The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-05-30
anywhere else could she find any mention

anywhere else could she find any mention
of herself.
In the quiet and silence of Brynmar her
health and spirits returned, Something
of the old beautiful bloom was on her face
when, six weeks a~ftcrwagd, Barbara
came. saying that. in spite of all relnon-
strances. Claude would come. too-not to
remain. but only for a few hours. just to
see how his newly won treasure looked.
liilda went with him to the shady green
glade in the woods where he first saw
her: and there, with tears shining in her
eyes. she told him Lady Hutton's dying
words. and how impossible she had found
il to discover who her parents were. lie
loved her too deeply to care. and he kissed
the tears from her face. and told her
never to think of it again. She was
lIilda Hutton to all the world. and would
soon be IIiIda. Lady Bayncham. He
made her promise that when the spring
blossoms came she would be his wife.
As the time drew near Lady Bayneham
made some faint remonstrance but 1t
was soon withdrawn, because she saw
the whole happiness of her sons life was
involved. Unless he married llilda he
'Nl Wv itihiiN u ~ "a
was amiably Indifferent, but in her heart
there was something resembling diSlik"
for the beautiful Young girl, who had un-
consciously thwartcd the one plan and
wish of her life and heart.
Spring came with its blossoms and bud
ding leaves. The wedding was to take
place in the pretty country church at
Brynmar. and Il gay party of guests as
sembled there. BERTHE Carlyon had gladly
accepted his old friends invitation TO
o~fiiciate rs best man, for he was longing
to see Barbara again. Diffidence or deli
cacy-he hardly knew which-had pre-
vented him from calling since he knew
she was free.
The flowers Hilda loved were blooming
on her wedding day. when the words were
spoken that made her Claude Bayneham's
wife, and no one wished her JOY more
truly or more kindly than Barbara Earle.
Lord Bayneham took his young wife
to switzerland. He wanted to show her
every beautiful place in the world all at
once. Barbara told him, laughingly, he
must be content with one, and Hilda had
chosen switzerland.
Rarbara's words were gayest when the
hour of parting anne Barbara's face
was the last that smiled as the carriage,
containing perhaps the two happiest peo-
pie in the world, drove away.
BERTHE Carlyon stood by Barbara's side,
watching with loves keen eyes every
change in that noble face. He saw no
trace of SORROW there. Barbara did not
keep her woes for the worlds amusement.
She was calm. Kind and serene. thought
frl for (1on1, fAr Ij1lo mud Gov adv
Bayncham. 1t would have required more
shrcwdness than Bcrtie possessed to dis
cover any sign of an aching heart in those
calm. clear eyes and smiling lips.
Il think they will be happy" he said,
as the carriage disappeared. Some NOR
tails have an enviable lot. | should i'm
agine that Claude has not one cloud in his
sky. /, on the contrary. have no sun
shine"
You cried Barbara, turning TO him
quickly: why, ever since | can rcmcn-
Der anything at all. | have heard my cou-
sin cite you as the happiest man he knew"
Il make no complaint" said BERTHE. Il
have enjoyed my life hitherto as the birds
and flowers enjoy theirs. without thought
or care. | never woke to realities until
| became sure Of obtaining a certain treas
ure. Looking within myself, | found |
was unworthy of it. He who would win
must fight"
why can not YOU fight" said Barbara,
interested, in spite of her own secret sor-
row. You are too ditiident. A man
should never mistrust his own powers, if
h" would have others respect them
Miss Earle said BERTHE, suddenly,
will You be my friend? A man can do
noble deeds if he has a noble woman to
Influence him. Be my friend. and there
Is nothing too high or too difficult for me
10 attempt, if You will aid me. | should
value your friendship more than the love
OF ali the world put together"
Bertie was most sublimely unconscious
that his words We're a declaration of love
in themselves; and Barbara smiled as she
looked al his handsome, eager face.
Il will be your friend she said, "if.
as You think, ! can be useful TO you"
The mouse once helped the lion" said
Bertie; and it is just possible the time
may come when BERTHE Carlyon. the Door
younger so. of a not over-rich baronet.
may be OF some assistance to Miss Earle.
Remember" he continued. IF the time
should ever come that YOU want n strong
arm or a brave heart. my life is at your
service And Barbara remembered hi.
words.
90 be continued.t