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10 THE QMATIA PAtirr jpftftt SUISrDAI' . NOyE riBEjR. ,1-i , ISOTj 1 SIMON DALE. A NEW STORY BY ANTHONY HOPE. SYNOPSIS. Simon Dale , born of respectable parents In' an English country * district shortly otter the execution of King Charles I. , Is looked upon by the neighbors as destined to great things bccmuo of a wins woman's prophecy that he Should "lovo what the king loved , know what the king bid , and drink of the king's cup , " Ho tills 4n love with Barbara Quln- ton , daughter of the parish magnate , Lord Qulnton , but encounters a. mysterious Lon don beauty , Cydarla by name , -who Is living ccrctly In the cottage or Lord Qulnton's pardoner , and who attracts his boyhh affec tions. Cydarla returns to town , and presently tncro arrives a letter , offering Simon Dilo a commlssloa In the king's regiment of guards. Simon sets out tor London , meeting oil route ono Mr. Darroll , who tells him of Barbara Qulnton's great success at the court of Charles II. Ho discovers that the mys terious Cydarla 1 ? none other than Nell Owynn , and resolves to refuse the commis sion , which ho believes came through her. The satirical remarks of my Lord Osrford oti this subject causes a duel between tint noble man and Simon , In which the latter Is wounded In the arm. In company with Phlncas Tate n fanatic Puritan , lip once more encounters Nell dwynn , just as Tate Is rant ing against the vices of the court. She re minds htm of the romantic "Cydarla , " and bids him keep his commission. Half doubt fully he refuses , Lord Qulnton takes Simon Dale a-nalklng In the Mall , ami they meet his majesty , the king , who appears vexed at bis resigning his commission. Simon once more visits Bir- Ixira Qulnton , who shows signs which n more experienced lover might have guessed as evi dences of Jealousy , when "Cydarla's" name Is Introduced. Uarbara. docs not know who "Cydarla" really Is and questions Simon. The young duke of Monmouth , Charles II's natural son , being of Simon's oge , takes a fancy to lilm , although Dale Interrupts a. flirtation , which ho attempts to begin with Barbara. Finally Monmouth obtains the king's leave to take Simon Into his train , and bring him to Dover , where the duchess of Orleans Is expected. The events which followed arc here related : ( Copyright. HOT , by A. II. Hawkins ) CHAPTER VIII. MADNESS , MAGIC AND MOONSHINE. When the curtain had fallen on the little- heeded play and the s > iy croud began to dis perse , J , perceiving that no more woo to bo seen or learned , -went homo to my lodging clone. After our conversation Darroll had left mo abruptly , and I saw him no more. But my own thoughts gave mo occupation enough , for even to a dull mind , and one un versed In court Intrigues , It seemed plain that moro hung on this expedition to Dover than the meeting of the king's sister with her brother. So far all men were of the sanio opinion ; 'beyond their variance began. I had not thought to trouble my head1 about It , but not having learned yet that a small man , lives most comfortably with the great by opening his cyca and cars only when bidden , and keeping them tight locked for the rest , I was Inspired with eagerness to know the full meaning of the scene In which I was now to flay a part , however humble. Of ono thing , at least , I was glad hero I touched on -matter more suitable to my condition and this was thzt since Barbara QulntonV.ID ' going to Dover , I was to go also. But , alaa , neither hero did perplexity lag far behind. It.Is . easy to know that you are glad to bo with a ladyl If > our very blood toljs you , but to say why Is often difficult. I told myself that my solo cause tor pleasure lay In the services I might bo able to render to my old friend's daughter. She would 'want ono to run her errands and do her bidding ; an attentive cavalier , however - over lowly , seldom comes amlo ? . These phrases 1 muttered to myself , but swelling prldo refused them , end for once reason came as prldo's ally , urging that In such company as would assemble at Dover a girl might well need protection , no less than compliments. It v\ae true , my new master's ( bearing to her showed howl Hue. And ! Car- ford was not , It sccmod , a jealous lover. I was no lover my llfo was vowed to another roost unhappy love but I was a gentleman , end , nweot thought , the hour might come when the face which had looked so mock ingly at me tonight should turn again In "DAKUKLU WHAT DOU3 THE KING HIDE ? " HB SWUNG UP , CRYING MADLY : "MY GOD ! DO YOU KNOW ? " appeal to tliu wit and arm ot Simon Dale. 1 grew taller as I thought of that , and com ing Just then to my door , rapped with my cano na loudly and defiantly as though I had been the duke of Monmoutli hlmaelf , and not a gentleman In his oulte. Loud as my rappluft was It brought no Im mediate answer. Again I knocked , Then feet came shuffling along : the passage , I had aroused ray sleepy wretch. Doubtless he would como groining ( for Jonah might not curne , aavo In the way ot religion ) , and rub bing Ilia eyed , to lot mo In. The door opened and Jonah appeared. Ilia eyea were not dull with sleep , but germed to Mate with ' > . sonic strong excitement Ho had not been to his bed. ( or hU tlrceu was not disordered , and a light burned bright In my parlor. To crown all , from the eamo parlor came the Bound , of a psalm , most shrilly and villain- , jtuidy chanted through the nose , In a voice familiar to my cars. I , unlike my servant , had not bound mjeelf against an oath where the case called , and with a round ono that sent Jonah's eyes In agony up to the celling , I pushed by him and ran Into the parlor , A sonorous "Amen" came pat with tny entrance. Phlneas Tate titood before mo , lean and pale , but calm and placid , "What in the devil's name brings you beret" I cried. "Tbo nervlco of Qod" he answered sol emnly. "What ) Does U forbid deep at nlg-hts ! " "Havo you been sleeping , young man , " he asked , pertinently enough , as I must allow , "I have ben paying my respecttt to his majesty , " uald I. "God forgive him and you , " was the re tort. tort."Perhaps "Perhaps , air ; perhaps ; not. " I replied , for I was growing angry. "Out I have asked your intercession no more than has the king , If Joaah brought you hero , it was without my leave ; I beg you to take your departure. Jonah , hold tbo door there for Mr. Tate. " The man raised his hand Impressively , "Hear my mcesago IIrut " he said ; "I am * * ot unto you that you may return from I sin. For the Lord has appointed you to bo ! ' His Instrument. Even now the plot 1& laid , oven now men cotlsplrc lo bring this kingdom again Into , the .bondage of Rome. llav& you no cars , have you no eyes , are you blind [ nnd deaf ? 'Turn to mo , and I will make i you see and hear. Tor It Is given to mo i to nhow you Uib way. " j j I I was utterly weary of the fellow , and In despair of getting quit of him , flung myself Into n chair. But hla next words caught my attention. "Tho man who lives 'hero with 3011 Mhat of him ? Is ho not an enemy of dod ? " "Mr. Darroll Is of the Romish faith , " said I. smiling In spite of myself , for a kinder soul than Dirrell I had never met. Phlncas came close to mo , leaning over me with an admonishing forefinger and a mys terious air. "What did ho want with you ? " he asked. "Yet cleave to hfm. Bo whcro ho Is , go where he goes. " "If It comforts you I am going where he goes , " said I , yawning. 'Tor wo arc both going to Dover when the king goes. " "It Is God's linger and God's will ! " cried Phlneas , catching mo by tub shoulder. "Enough ! " I shouted , leaping up. "Keep your hands off me , man , If you can't keep your tongue. What Is it to you that we go to Dover ? " "Aye , what ? " came suddenly In Darroll's voice. Ho stood In the doorway with a flcrco and angry frown on his face. A moment later ho was across the ream and laid his hand on Phlncas. "Do you want another cropping of iho ears ? " he asked. "Do your will on me , " cried the fanatic. And sweeping away his lanky hilr lie showed his cars ; to my horror they had been cropped level ncros-s their tops by the shears. "Do your will. " ho shrieked. "I am ready. But jour hour comes also , yea , your cup shall soon bo full. " Darrell spoke to him In low , stern tones. "It may bo moro than cars If you will not brldlo your tongue. It's not for you to question why the king comes or goes. " I saw Jonah's face palo with fright as ho looked at the two men. The Interest of the scene grow on me , the talk of Dover seemed to pursue me strangely. "But this joung man , " pursued Phlneas , utterly unmoved by Darrfll's threat , "Is not of jou. Ho shall bo snatched from the burnIng - Ing , and by his hands the Lord will work a great deliverance. " Dan ell turned suddenly to mo and "Slid stiffly : "This room Is yours , sir , not mine. Do you suffer the presence of this mischievous knave ? " "I suffer what I can't help , " I answered. "Mr. Tate doesn't ask my pleasure In his coming and going any moro that the king asks Mr. Tate In his. " "Itwould , do you no good , sir , to have It known that ho was here , " Darrell reminded me with a significant nod of his head. Darrell had been a good friend to me and had won my regard , but from an Infirmity of temper thai ; I have touched on before , his present tone set mo against him. I take re proof badly , and ago has hardly tamed mete to It. "No good with whom ? " I asked smiling. "The duke of York ? My Lord Arlington ? Or do you mean the duke of Monmouth ? Is It he whom I have to please ? " "Nono of them love Ranters , " answered Darrell , keeping his face stiff and Inscruta ble. "But ono ot them may prefer a Ranter tea a Papist. " laughed I. The thrust told. Darrcll grew red. To mjoalf I seemed to have hit suddenly on the key of a mystery. Was I then a pawn In the great game of the churches , and Darrell another , and ( to speak it with all duo re spect ) these grand dukes llttlo better ? Had PhtnoaS Tate also his place on the board where souls made the stakes ? In such a garno none Is too .low for value , none too high for use. Surely my finger wao on tbo string. At least I had confounded Darrell ; his enemy , taking ray help readily enough , glared an. him in most unchristian exulta tion , and then , turning to mo , cried In a species of fierce ecstasy. "Think not that because you are un worthy , you shall not servo God. The worW sanctifies the Instrument , yea. It makes clean that which to foul. Verily , at his hour. God may work through a woman of sin. " And ho fixed bis oyea Intently on mo. I read a special meaning In his words ; my thoughts flew readily to the Cock and Pie In Drury lane. "Yea , through a woman , of sta , " ho re peated , slowly and solemnly ; then ho faced round , swift as the wind , on Darrell , and , minding my friend's sullen scowl not a whit , cried to him : "Repent , repent , vengeance Is .near ! " and so at last was out of the room before either of us could hinder him , had we wished , or could question him further. I heard ; the house door shut behind blm , and I rose , looking at Darrell with an easy smile. "Madness and moonshine , good friend , " said I. "Don't let It disturb you , If Jonah admits the fellow again , he shall answer for It. " "Indeed , Mr. Dale , when I prayed you lo ehare my lodging , I did not foresee the nature of your company. " 'Tato more than , choice makes a man's comfflny , " raid I. "Now It's you , now Phlneasj , now my lord , the secretary , and now his grace , the duke. Indeed , seeing bow destlnv or. If you -will , chance rules , a lean mnjAvell be thought a fool who makes a plan or chooses a companion. For my own part , I am fate's child , and fate shall guldo me. " Ho was still otlff and cold with me , but my friendly air and my evident determina tion to have no quarrel wcci him to civility , if to no warmer demonstration ot regard. "Fato's child ? " ho asked , with a llttlo scorn , but seating li I in self and smoothing his brow , "You're f-ito's child ? Isn't that an arrogant speech , Simon ? " "If It weren't true , most arrogant , " I an swered. "Come , I'll tell you. It's too soon for bed and too jlate to go abroad , Jonab , bring uu some vine , and If It bo good you shall be forgiven for admitting Master Tato. " Jonah elunk off and presently returned with u bottle , which wo drank , .while 1 , with the candor I had promised , told my friend ot Betsy Nasroth and her prohccy. Ho beard mo with an attention which belled the con tempt he asserted , il have noticed that men pay heed to these things , however much they laugh at them. At the end , growing excited , not only with tbo wine , but with the fumes of life , which had licen mounting Into my young brain all the day , I leaped up , crying aloud : "And , Isn't U true ? Shan't I know what ho hides ? Shan't I drink of bis cup ? For isn't It true ? Don't I already , to my Infinite misery , love where ho loves ? For tbo pic ture of Nell had come suddenly across mo In renewed strength and sweetness. When I had spoken I dropped again into my chair and laid my head down on my arms. Sllenco followed. Darrell had no words of consolation for my woes , and left my lovelorn cry unheeded. Presently then , for neglected sorrows do not thrive , I looked furtively at blm between the fingers of my hand. He sat moody , thoughtful and frowning. I raised my licad and met bis eyes. Ho leaned across the table , saying In a sneering tone : "A fine witch , on my life. You should know what ho hides ? " . I "Aye. " "Anddrluk of his cup ? " "Aye , so eba said , " He sat , sunk In troubled thought , but I being all this night torn to and fro by chang ing aud worrying moods , sprang up again and cried In boisterous jscojn : "What , you believe these fables ? Does God reveal hidden things to old crones T I thought you at court were not ttiu fools of sucli fancies , Aren't they fitter for rustic churls , Mr. Darrcll ? God eave us , do wo live In the days of King James r * Ho answered mo shortly and sternly , as though I liai spoken of things not to be named lightly. "U is devil's work , all of It. " "Then the devil Is bualer than he eeemi , even after a tilght at court. " I said , "But be It whoso work It will. I'll do it. 'I'll find what bo hides. I'll drink of hi * cup. Come , you'ro glum. Drink , friend Darroll I Darrell , I wJiat's In his cup , what docs ho hldo ? Dar- rcll , .what . docs ! tha kln lllilo ? " I had caught him , by the shoulder and was staHng In hla faco. I was all aglow ard my eyes , no doubt , tlionc bright \vltli excitement and the exhilaration of wine. The look of me , or the hour of the night , or the workIng - Ing of his own superstition , got hold ot him ; for he sprang up1 , brylnfe iriadlr ; "My Ooi ) , do ipu kno\v ? ' and glared Into my face as though I bad been the verr devil ot whom I spoke. AVe stood thus for a full minute. But I grew cool before my companion- wonder working the change In mo aooncr than con fusion could Jn Titm. ' For nSy random rav ings had most marvellously struck ou some thing moro 'than my sober speculations could discern. The man , betoroiino was mad or ho had a secret. And friend Darrell was no madman. "Do I know ? " I asked. "Do I know what ? Whit could I , Simon Dale , know ? What In heaven's name Is .there to know ? " Ard I smiled cunningly , as though I sought ito hide knowledge by a'-dlspkiy of Ignorance. "Nothing , nothing , " ho muttered uneasily. "The wine's got In my hoid. " "Yet you'vo drunk , but two glasses ; I had the rest , " said I. "That d d Ranter has upset me. " ho growled. "That and the talk of your cursed witch. " "Can Ranters and witches make secrets whcro there are none ? " said I with' a Wugh. " .They can make foola think there are so- crcts where there are none , " said ho rudely. "And other fools ask If they're known ? " I retorted , but with a laugh ; and I added , "I'm not for a quarrel , secret or no secret. BO If that's your purpose In sitting the nlgbt through , to bed with you , my friend , " Whether from prudence or whether my wrote , nnd she bade mo to say that ho wished to eeo1 oti.1' "What mannoii f lady was she , Jonah ? " "Sho eat ull the vvhll * In the cbach , sir , hut she seemed npt lull ; she was very merry , sir , " and JorjalJ ; sighed deeply : with him merriment etqbJ ) .ulsh among the vices of our nature , "Sho didn't say for what purpose she wanted mo7' " I * aakod as carelessly as I could. [ . "No , nlrj she , u M you would know the purpose and tlftt fcho would look for jou At noon tomorro\yV. "Hut where Jonah ? " "At n house , Called Burford house , Ulr , In Cholscn. " , ' ; ; ( "Sho gnvo.7-ou.no nnmo ? " "I asked hef/nnmo and she gave m one. " "What was ft1'1 "It was n strange , heathcnlah nanu , * nd she laughed as she Bavo It Intlccd , she laughed nil the Hmc. " "There's no sin In laughter , " said I , dryly. "You may leave mo I need no help In un dressing. " "Hut the name " " / * "By heaven , man , I know the nan 3. Do off with you. " Ho shuffled off. hla whole -manner ex pressing rcprohntlon , whether most of tny oathf or of the heathenish name , or of the Indy who gave It , I know not. Well , It he were 'so ' horror stricken nt those things , what would ho aay to learn ing with whom hi > hul talked ? Perhaps ho wouldi have preached to her as had Phlneas Tate , his master In religion. For , ibeyonil doubt , -that heathenish name was Cydarln and that flno 'coa h with Flemish hotsea I left tha question 'of that coach unanswered. The moment -ho { door was shut behind my servant 1 sprang to my feet , orylng In a low , but very vehement voice , "Nevcrl" I would not go. Had she not -\\ounded mo enough ; must I tear nway the bandage from the gash 7 I3he had tortured mo and askoJ mo now , -with a laugh , td 'be ' so good ns to stretch in5self on. the rack again. I would not go. rhat laugh was cruel In- solcnco. I kOiCW thai laugh , ah , why so I did I know It well how It rose and rip pled and fell , losing Itself in echoes scarcely audible , but rich with enticing mirth. Surely eho was cunningly fashioned for the undoing of men ; yes , nnd of herself , poor soul. What were her coaches and the Flem- Uh horses and the house called Burford house In Chelsea ? A wave of miemary swept over mo and I saw her simple well , then , moro slrfl'ple ' ! though always merry , In the owcct-smelllng flblda at hcrne , playing with my boy's hcurt uswith a toy that she knew "AH , SIMON , YOU TOO HAVE A TONGUE ! CAN YOUfrALO LURE WOMEN ? " good humor rebuked his temper , he giew raoro gentle ; ho looked at ma kindly enough and sighed , as he said : "I was to bo your guide In London , Simon ; but you take your o\\n path. " "The path you showed me. was closed In my face , " said I , "and I .took the first that was opened to me. " - * "By the duke of Monmoilfh ? " "Yes or by another , if it had changed to. bo another. " "But why take any , Simon ? " ho urged per suasively. "Why not liveIn , peace and , leave tbcso great folk alone ? " "With all my heart , " I < cried. "Is it a bar gain ? Whither sball we fly from the tur moil ? " ' " "We ! " ho exclaimed with a start. "Aren't you sick of the same disease ? Isn't the same medicine best for you ? Come , shall wo both go tomorrow to Hatchstead a pretty village , Mr. Darrell and let the'great folk go alone to Dover ? " "Ycu know I cannot. I serve my Lord Ar lington. " "And I the duke of Monmouth. " "But my lord Is the king's servant. " "And his grace the king's son. " "Oh , If you're obstinate , " he Began , frown- Ins , "As fate , as prophecy , as witch , as ranter , as dovll , or as yourself ? " I as -laughing and throwing myeclf Into a chair as ho rose and moved toward the door. "No good will como ot It to you , " be said , passing mo on bis way. "What loyal servant looks to make a profit ot his service ? " I asked. "I wish you could be warned. " "I'm warned , but not turned , Darrell. , Come. we part friends ? " "Why , yes , we are friends , " ho answered , but with a touch ot hesitation. "Saving our duty to the king ? " "If need shouldi como for that reservation , yes , " said he , gravely. "And saving. " told I , "tho liberties of the kingdom and the safety of tbo reformed re ligion If need should como for those roserva- < tlons , Mr. Darrcll , " and I laughed to see j the frown gather again on his brow. But ho made no reply , being unable * to trust his solf-eontrol or answer my light banter In Its own kind. Ho left mo with no moro than a shako of his head and a wave of his hand , and although we parted thus In amity , and with no feelings save those ot kindness for one another , I knew that henceforth there must bo a difference In our relations. The dajs of confidence were gone. The recognition of my Joss weighed mtlo with me. The difference born of inexperience and oS strangeness to Loudon and the court ) was wearing away ; the desire for another's arm to lean on and another's eyes to see with I gave way before a young man's prldd In his | own arm's strength and the keenness ot bis own vision. There was sport afoot aye , for me In those days all things were sport , even the high disputes of churches or ot king doms. Wo look at the world through our own glasses. Little as It recks of us , It is to us material and opportunity. There In the dead of night I wave a dream , wherein th9 j part of hero was played by Simon Dale , with' ' kings and dukes to bow blm on and off the stage , and Christendom to make an audience. These dream doings are brave things. I pity thd man who performs hone of them , for In them you may achtovo without labor , enjoy without oxpcnso. triumph without cruelty , aye , and In mightily end graudly with never a reckoning for It. Yet do not bo a mean villain , even In your dreaming , for that sticks to you when you are awake. I had supposed myself to bo alone out of I bed and Jonah Wall to have elunl : off In fear of my anger. But now my meditations were Interrupted by his entrance. Ho crept up to mo In an uneasy fashion , but seemed to take courage when I did not break into abuse , but asked him mildly why he hod not sought rest and what ho wanted with me. His first answer was to implore mo to protect him from Mr. Darrcll's wrath ! through Phlneas Date he told mo timidly bo had found grace and ho could deny him nothing ; yet If I bade him he would not admit him again. * "Lot him come , " eald I , carelessly. "More over , wo ehall not be long here. For you and I are going on a journey , Jonah. " "A journey , lr ? " "Aye , I go with the duke of Monmouth and you go with mo to Dover when the king goes. " i Now cither Dover was on everybody's brain or was very sadly on my brain , for I ewcar even this fellow's eye seemed to brighten as I named the place. "To Dover , air ? " "No less ; you wball see all tbo gayety there Is to bo seen. Jonab , " The flush of Interest bad died away ; he was dolefully tranquil and submissive again. "Well , what do you want with me , " I aiked-for 1 did not wish him to suspect that I detected any change In his manner , "A lady came here today , sir , In a very fine coach with Flemish horses and asked for you. Hearing you were from home , aho called to mo and bade me take a meteago for you. I prayed her to write It , but che laughed and saJd slio * poke moro easily than U9 llttlo of , but yet by Instinct handled deftly. It pleased her mightily , that toy , and she I seemed to .wonder when she found that It ! felt. She did nci IeE'l ' ; joy 'w s hers , noth ing deeper. Yf t , jpould ahc not , , 'mlght she not , would she , n.cfI know what she was : who knew -what ehejmlfi'ht ' be ? jTho/picture of her Jose aiialjx * before myeyca , Inviting a desperate v lilurq. spurring ' .me on to an ( enterprise ttn.ij ij hjcli the effort/seemed ah5 * 'sufdlty"ajid ' success would have toecn In the eyes of the world-calamity. Yet an exalta tion < rf spirit \yas'"on ' me and I wove another dream that < lrove the first away ; now I did nol go Ho Dover to iplay my pat't In. great affairs and Jostle for higher place in a world where , In God's eyes , all places are equal and all low , but away back to the country I had ! 'loved ' and not alone. She should 'be wilth me , love should dress pen- Itcnco In glowing robes and purity too decked more gloriously than all the pomps of sin. Could It ibe ? If It could It seemed a prize for which all else might willingly be foregone an achievement rare and great , though tho' page of no history re corded it. Phlneas Tate bid preached to her and gone away , empty and scorned. I could preach , too. In different tones and with a different gospel. Yet raj- words should have sweetness his bad not , ray gospel a power that should draw -where his repelled. For my love , shaken yet not shattered , wounded not dead , springing again to full lifo and force , should breathe Its vital energy Into her soul and impart of Its endless abundance till her heart was full. Entranced by this golden vision. I arose and looked from the window at the dawning day , praying that mlno might bo the task , the achievement , the reward. Bright dawned that day as I , with brighter brightness in my heart , climbed the stairs that led to ray bedchamber. But as I reached the door of It I paused. There came a sound from the llttlo closet beyond , whcro Jonah stretched bis weary legs , and as I hoped , had forgotten In harmless sleep the soul that ho I himself tormented worse than1 would the hell ho feared , No , ho did not Test. From his closet came low , fervent , earnest prayers. Listening a minute , half In scorn , halfIn pity , and In no unklndness , I heard him. "Praise be to God , " he said , "who maketh the crooked places straight , and oponeth a rath through the wilderness ami ; setteth the hand of bis servant a sword wherewith to smite the ungodly , even In high places. " What crooked places were made- straight , what path opened , wnat sworn set in Jcnah s hand ? Of the ungodly In high places there was no lack In the clays of King Charles. But was Jonah Wall to smite them ? I opened my door with a. laugh. AVe were all mad that night , and my madness Mated till the morntag. Yes , till the morning grow full imy second dream was with me. CHAPTER IX. OF GEMS AND PEBBLES. How I sought her. how I found her , that fine house of hers , with the lawn around It , and the river by It , the stareof her lackoju the pomp of her living , tiio great lord , who was bowed out as I went In , the maid who bridled and glanced and laugncd they are all there In my eniory but blurred , con fused beyond clear'recall. Yet all that she was , looked , ualij ; aye , or left the clearer for being unsaid , la jgravcn on my memory la lines that not years obliterate and no change of mind riiaKYs hard to roid. She wore the great diamond necklace , whoso pur chase was a fresh , text with the serious and a new Jeat for'Mthe Avlts. On her neck It gleamed and fia M $ s brilliantly and glor iously as the da&tllng turns In her talk and the unending chase of fleeting moods across her face. Yet Ijistjjjted from my lodging , sworn to win liQr.i'qnd came homo sworn to have done with Jictv ) Let me tell It. I told It to myself a 'tliousvind times In the days that followed. $ tVyen. ) $ now and for all the times that the aetJiothas played Jtself again before my unwIlllngTeycs , I can scarcely tell whence and hoW'ftU''tho ' last the change came. I think.JhaV ? th pomp Itself , the lord and the lackeys/'tho fine house and all her state , struck , . ? * It were , cold at my heart , dooming 'to failure the mad appeal which they could not smother. But there was more. For all these might have been and yet not reached or Infected her soul , But when I spoke to her In worda that had for mo a sweetness so potent as to win me from all hesitation and make as nothing the whole world , besides , she did not understand. I saw that she tried to understand. Where eliq failed I had failed also. The flower was dead ; what use , then , to cherish or water It ? I had not thought It was dead , but had prayed that , faded and choked though It wore , yet it might find llfo In the sunahlne ot my lova and the water of her tears. But she did not weep , unles in a passing petu lance because I asked what she could not give , and ( be clouds swept dark over my lovo's bright face. And now , alas , I am so wise that I cannot weep , but I must rather smile to have asked than lament that my asking was In vain , that I must wonder at her patience In refus-1 Ing kindly and bo no moro amazed that she refused * t last. Yet this sad wisdom thu slta well on ago I do not love In youth. I was a fool , but If td hold that Rood shall win and a tnio love provnll bo folly , let my sons befools fools after mo until tholr sons In turn catch up from them the torch of that folly which Illuminates the world. You would have ld that she had not looked to see me , for she ntirted ns though In surprise when I stood before her , sajlng : "You sent for mo. " "I sent for you I" she cried , still as If puzzled , then , "Ah , I remember. A whim seized mo as I passed your lodging. Yet you deserved no surh favor , for you treated mo very rudely why , yes , with great unklnd- ncss last tlmo wo met. But I wouldn't have you think mo resentful. Old friends must forgive ontf another , mustn't they ? Besides , > ou meant no hurt ; you wcf ° vexed , per haps you wore oven surprised ? No , you weren't surnrlscd. But you were grieved , Simon ? " I had boon gazing dully at her ; now I spoke heavily and dully , "Youoar gems there on your neck , " Mid t , pointing at the necklace. "Isn't1 th'o neck worthy ? " she murmured quickly jet softly , pulling her robe away to let mo see the better and raising her eyes to mlno- "Yes , very worlhy. But wouldn't you bo grieved to nnd them ncbblcs ? " "By my faith , ycs.1" she laughed , "for I paid the price of gems for thorn ? " "I also paid thq price of a gem , " said I , "and thought I hod It. " " .And. It proved td bo a. pebble ? " pild she. leaning over me , for I had seated myself In a chair , being tn no mood for ceremony. "Yes , a pebble ; a very pebble , a common pebble ! " "A common pebble ! " she echoed. "Oh , Simon , cruel Simon ! But a pretty , bright "pebblo ? It looked like a gem. Simon. " "God forgive you , yes. In heaven's name then long ago. when/ / you came to Hatch- stoid what then ? Waren't you then " "No Rein. " said she. "Even then a psb- ble. " Her voice sank a little , ns though for a single moment some unfamllhr &hamo came upon her. "A common pebble , " she added , echoing my words. "Then God forgive you , said I again , nnd I leaned my head on my lund. "And you , good Simon , do you forgive mo ? " I was silent. She moved away petulantly , crying : "You'ro all so ready to call on God to forgive ! Is forgiveness God's only ? Will none of you forgive for yourselves ? Or are you so righteous that you can't do what GoJ must ? " I sprang j > and came to her. "Forgive ! " I cried In n low voice. "Aye , I'll forgive , Don't bilk of forgiveness to me. - c-.mo to love. " "To love ? Now ? " Her eyes grow wide In wonder , amusement nnd delight. "Yes. " said I. "You loved the gem : you'd love the pob- ble. Simon , Simon , where is madame , your mother , where.my good friend the vicar ? Ah , whcrc's your virtue , Simon ? " "Whore yours shall ibe , " I cried , seizing an'd ' covering her harvls In mine. "Whero yours , there mine , and T > oth in love that makes delight and virtue one. " I caught a hand to my Una and kissed it many times. "No sin comes but by desire , " said I , pleading , 'tand If ifho desire Is no sin. there Is no aln. Come with me ! I will fulfill all yonr desire and make your sin dead , " She shrank 'back ' amazed ; this was strange talk to her , yet she left her hand In mine. "Como with you ? ( But -whither , whither ? Wo are no more In the fields at "Hatch- stead. " "We oould bo lagaln. , " I cried , "alono In the fields at Hatchatcad. " Even now she hardly understood what I would havo. or , understanding , could not bellqvo tha.t she understood rightly. "You mean leave leave London and go with > ou ? With you alone ? " "Yes alone with your husband. " She pulled her hand away -with a Jerk , crying , "You're mad. " "May be. Let me bomad and bo mad yourself , also , sweetheart. If rboth of us arc mad what hurt ? " "What I 'I go I leave itho townI leave jou ? you'ro here to seek your fortune. " "Mayn't I dream that I've found it ? " And again I caught her hand. After a momtjnt she drew nearer to me ; I-felt .her fingers ipless mine In tender ness. "Poor Simon ! " said she with a little lauijh. "Indeed , he remembers Cydarla well. iBu't ' Cjdarla , such as she waa , even ' Cydarla. Is gone. And now I am not she. " Tben she laughed again , crying , "What louyj" "A moment ago you didn't call it folly , " "Then I was doubly a fool , " she an swered w.lth . the first touch ot 'bitterness. ' "For folly it la , deep and black. I am not nay , was I ever one to ramble In green fields all day and go home to a cottage ? " "Never , " said It "Nor 'will ' Ibe , save for the Io\o of a man you love. Save fonthat , what woman has 'been. ' _ 'But for that , how many ! " "Why , very lew , " said she with a gentle little laugh. "And of that few I am not one. Nay , nor do T am I cruel ? nor do I love you , Simon ! " "You sncar It ? " "But a little as a friend an old friend ? " "And a dear oae ? " "One dear for a certain plcacant folly that he has. " "You'll como ? "No. " "Why not ? 'But ' 'In a day neither you nor I would ask why. " "Don't ask now. There's a regiment of reasons. " Her laugh burst out again , yet her eyes seemed tender , i "Give me ono. " "I have given one. I don't love you. " "I won't take It. " "I am what I am. " "You should be what I would make you. " "You're to live at the court. To servo the duke ot Monmouth. Is It not ? " "What do I care for that ? Are there no others ? " "Let go my hand no , lot It go. See , now , I'll show you. There's a ring on It. " 'I see the ring. " "A rich one. " 1 "Very rich. " "Simon , do you guess who set It there ? " "Ho Is your Icing only while you make him such. " "Nay , " she cried , with sudden passion. "I am set In my course. " Then came defiance. "I wouldn't change It. Didn't I toll you once that I might 1me power with the king ? " "Power ? What's that to jou ? What's it to any of us beside love ? " "Oh , I don't know anything about your love , " she cried , petulantly , "but I know what I love the stir , and the frowna of the great ladlea , and the courting of great lords. Ah , but why do I talk ? Do we reason with a madman ? " "It wo are touched , ever so little w h his disease. " She turned to me with sparkling eyes , She spoke very softly. "An , Simon , you , too. have a tongue ! Can you also lure women ? I think you could , But keen it. Simons keen it for your wife. Thorn's manjj a maid would gladly take the title , for you'ro a fine figure , and I think you know the way to a woman's heart. " Standing above roe ( for I had sunk back In my chair ) she caressed my check gently with lier hand. I was checked , but not beaten. My raadiieES , as she called' It ( as must not I also call It ? ) , was st'lll In me , hot and surg ing. Hope was yet alive , for she had shown mo tenderness , and once It had eeemed as though ft passing shadow of remorse shot across her brightness. Putting out my hands. I took both of hers again , and so looked up Irf her face , dumbly beseeching her ; a smllo quivered on her lips as she shook her head at me. "Heaven keeps you for better things , " sba said. said."I'd bo. the' judge of them my elf , " I cried. and I sought to carry her hands to my lips. "Let mo go , " she eald ; "Simon , you must let me go , Nay , you must. So ! Sit tbero and I'll sit opposite to you. " She did as Ehe said , stating herself over against me , although quite close. She looked me In the face. Presently she gave a llttlo sigh. i "Won't you leave me now ? " she asked with a plaintive smile , I shook my bead , but made no other "I am sorry , " she went on softly , "that I came to Hatchstead ; I'm sorry that I brought rou to London , that I met iou In the lano. hat I brought you here today , as I didn't guess your folly. I've lived with players ind with courtiers' , and with with ono other , so I didn't dream of such folly as yours. Yes. I'm sorry. " "You can give mo Joy Infinitely greater han any sorrow I've had by you , " said 1 In a ow voice. On thla she sat silent for a full minuto. seeming tu study my face. Then she looked to right * nd left , aa though she would falu have escaped. Then she laughed llttlo but RTOW Rratb again , Mylng : "I don' know why I toughed , " and sighing heavily I watched every motion nnd change In her waiting for her to speak again. At last sh spoke. "You won't bo angry with me , Simon ? she Asked coaxlngly. "Why , no , " I answered , wondering ! ? . "Nor run quite mad nar talk of death no any horrors ? " "I'll hear all youy calmly , " I answorei She cat looking at mo In a whimsical dls tress , recmlng to deprecate with nnd to pr * tny rardon , yet still to hint amusement deep hidden In her mind. Then ilno dro\v hcrsol up and a strange and most pitiful prldo ap pcared In her face. I did nol know the moan Ing of It. Then she leaned forward towar mo , blushing a little , and whispered nl namo. "I'm waiting to hear you , " said I. M voice came sad , slern anil cold. "You'll bo cruel to mo , I know you will , she cried petulantly. "On my life , no , " said I , "What Is It yo want to say ? " She was llko a child Nvho shows you som loved forbidden toy that she should not have but prizes above all her trifles ; there wa that sly joy , that ashamed exultation In he faco. "I have promises , " she whispered , clasp Ing her hands and nodding her head nt me "Ah , they make songs on mo nnd laugh a me , and Castlcmalno looks at mo as thoug I was the street dirt under her feet. Bu they shall ECO ! Ayn , they shall see that can match them ! " Slip sprang to her tec In reckless merriment , crying : "Shall I mak a. pretty countess , Simon ? " She came oca to mo and whispered with a mjstcrlous air "Simon , Simon ? " I looked up At her sparkling eyes. "Simon , what's he whom you servo , whom you're proud to servo ? Who Is he , I say ? ' And she broke Into a laugh ot triumph. But I , hearing her laugh , and finding my heart filled with a sudden terror , spread my hands over my eyes and fell bick heavily It my chair , llko an old man or a drunken For ciow , Indeed , I saw thai my gem was bu a pebble. And the echo ot her laugh rang In my ears. "So Ican't come , Simon , " I heard her say "You see that I can't come. No , no , I can' come , " and again she laughed. _ _ _ _ _ _ ( To be Continued. ) "KUTtEKA Jinvo fount ! itf" An absolute , permanent and kindly vegetable cure for the tobacco habit. .p' . . . . suddenly and rack the nerves take BACO-CURO it gently weans I Ion don't ilop tfibicco. ! UroCuro fttopi 7011 t COc. or il boxes , 3 boxes ( guaranteed cure ) $2.50. IE your druggutdoes not sell it , \\c will : Eureka Cliem.S ; MfffCoLa Crosse , DBOBU Absolutely Cured In from Three to < Eight Days by the use of the Famous ' The Greatest Hair Tonic Known. Odnrlosi and rcfrrelilnir to the cralp. Doctors entlorbo It , birbora recommend It , druirgltta Foil It. 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C vf treated ten yearn go hit va never teen * tvmpton ln , Iy detcrlblmr yourcnno fully wrc n lrr * [ you ty limit , ami Mcelve tuouuusstionirirutranieu tocuiooi rrlunu all money. Thpse who ( > rtfr to como litre fur lirut- unit c n Uo BO nU we will nijr mllroid r > ie bath u } < mil luitil tllln wlille here If wo ( all lo i-u'a , VVertml- JHIK Hie world luracju * that our Murflc Jteuieily will n > t euro Wille lor full puiilculai aud crt Ilia evldmice. Weknowtbat jou a ru Ltiitlcal , justly no lee , u > the im t eminent HJ > ill-lain have jevir been able to L'lve more Ihau lem | < uiary relief. In our ten er puictlcewUh thl > .lluulc Itcmeily It has U-euniixt dlltleult to overcome tha piujudlc-itatfaltut all so--alled l > crlnc . 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