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R- brought cOn on the overwhelming evidence offered against you—of having poisoned him whom you promised to love, honour, and obey, yet, at the same time, you have been recom- mended to mercy, No provocation could lessen the guilt of such an awful crime, and, though the recommendation shall be for- warded to the proper quarter, I beg of you to make your peace with Almighty God and can hold out to you little hope of any alteration of the sentence of the court. And that is that you be taken from the place where you sow stand to the place whence you came, and from thence to the place of execution, and that you be hanged by the neck until you are dead, and may God have mercy on your soul." Amen," came solemnly from the chap Iain's lips. In the body of the court there was tense silence and bated breath. Outside the great clock struck midnight with a harsh clanging note which seemed to go through and through everybody in the court. While the judge had been pronouncing sen- tence, the prisoner had stood erect at the front of the dock, unsupported and facing the man who was dooming her to disgrace and a felon's death. When he had finished she stood for an in- stant as though about to speak. Then she turned round slowly and silently with no sign but a slight stately inclination of her head and rapidly disappeared down the narrow stairs. Thus the world saw the last of Helen Jern- ingham in all her radiant beauty. As the judge left'the bench a murmur of protest again rose in court accompanied by sobs: and outside a hoarse roar of disapproval and disgust could be heard, announcing the fact that the verdict was known to the anxious mob in the street. Then a sudden vivid flash of lightning illu- minated the weird scene; followed by a rever- berating peal and crash of thunder, and the rain began to fall in big, heavy drops. CHAPTER II. ?EOM GRAVE TO GAY. THE London season had almost run its little course, and despite the prolonged Session dances were becoming belated. Society had laughed its laughs, dined its friends, done its Ascot, and danced the edge off the small hours to the despite of its beauty sleep: and the artificial life of the town, with its utter disregard of nature and its general topsy-turveydom of things was beginning to pall and to cloy even the most hardened palate. Business in the marriage mart was growing slack. Matches had been made, bargains struck and announced to the world, or else they had not come off, to the disgust of dowagers and their daughters. To ring down the curtain the Countess of Teviotdale was giving a small dance at her house in Park Lane, and amongst the girls who were not a little excited at the prospect were Phyllis and Doris ChichcJc. They were the iiio Mrs. Chichcle, a popular and L I wealthy widow, on the borderland of the fifties, and reputed to be heiresses in a small \va v. Moreover, it was their first season, aud. they had enjoyed it to the full. Put, although they were both very attractive girls, so far neither had received an offer of marriage which was either worth considering seriously, or had ap- pealed to that unfashionable organ, the heart. But both were budding on Lady Teviotdale's dance, each hoping from her different point of iew that the evening would bring forth her desire. c There was an unusual contrast between the twins, who, beyond a vogue general likeness, were totally unlike each other in face or henrc and of the two Phyllis was commonly accepted as the beauty without question. She was undoubtedly a very lovely girl, with her tell willowy figure and abundance of neb auburn hair. She had a very clear com- pi'-Mon and a shn that was almost trans- parent in its Uneness of texture, and in her chreks there was no trace of colour. Her eyes were large and blue, perhaps a shade too light in i: :t, but strikingly surrounded by long blaek lashes and surmounted by arched black biows. Her nose was small and finely cut, but her chin was slightly too square for the oval of her face, though not very notice- ably so Her mouth was contradictory, in- clined at times to suggest sensuality, whilst at others it contracted to a thin line of deteitiiinaiion. She had, however, a way of smiling which showed the full beauty of her teeth and hei month at its best. Doris shaied only two points with her-the beautiiul teeth and the colour of the hair but lias was considerably darker and less conspicuous. In figure she was petite and plump, and her nose and mouth were not as regular as the eanoas of beauty de- manded. The former ended rather too abruptly, suggesting a snub, but the nostrils were small and sensitive. The latter was inclined to be large and full-lipped, but it was always smiling and her eyes were full of fun. They were large and black, merry or passionate according to her mood, and they alone took her face out of the com- monplace. And more characteristic still were the liberal freckles, which gave her a distinction and lovablensss of her own. Altogether there was a quaint irregulari ty. about her face which was very charming in its unexpectedness but in the eyes of the majority she had to play second fiddle to Phyllis. Both the young girls were dressed with a smart simplicity in white with touches of CULt dc nil here and there, and Mrs. Chichele eyerl them very proudly and affectionately as they entered the drawing-room ready to start. Yon had better make the best of things to-night. children, and have your full fling," ■she said smiling, as there will be no more dances or new dresses for some time to come. I'm going to take you off to the country in a day or two. I think I've been verv patient to stand so much racketing about this season. Now I'm going to strike Dear old aunty." said Doris, kissing her affectionately, you know you won't. You'll do just as you arc told, and take us just where we want to go." "Don't be too sure, dear," replied Mrs. Chichele, as she returned her kiss. An anxious look flitted across Phvllis's face. I hope Lord Shelford will be there," she said. Á "I don't suppose he will." said Doris. If It's only a boy and girl affair, and he must be nearly fifty." Lord .-dieJforcl," answered Phyllis sharply, is onlv just over forty, and he is quite a yonng man in all his ways," in ins vices, you mean, dear," put in Mrs. Chichele with some asperity. You know I have al ways told you that I don't care about you girls seeing much of him." S oil must be polite," argued Phyllis sophisticaiiy, and ne always pays me such a lot of attention." A cloud crossed her aunt's brow. "Yon are both too young at present to think of inch things," she said abruptly, as though closing the subject, "and you have got to learn this, Phyllis, that Lord Shelford has not the reputation of being a marrying man. and that, even then, to marry some marquisses is dear at any price." And v. ith this little homily she preceded them L} the carriage. However, neither of the twins was doomed to disappointment when they arrived at Lady Teviot tije's, as they found plenty of part- ners a-.vailing their arrival, including one or two their hearts were specially set on. ".Come, Sir I ion el," said Phyllis, laughing to a tall, handsome bov with a slight, dark moustache, you mustn't be greedvand take all mv card to yourself. Besides," I should get terribly bored if I had to see too much of you." "Would vou ? he asked in a serious undertone, looking full into her lace with a passionate glance. She shrugged her shoulders with a dainty gesture, not pretending to take him seriously. "There you are, after all, Lord Shelford," she went on to an older man, assuming sur- prise as he approached her. I thought you had gone to Goodwood." No, sweet lady," he replied with rather a drawl, eyeing her up and down through his single glass, "the thought of seeing you once more was too much for me, so I decided, much against my principles, to get up early to-morrow instead and go down by the morning train, which will land me in time for the first race." "How nice and unselfish of you," said Phyllis, half seriously, half banteringly, as she gave him her card. I will give you an extra dance as a reward." He smiled indulgently at her under his heavy moustache, raising his eyebrows with a characteristic movement as he scanned her programme, scratching in an S here and there. He was aji undeniably handsome man for his age, or rather the remnants of a good- looking man, who had lived his forty-seven years hard. His hair was grizzled, but cut short and parted in the middle. His mous- tache was as black as ever it had been, and it was as much as his valet's life would have been worth to allow any suspicion of a grey hair to show. His eye-brows, too, were black and heavy above his keen black eyes, and his aquiline nose well preserved. His bearing was military, and he carried himself very erect, making the most of his bare six feet. His dress was irreproachable, and he always prided himself subconsciously on living up to the nickname of "Dandy" Shelford of the Guards. Your little Doris does not like me," he said, as, later in the evening, he led her away to a corner of the conservatory. She's such a child," rejoined Phyllis, de- precatingly. You are twins, I believe ? he said with a smile. Oh, but actual age is not everything," the girl argued with an answering smile. So I like to make myself believe," said the Marquis, lightly. You do not think me very old, do you, Miss Chichele ? he con- tinued, leaning forward and looking into her face. For a moment, in her suppressed excite- ment, the blood seemed as though it would not pass through her heart, and it was as though it had stopped beating. Then the tension relaxed suddenly, and the hot blood rushed to her usually white face. For once she did not feel complete mistress of herself, but she was angry with herself for losing her self- control at the critical moment. 0 Her head swam for a second. She felt that her ambition was going to be realised, that she was going to be a marchioness. Then with a great effort she recovered her- self and looked up at him with a gay smile. Old Lord Shelford ? she exclaimed, as though surprised at the question. Indeed, no I always look upon you as only a very few years older than I am—and I hate boys fresh from school or the 'Varsity." Lord Shelford drew back a little, smiling inscrutably. She had given herself away, and he had found out what he had wanted to know. Even young Lionel Erskine ? he went on coolly. Poof Sir Lionel ? said the girl with a dainty shrug of her white shoulders, "he is quite a child." He came of age last week," rejoined the Marquis, laughing, "and he thinks himself very grown up." At that moment, to Phyllis's disgust, the young baronet under discussion appeared in person to claim the next dance. How annoying she exclaimed to herself, as Lord Shelford yielded place to the younger man. I will leave you to tell Sir Lionel what we have just been discussing," he said mis- chievously, as he strolled away with a rather careless bow. What have you been saying ? asked the other man eagerly, not noticing her ill-con- cealed annoyance. Oh, nothing of any importance, only discussing ages," she Ivere(I Iritlier shortly. 9 0 1 Then she recovered herself with an effort and smiled on him, showing her teeth. Rather a delicate subject with old Dandy Shelford, I should think," he laughed. I don't think he's very old," said Phyllis decidedly, "and it's better than being too young, you know. Let's go and dance." No one minute, please," said Lionel eagerly. Do you mind if we sit it out ? Phyllis assented rather dubiously, but she felt that she could play Lionel Erskine without danger, even if she had failed to fathom the older man. Do you think I'm too young ? he went on, pursuing the subject. Too young for what ? parried Phyllis, playing a question off with a question. To marry," he answered bluntly. Then lie gave rein to his passion. "To marry you, Phyllis, the woman I adore. Since I met you I've had eyes for no one else, thoughts for nothing else, and it's eating my whole heart out. I know I'm young, but that's a fault on the right side, isn't it ? We can go through life together hand in hand, starting level. Besides, I'm of age. I waited till then. And if you'll only marry I'll be so good to you." The very rush of wards from Lionel, usually self-contained -and rather reserved, almost carried the girl off her feet, and for a. moment held her speechless. Meanwhile she was summing up the situa- tion and calculating the chances. Lionel was a baronet with a very fair income and a nice place in Hertfordshire, so he was not to be despised, especially as he was entirely his own I master. But, of course, he was not to be compared with the Marquis of Shelford, with his forty thousand a year and great historic castle -a the Midlands. Moreover, Lionel in some of his ways was rather too reserved and old-fashioned and bored her at times. Still, she must not lose him altogether, and it would certainly do no harm to temporise. Hush, Sir Lionel," she said softly, yet with a touch of imperiousness, hush, please, you bewilder me. I had no idea it comes as such a surprise to me. I always looked on you as a friend H-as too young to think of marriage." but, he broke in eagerly, "nut too young to love ? Oh, Phyllis, you don't know how much it means to me. Don't you —won't vou-—can't you love me ? I don't know," answered the girl with a deliberate slowness. "I'm not sure of my- self. That's the truth, Lionel" (she let the name without the prefix slip out as though unconsciously), "and I'm bewildered. I must have time to think. Give me time give me a few days." Yes, dear, of course," said the man tenderly, of course, as long as you like. I have been too abrupt, but may I hope ? She flashed an enigmatic look at him from her bright eyes. "Take me back to my aunt, please," she said softly, slipping her hand into his arm. But she was doomed to disappointment, as the Marquis of Shelford, though very charm- ing and attentive, did not again get on dangerous ground. Lionel spoilt it." she thought rather vindictively, as she laughed and joked with her elderly admirer, trying to outdo him in matter lack of seriousness. Suddenly she looked up and caught the eve ofCttton Bramber, the famous K.C., locussed upon her, and for an instant she felt uncom- fortable. Somehow, she never felt at her ease with him, and of late she had caught him staring at her several times. I wonder if he's worth marrying ? she thought instinctively. But I should always leel afraid of him." Who is that that girl reminds me of ? the big lawyer muttered to himself, as he dropped his eyes. Mean while Doris was fully occupied with partners, but in looking back upon Lady Teviotdale's dance one event eclipsed all Others and left the rest of the evening a delicio Wi blank. Girls, despite the psychology of story-books and the tenets of twenty years ago, are not too illogically modest not to have desires of their own or to set their hearts upon an un- declared suitor, and all through the season IDoris had been gradually weeding out the j Enen she met until only one was left in the j place of pride in her heart. j This was Ralph Shopwyke, and in the World's eyes he was not a great catch. There- J in., however, Doris differed, and her heart held j only one desire to the exclusion of everything else. He, too, was little more than a b:g over- j grown schoolboy, a year senior to Lionel at Oxford, but to the little girl his immense j frame dwarfed all considerations of age and income. For,though he was well enough off as a j bachelor on two or three thousand a year, j with his old manor-house in Sussex, which had 'I come down to him in unbroken sequence from Norman times, it was but a drop in the Lon- don whirlpool, too inconsiderable to engage the consideration of the more important matchmaker. Moreover, he was not accounted particular- ly good-looking, erring on the big side with his six foot four and his forty-eight inch chest. But he was finely made and his frank, clean shaven face with its big, obstinate chin and good-natured blue eyes was distinctly pleasing in effect. His fair hair curled just enough to be pleasant, and his big mouth was not too big, and Doris herself certainly saw very little., if anything, to find fault with. Above all, he had a big, protecting, masterful manner which was as reassuring at times as it was disconcerting at others. Ralph was not a society man, nor was he particularly fond of the society of women in general. In fact, he was a man's man an 1 liked men as much as tney liked him. Hut, somehow, through that inexplicable kink called love, in Doris he seemed to find some- thing different to all other women, and whereas with most 01 her sex he was tongue- tied and felt foolish, to her he could rattle away breezily on all manner of subjects of mutual interest. But as the season waned and he began to become more definitely self- conscious of his real feelings towards her, he found conversation growing proportionately more difficult and it needed a woman's tact to help him out and to keep him from any appearance of awkwardness. Yet, while acknowledging himself hope- lessly in love, he could not bring himself to lessly in love, he could not bring himself to speak, partially from a fear of refusal which in his saner moments he felt was ungrounded, and partially because he did not consider himself a good enough catch for a girl who was not only charming, but also reputed to be well dowered. This he had had rubbed into him by a certain celebrated countess two years before, when, in a passionate fit of calf iove, he had with the arrogance of youth, offered himself to her daughter, destined for a duke. However, in view of the approaching t I parting which was inevitable with the decline of the season, he had nerved himself to take the plunge, which afterwards seems so simple, whereas beforehand it appears so stupendous. y 1 ought to be at home to night," he said, approaching his subject deviously, I've got my usual bachelor party for Goodwood, but I wired to say I'd be down to-morrow." That was very rude," sr.id Doris severely, with a violent but pleasant throb inside, why aren't you there ? « it's because of—of you," he went on [tal Ling] y, and they are all old pals." I don't like people to be rude," she said whimsically, sure of her ground and merciless- ly ignoring any personal responsibility. Oh hang it," floundered the big man .vretcbcdty, Can't yon understand ? Aud she did. (7b be continued.) -+-