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Durham Chronicle (1867), 23 Nov 1899, p. 6

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should be forthcoming at time. Kilmeny mly hop would not cost very much; 1.? knew Whether she was a “But how will you see a Kilmeny persist . “It \ pounds on pounds, and I l have no mone to spare- U ‘ l --I wzli no: tbmk of gomg.” "1 can manage that. I have a little moneyâ€"do not bother about it. You mus. go to the ball, Kilmeny. As Lady: Penryth has promised to take you, it is all right. And don’t. think about the dress. It will be here in time-” “U atone? It is impossible.” "I have had a ooze from Mr. Daryl â€"he has provided for that. He says that his sister, Lady Penryth, will be happy to act as y1owr chaperon. She will call for you in: her carriage and take you there.” “Lady Penry’th!” Kilmeny cried, Lady Penry‘t'h to offer to come for herâ€"Kilmeny Richmondâ€"and take her to :1 bail! It; was all a dream! The s‘ght of her mother’s face, pale and disturbed, recalled her to herself. If had begun to dawn on 'iLmeny that her mmher was changing with every- thing else. She was so mwch occupied with going to Mr. Daryl’s that she had. not time to be much with the children now, and it seemed that her mother not oniy allowed this, but arranged1 for it, and made things easy for her. Mrs. Richmond was growing pale, and haul an anxious expectant look which was new to her. . "J will no; go!” Kilmeny repeated. “Do you know, now that Chris is not you it would have been different, but, as he has 110:. seen fit to do that, I 'ill no; think of it. : Besides, where should I get a dress 2” "1‘ shall not go. mamma.” she said decidedly. "What is be thinking of, po ask me without you? I enjoy. c.5111- ferent thing. Besides, how could I go alone? 1L 1s Impossible.” Everybody had been surprised at Mr. Daryl’s reconciliation with his sister, to whom he had not spoken for over 20 years, and indeed his late movements had taken their breath quite away. His house was being thrown Open to the outside world, and a ball was now announced to complete their amazement. “hen the invita- tions had come for Miss Richmond, she had been almost frightened at the re- sult of her acquaintance with Mr. Daryl. Kilmeny was riding to Mr. Daryl’s luncheon, and her pretty head had been full of the thoughts of the peo- ple whom she would meet. there, when. she had come on Mr. Warrender. When should she ever have the chance of sitting down to luncheon with Lady Benryth, Mr. Daryl’s sister, the hau'ghtiest woman in the whole conn- 13', if she gave in to Chris’ absurd scru'ples and declined to visit Mr. Daryl? To be sure, Lady Penryuh wore a wig and rouged, and her talk“ often shocked Kilmeny byits bitter- ness and disbelief in goodness, but she had been able so far to hold her own, even with this cynical and wicked old woman. MISS Richmond’s pony made a quick movement. away from him, and its rider’s eyes gave a flash. The next moment she was gone. There was anger in her heart and; also an unac- countable pain. Why need Chris med- dle and disapprove, and make himself generally disagreeable, just as if he naq_any right over her? “Please do not make yourself dis- agreeable, Chris,” she said bending down to him. “Let me alone just this little month, and let me enjoy myself for once as I have often longed to do. If you will come over for tea this af- ternoon, I shall be at home, and I can tell you of the great ball that there is to be at Mr. Daryl’s next week, and of the lovely dress which I shall wear, besides ever so much more. You used always to care to hear things about us, you come?” "Should I see you, if I called now? I did ride over the day after you- dined at my house, but I _did nor. see you. You were at Mr. Daryl’s; then, and I suppose that you are going to the same place now ?” "Kilmeny l” he cried, confounded. A sharp pain shot through his heart. “'as the girl whom he loved lost to him as well as everything else? “An: 1 no; magnificent i” she cried. “I never thought that I should have a pony of my own, and be able to gal- lop as I pleased all over the country.” Then a softer look came over the wilâ€" ful triumph in her eyes. “\Vhy don’t you come to see us, Chris? It is days sineo we have seen yaw.” __ _ A “No. Klecnyâ€"you need no: eXpect; He contented himself. with sending over his inquiries next day, and it was no: until some time after that he met any of the Richmonds again. He came on Kilmeny centering along on a handsome little pony, whose trapâ€" pings were in a style which he knew to be far beyond Doctor Richmond’s means to supply. Kilmeny herself was attired in an elegant riding-hab- it, and held a smart silver-mounted whip in her gauntletted hand. She} looked brilliant and brimming over‘ with good spirits. ersisted. “It would Eoét pounds, and I know you ID" rn m_- " CHAPTER Illâ€"Continued. “as glad or See about it 9” NO, mamma found _ herself t “'35 ar- to the ball ’3 and Mrs. ter of business between glancing down at her. “If anything further, please it.” He strolled away, and presently apprmoh. Kilomeny, who was flushed and slightly out of breath, and looked lovely enough to. i "I have obtained Lady‘ Pearyth’s leave 10 take you out on the ha Inn-u.- 9’ ”UP“ <3. Lord de Bruyne w ed Long at Kilmeny, the waltzers. Her were lifted, full of partner’s face; the gL her dress was now dis den, by movements f able grace; hgr ire: “If you want money, it. Lady PenryLn said, droppmg her v01ce and speaking without looxi ' :‘i did no: make out ' v- “-‘J' “Respectablel” he cried, scrowling at her. “They shall find out that the girl is more respectable than any of the prudes here. That is what I have _ “But I know no more than they 1”! she answered boldly. “What is the; girl to you? \V y do you take her up'3: What am I to tell people who ask me?! Are you in love with her ‘?” i "In love 1" He laughed harshly. “DO“ I look like a man in love? No! My in-, terest in her is of a totally different I sort. I intend her to make a goodI match, and the man who marries her,! if he pleases me, may. have reason tof counr himself lucky. You may leti so much be known, but no surmises or; guesses of your own are to accompanyf the information, remember 1” i He moved away, and Lady: PenrythJ watching her opportunity, beckoned to: one of the guests who Stood near her' carelessly watching the conference; between the two. He was a hand-E smne, haughty man, whose distinction! “l observe that the women do not speak much to her. It is what I exe pected.” Lady Penryth’s eyes went stealth- i'ly Lo the old man beside her. He waswatc‘hing KiL-meny with a subdued exultaton which frazzled her. “They do not. know what to make of her,” she said. “My being her chap- The great ballroom at Mr. Daryl’s house was softly lighted, and was fill- ed with moving comples and the sound of music, laughter, and gay; voices. It was the night of the long-extracted ball, and Kilmeny Richmond, in an ex- quisite dress of white-and-gold, her eyes shining and her cheeks brilliant, was the queen of the evening. She had burst the a radiant vision on the; arisimratic friends whom Mr. Daryl? had summoned round him, and people} was in the admiration excited by her: beauty and captivating manners. Lady' Penryth watched her with her fierce old eyes as she laughed and danced, moYI-ng among a crowd of worshippers ‘ as 11' to the manner born. “Your Miss Richmond need not drag' me after her the next time into sushi scenes as these,” she remarked to her ' brother, who stood beside her. “She strikes me as being quite sufficient for herself, and capable of going anywhere alone. She has just been. laughing in 3 the face of the Marquis of Redminster, : n . ‘ and IS now gomg awaya‘to dance With: Lord Trevor.” - " I ~â€".â€"â€". her father’s return; then everything would go back to whati it was before, and she would be satisfied after hav- ing had her glimpse into regions above her. She would be once more a child with the children, and her mother’s companion and housekeeper. Chris would come and visit them, and they would be the same as they used to be v â€"â€"‘â€" â€"vâ€"vv-â€"-â€"â€"â€" â€" _ --an entrance into the great and splendid world of society. Kilmeny bummed to herself as she rode along, when she had parted from Mr. Warrender, and told herself that she was very happy. Her .mJOther not only permitted the acquaintance with Mr. Daryl, but made everything easy for her. It could not continue after ”in- a v vâ€"vâ€"-.â€"â€" J _ on Miss Richmond’s horse, which was kept in Mr. Daryl’s stables. It was always at Kilmeny’s service, and she rode every day. Her new friendship was dividing her more and more from her old surroundings, loves, and in- terests, and in a manner she was not able to help it. She was getting what she had sometimas secretly longed for ry to go, and deep down in her heart felt uneasy and unhappy. F She had not allowed Christopher Warrender to see any of this how- ever. The pony on which she was riding had come to her a day or two before, with Mr. Daryl’s compliments, and she was in the first delight of having a horse of her own. -. It had been arranged that a groom from Mr. Daryl’s establishment should attend ‘ _‘ L3-L --.nn The Sue was silent. He 100k- Imeny, .W-ho W. ‘ . i the glimmerin . 8 801d 0 now d13Played._ now «hidf “nnfn :-_1] A CHAPTER IV. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE, drew n9. dy Pearyth'g thfi balcOny,n â€"â€" -V‘ 3 Lord de Bru'yn Partner back to L two stood beside ter, Kilmeny like flower amid a, pa exotics. Mr. D347 something like 6: locked at ”her. .. " Well. Miss B “ You don’t fancy th family would marry ; except to gain some ex ible advantage? I gav having abandoned the v “ He Shall find a tan; if 310 marries her. Leavc peneLrating glance ” She runs about w “fr nnwn‘ ._ - A the name. “\Var- brother a. keen ith him no more.” up. Cl \Vould a match like that suit‘ your notions ‘3" she asked. “ To be sure he has run through most of his money, and has not the very best of reputa- tions. but of course your protege could reform him. Such a work would suit her innocent ideas. However, from all I hear, the young lady seems to be already provided for. She wasalways running about the country with u mani named VVarrender until you picked her: arm ” ,i “ Well, it is a mercy to bring some §Pleai3um into your barren lifel Even fif it only lasts while we are danc- ling, it wili be a consoling thought. I 'am glad that .1 danc‘ well. No, noâ€"not art all for your sake, but entirely for ! my own. And you are the best partner {that [have had this eveningâ€"there is [11g doubt about that.” “It is no harm,” he answered. “It is years since anybody told me that I did anything wellâ€"that was all.” Lady Penryth, matching the pair, thought the man was doing his part well, and a contemptuous smile curl- ed her lip. She turned to Mr. Daryl, who stood near, always watching Kil- meny. «‘ inquired. “ You said to’ me.” took him continually by surprise, and ,he did not yet know what to make of her. Kilmeny flushed a little under hiegaze. r v ' .Hâ€"w' .â€"w "\"v ‘Auv’ owl.» I am oerLawn mine are very much ‘ more so.’ ” “Come, then I” he said. standing up. “I don’t want to miss the dance any more than you do. I was watchxng you- dancing the last waltz, and 1t struck me that even dancing mlght have charms under some circum- stances. Those circumstances have arrived." “You should not have been watch- ing. You should have been attend- Lng_to some one else.” “Yesâ€"I see you. oanteri-ng about on your pony most days,” he said. "You must let me join ,you. sometimes. M183 Richmond. 1 should like to fill up my time in that way. M’hat else do you do? Your energy is refreshing.” “I dance when my partner can rouse himself to come with me. 'Does your langou-r cause you not to notice that the hand is beginning to play agailfl. and that we shall lose the dance 1f yon continue so oblivious of what is gang on ?” .' _'-‘ ‘: ""“'"‘“~Uv ul‘L-LCLULL‘D, uuu bu;c;v ‘3 nothl-ng SO demoralizing as domg nothzng for ever.” ' “I have plenty to do I" cried Kil- IDSDY. and she fell into a little fit of musing. “Oh, well, I am not so far gone that I cannot enjoy a dance still!” he answered joining in her laugh. “It isn’t that I am blase or any rubbish of that kindâ€"only, I am thoroughly lazy. You see, if one had anything .10 (10.- it would ‘be different, but there “Have you- come to the stage, then, when comfort is what yom are look- mg for in life?” Kihm‘eny asked. laughing, “I may as well tell you than if you think we are kindred Spiirits in that resbect, yaw are quite m;.stake\n. I like the coolness out here, but, when the m-usbc begins again, I shall want to be back in the ballroom. I would not miss the next dange for the world.” “It is cool andv'deli‘ciows here!” she cried, stretching out, her arms from tho wrap which her companion had laid lightly upon her shoulders. “Yesâ€"I dare say you are tired of a“ that.” he said, mung a contemp- tuous glance at the ballroom behind them. “This is a more rational sort of thing, and one can have some com- fort; here.” ~ WV ell, he answered. “It is one of the polite fictions of this world that :2. 3011118 WYS obape ron decides ev- erything for her But, all the same, Lady PemyLb. was watching us, and she knows that you. are with me’ "It is Just what I have been Wish- ing for I” declared Miss Rmhmond frankly, and she took his proffered arm with a little bow to her last part- ner. :‘Did Lady Penryth really say anythlgg to_you about it 9” _ ‘â€"â€"- _-. {16 said with a smile ‘whiohi lit flip his Luge. “Our dance comes. next. and She quite agreed with me phat you ought L0 have a little fresh air first. Come‘!” “reap fancy yvhat his were like, sand. “I have put a stbp you must do the nest. Suick d a partherre of withered '. Daryle’ face lit up with like exultant pride as he harm,‘ _to say that 2” she Tancy that ii man of his marry a nameless girl some exceedingly tang- ? I gave you credit for _. re that De Brfiyne his; 'g from you, or he would trouble to notice the en‘c‘l ‘Eh‘i‘i £311 y . Leave: thétwtgrvfig s roofiBnlvaafigfi that that want has 88 if suit ybu‘bet- tangible advantage A___ I %§ 1% sométhiug like it fiction of love f "" ' ' $4“ I.\ ‘ 5*. 11" -- ,IJ . . Criticâ€"If that pictumi is _:_art, them I am an idiot; ‘ A an.- - - -:_Jâ€" many doses “’33“ _d_i_d_you take? â€"w~ sume that’s whaE’s ti; Doctor, next dayâ€"A ing! You are looking day. . Slept laatfigh-t‘ M- 131:..- “reoammends laughter as a cure for modern ills. The diseases influenced by a hearty. laugh are numerous, and range from bronchitis to anaemia. It will be interesting to see how the treatment is effected. There is un- doubtedly a great Opening for profes- sional geiata’thera autismâ€"the verv } On one-ef his guests accepting the :wager he produced two witnesses {whose veracxty could not be question- fed. to prove his assertion. As they. both I ’ . at A In)’ Distal ucc. A local sportsman, who has the re.- 'pâ€"utation of (being a very bad shot, ree cently invited some of his friends to: dine with him. Before dinner he showed 9 them a target painted on the barn‘ door. with a bullet, in. the bull’s-eye. This he claimed to have shot at; 1,000 yards’ distance. {As nobody believed. him, he offered to bet the price of an! oyster supper on it. ' ‘ Certain Receipt (or gis the policy of the British government gto give to its diplomatic representa- gtives plenty of money for such pur- iposes, and Lord Pauncefote has had ian allowance of 830,000 a year for i“tab1e money,” in addition to his an- nual salary of $40,000. A furnished house being provided for his occupancy with no taxes to pay, his expenses have not been large, and. it is reasonable to presume that, though he began life poor, he now possesses a comtortable' fortune. â€"â€".‘-â€" 'â€"â€"â€"â€"vâ€"' has been accustomed to entertain most handsomely during the winter seasons in Wazhington, Lollowing in that res- pect, the habit of his predecessors. It ’an epicure, he finds this remriction upon his appetite decidedly irksome, [and at receptions and other entertain- ,ments it is not uncommon to see him engaged in mild disputation with one of his daughters as to the prudence of partaking of this or that seductive delicacy. . ’lhe argument usually ends in his helping himself from the dish with an air of desperation, while the young woman gazes at the ceiling re- Signedly. “Sir Julian” is a very approachable and unostentatious man, simple in his ways and extremely hospitable. He His lordship is now 71 years of age and would have been retired from the diplomatic service more than twelve. :month ago had it not been for the anxiety of her majesty’s government to retain at Washington a man so thoroughly vauainted with Anglo- American relations and so entirely Persona grata. Remarkably hale and well preserved he suffers, never- theless, from occasional attacks of gout, and on that account is obliged to be careful about what he eats. Being} Departure of Lord Pauneefote Will Be Real-cued In Washington. The departure of Lord Paunoefote from Washington will make a lamenâ€" table social gap, and the loss of ”him will be most keenly: felt, saysaWashâ€" ington corresponent. Everybody likes “Sir Julian,” as he is affectionately called, and his familian figure, portly, well groomed, with ruddy complexion and white whiskers, will be missed on: his favorite promenade along Connectiâ€" Fcut avenue. He is rarely seen in a car.- riage, but, like most Englishmen, is fond of walking. A couple of years' ago he bought a tricycle -â€" “too old and gouty for a twoâ€"wheeler,” he used to sayâ€"and on this he has been accustom- ed to do agood deal. of riding about in the city. she the most designing woman whom ib‘ has ever been my 1011: to meet ?”’ “ What is she ?” Lond de Bru‘yne ask- ed abruptly. “Is she a girl whose frankness stands her in better stead than the most consummate art, or i_s emotion cast a shade of melancholy. Mr. Daryl looked at her for a moment and then offered her his arm. They went away together. The other two were silent until they had gone some distance. HE GOT HIS SLEEP A POPULAR AMBASSADOR. a" is cone! uswe wink of art_ COULDN’T MISS. To be Continued. 23, 1899. defyâ€"Ah; M:.k|ng a Bull‘s I-ch *5 good-morn- much‘ better to. :._fi:idn’t you? [318' at around a work‘ of of that, Te 14 .Some people go through 11 as if they were sorry they had started, - forevér. 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M3Y your decision nev- 600d 9.70:}: the Pain it has given me. ‘ Y'Mt and QOQd-bye.” mln‘ L_ j A .mm'were spellbound with the ef- ife“ Produced. by the wonderful fairies gshe hadwt to work on autumn‘s ward- Effie. The a!!! had spread overhead ’“8 (1°99: Protecting roof of blue, the EEEWB came down, with the gen: 1v, filling touch September alone w- Elves, and even the moon [)eepud Aamt}.early in the afternoon 10 sec. “”8 the {#indihg “river, to the Milli-east, the trees were gorgeow m’fi‘fibyangi red. pale green gnd 5m 1'- ‘AJ- .vâ€"vvv all.“ 1c“. WUELCCH “nu u: v _ let: Huhdreds of yellow stacks wuz‘c mm mm: the yellow plain as mummâ€" n-mm'.“ of nature’s bounty, while nest- h“ In“ ““0118 Protecting trees, as far as {YO OOIIId see were the 005); horn-es onus neighbours. In the distance gm;â€" te. the tall steeples, elevaLors, fac- tones 81nd M’llt I'OOfS 0f the town 0f Sounshnd. How beautiful it :m “118!th fields of rich stubble smilsfi. the low ridge 0f hills to the south wins- pared. spmrity and peace, while {2.19. “erect“: Whistle of the passing 1mm filled the cooperative activit y of 1 he An find the business world. 1113. We 0f bittel‘fless for a moment mined the half-smile suggested on Obe thoughtful £308, and told a cigse higher his thoughts were n01 wnh H: em' He was reviewing the pi: ~71. “Emailed. her words in the last wal ' 1‘91 “fitness to his face and his. icy wing,“ Very“ well. Annie, I do no; hanks to dear mother, is to cook and zeal) house. The papers will announce Lhave gone on a, pleasure trip to 2119 Nest. 50 it is. It is a dream, but nevertheless I must rouse myself. iio‘n Iahail ask for work in‘ some of the meekeepiag arts. Yes, I will!” “My poor sister, it is not neces::;1:‘y '. Scan work for both.” “Never, Rob! You have your Yaw-11c a411'! good-bye." mm“, had passed. The great Sour- heavilyb! and in Which he had invested confidently had been fol- Ni” Myears of the greatest Mm 03° 38 felt himelf under the 11“th Wheel, of fortune and many (114’th hopedit would turn, and “ MW. Yes! H15 musings ”DU WO-vg â€" -7 “I 60W you, :13 to be practical. \Vhat owhen‘ we get to our desLinazion.’ must not be a burd‘en on you. Pour that! little he thought his children mld ever come to this! The cmiy fin! [know how to do skilfuliy. but Rob, I’m forget- am I 10 .ck in? Win :1in- . «ifh wavy- d the world. asleep 1 glorifies I?" 1 ion train of the seaâ€" fle gm’t North-west . c ”nod, jammed with dark. fair, rich, poor, '99 unis, don‘t let anyone. now that this is really ; to the fairest part of ’on. Its growth is the u Id. 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