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


Bayneham.
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
stitutes Il perfect lady, his dead wife.
Magdalen Hurst. was certainly one.
Shall we proceed to buSincsS:' 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.
be 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, unsuspicious 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 il be quite convenient for you to
follow us in-sav a week from now? Mr..
Carlyon ONE 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 iucyhaustible and his rich
fund Of vii and humor kept Lord Baype-
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 Bayncham 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 Bayucbam. No fear
of feeling dun in his comuany never
saw my one with slch a t,nw az sniri,s"
and what is the name?" asked the
countess. rather SURPRISED at her sons
enthusiasm. "Ful,on,' she continued.
"why, IIilda. that must he the gentleman
Lady 1;rahame was spoakinc of He has
purchased the G~renholme nronertv"
"Tbe same" renli4d Lard Ravnebam.
''and if ever he comes TO the HILL we
shall have a pleasant ~neiehbor."
"Rumor saws no is LADY Grahame's
shadow" said barbara Earle: at is SIM
posed to be a complete and perfect love
story"
"Aud a capitaI match. too" said Lord
Bayneham;"iady ,irahame is a pleasant.
sensible woman"
Barbara smiled. thinking, perhaps. that
or n,asin was easily satisfied.
"Hp is very wealthy. hear" continued
Indy Bayneham. '.but never heard of
cay Eultons. He may be a very nice
man: bur. my dear Claude. who il he?"
Il know nothing Of his pedigree" said
Lord Bavnrham. with a smile at his
mothers earnes, manner "He Is evi-
IDENTIFY y Gentleman. and has associated
with gentlemen. He has made his own
fortune. | believe"
"Inleed." said the countess. her inter
est in HIM crasing at once.
He might be handsome, polished. and
sealthy Lady t,rahamo's lover and her
cons friend. but he had no connections.
abe would be bland and amiable toward
HIM. but real interest in him she could
feel none.
Mr.. Fultoa's heart beat high with hope
- IA" i"il LORD haYn"ham mansion i'll
Gf"Nvrnor square. lie felt sure that he