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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1903-03-19, Page 7TILEGUAM TINES. MARCR 19, 1903 1 • • • A Cruel Reveng ,st yt alp ;; BY LAURA JEAN LIBBEY • Author of "A Broken Betrothal.," "Parted at the Altar:" "The Heiress of Cameron Hall," Etc., Etc. • s. ,1. • I• .i. "Tile last; anti by sur. the most ex- on me Setae stone 1 CST Aua asncitin6 trial, which Willi to determine'n1iE' Little t lc sc to + u Roseb parted.1' ,, the winner of the coveted prize, was c1ul'ckty up to hr (mother wtht°tie yet to Tonle. Iunwelcolue news, while Little ltose- The most intense excitement pre bud, gathering her riding -habit over pre - wailed as the judge cried "Go!" her, arils. danced joyously in the ars- Qne moment, tno, ah, the }tors(s rection of her father's library, with were still abreast nearing the hostler- the wreath still crowning her bonny Tward stretch, Maud Arden's slightly flaxen curls, and the silver cup in her ,ahead, • hands and wavedlittle white hands. Men jumped excitedly upon the The library door was slightly ajar .seals and : waved ladies clapped. their and she peeped in. their hahclkerchiefs. "Oh, Mr. Joe, isn't papa in?" she -Another instant r tan more and the gal - cried, disappointedly. I lent milk -white pony swept bravely Joseph, Bart, the judge's sacro- ahead ngcin fully a yard in advance tary, jumped to his feet, throwing of all the rest, and uloid the pro- aside the book he was reading - with :longed cheers of the ellectators bore something like a blush on his bon - 41 --, on- , , • its lovely, breathless lkt Iden triumph- est, manly face. .aptly up to the judges' stand. :He is not in now, but I'm export- Tho little flower -girl, who had Ing hint every moment. Won't you ,vainly endeavored to dispose of het come in, Miss Rosebud?" he asked, • rosebuds, was immediately besieged placing a chair for her. • by anxious young sten, who bought "I guess 1'11 come in and wait," •every rosebud sing had at a dollar site replied, dancing playfully in. "I apiece to wear in the lapels of their don't like that. chair, I'll take this coats. one, illi•. Joe," she said, throwing Percy Fielding was fairly beside ' herself carelessly down on a ebshion- hitn:-elf with delight. ,. ed seat opposite him. .Little Rosebud bad lost her cap, "She is like the rest of her sex," ;and the wind blew her flaxen curls . thought poor Joe, sighing. "She will choose. in life that which promises Iter the most luxury and ease." "See, 1 have gained the. pr}: o, Mr. Secretary; don't you see it in • my hand? Isn't it lovely'? Why don't you eontrratulate ate?" S1 held. 1 She cl the cup out toward him, and iter little lingo s touched his stand as he took it from her, and it dropped on the floor at her feet. "Oh, how awkward you are grow- ing ?1r. J oe!" slie cried, quickly, re- covering her prize. "I shall not trust you with it again. 1'11 come batt: when papa 'comes," she said, dancing toward the floor. There t• more e 0 ws•a s no ut tai trading that day for tbo judge's secretary. A pretty flower-like dimpled face crowned with silky flaxen curls (lane - ed before hint on the page. He closed his book in despair, wondering why the room had suddenly seethed to grow so dark 0n(1 dreary, although the sunshine lay in thick golden bars on the moss -green carpet.' Meanwhile, Little/ Rosebud bound- ed quickly tip the broad stairway to her own room, which was directly across the hall from Matiil's. -T don't know, and I'm sure I don't care where the horrid little thing is now, most probably parad- ing the cup and her victory. and my defeat, down iii the servants' hall," she heated Maud say. And she knew they were talking of her. "I foresee no enol of trouble, with that girl," she heard her step -moth- er say, fretfully: "All my persua- sions have failed utterly in trying to get the judge to send her off some- where—to ome- whercto hoarding -school, visiting, anywhere to get her away from The Willows until you are safely mar- ried." "I never will he able to make a good thatch es long as she is around," declared Maud. "We must get rid of her before Pcs'cy Fielding c•ouu5. IIB is very much in love with lee, and worth half a million." "Ile hes not seen Rose- hed yet," said Mrs. Arden, shaking her head thoughtfully. "Young men's hearts are fickle as the wind—linble to change with every pretty face they see. It is natural, my dear. Depend upon it, she shall not sae him if I can help it," "1 hate het'! yes, hate her!" groan- ed Maud. - "I don't see what made you ever marry a widower who had a daughter when you had one of your own." "Judge Arden's wealth, my dear," replied her mother. coolly. "Heaven knows what would have become of us but for that: we might have been beggars." 'What good wily} it do us when she heCAlues of age or marries? Wo will 1.0 1.eggars then, at1 how. My only hose seetus,`lto be in marrying scene wealthy mans before either of those events transpires. If .1 should marry rich," she went on, exultantly, "wouldn't .queen t r that 1 os "- Iitoe t t c 1 pink -and -white ud Arden with her ,i11k caul ww site 1 1 baby face! I will show her what 1 will do \t'hen I marry Percy Field- ing." She may never live to see that `" "" clay," said her mother, significantly. 1 Voting girls have been known to !— (lie suddenly; and if she should, the 1 Bad /�p judge would leave all his wealth to /q► Ca,�bt , me, and what is 111111e is yours, data indigestion gilt er." Roth mother and slaughter laughed a harsh little laugh that was not pleasant to hear. "So they think I ant liable to (lie, do the;.?" thought innocent. Little Rosebud, with it jolly laugh, little. dreaming the terrible ender -current. ,, . their words a '•I' of meaning rwc d, 11.1. -no sure I don't look'much l:l,r a sick girl. Percy F'iading--what• u. massy. romantic name—I V0u(1er who he 15? I wonder if he is as handsome se that young man whir saved: me t.os day? T)i.in't he have splendid eyes, though!" The pink carnation flush lived err dower -like face s she thought of this heridsone, gl u•efel Str•altgee; nntl she wondered, too, if h0 )catty \woulh ever conte to The 'f4lib,1%$ ,,)• her fatlu'rito thank hilts. At that 1)100,ent•. 0 ;it•etty little plaid tripped at the d`)ur, annotate - big tea. "I shall not ennui :bore rust yet, Sts tae." Vire :said. ' 1 .ran 14010g 10 writ f(r papa.'" "The jetige, ver pa, won't come hole° t:) sup; 00, "hiss Roser ud. lie got a telegram an hour -ago, an' seises a..— , Ilse uiu't (Olein' 'hark about her glowing face, forming a ;beautiful pictt:se ars she sat so de- 11tui'ely Upon her milk -white pony. ( The judge highly coinpli nonted her, voicing the Selitienents of all the ~people as 11e handed down the beau- tiful silver, t e , cu ) and a 1 wreath of ruses whieil he dexterous- ly slipped upon her head. Maud Arden's face was as white as death. ; "1 shall never forgive ]ler, for this," she stuttered, "ucyel•!" She did not notice the stronger, who stood illttt0St beside her, with his hat pulled over ]tis face, or even dream had d t c to 1 henf'd the threats her revengeful lies had uttered. 1With a deadly purpose flashing in 'her black eyes she rode nui•;tly .around to Little Rosebud's side. Most of the crowd was pressing eagerly toward the entrance gate. She saw she Ives quite unobserved, and reaching suddenly forward, she gave the Milk -white pony a sharp, •.unexpected blow with her riding-. whip. The pony reared and plunged, mad- dened \rjth the stinging blow, and "the next instant Little. Roiehnd was dashes! headlong ftotn the. saddle Quick as a flash, Percy Fielding ..sprung to ]tet• rescue, catching ]ter as she fell. For one brie!', mad, intoxicating instant the fair head was pillow•ed .against his beating heart, 0)1(1 11e .pusSiolla.tely closed his arses around the little ct nature he had so miracu- lously saved front instant death. ' The terrified, childish blue eyes .were swiftly raised to the fathomless, beautiful clitrk eyes gazing soulfully down into her own. Itosebud had not feinted, 'she was only dazed, bewildered, and she struggled to free herself front Percy's ;passionate taahra•ce. !In an instant Maud was beside her. "011, dear," she cried, in apparent distress, "is Little Rosebud hurt? It ]•was aril my fault, I dropped ley 1 whip, and it scaled her panty." Perry's eyes flashed ominously un- dei' his broad -brimmed hat. He never would have believed that Maud Ar- den could so deliberately utter a lie. He hacl seen her aim the treacherous i blow. i ''Don't feel badly, Maundy dear!" cried sweet, forgiving Little Rose- bud, tossing her flaxen curls back .rom her face. "It was only an ac- ; cident, you couldn't help it, you know; 1.111 all right 110w.'' I Solltebody helped her to mount her; .pony. "I'm much obliged to you, sir, for seaing me," she said, looking sweet- ly back toward Percy. `And I'm sure 1.pains would like to thank you too. l'n1 Judge Aecica's daughter."' 1 Percy bowed profoundly, without ' raising Itis hat, however, for he knew that Afaud's eyes were at that aro- •1 upon him. mo- ment s of 1 i '1'lle next moment Maucl and Roses bud surrounded by a score 00 more of merry chattering girls and adinir- liuglovers, were galloping swiftly to - i Mr. jas. McMath, 3r Inverness Street, Stratford, Ont., states :—•'" My digestive organs were entirely deranged, my appetite was poor, I was run down in health and bad severe attacks of dizziness and tier- +sous headaehes. The use of Dr. Chase's Nerve Food bas entirely cured me, as my .digestion is very much improved" the headaches have left me and my appetiteis Brea} good. 1 can recommend Dr. Chase's 1 Nerve Food most heartily, knowing it to be an exceptionally good medicine." t Being slightly laxative Dr. Chase's Nerve Food regulates the action of the Iexcretory organs and through its festora- tive influence on the nerves and Muscles ensures the healthful and vigorous action , ,of the respiratory and digestive systems. If you are weakened by Overworit, worry or disease, this great food cure is bound to be of benefit to you. Asa restorative it a approached. r o Cents has hover been box, at all dealers, or Edrnanson, I3atos as to., Toronto, .Ord Chase's Nerve Food There aro very few cleans. Ing operations in which Sunlight Soap cannot be usedto tidvant, age, It makes the home bright and clean. 113 foe a weeK, no seat, - * "Papas gong away!" echoed Rose. bud. Then, I won't come down et a11. I'm not hungry. I don't want any tea." "cha'n't I bring you up some nice toast, then, and a glass of milk?" asked the maid, who was greatly at- tached to little lUilsie Rosebud, as she called her. "You can bring me the milk and some nice strawberries, Susette, if you want to, but I couldn't eat any toast." .A few minutes latter Susetto ap- peared sobliinir at the door again. "Site wouldn't let IIIc brimg 'eel to you, Miss ltnsobud," she said, nod- ding her head toward her step -mo-, ther's alpartntents: "she met lee with the tray and Horde me carry it back to the kitchen again. She said if 3rou dial not want to cunle down to your meals you could stay up here and starve, for all site cured." "Never miner, Susctte," cried Rose - bead, with flashing eyes. "I'll go down to the gttrcicn and pick some strawberries for myself," and, like a flash, she bounded down the steps, rushing blindly forth to her fate. CIIA1"1'Elt III. Little Rosebud's eyes were filled with indignant tears. if papa heebeen home, She would not have dared 'Co treat ue so," she cried out, as she buried her pretty face among the luscious, growing berries, which were not mote crim- son than her own flushed cheeks and ripe red lips. "Oh, dear, how 1 wish pupa and 1 could go away from Hero this very night, and never conte back again—never!" "Excuse me, I have taken advan- tage of your kind permission to call," said a deep, thrilling voice beside her. "1s J edge Arden at home?" Rosebud started to her feet with a crimson, dismayed face, the glowing berries she held in her hands scatter- ed in all directions. A handsome young wean stood lean- ing with careless grace, hat in hand, against the garden gate. Tho red -gold rays of the setting sun fell upon his boyish hautdsyine face, and caressed the dark, wa\ing curls that were pushed back from his broad white brow. Rosebud recognized Irina instantly. "•1'm sorry papa is not at home," site said, blushing shyly as she rais- ed her blue eyes to 'the stranger's face; "mamma and Maud are at llolne, though. Wouldn't you like to come its and talk to theist?" "I would much rather come in and talk to you," said the young plan, boldly. ''Mayr 1?" He did not wait for an answer, but swinging the gate open, entered, with a light, springy step. The next moment he was standing beside her. Ile saw the glistening tear -drops in her pretty blue eyes, and made quite an accurate guess at the cause. He remembered that the landlord had told hint "Little Itosebud did not have 0 happy O lit h w a life of it un- der I p« n der her step -mother's iron ruling." "Could it be possible that any one could have been scolding this pretty, winsome little creature, taking ad- vantage of the judge's absence?" "You will forgive ole foe putting in an appearance so soon," he he- gan, apologetically: "brit I really could not wait until to -morrow. I was so anxious to '500 you again, and know you were none the worse for this afternoon's fright. 1 fere is my card." • Rosebud took the bit of gilt-edged pasteboard, and read the na11110, "Percy Fielding," Ile had ,seated himself o11 the rus- tic bench beside her, so gracefully and with Snell Cagy Self-assurance that it could scarcely be termed rudeness. The exclamation of surprise that fell fl•ont her lips made him jump to his feet in startled amazement. ,. • r ' S you • •c '1 o � . are Percy \ I u. lin whom. ( I )111 Mandy was expecting. 1O- irOw she (Heil, opening wide her beauti- ful) childish blue eyttk. "liaudy would be so angry,", she seal to herself, "if she knew you were iu the garden talking to ate!" * '"I'hon--then—you hale) heard of ino before?" he said, flushing 1 edly, not relishing the idea that Rosebud should known 11e Ives Maud's engaged lover. "Never until to -day," she answer- ed. "!'hr I "Hun hoard t Mandy say a she was expecting a Mr. farcy 1 iclding to arrive to -morrow\ "ls that all she said?" asked Per. cy, uneasily. 'Rosebud laughed. and the laugh sounded likes the ripple of at moun- tain brook, as she threw batt: her fair, flaxen curls, anal glanced at hint coyly with her bright eyes. "Won't you tell me what else site said?" asked Percy, coaxingly, in his well -modulated, inimical voice. Rosebud's heart was thrilling strangely under the magnetic influ- ence of the pat5siouate; sparkling, dart: eyes bent so eagetly upon 1'0'r. She had never meant to tell, but somehow, almost before she was n\watr1', the words seemed drown 05 by some magic power from her lips. "Mauer dot's not \visit you so Sec me until attershe marries a you." site , falter c.(1. An amused :rutile curved his lip: at the childish innocence of leer udiuis- 81011. "It may stent strange what I ant going to tell you, Rosebud," he Lenon. impulsively, "but 1 sweat to • act„, sis . ••t t • 1 001)111 Ite',1:Y• t'al'e for 3faud' ne\a, after nasong seen you. '!'hero is, such .a thing As lover at first Sight, Rosebud," he de- clared; "and front the first maznent penal. upon Your face I loved you. If 1: had not loved you, I Would not have hovered i ear you, lest harm should 'befall you. 'There was surely a fate in it. You ]oust not blame rue, Rosebud," he went on. manfully. "I meant to -conte and tell you fath- tr, and usz him if the future held any hope for toe. Don't you know I periled my own lifgrsnatching you from beneath the hoofs of that plung- ing. pony? rill\' I 2 # not d tell you . of it be- fore." o-fore." he said, raising the locks of curling hair. "Your pony's heels grazed.my temple,n [l o and within an rice of dashing my brains out, but I would have periled a thousand times more for your sake, Rose- 1....i „ She uttered a little startled cry as she saw the slight, irregular scar on his handsome white forehead, which his waving curls 120(1 concealed. Rosebud's innocent but supremo vanity, though startled and frighten- e.l, quickly grasped the flattering truth, that it was becauSO he really cared for her that he had braved the adventurous experiment. She did not comprehend the full meaning of his passionate words, but she knew the one fact that he thought her very beautiful, and was too well content with it to refuse to hear hirn ring the changes on it. Flushe:l, startled, and infinitely fair, she gat.e.1 at her young adorer and 1!s'etled breathlessly to his w c rds half willingly, half reluctant- ly. T'\ose1iud was young and romantic, and tho greatest, subtlest charm laky in the fact. She knew Maud had never intended that she should meet this handsoree young lover of hers. The love of middle age is slow, de - 1i orate, and far-seeing into the fu- tute; but the love of youth is fra- grant, impulsive, and instantaneous, es'ting and Baring for naught but the blissful present. It Wits little wonder'coming about � just as it did, that pa.slonatep To- testations of love fell from Percy's lips. lie knew it was very wrong, and that he should not have spoken of it just yet:- but it was very delight-, ful, and the coy blushes on Rosebud's flower-like face proved that 511e was not t cry- angry with 1,i111. Percy was the gayest and most :arrears of all the students at Har- vard College. flirtations with ev- ery pretty face he saw he could not resist, and he knew more of life than was good for him. Itis class -sherries could not help vot- ing hint a "jolly good fellow," and he was used to rutting the girls adore Vet Rosebud Arden's bewitching face had made his heart throb with a new experience—she was his first love. atid first love is the grand (;ream of life. Before Rosebud could frame a re- ply, she heard her step -mother call- ing her _name in a quick, angry voice from .•the porch. "Oh, ,lir. fielding*" cried Rose- bud, "!,lease go away quickly, my step -mother would he s:) angry if she saw us talking together!" "11 ill vett meet ole ]fere in an hour from now, Rosebud:;" he plent:ed. "I have something so particular to say to you. I will detain you but a 100111001. Please promise tete you will conte," ho urged. 'l'Ite very spirit of romantic adven- ttn a see 1 c t to compel her to whis- per hurrie:Sy: "I will come," Percy suddenly raised her little pink fingers to his lilts and hissed tl•ent passionately. lie was most t:es•,era.tely in love. "e had just barely time to draw bac : l.eitind the shelter of at huge oak tr,.'o when Airs. Arden glided swiftly ,lown the broad, rose -bordered pant, her Nile -green silk robe trailing af- lir her like the angry billows of a restless sea. "Ala here you are!" she exclaimed, shrilly. •'I thought I sent word by Susettc if you wielded any straw - 1 ('cries you could find then on the tea -table. I thought it would be 11',e your high and mighty spirit to 1tumnple down the lads fur pure spite:, and I see I Cult right." 111 s1'nul lifted her lwud proudly, not deigning to reply. has o bear& too, of your out- rageous freak at the races to -day," ton s:.c:l this iceman, venomously. "Yoe were so envious for fear my poor Maud would gain the prize you force.] yourself, yes, actually forced your w•ay within the inch sure. The whole city is rin;"big with the (HS- e\s5 \1']n t \s•il! your fa h raue,r ul n t f, u• say 221101) ft coats to Itis 0cuS? 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