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A .. . are HOW in. keep an eye on you 101' we uclu, Lcw days. at any rate until I can get you up to town.” “And when 1 come back?” “If I scent denger, you won’t come back; you will share Graham’s cham- bers for a day or so. We are not go- ing to run any risks. dear boy.” Paul bit his lips. flushed. turned round. and smoothed his hair in the cracked giasgz. have a gOGu min (i (‘HAXPTER XVII. Mrs. V'v'ycherly at Home Dinner over. Paul changed his boots, and set out r-.-solutely to pay his ad- dresses to his beautiful fiancee. It was fine overhead, but mild and moist after the rain. and the roads were muddy. A (Tank, autumnal smell per- vaded the 372'. and the brown and yel- low foliage still shone with the day’s THE SECRET 0? PAUL FARLEY vaded the low foliage downpour. He walkers slowly. his eyes on mel ground, lot}; to hasten the dreaded in-l ‘teryiew. E‘is heart beat l’iiah, his headl .burned.lfis hands and feet were as} cold as (”r-:3. in his l‘l'l‘}‘lil£‘..l" ‘ ‘ Lnoticed the commonest. and most: trivial objecis by the wayside. The; .wdt. red gravel heaps on the Vivid: ‘grcen turf, the grass jewelled with raindrops. g’:‘.-a;‘.:ingf in the light of the Watery motn. huge white stumps of timber blasted by lightning, black tie 'cayed trunks of trees, and when at ‘length the grey sombre steeple of \V’eybernc church came into sight, he knew he conic not much longer post- pone the evil moment. There was no surcease of reluctance; he looked between the larches, and felt very much inclined to show the white fea- ther, and walk back to Weyberne Hall. But Felix wished it; on the way home Felix had again laid stress and em- phasis on this particular point; Felix ;had forgiven him, he was putting him- ,self out of his way to help him. There- ;fore, at all hazards, at all events, at any personal cost, Felix must be obeyed. \Vith an umxilling trembling. fum- bling hand he pulled the iron pin from the staple of the large, White gate, and was about to pass through when a curiously-shaped bundle near the post attracted his attention, and he stooped to examine it. The thing was hard and warm, and moved at his touch. rolled over, opened. and a little “figure scrambled to his feet from a .woollen shawl. and stared at him. ? It was not a‘very small boy, but a weak and emaciated one, with big. "vacant, hazel eyes, and a few scant golden curls on his forehead. damp With perSpiration. Forlorn and woe- fully altered as Paul thought he must be, still he recognized Felix’s descrip- tion of the little Guy Wycherly. and lifted the thin, poorly clad child in his arms. “What me you doing here, chap- pie?” he asked gently. The boy gazed at him, 103* in won- der at the rich. 10W, caressing tone. ““110 are you?” Guy asked, in a hoarse, b1oken voice, such as Paul would never have believed a child could possess. “I am a friend of mother‘s; I am going to see her; you’ll come with me, won‘t you ?” “No.” he said, with a Wise look. "She’ll hurt me like this.” He put his hands to his skinny throat, and grab- bed it spasmodically. “Ah :Vou mustn’t do that!” Paul Said pulling at the long-nailed fingers. I and he was amazed at the strength of the frail bony hands. ‘ Guy laughed a weird, tuneless laugh. Guy laughed a weird, tuneless laugh. “I mustn’t; but she may. She likes to. \\ ouldn‘ L you like to? I’ll let you, though I kick W hen she does.” ’ “I\.’o ' he said tenderly; “I would 'rathe show ‘tonis‘n ed a C011 “1 would that it were possible, you poor little, ill-used kiddie,” Paul re- marked fervently, setting him on his feet and keeping hold of his hand. “Come along.” he said, wrapping the shawl around him, and letting the rate swing to. “We’ll go back home.” "You won’t let her hurt me?” “Not I,” he returned stoutly, with a boldness he was far from feeling, and he shivered to find the little figure run willingly beside him in fearless perfect faith. I (In Stung with secret fears, and not daring to trust himself to linger, he hurried along the drive, up the flight of steps to the entrance hall, and lifted the brass knocker. There was no reply. It was not to be wondered at; he had smitten so feebly that the 501.1110 .~.. ”- could hardli haVe penetrated the solid, handsome panelling. He knocked again, louder, three regular strokes, gently, but perfectly distinct, com- municating some of his own terror to the summons. The door was opened at last by a. smart maid-servant. Who looked Sur- prised at his small companion. “Mrs. Wycherly at home?” “Yes, sir; I think you must be the gentleman madame is expecting.” “Farley is my name; I think she will The heavy door clanged with a dull, leaden sound, and Paul felt he was pgactically alone, beyond all human ntedly 1011: 11 \\ vouldn’t hurt you for the world, he said, clasping him closer. en I’ll stay with you,” he decided S YOU. mind to ten Jame‘S'Td’ on you for the next fewi rate until I can get you commonest and most 5 by the wayside. Th m1 heaps on the vivid rue grass jewelled with urging in the light of the _ huge white stumps of l by lightning, black (16. of trees, and when at ” he asked. puzzled. :9 near mine, and I said, shocked and 2 question. ce close and Paul tear~stained cheek .varmth born of the said, “it doesnit eyes 0 1’ 11 as- “Will you leave Master Guy here, and follow me?" the girl said, with an upward knowing glance. “N3,"‘he answe'rea, clasping the little red hand closer, “I’ll take him “Excuse me. sir,” she said graveEy. “it would annoy the mistress; the child is never allowed in the drawing- room.” The stubborn unbending Will-power, the strange individual force which stood him in place of nerve, suddenly asserted itself together with a blind inexplicable feeling that he was safer with than without the boy. “Nonsense,” he returned coolly; “she won’t object to his coming with meâ€"â€"will you please lead the way?” Without f'uz'ther demur she turned and Paul followed her up the white enamelled staircase. carpeted with broad (:rims::-n velvet pile, 1:016. in place by massive silver-plated rods, into a \x'ell-l‘ghted, lofty. magnificent apartment. He drev a deep breath, as with eyes CHIC perfecta‘oi'fi’ f: oring. enhanm Eastern go he had ncv beauty was that it see-r a desert, ( made inviw near or p23; of lIliSfOl"'1j' happen in of attractir A ponie re (1' thick biocade aware} in an unexpealed quaxtei 101' me room, and Rowena Wycherly advanced \Vil’h outstretched hands, her lovely, bo- witching face wreathed in tender smiles, her full Iounded bosom he av ing with pent- up passion. She stooa be- Witching fat-e wreat‘ncd in ttenle smiles, her full rounded bosom hCa ving with pent-up passion. She stoocl be- fore him in the glancing firelight, curt- seying‘, beautiful beyond compare, a veritable bild of paradise, a lovely. .wlcked, wanton thing utterly devoid and de‘.’" as:3te1l of any (OHLbOCddli k(zomliness oi mind. She took the cold .nerveless hand, opened it, bowed over it, and kissed the. palm. i “My lord, my king!” she said in soft reverential tones, curtseying low, and with her uprising, she burst into a happy, joyous, ringing laugh, throw- ing her arms around his neck With a fierceness that made him stagger. l “I knew you would come, darling,” she said childishly, “I kneWâ€"” } Her first bewildered paroxysm of love passed, she looked about her, be- yond her idol and there from the dark, voluminous tolds 01 a curtain she saw Guy’s curious )eeping face. The ex- pression in her eyes told Paul she was cognizant oi‘ the child‘s presence, and the sudden tirrl’itening of his arms about her might. easily have been mis- taken for a lover’s warmth. . “Let. me go." she said. struggling. i “G0?" he asked in faint surprise, “without one little kiss, Rowena?” “I can’t, bear it." she panted. “I can’t enjov You with that thing in the room “an 11;: me. How did he come here “He came with me; Ifound him truanting matside. I was sure he be- longed to you from the likeness, and consequenfly he is dear to me. If he is going to be mine as well as yours I must know him, and learn to love him.” “You shall not!” she exclaimed de- fiantly. “Your love is all mine, all mine.” “Well, like him, then,” he said, feel- ing he had. cvershot the mark, “and be kind to him. You will let me be kind to him, Rowena?” V He let her go, went to the child, caught him in his arms, walked to a low couch. and sat down with him on his knees. “You can't like him, Paul,” she said, sorrowfully, going and standing close to him, her twohands crossed on his shoulder. “He’s possessed! He will bite you, tear your clothes, kick you, and spit at you. He is nothing more or less than a demon; he has no busi- ness to exist.” “As he is here We will make the best of him,” he said, smoothing the rum- pled curls, and g ancing u p at her with a look that set her nerves a-thrilling, and tossed her heart into the rise and fall of her white bosom. “Y'oh'Ri-bn’t be unkind t6 me, will you, chappie?” he asked, bending to look into Guy’s bloodshot eyes: It- -vv v “No, never,” he said eagerly. “I only bite and scratch and tear her when I’m so,” and he touched his head significantly with his red, bony fin- gers. “Why, what’s the matter with this little curly head?” Paul asked, smiling to keep back a sudden _rusp_ot tea-rs. “I don’t know,” he said, with infinite sadness, “ ’cept it’s a goat that mostly comes. I’m. a goat. I run at every- thing and hurt it and try to kill it. Why does that goat come?” 7 “I wish I knew, sweetheart, then I would keep it away,” he said, as the child nestled to him. “Poor little soul,” he breathed into the shining, spun-silk curls; “poor, forsaken little You judge a- man not by What he promises to do, but by What he has done. That is the only true test. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedv iudged by this standard has no superior. People everywhere speak of it in the highest terms of praise. For sale by .311 dealers. soul! ” “Now, Paul, I’ve been very patient,” Mrs. Wycherly said, the hand on his shoulder fluttering- to his neck, and anon up and down the back of his glossy head. “Let him go, the sight of him sickens me. I ahgii ‘stri‘ke him if 9” (I Du it, 0U THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. 1E 9. drank in aarmonious daring dash In all his SO! 3f you do'n’f put him (mt of your arms; I can't bear it‘any longer.” “Very well,” he said, readily; “good- bye, Guy. Will you remember me?; Will you know me when you see me; again ?”_ "The boy looked at him long and steadily, a pained expression in his in- flamed eyes. _-;.Yés,”‘he said positively, “1'11 know you again, and I shan’t hurt yon, the goat wgn’t page where you are!” U"_ “A la bonheur!” he exclaimed. springing up with him in his arms; “good-W91- g°°dtP18hPF 3° t° bed; dream 01' the angels. sweet,” and he kissed him tenderly, and put him out- side the door. “I am fond of children.” he said. apologetically, turning to othe beauti- ful. heartless creature, jealously watching him: “I suppose you wouldn’t let me have that boy for a day or two.” “What would you do with the little fright at the Hall?" she asked, dis- pleased. ‘. “Tom and Harry would tuck him in somewhere. Mrs. Wycherly.” he said, laughing; “they would see no end of fun in the visit. The little fellow wants a playmate, and the Hargrave boys are such jolly, wholesome, happy young pickles; to rub against them would be the best medicine in the world -‘for Guy.” “Guy doesn t want any medicine; he 5 is not right in his head. he is insane: At times he is raving mad. I hate; him; I hated his father; I hated my marriage. I want to forget him; I: want to forget the hateful past; II want only to live in your love, now; and always. Paul, dearest, you do love I me a little?” I “A very little’ " he said, with a smile I which seemed to belie his 11;ords _ “and,1vhat is 11101e,1 ha1e not broughti the ring. 'lhat silly little bird 11115} wrong, Ro11ena; I ha1e not been to: London, but with your kind consent? 111 go to- mar-"1011 \‘1hich shall it be?” he demanded dropping into an invit- ing divan b} the fire, “diamonds, pearls, or sz11’.»phires?” - She slipped gracefully to the leopard skin at his feet, laid a firm, white hand on his knee. and looked up into hi. dark face, htr eyes sparkling. her bar: 1 neck and 8110‘. ldors sufiused with th( rosy glow oi‘ the fire. neck and she”. icors sunuseu With L116; rosy glow 01‘ the fire. “None of them.” she Said, stroking his face, “I want you to get me two large rubies cut heart shape, the hearts fastened together by a tiny, wee, diamond arrow. There’s a good jeweller’s in Piccadilly. I don’t re- member the name, but it’s near a su- perb fruiterer‘s. I think you will easily find it.” “I shall find it." he said, confident- 1y, “but. Rom-ma, won’t a ring like that. be 801110 1013;: way out of a poor :tviazi‘s reach‘.> Don‘t think me mean; i am really geiwmusly inclined; but. to tell the truth, l’\e not taken my salary yet, and I’m quite sure my bank deposit won’t cover the price of such a ring as you describe." “In that case I should wait until my hair is grey; my knight would blow a kiss from his finger tips, and ride bravely and gaily away. Do you think I don’t know you are tcmporizing, ‘ Paul? Do you think I don‘t know you are indifferent to me, that you would escape me if you could? Why you I have more feeling for that miserable {imbecile of mine than you have for ' me. I watched you, I saw your face quiver with pity for that wretched, puny Object. and yet you can contem- ;plate my rare beauty, my exquisite surroundings, my wealth, my absorb- §ing love, and not move , a muscle. I I E l P l n Paul, dear love,” she hid her face on his neck, “you don’t love me, I know, but you will let me teach you? Will you try? Whether you love me or not I shall marry you, dearest, and I shall win your heart one day.” “Let me give you a cheque for £200, dearest,” she said" coaxingly. “The ring won‘t cort quite 1“. but the sur- plus will pay your expenses. You are going entirely on my account, and you know I ought really to bear the brunt. Stay at the Cecil, darling; go to a theatre and enjoy yourself.” “You are most kind and considerate, Rowena," he said; “but I can’t accept money from you; I can’t let you buy your own engagement ring the idea is prepostwons! Choose something simpler, something more in accordance with my shaliow pocket. May I bring you the prettiest and daintiest ring I am able to afford?” “Bring what you have shoals of rings it is so long as you back," she retorted, of her head rest ( tossing up her arms “Paul, when do yo Hall for good?" “Christmas, I exl “Nonsensei I w: before then. What give?” “Three months, to leave, then-” “I won’t wait,” she exclaimed pas- sionately: “l declare I’ll elope with you first, l‘aul! I’llâ€"darling!” she whispered, changing her tone with the sudden withdrawal of her arms, and turning her marvellous face to his, “if you do stay till Christmas it won’t interfere with our marriage. It can’t make any difference to Sir Tho- mas whether his secretary is married or single, how should it?” '“Do you mean bring my bag and baggage, take up my residence here at the Larches, and visit the Hall in the day?” “Yes,” she said, with a gleeful laugh, “that is exactly what I do mean. Promise you will.” “I can’t promise to-night, I am not my own maSLer, so it would be foolish to pretend 1 am. I will speak to Sir Thomas, and if. he is willing to con- cede, we must wait the appointed time.” “I have never said that I did or do love you, Rowena, but I am willing to be taught; willing to learn. I am not naturally hard-hearted, 1â€"” ”WK 10m; knock at the door silexmed hlm. The smart, coquettish maid who had conducted him upstairs, entered, and looked curiously from one _to the other. "Leonie with the coffee,” she said, irritably, rising hastily from the leo- pard’s skin, and arranging the soft ruffles of lace on her bodice. "l‘WSVir Thomas Hargrave’s man has mcmghi 8;. m.es_§age., madame Mr -‘nâ€"auâ€" b)” vl‘at you like, anything; I 5 of rings; I don’t care what 3 as you bring yourself safe l'etorted, letting the crown Tad rest on his breast and her arms to clasp his neck. :11 do you leave Weyberne I expect; why?” I want to be married W hat notice is usual to :«aooooooooooooooQomwogWWW“ might crop upâ€"-â€"a mmci might occur to prevent." “Will you swear to brin ing save you? own will : Lion stands in the way?" "Yes." he said. pron: swear that.‘ and with or i “I’m obliged to you, I’m sure, sir,” i he returned gratefully; “but don’ t you igo to think i “ant compensation for . any chant e turn I do yer. I’m pleased ito wait on 3ou, sir, and so are the imaids; you gives no trouble, sir. lThere’s no cleaning up after you; there’s no cigarette ends; no tobacco iash, and no spent matches a-lying around the library of a morning; they re all as neat as max on the ‘bronze trayâ€"x ery different to some gentlemen’s ways as we get down for the shooting." “I don’t lizc giving trouble if I can [anyway avozd it,” he said, affably, “I i would ratnm by half wait on myself. , You’ll an ~.. a trifle. James) for this A "Yes." he said. promptly. “l’ll swear that.‘ and with one lasr pro- longed embrace she let him go. The hall door stood open, and the bevelled hanging lamp cast, prismatic colors over the stolid silent James waiting on me top of the steps out. side. Paul crushed his hat, on his head, caught up his coat, and with a brief “Good-night." to the smiling maid he pinned James by the arm, leaped three steps at a bound, and ran down the drive like a mare. F‘ax‘l'é'y is Wanted ffnmedihfely.” He rose as the girl shut the door and held out his hands. 1‘ “Good-bye, Rowena,” he said, smil- ing, “wish me a pleasant journey and a fine day in town to-morrow.” “I wish you all the good the god? will send,” she exclaimed. clinging to him. “Good-night, I’ve half a mind nOt, to let you go. Will you swear to bring the ring to-morrow night?” “No,” he said, gravely, "some acci- dent, some unforeseen circumstances, “Thank you,” Paul said, quietly; without betraying his intense relief; “say I will come directly." Paul stop} James, and 1: laugh. “Hi! taken all “Let me he sir, it’s not : it was earli‘ come from a sis. "A: added, q “Sir Tho nte befor “No, and Ex sir, humbly ’twas the 5m me on the r3. here, James.‘ making a calf the Larches. he’s got no womin, and yer keep your ’twas the so Exes doing. He says to me on the (3‘. i gt .iko last ninht. Look here, Jamcs' ems he, Mi. 1* alley is making a (-213? to-morrow evening‘up at the Larches. and he’s young, James; he’s got no ;grmsn suspicions about womin, and -:‘specially widders; Will yer keep you 1‘ eye on him for me while I’m in Lunnon? If he don‘t return in an hour morn the time he leaves the Hall jUSi you walk along the turn- pike and meet him, and if in another fifteen minutes you don’t see him, ring the widder’s bell, and give an ur- gent message. and you wait for him, James, and bring him home.’ ” Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has. won its great reputation and ex- tensive sale by its remarkable cures ad: for High Grade Business Edn- of comghs, colds and croup. It can. be‘ depended upon. Sold by all ' dealers. ' year. Catalogue tree. Toronto. Ont. Best place in Can- cation. Enter now. Open an “Thank you, James,” he said heart- ily, touched by Felix’s devotion and forethought; “if ever I can do you a good turn you may depend upon it I will.” “Very 3. SCOTT a ANYTHING that is produced in Canada from Canadian materials, by the application of Canadian brain and labor, will always lzave first call with me. And it’s only good business on my part that it should.’ Am, Contmued on page 7. he wind out of my sails!” 3131mm let go the panting i laughed a young, Wild, free )or stood open, and the lug lamp cast prismatic he stolid silent James ie top 01' the steps out- ri'ushed his hat on his up his coat, and with a ght" to the smiling maid mes by the arm, leaped a bound, and ran down a nave. narm room. ” " he said. W1 th empha- 2g wrong, James?” he :~'. buttoning his coat; never sent anywhere for Ol lamp stolid 0p 01' 3 3'0 doin n O W 1 with your coat, ;;.r so muggy as daresay you’ve undred Stop! 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