonder. I never thought of leaving you which had shocked her sister. and the or mammalâ€"1 never thought of the man scared. startled expression of her face was himself *8 0f 8- lover.” _ with her still. It was a humiliation “ 10“ did not care for him..tlien.8 you beyond all words. Yet, if she could do for Lord dirlie?" interposed Lillian. undergo it. there would be comfort in “D0 1106 pain mel” begged Beatrice. “I Lillian's sympathy. Lillisfn woald take love Hubert with the love that comes but her letter. she would see Hugh, and tell 0308 in life; that man W39 nothing to 1116. him she was ill. ’ Ill she felt in very truth. except that his flattery. and the excite- Hugh would be pacified foratime if he meat of oontriviug to meet him. made my new Lillian. She could think of no other life more endure-lilo. He gave me a ring. arrangement. That evening she would tell and Said in two years’ time he should her sisterâ€"there was rest even in the return ‘0 claim me. He W33 80mg 011 9- thought. (1 llpng voyage. lLilly. Ilfelt relieved {11ers Long before inner Lady Helena came in 8 was gone ; t e nove ty was overâ€" a ' - - - search of Beatriceâ€"it was high time. she 31‘0““! tired. Besides. when the glamcr ldntgfifd’ and willing to wait yet a httle said. that orders should be sent to London fell from my eyes, 1 W33 83113de 0‘ “h“ I Sh h 1 h ‘ ‘ loving words would have made sweetest for her trousseau. and the list must bemade had 60118- I tried to forget all about him; 1' 'ehgavc t 1? (letter 1:0 er sister. Lu' music to her; now she listened and tried out at once. every time the remembrance of him came 1:5” 511 “at 3" d9 {‘3 3. ° noted “1° trem- 'to look like herself. but her heart was She sat calmly in Lady Helona‘s room, tomy mind, I drove it from me. I did 3% hm san qiggsrlngllps. cold with vague unutterable dread. writing in obedience to her words, thinking not think it possible he would ever return. L11 ""1"? a"? “k. W“ to k""‘l’ my “wt“ “ The 14th of October"â€"clever Lord all the time how she should tell Lillian. It was bl“ 9- 83811110“ pastime. That 1.3111,] bl“ - eatrice.s3r'r‘owfully. . l Airlie.b some systcmofcalculation known how best make her understand the deadly summer has darkened my life. Looking 1 ere ‘3 3° nee - w” “3° ”ml” only'tc imself, persuaded Beatrice that error committed, get save herself as much back I 0W“ I did very “0118- There is 5 rep y. H 6' Led di ' that was the “ latter end of the month." asshe could. La y Earle talked of laces 8'69" blame attaching tome; hut surely hSlrd arty an y Lawrence ned “Not another wordl" he said. gayly. "I and embroidery. of morning dresses and they who shut me out fromthe living world t 3f ay agEarletslcourt. an ”all?“ nearly :fill go antigen LordhEarle.h Do iaot say jewegs. while Bastiiclc: wentfover in her WOW blameworthy also. gver (flight :vi‘iie: chiininvtvdmthci‘ alight: terwar t at you ave c ange your min every wor 0 or con easion. "Remember 311mm h m stor , .dar- ' , '- I mind. as many ladies do. Beatrice say to “.That will do," said Lady Earle. with a ling. that I am not so ghaod. nit so 5patient {02.3%} (i: 3:21:13 ivnvastfigmlosgazsgiltl 3 me. ‘Hubert.Ipr who to marry you on smile; "I have been yery explicit, but I and gentle as you. -I was restless at the lamps were li hted Sir Hfirr :3“ down the 14th of October. fear it has been Ill-7731!). Have you heard Elms. like a bird in a cage; you were con- to his favoriii “in of chessywith Lad _ She repeated the words after him. anything I have said. Beatrice ?“ tent. I was vain. foolish and wilful; but Helena . Lord g Earle 01131181) ed Lady "It will be almost winter."he added; he blushed. andlookedsoconfugcd that looking back at the impetuous. im rious Lawrenhe toa ame of “a,“ ll‘hs cuny "3110 flowers will have faded. the leaves Lady Helenasdeaughtngly: child. full of romance. untrained, onging people were lef’tgto themselvoli y 8 Will have fallen from the trees; yet no "You may 10-510 not be ashamed. for the strife of life. longing for change. It In twenty years’ time." said Lionel to summer day will everbe so bright to me as Many ears ago 1 was just as much in love for excitement. for gayety. chafing under - - u - . that." myselz and jugt as unable to think of any- restraint. I think there was some little 32:22; mxgcmfigflgfiifg 1'333362 She watched him quit. the room and a thing else as you are now," excuse for lne. There was no excuse for ' . ‘ . long low or came from her lips. Would it There was some difl‘iculty in finding Lil. what followed. When 398 s oke to us_ :figebilgl’yéozgu uei er singtome , come to everbe? S ewenttotlis window.and looked lian ;sbe wasdlaccvored atlastin the library. you remember lfi. Li yâ€"an asked so But she remembered the dreaded hour at the trees. Wheh the green loaves lay looking over some fine old engravings with PM” if we had either 01 “3 3 800’“ in 0‘“ was drawing near. dead. would she be Lord Airlle's wife. or Mr. Doors. 110 looked up hastily as Bea- "95“"le he 1’10“]le W Pfild‘m “3‘ " Pray excuse me." she bogged: “I will would the dark cloud of shame and sorrow trice asked her sister to spare her half an thing. PIOVidBd W0 1‘9 t nothing from him sing for you presently.” have fallen. hiding her forever from his hour. . â€"‘I out!“ to have WI him ”100. There is He looked surprised; it was the first eight, " Do not go Lilly " he said jestin 13,; no excuse for that error. I was ashamed. - - f , Ab. if she hadbeen moreprudent! [low "it is some. nonadnse abciit wedding .LOOlSlDR around “P011 the noblefaces hang- “333131113: Sffifi‘ifgiggféflfiggféwn tame and foolish. how distasteful the dresses. Let us finish this folio." we tenths w-lls. lookinsethimmo proud. he added. romance she had once thought delightful But Beatrice had no ay repartec for 30 dignified. I Gould l10t tell him “ll“ his Knowing that when once she was mad 1 l l I coul brook Lord Earls'a angry scorn and Lady Heleiia’s pained wonder‘l Know- ing our father as you know him. do you believe he would pardon me ‘2” “ I'do not." replied Lilly. sadly. “ That is not all," continued Beatrice. “ I might hear anger. scorn. and privation. but, Lilly. if this miserable secret is dis- covered. Lord Airlie will cease to love me. He might have forgiven me if I had told him at first ;- he would not do so now. He I would know that I had lied to him and deceived him. I cannot lose himâ€"I can- not givo him up. For mother's sake. for m sake. help me, Lilly ! Do what I have ‘8 ed 1" . . “If I do it." said Lillian. “ it will give you but a few days’ reprieve; it will avail on nothing; he will be here again." . “ I shall think of some means of escape in afew days." answered Beatrice. wist- fully. “ Something must he pen. Lilly; fortune could not be so crue to me; it would not rob me of my love. If I cannot ‘ free myself. I shall run away. I would rather suffer any thing than face Lord Airlie or my father. Say you will help me for love’s sake! Do not let me lose my love i” ‘ “.I will help you." said Lillian; ‘_‘ It is against my better judgment. against in idea of right, but‘ I cannot refuse you. Will ace the man. and give him your letter. Beatrice. letme persuade you. You can- not free yourself. Ioee no wayâ€"runnin away is all nonsense-but to tell Lo Earle and your lover; anything would be better than-to live as you do. a drawn sword hanging over your head. Tell them and trust to their kindness; at least you will have peace of mind then. They will prevent him from annoying you." “ I cannot.” she said. and the breath came gespingly from her lips. “ Lillian, you do not know what Lord Airlie is to me. I could never meet his anger. If ever you love any one, you will understand better.- He is everything to me. I Would suffer any sorrow. even death, rather than see * his face turned coldly from me." She loosened her grasp on Lillian’s hands and fell upon the floor. weeping bitterly and passionately; her sister. bending over her, heard the pitiful words â€"-â€"“ My love, my. level. 'I cannot lose my love!” V The passionate weeping ceased. and the proud. and face grew calm and still. “ You cannot tell what I have suffered, Liily,” she said. humbly. “ See, my pride is all beaten down; only those who have had a secret eating heart and life away could tell what. I have endured. A few more days of agony like this. and I shall be free for ever from Hugh Fernely.” Her sister tried to soothe her with gentle words. but they brought no comfort. “ He will be here at 9," she cried. " and it is 6 now. I will write my letter. He will be at the shrubbcry gets. I will man- age so that you shall have time. Give him the note I will write. speak to him for me. tell him I am ill and cannotsee him. Shall you be frightened ?" “ Yes.“ replied Lillian, gently; “ but that will not matter. I must think of you, not of myself." “ You need not fear him." said Beatrice.- " Poor Hugh,’I could pity him if I did not hate him. Lilly, I will thank you when my agony is over; I cannot now." She wrote but a few words. saying she in was ill, and unable to see him ; he must be he said. gently. “ Forgive me if I spoke too abruptl . I do not wish you to decide at once. she me on trialâ€"see if you can learn to love me weeks. months. or years hence. I am willing to wait a whole life. time for you. in darling. and should think it well spent. ill it be possible for you ever to like me ‘2" " I like you now." she said. simply. “ Then promise to endeavor to love me." he persistedâ€"“ will you L y ? I will. do an in youwish me; Iw ltry mybest to h as good as you are. Prom' me. darlingâ€"my life hangs on your ans .” " I promise.” she said; and he knew how much the words meant. 0n the little white hand that rested in his own he saw a pretty ring; it was a large pearl ring set in pale gold. Lionel drew it from her finger. “ I shall take this. Lill .” he said ; “ and. when Beatrice is marrie and gone. I shall 0 to Lord Earle and ask him to give you me. I will not 0 now; we will keep our secret ,for a s ort time. Two love afiafrs at once would be too much. - You will learn to love me. and when the spring time comes rhaps you will make me as hep y as eatrice will by then have mad; Lord Airlie. I shall hes the ring. Lillian; you are my pearl. an this will remind me of you. Just to make me very ha py. say you are please ." ‘ “ I wi say more than that.” she replied. a happy smile rip ling over her faceâ€"“ I have more than h learned my lesson.” He kissed the pretty hand and locked at the fair, flushed face he dared not touch with his lips. " I cannot thank you," he said. his voice full of emothion. “ I will live for you. Lilly. and my life shall prove my gratitude. I begin to wish the spring were nearer. I wonder if you will have learned your lesson then." man he seemed to meâ€"and he watched me with admiring eyes. I met him again. and he spoke to me. He walked by my side through the long meadows. and told me strange stories of foreign lands he had visitedâ€"such stories l I forgot that he was a stranger.and talked tohim as I am talking to you now. I met him again and again. Nay, do not turn from me: I shall die if you shrink away.” The gentle arms clasped her more closely. , . “I am not turning from you." replied Lillian. “ I cannot love you more than I do now." “ 1 met him.” continuedBeatrice. “ every day. unknown to you. unknown to every one about me. He praised my beauty. an I was filled with vain joy ; an he talked to y me of love. and I listened without anger. I swear to you.” she cried. “ that I did it all without thought: it was the novelt . the flattery. the admiration that lease me. not he himself. I believe, ' y. Irarely thought of him. He interested me; he had e1 uent words at his command. and see- ing ow I loved romance.he told me stories of adventure that held me enchained‘ and breathless. I lost sight of him in thinking of the wonders be related. They are to blame. Lilly. who shut me up from the living world. Had I been in my roper place here, at home where I ccul have seen and judged people rightly. it, would not have happened. At first it was but a pleasant break in a life dreary beyond words ; then I looked for the daily meed of flattery and homage. I could not do with- out it. Lilly. will you hold metc have been mad when I tell you the time came when I allowed that man to hold my hands as you are doing. tokiss my face. and win from me a promise that I would be his wife ‘2" Beatrice looked up then. and saw the fair. pitying face almost white as snow. - “Is it worse than you thought?” she asked. “ Oh. yes," said Lillianâ€"“ terrible. irre- trievablc. I fear!" The breeaes low her golden hair, Thesunneani: kiss her forehead fair And she is ever waiting there. Watching the great sh speed away ; And every 0 and every sail rom o'er the sea A message rings of happy things awaiting meâ€" Twosyessoblue. aheartastrue as heart can be. A prayer breathed up each day. Oh! soon my voyage will be o'er; 0h ! soon my barque will touch the shore ; And then she'll never. nevermore Walton the sands for me. Forutbe sun. when day is done. sinks in the was Or when theolzizil’s last note is heard. he seeks his n lewhen shall acme the going home, we both will res Together by the sea. LOVERS YET. , (By the author of “ Madeline's Loren") Lillian Earle did. He watched her keenly; she was truthful'aud cpen as the day. Bf never heard a false word from herâ€"no even one of the trifling excuses said to himself. if any one was all but per- fect, surely she was. To use his own expression. he let his heart’s desire rest in her ; all he had ever hoped for or dreamed of was centered in her. He setto work deliberately and with all the ardor of his in: tuoua nature to win her love. . it first she did not understand him; then by degrees he watched the pure young heart awaken to consciousness. It was.as pretty a develo ment of love as ever was witnessed. At t e sound of his footstep or his voice the faint color flushed into her face. light came into her eyes; and. when he stood by her side. bending his handsome head to read her secret. she would speak a word or two. and then hurry away from him. If he wished to join her in her walks or rides, she begged to be excused with trembling lips and drooping eyes. She hardly knew herself what had come to herâ€"why the world seemed suddenly to have grown so fairâ€"what made fresh luster in the sky above. A vague. delicious happiness stirred in the gentle heart. She longed for. yet half dreaded. Lionel’s pre- sence. When he was near her. the little hands trembled. and the sweet fgce grew warm and flushed. let the measure of her content and happiness seemed full. . Lionel saw it all, and he wondered why such a precious treasure as the love of this are innocent girl should be his. What had he ever dcnetc deserve it? Through her he be an to respect all other women, thro' her he began to value the high and holy teachings be ad hitherto overlooked. She was his ideal realized. If ever the time should come for him to be disap~ pointed in her. then he would believe all things falseâ€"but it never could be. How should he tell her of his love? It would. be like tryin to cage 9. startled. bird. He stood abas ed before her sweet innocence. But the time came when be resolved to woo and win herâ€"when he felt that his life would be unbearable without her ; and he said to himself that sweet Lillian Earle should be his wife. or he would never look upon a woman's face aln. Lionel felt some slig t jealousy of Bea~ trice; he paid dearly enough for it in the dark after days. He fancied she eclipsed Lillian. He thought if he spoke to Lord Earle of his love,-.he would insist upon both marriages taking place on one day; and then his fair gentle love would. as usual. be second to her brilliant sister. “ That shall never be." he said to him- self. “Lillian shall have a wedding fly all her own, the honors unshared. S a shall be the one centre of attraction. He determined to say nothing to Lord Earle until Beatrice was married; surely her wedding must take'plaoe soonâ€"Lord Airlie seemed unable to exist out of her presence. When they were married and gone. Lillian should have her turn of admiration and love. It was nothing but mud. jealous care for her that made him y. And Lillian discovered her own secret at last. She knew she cared for Lionel. He was so unlike every one else. Who was so handsome. so brave. so good? She liked to lock shyly at the frank, proud face and the ' careless wave of hair thrown back from his brow; his voice made music in her heart. and she wondered whether he really cared for her. In her rare sweet humility she never saw how far she was above him ; she never dreamed that he looked up to her as a cap- tain to his neon. He was oalways by her side. he psi her a thousand graceful atten- tions. be sought her advice and sympathy; some outspoken words seemed ever on his lips. Lillian Earle asked herself whether he loved her. She was soon to know. From some care. less words of Lord Earle'a. Lionel gathered that Beatrioe’s marriage would take place in November. Then he decided. if he could win her consent, that Lillian‘s wedding should be when the spring flowers were blooming. . August, with its sunny days. was at an and. Earl in September Lillian stood alone on t e shore of the deep. clear lake. Lionel saw her there. and hastened to join her. wondering at the grave expression of her face. “What are on thinking of. Lilly 7" he asked. " You ook so sad and serious.” " I was thinking of Beatrice." she replied. “ She seems so changed. so different. I cannot understand it." _" I can.” said Lionel. " You forget she will soon leave the old life far behind her. She is going to a new world; a change so great may well make one thoughtful." “ She loves Lord Airlie." returned Lillian â€"â€"ehe could bear even the musical voice saying. ‘! I love lrlm so dearly. Lilly ”w “ she cannot be unhappy.” . “ I do not mean that." he replied ; " thought and silence are not alwayscnused CHAPTERâ€" XXXIV. Lord Airlie's return to Earlescourt had been delayed. The changes to take place at Lynnton involved more than he thought. It was quite three weeks before he could leave the Hall and seek again the presence he loved best on earth. Three weeks. yet nothing had happened. Beatrice had watched each day begin and end, until her heart grew faint with fear; she was as far as ever from a solution of her difficultiesâ€"as far as ever from finding herself free from Hugh Fernely. Lord Airlie, on his arrival. was startled at the change in her brilliant face. Yet he was flattered by 'it. .He thought how in- tensely she must love; him. if his absence could affect her so strongly. He kissed her pale face over and over again, declaring that he would not leave her any moreâ€"no one else know how to take care of her. They were all pleased to welcome him; for every one liked Lord Airlie, and the family circle did not seem complete with- out him. That very night he had an inter- view with Lcrd Earle. and besought him to allow the marriage to take place as soon as possible. He had been miserable away from Beatrice. be declared, and he thought she looked pale and grave. Would Lord Earle be willing to say November, or perhaps the latter and of October? “ My daughter must arrange the time herself.” said Lord Earle; “ whatever day she chooses will meet with my approval.” Lord Airlie went back to the drawing- room where he had left Beatrice. and told he; Lord Earle's answer; she smiled but he saw the proud lips quiver as she did so. Only one month since his passionate. seemed now! If she had but told all to him. She looked ave.atho h she tried child had dODO- 0h. Llll . ilIhMl told . . . - . Lord Earls! toforoeaamlle. 8' us him. I should notbe kneeling here at your by ‘1‘“ “do li"°“"}.b°d"PP§“'$? ““8“ It was too late now. Yet. des its the " I cannot understand that girl." he said feet now!" “ugh. She 388111 (1801118 . “t 13 me deadly fear that lay at her heart. Beatrice to himself. as the librar, door closed Lillian made no reply, but ressed the the a" face flushed ”id “‘9 3'9“ 93'“ still felt something like hope Hope is the behind the two sisters. " could almost proud.drooping figure more cosolytoher drgpped. . ., 'd “I last théng 3:16:71 in Elle human breastâ€"4t fano lltlhat eoniisthgig wr distressing her." side. thin-(150;: sagging/5's; dickliand‘; Biro yo: 'fl '10 YO 8 D "9- " y." as eatr so. "I want on "I call hard! " . . - . At least for that one eveningmthe first vorylmuch. lam sorry to fakc you frlom tries; “the wordrfiizggetaihe xii} 132::- l‘lmd 0f m0? 01' m- the"? “:11“ "Saab": after Lord Airlie's returnâ€"she would be Li'onel; you like being with him. I think." them. This man who has been the bane mportal‘lt consn “man over 0 w ng happy. She would throw the dark shadow The fair face of her sister flushed of my life. was going away for two years. “I???" ~ th' t attend to" she ‘sway' from 1"“ (0'8“ ll: Mid enjoy her warmly. . e _ lie was to claim me when he returned. I l' d1“? 8-0."? ‘3’}; 3th folio triad _. overssociety. He shouidaee smiles on " But [want you. dear."sald Beatrice. never thought he would return; Iwas ac rep ‘6 .evasnf y ’ .. e e y her face. and hear bright words such as he ” Oh. Lilly. I am lnblttcr trouble! No one happy. I could not believe it." Her sobs I shall not be long. (1 l' t ed to the brief ‘°"°"' L“ '"°"°" “"8 “m“ “ ""‘PW‘M' alignmentrggl. m... .. would. she would be happy that night And Then they went together into the little I‘rurcllll ‘ ’ ' 5 . . _ . y hho continuedâ€""Lill . ho is ' ' .1... kc t her word. lmudolr lleatncc called her own. She lwru ; he claims me. and also the fulfilment magisggcfiifilm LII-Emil)? 53:33:? ttrti: L0! Airlie [mkedmlgunerwugdon that placed her sistcrili tho can loun in chair of m ll‘ullllii t ' ' " evening as one of the pleasantest of his drawn near the window.yaml iflloil half A )lolok(lflicillStggalhlhwdi-zhd came over or Mendelssohn‘s. - . . - life. There was no shade upon the liealiti- knelt. half sat other foot. .1... 1...“...“3. fair pitying face “My ‘clear. “"83"“ 99“" {5 (1‘11“, 3‘ in! face he loved so well. Beatrice was all “1 Inn in such trouble, Lilly 1" she cried. .. llu wmic io‘lnc tliree Weeks since - I your “mm!" he “a" ' “lib“ spills. H Lilly lilo and willmllml: her goy sweet words 'l’llink how great it is when I know not use in put him off He wrote ' sin this '8 very unkind to me {OJ-“RM' charmed 9""! 0““ who heard llmlll- 1"” l" “3” Y““-" morning and swears he will seoaigno Us In)” “la-M m ”m piano. where Lord ' Even Lionel forgot to be jealous. and The sweet. gmltlc eyes looked \vondcr- will i... 3...... l0nilllt at 9 "0100]" Oh Airlie swelled them; and Lillian looke‘d admired her more than he ever had before. inuly into her own. Beatrice clasped llcr 1.111; a m- MIVU mo" or 1 l “,1-epn' ' at her small chcllcd watchâ€"Joni Earle a Lord Earle smiled as he rciii'mkeul M sister's “mm“- lili'li'l “hm broko' froms aim ( lroud “D“ prescnfwsziw that it vriontcd three minutes ' " to 'J. by “all. pine”. All. Illlly." he Cried, u I 14311 I . . . . y lilo-lie that all her fears for her .. \ml must :1. 1‘ 'lul ,0 m0 ‘ m- ll ,.. "l I W ~r in -It to n H . 33:11:11; {£13. filliorii‘yel" spraillltly alt flit; gil-slnlfcllllil'e health were min the two ”up .. 1 “m “0'; J'mntl like yin.” lill'lv isllrli . h ml B libIl- .. luknor-l tglflgslsnb; 2:3." Dian Blue at (mm gum“. the room. unobserved m" wum or I p I" on“ w“ come M 1M" ' I" V“ r l'Ulllll he I ' ‘ ' ' ' ' ' V ' ' ‘ ‘ ' ‘. l (1 it but I iui cl saw her [to . , . . , , 2 - . nilmlt mnl sntlo like ‘ . mm Ilw- (an I (-l l ii 0. ' l s as s it) mug l . , l . , you know how dear! I love you. hay. d When l...nl Airllo lmnie lloniricc good I l.ln you roman. r. Inng'fiwf at Knmeflxll .m. M“ “H: llmil '1 M23“ {:33 “it; 21:11 No words (an {"1wa (lislssleful and ' ‘ ' repugnant “as the tmk abs lmu undertaken. not turn from mo.(o not look frighmnoo. night. llclwntluw i...” tlwwhllu jouulchhnw 1 hm”; le mm "mm...“ upon ”.0 l!!! lillll ! liulvm'y ill. It is no untruth. Silo mull". llnvo hilfv‘i-rml numbing almost To me you are the truest noblest and hire hand ' ' . . . . . . . _ .cllils. aml told on how I hated m lilo" Lilli l um ill. Ill br i H 8 am sot \lvonli‘afi in the ilncr'ld. i love you so ‘.‘ i forget all time when With you," he i [did 1...... it. Lil on." elm continued?“ pm; l... .i- .., ...,|,; with liar“ lag” ".8“ dol twill to llll‘.0 mail“! it. Slu- “ho had never had a; y' ‘ ' that l the "0‘ “ thought hr 3“” i ” '3 ‘1”0“ {"4 “‘0'“ l-" "l8 (“I lHllll' mm newr tell how idllcll :l in lluiot inmm. {'4‘ Mr. ' ' 3 I a “CCI'Ci. “ll“ “'l“"'" ”my word “nd ““0" Will 1 fthl krnnl )nll. 1.3m Ir”. Worthy in. “If?" I Plum: (4. inflict-10nd." “my Wm killilll.’ um. i have am”, wrong; .. i \x: 'm rltlllf‘rllllnf‘lflt give you my life u were up; ll nu flu: day. slit- “ll” shrank from light lgas'llll sllii‘ilinwlieml. M] M‘slrixfc lilo} lhc ”IO'TI’UWJH‘l/Wlil. its letter him l-ml 1.... “mm. m... .m. m blnnm who "win ,m. ”.1 Lu“; m Fm”, , ’ la” dciullt and uulrutll as from a deadly . ('l'lC‘ « ;. . ,. ,. " _ - .. " ' . _ . g l“ “1" 1"“ Sl'mklulv’”UlM~°llllb-0- hie “but ll. use theirâ€"who shut me out “in =1» lmf pay that. Lilly! Do you «a. mum HIJ‘flvflillh pater. l...