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Iii] For answer the rough breeze tossed her hair about and blew the white points or her ketchlef over her face. “Ah,” she murmured softly, “I need not thy fickle confirmation. shitting winds! My heart, that is ever my best guidance, dotn give me assurance that he’ll come tonight! What frock shall 1 weer, dull Elsbeth, with no thought above thy mending? Shall I do him winds, whispering winds, bring me word that Godfrey now rideth safely up the mountain roadâ€"my Godfrey. whom I love X” "Prithee, forget his gloomy face," Margaret interrupted crossly; then. coming and sitting at Elsbeth's knee again. said coaxingly: "Let‘s talk ofâ€" Godt‘rey! Oh, Elsbeth, such bonny times, such happy hours as we will have together!” she exclaimed, with clasped hands and quick drawn breath. "Sweet Godfrey, to come so soon! He told me on the eve before I leftâ€"when we were both so sad; hath forgotten, stupid Elsbeth ?â€"-that he had business in London which would shortly bring him across the channel and that he would in probability visit me ere I were well settled on mine estate. Oh, Elsbeth, I could wring my hands with sorrow that the cruel storm rose and kept him from me six long days, and then again I could sing until I burst my heart for very joy that I shall see him today ere nightfall.” Rising suddenly, she went to the open window and. throwing out her “Forsooth. pretty, I trow thou’lt wed thy lover that rideth here anon. that thy young heart is set on. with my consent or without it, but,” she con- tinued thoughtfully. “ever will it seem strange to me that such a hard man as thy cousin Josiah doth appear to be should have a desire for anything so soft as the love of a woman.” Elsbeth shook her head in a know- tng manner. “Ugh!” with a shudder. “I was forc- ed to open the lattice to let the sun- light in after he left, the room had grown so damp and cold from his chilling presence! So thou‘lt not give thy consent for thy Margaret's mar- riage with him, Elsbeth?” teasingly. L “Nay,” blushing softly. “There are few to whom I care to say that name. I would have told Josiah, ‘Nay, nay, nayl’ and thrice more nay and sent him roundly to the right about on the in- stant for his presumption, but he would not take mine answer, and, forsooth, commanding me harshly to let thoughts of him dwell in my heart until his haughty lordship would speak with me on the subject again, he took his de- parture. It was this manner. Look. Elsbeth.” Rising to her feet, Margaret strode with stiff awkwardness toward the door. “What saidst thou 7” Elsbeth exclaim- ed. indignation in her tone and glance. “The sour visaged chm-I, to want my bonny Margaret! Didst tell him of Sir Godfrey?” lust spoken.” thoughtfully, “but, I ween, hard and stem, even above his kind, who, with their long, sad faces, do dwell upon this mountain.” “He asked thls morning to wed with me,” Margaret observed quietly. “Take time to think on the words I ha’ Suddenly she grew more serious and, seating herself on a little stool at Els- beth's feet, rested her elbows on the woman's lap above the menaing, cov- ered her face with her hands and ap- peared to be in deep thought. “What thinkest thou. Elsbeth, of my cousin Josiah ?" she asked after a time. “He hath the appearance of an up- right man and godly,” the other replied “And now, I promise thee, he tideth fast to Cragenstone!” She drew a piece of paper from her bosom, reading slowly. “ ‘Tuesday I shall reach the inn at Hackvon, lay there one night and wilt be with thee en the morrow, Wednesday! " She raised the paper to her lips. “Thus reads his missive, Elsbeth. Thou’lt remember that the storm rose wild Wednesday, now six days gone by. An’ so, ah, me," she sighed dismal. 1:. “poor Godfrey hath been imprison- ed all these dreary hours in that foul tavern, the Puritan, where we were forced to rest when we journeyed hith- er.” For a moment she was silent. “But the storm hath broken and set him free!” she cried triumphantly, lift- ing her radiant face to the sunlight. “What frock shall I wear for God- trey, Elabet‘h '2” .. “Sir Godfrey hath come?” The wo- man laid down hei- work and looked at Margaret in surprise, who answered petulantly: “Nay, dullard. How could he travel in such awful storms o’er mountain roads he knows not?” "For i fiae fine locket! ofit of doors. humming a gay tune lightly. then, leav- tng the room, ran up the stairs and. bursting into the chamber where E18. beth was sitting mending linen, stood before her with trashed race and spar- kling eyes. any-u“..- m 5 “V l Mycgfiehimusmteh PAGE FOUR. penance the cavalier was that rode by Haggott's and mistook the Stem- dorf road. Was he an unbearded gal- lant. fickle and changeable as the wind, one day mad in love with a pretty face and forgetting it the next. or was he old and gray haired, with an eye to finishing his days in comfort on the estate of his bride?” His mother looked out through the doorway, reflectively maintaining for a moment or two a provoking silenm After what seemed to the impatient Josiah an interminable length of time she remarked with ill concealed eager- ness. “Thou wert successful in thy wooing, Josiah.andasknow_ofthine enemy’s appearance in order that thou must know the «tent of thy At last he broke the silence by saying with affected carelessness: “Thou didst not tell mchif my memory Serves me well on so slight a matterâ€"or what ap- The dame. angered at his rebuke. re- sumed her seat in sullen silence. and Josiah took his horse to the barn. In a short time he returned and. entering the kitchen. threw himself down heav- ily on a chair near his mother, who continued to spin busily without ap: parently heeding his presence. ' "Cease thy shrewi.~b screaming. mother." he commauded roughly. “Dost wish to reuse the village? Thy voice can be heard half a mile be- low." faces; for ibis is a jayful day. {033 , Elsbeth!” Just then Josiah rode in from his visit to the Maryland farm. For a time she seemed lost in thought until her distatr, falling from under her arm, came to the floor with a rattling noise that roused her. Then the re- membrance of Betty, who upon her arrival from her cousin's had been sent to the brook to fill the ewers, coming to her mind, she rose suddenly to look at the sun. Finding the hour to be lat- er than she had at first supposed, her irritation and anger caused by her daughter’s delay at the brook knew no bounds. She called the girl‘s name shrilly once, twice, muttering angrily n she got no response. “E'en now he is at his wooing,” she said to herself with stem exultation. “an‘ I pray the good Lord who is ever watchful of the faithful to put persua- sive and convincing words on my lad’s lips and guide him to the most proper conduct.” r CHAPTER VII. '1‘ the open door or the kitchen Mistress Taunston sat before her spinning wheel, busy with distatr and spindle, and at in- tervals as she paused in her work looked longingly toward the fertile lands or the Mayland farm. But her thoughts, never far from her son Jo- siah, soon strayed back to him. Then, after a deep felt silence. she added in brighter tones, “But, prlthee, come, the peachblow gown an’ happy “Methinks ’twere not well, sweet, tc fasten thy heart so entirely on 3 mar not yet thy husband. An old woma' with much experience of the world doth know that many men. especiall, worldly men of fashion as Sir Godfne) La Fahlenne, woo a maid with mac. hot love, then ride away, leaving her to cure a broken heart." The sight of the complete adoration of her charge for this man caused feeling of pain to strike the elder wom an’s heart, and as she unfastened the lacing or Margaret's bodice she felt compelled to say: Godfrey ?” “An my opinion were worth the giv- ing in such a case,” she replied, “me- thinks Sir Godfrey will see only the happy light in thy blue eyes and thy red lips when first he cometh." ‘ "Elsbethi”.Margaret shook her finge~ at her companion, laughing lightly “Thou hath surely had a lover, al though thou hast ever denied it. or elsq how knowest thou so well their ways Come, I’ll wear my peaehblow silk, be deck myself in the grandest fashion and recelve my Godfrey in the with drawing room with all the honors would bestow upon the king were I" to visit me. The king!” she exclaimed with a dlsdainful toss of her head “Forsooth, what is a king compared t( Elmeth, enjoying the girl‘s happy mood, linlled indulgently. Parisian lady in my silken gown 6f peachblow hue with feathers waving high above my head. or shall I let him take me to his heart as a simple mountain maiden with smooth hair, gray homespun frock and sober coun- tenance? Whichever way, good Els- beth, will Godfrey like me best?" “So I resemble a brass'kettle this I morning!" she said sarcastlcally. “Next , time thou growest sentimental thou wilt probably compare my graces to a hogshead, or mayhap,” growing an- grier every minute. 9‘1 may remind thee of thy new pigs’ 'fioughl’f - She walked away swiftly. ; . “Nay, be not vexed. I'ith' me. sweet Betty." Simon emailed, running aft- er her in clumsy haste. “Wait. wait. I have bethought me of a most heauto- ous verse about thee.” . Betty halted, indecision in her man- ; assure her. “Iv-7‘. w 0 .LUI.‘ $ut‘ DWWWVIIO a.- voice was gay and full of courage to re- “Sir Godfrey’s but detain- ed in Lunnon. Thou must keep in mind what a great lord he is and that Imayhap his business there is of vast ' importance. ’Tis often, 1 warrant thee. that a man’s hgrt is in one place and pertome his body in another. Ha' done grieving. Margaret. and eat a little up to strengthen thee. He‘ll come anon." Her yonng'misu-ess did not-move or raise her head. , _ “Every. nightmee the atom tune," due lamented, “I have won my finest, ner,hernose"heldmghlnthealrmgom to welcome Godfreyâ€"at first a look ot piqued vanity her teaturea. m, “As bright as a new brass kettle!" he cried. delighted in that he had found 10 apt a comparison. The smile on his companlon's face grew quickly into a frown as she turn- ed stlmy to walk away. "Then. by my faith. thy sweet face showeth no sign that thou didst take her rebuke to heart sorely. {or my countenance is as brightâ€"as bright"â€" Hetty raised her eyes in pleased an- ticipation. “N95; not so. good Simon. for mother. ever Watchful from the doorway. would say that we did gossip in worklng hours.“ she replied soberly. “once ere now this morning I ha’ felt the severity 0‘ her displeasure." Not so with round faced Simon Kempster, who came after him whis- tling merrily. a bunch of fagots on his shoulders and a happy light in his eyes as their gaze fell on Hetty. who. having filled the ewers. was now rais- ing one to her shoulder preparatory to carrying it to the house. Simon threw down his tagots. “A good marrow. Hetty. Shnlt help thee with thy water carrying?" Cl Luau “Thou wert ever slow. Simon. 1 would to him as he passed. but he did not near her or appear to know that she was there. ' Her son did not reply, but strode hastily out of the doorway. and as he walked bitter hatred filled his heart and blinded his eyes so that for once he did not see the green lands of Mar- garet Mnyland'l estate spreading out in all their spring beauty before him. His sister Betty, dawdling at the brook In the sunshine, filling the ewers, spoke to him at he passed. but he did no! “ ’Twere a sin to speak words with- out truth, Josiah," she said piously, “so I lain must say that to the worldly minded the gallant’s face was one of much manly beauty." Still treasuring in her heart against him the harsh wordlhhe had spoken us he rode up to the door, his mother made reply: He opened his lips to continue, hesi- tated. then said: “Thou midst I think that you cavalier‘a race was not one of much attractiveness, good mother? Not one a woman would remember long? “Ha, ha,” his laughter rang out harsh and mlrthless. “An our gallant cour- tler doth fall a victim to the pest 'twill be a long number 0’ days before he can recover strength to ride down yon rocky mountain road. In that time, with perseverance and determination. much headway can be made!" She laughed in grim enjoyment. “Happen, lad, we may ne'er hear 0' them again." Josiah paused in his restless walking and leaned against the casing of the door, with a gleam or hope in his eyes. “Calmness.” she replied in a voice of warning. “Cold calculation and a trust in God were ever better, my son. than hot words and hasty action. Already Abigail's misdirection hath sped thee six days on thy wooing and six days more before the Skollvent stream will be passable, not taking into considera- tion the knowledge of the pest of mea~ sles that spreads so thickly about the town of Sterndorf. where our travelers are resting safely there by now.” Springing to his feet. Taunston paced the room with nervous strides. occa- sionally pausing to look out of the win- dow or to stand stern and gloomy be- fore the chimney fine. Suddenly. as it unable to contain himself longer, be made a sharp exclamation and, going to his mother, who had resumed her spinning, cried desperately: "Mother, I ha’ sworn that those lands shall be mine! An' the knowledge that there is an enemy approaching with intent to baflle my desire doth set me on the verge of frenzy !" vout manner. "Methought as I saw him that the knight was getting on to thirty sum- ‘ mers. mayhap one or two more.” she i said. “He was large or stature and ‘ iinely built, with gray eyes and brown pointed beard worn i’ the French tash- l ion. A round hat with sweeping teath- _ er covered his hair. long ieathern rid- ing boots reached to his hips, and his ! doublet was-of ruby .veiveyyith black a satin slashings. Good son Josiah"--she I laid her hand on his arm with an ex- pression of feeling unusual with herâ€" 1 “he presented such a dazzling picture to mine eyes that for the nonceâ€"know- ing that oft to silly women the sight of ' rich and tawdry dress doth weigh heav- ; iiy against piety, honesty and worth of characterâ€"a feeling of insecurity. ap- ' prehension and alarm for thy prospects . so tilled my mind that I saw the man I who would supplant thee ride bravely . away in the wrong direction with ex- I ultation and a feeling of gratitude to God for his gracious protection or us, , ever his righteous and faithful serv- “1031311.! 1111' told _thee of the n]- lants sudden appearance 1: good Brother Haggott‘s door. of his loud knocking and of how from my place behind the lattice I observed him care- fully." C‘Aye. thou best. but naught else." Josiah interposed with eagerness. “His age, mother? 0! what age looked be?” With quiet deliberation, which was in direct contrast to her son's excited manner. she commenced her nun- tive. \ standing later. mother. when the noon hour is. not at hand and the animals to he ted. Canst not Ind words to answer my question?” he cried out in harsh tones. “Dldst - than m an. Frenchman plainly? or what appear- ance was he?" ‘ 9?" she concluded in her most de- “I will explain our under on Inaâ€"was lost ?" “Elsheth.” she said at last to the woman who stood before her in dumb sympathy. “hast ever thought that God- frey. reckless In his haste to see me. did attempt to ride up the mountnln In that (earth! storm and-God‘o pity Her riding whip fell to the floor with I thud as she sank into a chair. cover- lng up her white face with her hands. eyes are strained with looking down the road that leads from London. and my heart aches near to bursting with loneliness and apprehension. Three weeks last Sunday since i received his Inlasive.” Margaret entered inngnidly. our?) in; her Jeweled riding whip. her heavy skirts trailing after her as size came. “I care not to eat." she said sadly. Then, as it unable to conceal ixor dis. appointment or to contain lxor suffer- ing. she cried out brokeuiy: "Elsbmh. another day most gone and Gmifrey hath not come. An' wander where i will i'cam get no word of him. .\ilne “Thy tea ll brewed. and the hot cakes that thou likes! nn- L'U\‘91‘l'd keeping warm for thee on the hearth- ltone." Elsbeth announced. Then, lifting her eyes' in ’mmo .m Ipair to Elsbeth's face. Margamt I'nl: toward the house. “Enter, pretty. an’ rest llu'wlf." e2 cried as Margaret alighwd from 1:. horse and threw the reins to on Giles Elsbeth. who for an hour [um lm been peering anxiously om of :l wi dow that overlooked the roadway. s1». ing her young charge at alu- guw threw open the door at her alum-mu. with a great Show of cheerful :u-zivlL“ l CHAPTER VIII. 1TH the slanting rays of the afternoon sun tailing full upon her, Margaret May- land rode up the mountain path that led to the Mayland farm. making with her crimson riding habit and stillow hair a brilliant speck of color against the dark background of the green trees and foliage. Her horse stepped slowly, the rein falling loos:- on its neck, and Margaret, pale faced and dejected, rode along listlessly. .-'. lark calling his mate sent strong. sweet notes across the forest; a busy squlrro: disturbed by the advent of bar-:0 n: ' rider. ran chattering up the trunk “2' tree. and the little spring lil‘Ouk in bled across the mountain rmd .. splashed and sparkled in the «null-- but Margaret. lost in her sad rm . rode on unheeding with bowed ngu: and drooping head. “There, there, good Simon. pout not so dolefully.” she exclaimed. “Prlthee. since thou hath grown clever and can make verses so aptly perchance thou shouldst have a reward. Thou”â€"a warm flush suflusing her countenance â€"“thou canst kiss the back of my hand if thou like." throwing it toward him mdlflerently. “There, lawk-a-mercy. man, do ha’ done! I did not say my wrist an’ arm. that I remember! Aye. mother.” she cried hastily in answer to a shrill call from her mother in the doorway. “I'm on my way!" Then. seeing hlm abashed and his bright {ace cloud with regret at his temerity, her eyes twinkled and she laughed a low, sweet, rippling laugh. “Nay, silly stupid!" She tossed her head indignantly. “Wast ever such of- trontery heard on I" “Betty." he whispered. panting slight- ly, “the sentimen; In my verse did please thee, I trow. by the look of ap- proval in thine eyes. “'1“ kiss me. Hetty ?” brook and the Taunston farmhouse. Then, throwing tear of her displeasure to the winds, he ran hastily and over- took her at the dell. “Perchance, 'tls well for . verse thought on the minute,” she replied, with an lndln'erent toes of her head. “Ah, welladay. 'tls lll dawdllng at the brook i' the morning. with a day's work ahead or one. a-llstenlng to foolish ahymestera." Simon watched her wlsttully as she walked away from him, with the ewer ot~ water gracefully poised on her shoulder. Nor did he take his glance from her until she had entered a woody stretch of country that lay between the “Aye. marry, 'tls a fine verse and of wondrous sentiment!" he cried confine-o lngly. “I warrant -that Will Shake- speare, with all the talk about him. could ne’er ha' done better. Dldst ever hear of such perfectlon ln rhyming. Betty 7” “A good marrow. Ham." fiefiy. or I'll lose It!" he cried. ‘wlth great eagerness. "1â€"! went to the brook. An' when I did look 1 av n maid. And-end one no longer stayed. "There, there! That's sentiment for thee, Betty.” Her face softened 1 little. and she a”Promised 1 step nearer. asking doubtfully. “Dost think 30. Simon?" sweetheart!" Elabeth's Beg“ come gnon." "What foolish lea-1m! Nay. cheer thee, Mutant." m cried In pro- testattbedut Mathews“. “I do pane-t sum: not the mu: to be’ one)»: m'vumny. And who bout would bums enemy? here I’ll route the village. send mes~ angers scurrying In a: dlnectlons. for, prithee,” with muttle 30b. “11' the truth bwhatlcunpoctlhadbetterdieot that at one. than linger with this cut- uring. thin flow m tint I. kill- Ing me.” ' . “Mayhap. an thou'lt walk a llttle down the road behind the hill. thou'lt meet Slr Godfrey." Elsbeth called from the wlndow. Margaret turned to her sadly. “Elaheth. an Godfrey comes not to- nlght l ahall know that he la lylnx helpless. Ill; hath met foul playâ€"orâ€" orladead. Tom-tow an hela not bsre snd named skirts made tuii and sweeping. wsiked out of the house and standing before the door looked down the rosdwsy pensiveiy with en sir of indecision. The soft breese stifled the ieeves of the folisxe end the monotonous cell of the whippoorwiii could he bend over the trees or the forest. but no other sounds. such es the csiioping of horses' feet. tell on the ears of the waiting. gown nude In the Fnench fashion. with the bodice cut low. surmounted by I V An hour later. Just as the waning aun. light was hovering over the pine cov- ered peaka or Cragenatone now dia- tlncly defined against the nose tinted horlaon. the young mlatresa or the May- land (am, wearing a blue evening the tens said more cheerfully. “The blue frock. Elsbeth. and my Inge ber- ths. Who doth due any that than and For a moment the girl struggled wlth herself. then fonclng a smile through l have lost hope of brave Godfrey?" “Fle. lie on such grim thoughts! Cheer thee. Magnet." urged her com- “Although lt doth appear to thee. Ela- beth. that I have lost my bravery and strength. I have still courage to bear the heaviest ill: of life. such as separa- tion. poor health. grlm poverty. l’ truth. starvation; but I admit that such agony as the knowledge at harm to Godfrey would be a grief such as would kill Elabeth. assisting her to remove her habit, said, with gentle sympathy. “ "fie no wonder thou art nerveiesa and pining, bonny. in this raw moun- tain climate thtt. I trow, doth not agree with thee. m' the sober ways of thy neighbor: (10' pa" upon thee." “Ah. remind me not of those happy Ian!" Ibo replied ten-fully. “Ah ltckaday. that I ever left mine aunt in Paris!" “Theme. there! Take 0!! this riding dress that hangs so heavily about thee"-Elsbeth stroked the bowed head gentlyâ€"“and don thine azure muslin that Sir Godfrey loved to see thee wear. Dost remember. sweet. one night in Paris when l was brushing thy hair that thou told me that th) lover said thou wert like a dainty dow- er in that frockâ€"a blue forgetmenot'l And the next day he sent thee a bunch of the sweet flowers? “I have told thee of my cousin Josiah's importunities. Elsbeth." she answered. “Thou knowest that his cold. persistent wooing doth fret me. and lately his advances have’ been so open and determined that. i' truth. I have tear of him." She drew a sharp. shuddering breath. “Eisbeth, the sight of my cousin strikes a chill to my heart. I know that he is an upright man and godly. but he tells me so plainly of his firm determination to win me at all has- ards; there is something so cruel in his eyes and so relentless in his bear- ing. that he sets the all a-tremble. At night I have evil dreams of him. and my weigh: hours are filled with bad preseuti ents. Oh. Eisbeth" â€"she burst out crying bitterlyâ€"“pray God tc send me Godfrey!” ( kind of thee to tease me with thy maudlin talk when"â€"the tear: in her eyes overflowed on her cheeksâ€""I am Io beset on every side." “Basel! Mutant. tell me. Who trou- bles thee?" thou really know what 'tls to wait wearily night after night for the man who hast thiueql‘bole heart thou would pity me." “I he! ever advised thee. Margaret." the elder woman aald. putting her arm about the girl comfortingly. "not to fasten too much afleetion on any man. else he prove not worthy of it and thy Joy he turned to sorrow.” Margaret raised her eyes. tilled with deep reproach. to Elsbeth's race. “Such true love u doth exist be- tween Godfrey and me." she said so- beriy; “such faith. such st. thou with thine evil suspicions s grim fore- bodings could have no thought on. tht khoweth thou of men and lovers. Eisbeth. that thou art always prntinz of their Imperfections? ‘Twere not "Oh, Elsbeth 'tie any for thee to be brave when 'tll not thy Godfrey who doth not come!" she said. “But could Margret smiled udly. “An I could believe thine oft repeated promises. good Elsbeth. my heart would not now have lost It: lightness." car'et. I womb. thee-thlué old Ell- beth who loveo thee doth promise theeâ€"that ere tho our: goal: down on mother (It: thy lover '11 hold thee In Ills "ms." Weeping silently. she prepned to go up the stairs. Elsbeth m at her tide In I moment. “Tut. tut, my bonny maid! Let not such fearsome thought beset thee." she amen manly. “Take“ heart. V Mart despair. Shiraz.“ She cried. fifipwin‘ up her head with a little tragic.” true. “I tell thee Godfrey is ill ordeld. for so pefleot is my knowledge of his unselfish love for me the: I know. on- less (ever did render him delirious or death had stilied his tongue. he would not leave me pining here alone. suffer- ing this frightful apprehension!” At the top 017th. staircase she pan-- '7 v _ _â€"â€"â€"~-- were what distinguished a gentleman from the boot. Again I say and in conclusion," Ihe announced. with an nu- or finality, “If than Illketh not my up. I hold filminvnbhon-ence." \ calmly. “since my return among my kinefoik. where of a truth I expected warm greetings and loving attentions. with the exception of sweet Betty 1 have received naught but unpleasant correction. constant criticism. unkind fault finding and rude interference with my mode or dress and manner of living. I have borne it all with pa- tience possibly Indiu‘erenee. attributing it to thine ignorance and the narrow- neea of thy living here. "I‘is true my way. are not thy ways. Forsooth. I would change them it' they were. no in- ambient“ to me. for I have hamlet, who hnd grown very white. drew away from him hastily. u it in horror of him. opened her mouth to shriek out her refusal. then suddenly win: a emu: wort composed her-elf and, giving her Ihonidera n little shrug. leaned back against the tree. regarding her companion with a hut smile or con- tempt and derision. He came toward her with outstretch- egl lands. “Sly. ‘Joslah. I will wed with thee! ” Margaret's eyes flashed dangerously. "But," he continued. seeing her dis- pleasure and endeavorhm to control his voice so that it would sound ieu harsh and discordant. "I know that these are errors or education learned from the godless in that devil's nest where thou in all innocence wast sent by thy father. and that with the firm and low in: guidance of a pious husband. com- bined with constant prayer and repent sue. on thy part, thou wouldst over- come these: ways tending to do thee evil. Margaret. canst thou not see what is for thy good? Give me mine answer tonight!" “Mine answer, “One thing. thy way of dressing. 1 ask thee in all reason. cousin. doth it become a modest. virtuous maid to ex- pose her breast and arm- to the gaze of men? I do assert 'tis most unseem- I, u Margaret, coming a step nearer. met his glance with open defiance. "Speak plalner.” she commanded. "What dost thou menu?" “It is not part of my plan to anger thee, Margaret. else I would tell thee many thing: with unvarniehed plain- neae for thy good and for the welfare of thy eoul," he aald in reply. “An' if e‘ea a maid needed the Gun luldance of an honotp‘ble. God fearing man. thou‘rt she. cousin.” he continued sterniy. “For in that wicked bedlam. the anch city called Paris. thou didst learn many ways and acquire habits that if allowed to grow uncorrected would lose thee thy soul for all eter- nity." Margaret. seeing that her cousin was inclined to he oratorical and having no, desire to remain in the forest listening to words of censure and reproach that were distasteful to her, with a quick motion stood erect before him, inter. ruptlng hla harancue by saying in a quick, peremptory manner, "I have an errand in the village, J osiah, and would be on my way." He stood in her pathway immovable. “Margaret, hear me. i do but coun- eel thee for thy good." "Why should I heed thy counsel, prlthee. and give ear to thee? By what right do thou admonish me? Am i not mine own mistress?" she aaked die- daintnlly. “ 'Tia my fashion ever to walk easily. Margaret Mayland." he observed. "but i' truth I had no wish to frighten thee. Rather would I do that which would draw thee nearer to me so that thou would heed my counsel and listen to word- that othen tar older and wiser than thou have given ear to and"â€" (my when she bud recovered slightly, “that thou comes: like u great panther stealing through the forest? Couldst not give u body warning?” my eyes. “mm meanest gun." the we! a- was earned nimost beyond hope or composure at this sudden voice. With her hands over her heart. panting. the fell ageinst a tree end rested there. “I wot I frightened thee." he said. watching her turtiveiy out or his email “I give thee good even‘, cousin." The voice was sudden and loud. 11an gave s wild shriek. Her besrt and soul eager for the presence of her lover, every nerve strained with listening and wsitinx for him, expect- ing him at every axle of the road. she Not seeing the approaching form on account or n turn in the path. Margaret advanced. her head. crowned by the wealth of hair wound high above it, held proudly. holding her long akirta well oi! the ground to avoid the, hrlera in her way. diaclosing as ahe walked the big buckles and red heel: or her little black shoes. cloth and iinely knit my woolen stockings. csme throw the forest to-‘ ward the Malena farmhouse to milks sn erenih: cell on its fair mistress. Uncensl psilor shone on his stern coun~ tensnce. end his eyes. cold sud steely. looked almost wicked. so fall were they of an expression of determinstion. Sub denly the sound of s light tootstep teii on his esrs and. rsising his head, be discerned through the foliage s glim- mer of bias that mused him to draw his hresth hard and his heart to stand commenced iififHAN-QARDER, MARCH m. w, Not umlorstzmding hie sxrw -; - ...l Fissionate nature or indim-n-m f 5 Guttering, Margaret (‘omixmml :7 ‘ .‘3 “Th0‘r8' over men so L’t‘lfl‘TNI‘ \\ 1h thine advice to me. Josiah. Hm :. w :‘v I ‘0 I." 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"Before I leave this place touch! thon'lt unsay thou words or 1 mn I CHAPTER xx. COLOR, ashen gray. snoad over Taunston's race, wme foam came on his lips. and re moving his hat, he mowed Lia forehead with his handkerchief. For the moment he was stunned WA). Carr appointment and anger, so mart so that he did not appear to hear Marga- ret's second imperative command to give way to her. and stood lookmg at her dnmhiy. A woman to scorn L m! Since Taunston's majority in :1; the counsels of the village his voice tad ever been heard the loudest, can”; conviction with it. The people heeded him; he was a leader. and in his cws family the women obeyed his stems: orders without question or even hema- tion. in consequence as he had mn- manded lll about him for so may years he knew no other way 0! 31min- ing his desires. so he thought mw to conquer this woman, the first to r..<< in his path to block it. by his usual Lars! methods of procedure. ties. Josiah Taunston. I will not marry thee. 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