The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-07-11

The resemblance is accidental said
Mr.. Fulton, "but it is certainly very
strong; yet the person of whom speak
was not a lady"
The false, mean words did not blister
his false. smiling lips. In all that con
s~titutes a perfect lady, his dead wife,
Magdalen Hurst, was certainly one.
"Shall we proceed to buSinesS!' asked
Lord Bayneham, hastily. He WAS begin
ming to feel somewhat annoyed at this
handsome stranger, who stood SO admir-
ingly before his wife's portrait; besides.
he did not like to hear that there had
ever been another face like hers-it was
peerless in his eyes.
They entered warmly into their ar
engagements, and Lord ~Bayneham's pass
ing annoyance soon wore off.
There was no resisting the handsome
face and gay, easy temper. Paul Fulton
knew how to charm, and he soon won
the liking of the noble, un~suspicious earl.
He accepted with skillfully concealed de
light the invitation to Bayneham Castle;
1t was the very thing that, in his heart,
he had longed for, but never hoped to
gain.
81 am sorry that the ladies are not at
home" said Lord Bayneham, but you
will see them at Bayneham. We think
Of going tomorrow or the day afterward.
Would it be quite convenient for you to
follow us in-say a week from now? Mr..
Carlyon comes then
Mr.. Fulton assumed an air of profound
thought, which in a few minutes gave
way to a bright smile.
1T would suit me admirably" he said,
"as he had business in Wales afterward."
He remained with Lord Bayneham for
lunch, and there was no more said about
business, but he proved himself to be
one of the most amusing men the young
lord ever remembered to have met. His
anecdotes were incXhaustible. and his rich
fund Of wit and humor kept Lord Bayne-
ham constantly amused and delighted.
You have seen plenty Of the world,
Mr.. Fulton" he remarked.
YES" said his visitor: Il have seen
what is called life in most of its phases,
and some Of them strange ones
They parted mutually pleased, and
when Lady Bayneham and Hilda return
ed they found the earl in high spirits
over his late guest.
You must know him, MOTHER" he
said; "you are sure to like him. and | am
glad he is going to Bayneham. No fear
of feeling dull III his company. | never
saw any one with such q flow of spirits"
and what is the name?' asked the
countess, rather surprised at her sons
enthusiasm. "Fulton.' she continued;
why, llilda, that must be the gentleman
Lady Grahame was speaking of. He has
purchased the Grenholme property"
"The same" replied Lord B~ayneham;
"and If ever he comes to the Hall we
shall have a pleasant neighbour
"Rumor says he is Lady Grahame's
shadow" said barbara Earle; lit is sup
posed TO be a complete and perfect love
story"
And a capital match, too" said Lord
Bayneham; Lady Grahame is a pleasant,
sensible woman"
Barbara smiled. thinking, perhaps, that
her cousin was easily satisfied.
He is very wealthy, l hear" continued
Lady ~Bayneham; but | never heard of
any Fultons. He may be q very nice
man; bur, my dear Claude, who is he?"
Il know nothing Of his pedigree" said
Lord Bayncham. with a smile at his
mothers earnest manner. 'He is evil
IDENTIFY Il gentleman, and has associated
with gentlemen. He has made his own
fortune, | believe"
"lnderd.' said the countess, her inter
est in hun rtasing at once.
He might he handsome. polished. and
wealthy, Lady Grahame's lover and her
sons friend. but he had no connections;
abe would be bland and amiable toward
him, but real interest in him she could
feel none.
M Ettt - b.,rt I,nn, b;,L ,.;,b I,,,
e. he left Lord Bayneham's mansion in
Grosvrnor Square. He felt sure that he
had most favorahly impressed the young
cati. ani was hall intoxicated with his
own >so,rss. NJ suspicion. or even
thou-.u crossed II, mind with regard to
the %piriVrp. Once before. in Il picture
shop, h" had seen Il very beautiful en-
CRAVING. and the face of the girl in it had
reminded him of Magdalen. and as he
Wcnl along the crowded sunlit streets he
thought Of her.
1T Is aimost a pity" he said to him
self. THAT She was Il peasant; among
these grand ladies | see no face SO beauti-
full. ~ figure 50 graceful as hers. ! Will
max" tins At day IF successes he thought,
Il viii see Lady Grahame and ask her
NJ once ii she will be my wife"
He went direct To the widows house,
and IN answer to his inquiries was told
that Lady Grahame was at home and
alone. For once the interchangeable com
panion was off guard. and Lady Grahame
was taken at Il disadvantage.
Il have been spending a very pleasant
morning." said Mr.. Fulton. with your
friend, Lord Bayneham. l find him all
Won describe; a most interesting compan-
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