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"Is «his not. than. part of the Villa es~ bate?" slhe asked. "Np; it is part of tube Herondale escalte." renew Ida, rather more gent-1y: for was M. not. horrible mat she should be engag- ed_fi;1 nMerca-t-ion with Smfi'ord's future W) e. "Then I presume I have 1ho honor of emoaking to Miss Heron.” sa-id Maude. with an indcfinable air. combining contempt and defiance. which brought the color to Ida's face again. “My name is Ida Heron: yes." she said. “Then. if you are making no mistake. it is I who am eruassing." said Maude. “I has: your pardon. but are you aware film. you are tmassing?" A sgim. would have 1ur11ed on such pro- vocation: amd Ida. being‘ no saint. fen that her face was 3-5 crimson as the other Ril‘l's. and grew as hot of hgant, as of face. She set her lips tightly and tried to Xje~ main eiflenm; surely it would be better, "1 every my betmer, to ride on without, a Word. But it was more than she could (10; and she drew herself up and .her eyes flashed back me challenge. as dhe said in a low bum distinct voice: “Pardon me. buz you are mistaken. ’Dhe Mud on which I am riding belongs 10 me." Maude grew pale again. and her lips set closely unit] the line of red almost disap- peajrmji In her daily rides she avoided the open- ing on the lake side from which .fhe \_‘2llzl was visible: and slhe would sometimes make u. long detour rather than go near the snot. On one occasion, when return- ing from Bryndermere. instead of trees. ing by the ferry she rode round by the other side of the lake. keeping well away from the Villa. lest. she dhould meet am“ one belonging to it. She had reaclhed the top of the hill below which wound the road Heading to the Hall. and after paus- ing to look at the magnificent View, was £01m: across a field. one of the outlying fields of her estate, when 9118 saw a lady riding through a gate at who lower end. ‘Iihe blood rushed to her face and her heart seemed to stand still for a moment. for she oww that it was Maude Falconer: then her face grew pale and a wave Oi’ bitterness grew over her. for she r0003» nizcd the horse on which Maude was rid~ ink: it was Stafford's Adonis Her first imIDufllse was to turn aside and leave the field; but her pride revoked, and she Rpm her course. looking straight before ner Mid trying not. to soe the graceful figure below .her. At. engine of lmr. the bflood had flown to Maude's face also. and «he tried to check her horse; but Adonis. at any time rather more than she could weld panage, wasi fresh and too eager to jam Uho other. horse. and he carried her up the field lamina her will. The We met, almost face tp face the horses exchanging friend 1y neighs. For a momewt, w-hille one could count twenty. the Uwc rivalus sat and look~ ml git each other. Half unconsciously, Ida,‘ noticed e palllor and the worn look of the bean ifuil face. the wishful peevish- new of the delicately out, lip; then end denly Maude's face flushed. her eyos crew hand and scornful. and with some- fhlnz like a sneer she s-aid, in a metallic one: Ida's heart sank. and she seized the first opportunity of max,an to her own room. What. hope of for enfulness could there be [or her. what ance of ha-ppinees. if Stafford came back 10 the Vilma to live, it 51110 should be in houzuly dread of meetr ink him9 The uhoughy haunde her through all the quxet Ohmsth fesm'itnm at the Grange; and she was glad 10 get back to the Had], and away from the eyes waldo]! rwatdwd her though they watched llghwim a friendly and afieotionute r0- C . nickel-plated. It is e to light, easy to C16. easy to rewick. dealers evezisrwhen' lamp gives you kerosene light at its bestâ€" a steady, generous glow that reaches evexy cor- ner of the room. The RA YO does not ROYALITE OIL is but for all use: THE IMPERIAL OIL C0 Tomato Quake Illlihx St. John Winnipeg smoke OI“ A mass] Ym'ag 1% Better Light and more of It E R O S E N E light is best for young eyes and 01d eyes alike. The CHAPTER XXXIX .â€"(Continued) Made in \Oll- smel son Or, the Belle of the enson. Hatred Vance an r Ida. rode home all quivering with the pain of we meeting. At first it. seemed to her that she must leave HerondaJeâ€"for a mime. at, any rate; that it would be im- possible for her to run the risk of meet:- iug the beautiful woman who had stolen Svaflord from her; but. as she grew calm- er. her pride came to her aid, and she saw that, to run away would be cowardly. He- rondmle was her home, had been her home long before the Villa had sprung up. and to desert it because of the prox- imity of Maude maconer would be almoat as bad as if a soldier should desert, his colors. But for «me next few days she did not leave,her own grounds. She grew pale and lie/fleas. and Laiv Bannea'dale. when she came ‘to look her up, not-iced the change in her but was too tactful to make any remark upon it. “We. have missed you so much, my deny." she said, affectionately. “Indeed. guy husband has been quite fidgety and irritable-50 unlike hllnlâ€"and Edwin has and dav and a brand thmi) pei‘h Ida waited unltfi fihe moth-it was Pp:- tirmerâ€"had gained his ' mxsbress‘s side and got hold of the horse; ~nhen, with no thought of bravado but simply with the desire to get. away from the spot. she putdBupex-t at the gate and leapt into the roa ‘ Ida’s hand fell from the reins, and her face grew crimson; but before she could have rammed. even if she had intended doing so. Maude struck the horse again; it turned and dalshed across the field. kicking and plunging violently, with Mggde swaying gerjlously in the saddle. the was stopped by Maude's scornful laugh. “Really. I oumht to feel very much ob- liged to you. Miss Heron!" she said; "and my sense of obligation is aflmost as great as ‘my amazemonc at your frankness~and assurance! May I ask you to be good en_o_ughAto telease my horse's reins?" “I will wait here. will not go through the gate until your groom comes . Your home will be quite quiet mhen. If I may venture to say so, I mink it wou‘d be wise not to strike him across the head- very few horses can stand it; and uh oge hithbred and exceptionally spirit~ It w Ida in said 1 momma “I do not, think I what” ham? any desire to avail mysedrf of your kind per mission; the public roads and the land belonging to my father‘s house will, I think, prove quite sufficient for me. I am the daughter of Mr. Falconer. of the Villa at Brae Wood." Ida inclined her head slightly by way of acknowledgment avid adieu. and with- out another word rode on towards the gate at the bottom of the fiend which opened on to the road. Adonis. who had been delighted to meet his old friend. promptly followed and ‘ihough Maude Fal- coner ta‘ied her hardy-t to check him and turn him, he, iuwardily laughing at her efforts. trotted cheerfully [inside Rupert. and continued their conversation. Maude was half mad with mortific‘aution, and. quite un-mhle to leave Ida‘s hated side, ehe raised her whip and struck Adon‘s across the fuel; The horse. who had iievei- received such a, blow before in his life. stopped dead short. failing back al- most on his haunclies. when reamed straight up and in a. moment of temper tried to threw her off; indeed, she must. have fallen but Ida. always cool at such momrnte. swept. sideways. caught Adonis's hf-ld'lt and brought him on all {01mi- Maudv was instantly jerked forward on to the horse's neck in a. humiliating fash- ion. but recovering her seat sat, trembling with Mission. It was impossible not to pity her. and Idg In her gentlest and quietest, of voices. ubje< alled “and it is I consider that Heron." “No apology i more gentdy ‘ rlde over this ( Maude gave : "Thanks. ict'e said. hang-ht,in feneivenesa ovf mt for we next few days she did not 'e,he1- own grounds. She grew pale listless. and La.er Flannel-dale. when came‘to look her up, not-iced the ngo in her but was too tactful to {8 ant;' remark upon it. Va have missed you so muoh. my she said. affectionately. "Indeed. husband hm? been quite fidgezy and :wtbileo unlike him!â€"and Edwin has 1 wonse, if it were possible. Men are m‘at trouble, my dear Ida, Though laps I ought not to say that of mine. I count. mysalf lucky in both husband son. Edwin has scarcely given me a "s trouble since he was a. child. I 1y think. if I were asked “that. are best giftg best-owed by the fairy god- r. I .should say ‘a. good digeytip. ‘ temrper to match.‘ and I am quite of Edwin’s strenth and amiabil- But, even he has been somewhat of l for the 1am, few days; so. my clear 10 come over and help me manage ' Ida smiled rather absenmlyg and dyehip glided smootth from the t. “Since _we last saw you we haVe _at_ bbe V1113." she said. “and W9 Mr ) threw her off; indeed, she must- 11191! but Ida. always cool at such :8. swept. sideways. caught Adonis's 1nd brought him on an“ {0111‘s- was instant-1y jerked forward on CHAPTER XL who must apologize. I do so most fully is necessary.“ said Ida. still "You are quite welcome to or any part of He.ronda'!e." a. little scornful laugh!" L very good of you!" she y, and with that covert of- whioh a woman alone is » not think I what” have any hér to find Miss alone there in for her fauna: and. though I and. thou with her m an m; lbsenbl danner. that covert of- man alone is shall have any your kind per and the land house will, I aid urned inlhat her has I I was I could y now. so un- , “She -she is rlâ€"was of me but she -, aware and in- Pmfl fn very grateful. I wish I could say say it!" he implored her, e She shook her head again, and her ,eyes and looking at him 913‘: but sadly. she said in a st-i'll lo-wer “Lord Edwin. I do notl love you; "I never said, thought. you d1( responded. promptly. "Why. you'v only known me such a short time, a not such a conocitcd bounder to that you've fallen in love with 1 ready. I only want you to let me 1. Will your love; andâ€"I think I sh so.’_‘ he said in a modest but man] W‘lllch \voulld at once have won Idu‘e â€"if it, had not been won already. ‘ it Pray M Ase want to tcl‘l yet I am at the 110 Like yourself. I in: my feelings ' There "(v some face eyes. and Lady Bunnerda-Ie looko brow wrinkled with nu There was not-hing in Lh. erred more than he ham knew that the marriage be in every way dean-ab" one in a thousand. Lhe Ba almost joined‘ Herondale; her, husband warn fond of knew. would prove a war the present mbcress of t just because it seemed s< Lord Edwin's heart was set upon it, the mother u 3am that. he was dressed care. and that. hls face g1‘3,‘,'e~ please, and t», am he migh is all]; but it know. Edwin. kn ox nesrs of Oqfll,‘ decelved “1111 E barbie. Lord Edwin was mjsm to his Hus. but.‘ urrmmd set It down again. and I) grew long and gzave. “011! We aim.” mms Lord Banner-dale, lamoi: looking in his son‘s dire Not, another word was next day Lord Edwin c Bannerdale's room with of ease and indifference deceived a mother. hher “Oh. don‘t do that. my "If you are obliged to t. house. why not come to 1 so kind and sweet of you Ida. sighed a link W03] on“ Dms'uado three rooms' Lady Bamm ped her boml Lord Bannerd "Idalralbhz‘r she said in a You will had going 1 he said I" doh mtado me: )ome' Bannardnk ‘ bombfi-he? d ili é. uiotieé Id at once ha not been wox 2 no: see not a L means a‘ great 1. 1â€"1 wish you ar boy!" )11 mot-her" he (1 unnmanly way. vamfincas rests 'v arrived at the I nut for a ride. iacress of thé t seemed so ( heart was sc 11¢ R11 hem 11' ca-l] “Any 1nd nkH in the hhink lsmg rm the was mppmes rut Ina-filly w: Non Ida‘s he: ready. "If y me. just tell ' urn LIDE ‘J 8. Ml ) Diassionaiely s gmxioms tine wmh extreme 'as unusumiy ouild not be :munde mg! would be 1! might come IDG no and ( Presence indeed. in knew um ~rld Heron, m DE into I aficvta never Ida "on and I’m think me 2.1: she said. . of the would be buL Lbroad din ne E. the Lady a iid Th art Irop rked ates and hey but and she Milid ‘ace St "Dear Lord Edwinâ€"" She had 2‘01. thus far when Donald and Bess, who had been lying beside the fire, sprang up and ran to the door barking loudly. She laid down the pen and opened the door me- chanically; tho moonlight was streaming vhro ""11 the Window in the hall; uhe dogs boun ed to the from door_ still barking vocifemusly. Still mechanically. she let them out, and they rushed across the ter- pace and over uhe lawn to the group. of trees beside aie_foot/nat&1. Thinking nhat‘ tlhey heard Jessm. whom she had sent to] Bryndermerc. Ida, half unlonsciously: glad of the interruption. followed themi slowly acrosg the lawn. { Their barking ceased suddenly. and oon~ ‘ vinced that-yr was Jessw. she went, on to‘ add something to her message. Then, suddenly. she saw a tall figure standing in the shadow of the treeai It was a man, and Donald and Bess were jumping up mt. him W'th little whines of pleasure. Smitten by a spddonfezu- she stopped; but tho man raisgd hig‘head and saw her, â€" "w" AIL. find, with an exclamafiérnfgtiode toward She went to the writing-rtable. and hur- riedly. as if she were afraid of hesitating, she drew a sheet of paper towards her and wrote: She came in late for dinner. and could scarcely eat. Hervreason said "yes." her heart said "110;" and she knew that she ought to listen to her reason and burn a. deal our to the still voice in her heart. She paced um and down the drwwmgâ€"x-oom pale and wan wit-h tube fight that. was go- ing on within her. 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