Show I r or Another Sin B By BERTHA M. M CLAY Continued From Morning The sadi s CumIn came to her re relief re- re lief hief and th beautiful duchess thanked lice her In her heart Then Fi she sat perfectly still the tho fan li ho carried was opened and tim tho soft plumage lay against her white breast The glossy leaves lie tho scarlet and white lowers flowers of time the camellias formed a picturesque back back- ground She looked more like a grand picture by Raphael than a living ing reality Outwardly she sat perfectly Still perfectly unconcerned the white plumage hardly stirring with her breath huh but her heart wast beating lien her pulse throbbing every nerve thrilling for he lie was coming coining without seeing urn him she know knew It she felt the hue magic of his presence tIm tho spoil that no one else in this world could throw round her It was no surprise to her iter when a lark dark shadow stood before nor her and atud looking up she saw tho ho face of the only man mami she she- had ever evet- cored for he cried and something In his voice touched her heart as It hall had hadnot not been touched for many marty a long day I beg your pardon he lie eon con his face flushing the old familiar name slipped from me mc un Un- a I never wish to hear any aimy other from your lips she said and there was that in her beautiful face in her passionate eyes that hint should have bade him beware but that lie hat he did not notice ItI It I did not think of meeting you here he ne said She Sho drew diew aside her magnificent dress to snake make place for him Why not she asked I do not know I I heard you were in London and I often wondered where and how we should meet again I You have thought of me then You ion have remembered me she cried anti and this time the the- light In her eyes struck him Ills Lace face flushed slightly Lord Carew did not love his ho lie had married her In what seemed to him compliance with the most unjust capricious will ever made Still it was his fathers father's will and he could not refuse to comply with It He nad lial married n a woman he did not love but he lie respected and esteemed her her- he had nad no id Idea a of playing her false he was the try soul of honor While she lived under hits his roof and bore the name minnie of his wife all imaginable honor and respect should be paid to lien her He lie would not could not play her false too So when whOn those eyes were raised to lila his and tIme tho musical voice grew sweeter for speaking to him him- Lord Carow involuntarily thought of life his wife She was So PleaSed to see him so de delighted de- de lighted to be with him again Do y you kr know w m my hus husT husband she asked and Lord T Carew said said- No not well I r mt must make you great friends she said lie was speaking caWl of you I I shall be very happy replied Allan Yet let as its he lie spoke there passed through his mind sonic some of those grand old words that pray we may be shielded from temptation lost lest It prove too strong for us Hark said lie tho duchess Why Shuy that hat Is our favorite the old Lov Waltz Arid And the iho dark eyes spoke so COUll not hOt what what- the thie w. w Will you dance damice with me he said anti without one word sord of plying re the hue laid her lier pretty little white hand on his arm and they went awa away together look QS in Iii tier her br eyes what she was s tl of lint j ahe smile and scold cold him no matter how his compliment were Lady Adelaide was watching her ber rival and the husband who lingered by that rivals rival's side For Lord Loid Carew was beginning in some measure to fall under the In Influence in- in fluence of tho old spoil When he had finished the lie walta the duchess professed pro PiO a great longing foran an Ice lie escorted hot her to the supper room and after that she would not nt release himI himI him shall hahl I hope she said see a great deal of each other oIlier You Tou must Introduce me to your wife this evening we shall ber fri I am sure sure great great friends and you Lord Carew you will come and visit us so sometimes me times He lie could only answer answer- Yes and then the lie Duke of Ormond Joined i them hem He lie knew little of Lord CreW Carew but his beautiful wife smiling her brightest on him could do anything on oil earth she wished With him se Gerva she said Lord Carew is one of my oldest friends I want you to know him well and learn to like him him for my sake I shall be only Io pleased said the unsuspicious husband I I must ask you Lord Carew to allow me to offer my congratulations X had the pleasure half bait an hour xe of an in introduction introduction in- in to one of of- the most beautiful ful and amiable Indies I over had had- the honor of meeting Lady Adelaide Carew The duchess for one p passing moment moment mo mo- ment ment felt tile the greatest Inclination to stay the urbane and speaker then she si-ic turned to him with one of her most fascinating smiles I am Jealous I have have been been just tell tell- ellIng ell ell- lug Ing Lord Carew how much mich I Wish to see his wile If you are not said the tho luke duke it will give the lie duchess and myself great pleasure to see sec you on Friday The Prince of will wll dine with with- us Lord Carew bowed ald as he looked at the stately gentleman so unsuspicious of all evil the thought though passed through his mind that the theman man who could Injure one so noble so trusting trust would would- Indeed be bea a a villain then he laughed at for the thought Tho duke left them and tind still hi his beautiful wife continued to keep Allan Allanby Allanby by her side he thought of Lady of-Lady Lady Adelaide and wondered if sh sho shwas was tva well amused The dark eyes t to note the very thought Y Yell are tt are die dis trait said I shall begin t to think that I have lost all converse conversa conversational powers Then she exerted herself to be s so charming so 3 fascinating so witty thai tha he forgot everything in listening t ther to her and all tire the time his wife wa vat watching him no matter whether h hE danced talked smiled or sat silent her eyes were always seeking him When the the duchess had detained hit hitas as long iong as she thought prudent sh rose H Shall we find Ladi- Ladi Adelaide Carew now she said I r o oan 01 an aim introduction They found her with Captain Ran Ran- dolph In one of or the pretty Sho Shio was sitting with a on her mude JA Then t C two for foi the love of the ii same man T looked at each other a measuring strength Time The duchess superb magnificent a aglow aglow glow of light anti and color the Che fire in lii he hem eyes bright as the fire of her jewels Lady Adelaide lovely in her calm Lord Carew murmured some word of Introduction and duchess lucId hel out her hand with a smile that was wa irresistible I am am so pleased to kity you iou Lady she said arid he her proud eyes in iii every detail of pure calm loveliness She th o suf warmth Into her ber words arid and address address ad ad- dress to have deceived anyone but she not deceive the deceive the lady tins hus husband band did not love love her Laay Adelaide looking hooking in- in inthe the depths of those dark i read there envy eivy malice and hate Lady Adelaide was just complain complaining log ing of feeling tired raid Beauty You have perhaps been dancing too 00 much said SUll tile With vf superb patronage and Captain Ran Randolph dolph detected time the patronage pal and estimated hOt her accordingly Continued morrow To-morrow Morning |