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CHAPTER XIV.

not delay one hour in London; he went
back at once to Ravensmere, only eager
to begin work. There was to be no more
dleness no more dissipation, no more self
indulgence He had made up his mind
that all the plans his wife had contem-
plated and begun for the benefit OF the
estate should be carried out before she re-
turned home. The model cottages should
be built, and men with their families re-
siding in them; the schools should not only
be erected, but open; the almshouses
should be finished, and the old women oc-
cupying them. She should find her pro-
tege, Mary Woodruff, installed as por-
tress in one Of the lodges; every wish MS
wife had ever expressed should be carried
out. every desire fulfilled; houses should
be repaired, farms put in good order-le
would neglect not single thing that she
had ever proposed or thought Of. NO mat
ter what it cost, it all should be done.
He took Sir Raoul into his confidence, ana
they found that by employing extra hands
the work could be done in time
Lord Caraven, in the midst of his labors
and tolls, did not forget to correspond
continually with his wife. He wrote to
her every week, never telling her what ne
was doing, but dwelling continually on MS
passionate love for her, on his intense
desire to see her again.
So the year passed away. 1t was
thought advisable for Mrs. Glenyll to re-
turn before the English winter began,
and the beginning of September was fixed
upon as the time for her and the coun-
tess return. The earl prayed his wife to
allow him to go to Nice to escort them
home, as was at first arranged. She an
swered mo" that her father would 90
that. She did not wish to meet him again
until she met him at home. Her father
would bring her to Court Raven Station;
he could meet her there and take her
home.
'She is right" said Sir Raoul; chat
seems to me more fitting She is right,
as she always is
! So the day came-a bright September
day-vhen all the world seemed changed
to the Earl Caraven. The train was due
at the Court Raven Station at three IN
the afternoon, and the earl was to meet it.
Lord Caraven kept his word. The day
was celebrated as a wedding day. Great
tents were erected in the park, and all the
children and the tenantry were Toasted
therein to their hearts content. There was
nothing but rejoicing and merriment and
happiness.
The earl stood by the carriage door
when the train stopped. There was not
much time for greeting then. He clasped
his wife's hands between his own, hest
| tated for a moment, and then kissed her.
, "My wife-my darling homer
he said.
Then he helped her into the carriage
and took his seat by her side. He saw
her face grow pale with emotion as the
ringing cheers of men, women, children,
fell upon her ear, and, as the carriage
drove slowly along, more than one rough
voice cried Heaven bless your ladyship!
Welcome home"
They drove slowly, for the crowd was
great 1t increased as they drove through
the park, and when the carriage stopped
at the great entrance it was wonderful to
see the throngs of people. The earl stood
I'D to thank them for their kind and spon-
taneous greeting. Then he took his wife's
hand in his, and beautiful smile bright
ened her face as she looked round upon
them-there was hardly one in the vast
| gathering who had not received some
| kindness, some favor or benefit from her
hands.
''My friends he said, 'every man who
loves his wife has a pet name for her. My
wife is the good angel of my house." Then
they passed indoors, followed by the good
| wishes of all who knew them.
| There was small and early dinner
party at the castle; the members of it
were the earl, the countess, Sir Raoul,
| Arley Ransome and Mrs Glenvil. After
dinner Lord Carayen drew his wifes arm
within his own.
'$This is our real wedding day, Hildred,"
he said, $50 I am not going to apologize
for taking you away from our guests.
They walked across the long drawing
room to the balcony where the last roses
of summer were hanging and where the
creepers formed bower.
1T is not cold" he said. "Will you
come out here?" They went out together
and stood watching the sun set over the
| trees in the park.
First of all, Hildred," said the earl,
/ ''guess what news have for YOU"
Il cannot guess" she replied.
'You would never have thought it, he
said. Il told you in one of my letters
how sorry Lady Hamilton was to leave
Sir Raoul."
She looked up at him, her face full of
interest.
Yes; you did," she assented.
1T has ended in this way. He met her
| again in London, and again at Brighton,
and they are to be married at Christmas.
| She has given up flirting, and cares for
nothing under the sun but her soldier
| lover
Il am glad of it, said Lady Caraven.
''She is beautiful woman, sweet, gentle
| and craciOuS Her only fault was CO.
quetry. l think she is safe with Sir
Raoul. He will not allow much of that"
Still you will own that you are sur
| prised, Hildred?'
! But she did not answer him. She had
placed her hand in his and was looking
away at the light of the setting sun, as