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Continued.


ton of a tragedy such as had never
befallen the Lynnes of Lynnewolde
They were all unconscious of the APP
preaching shadow. Philip did not
stop to think why he fingered by
Agatha's side, and drank in every
tone of her voice The beautiful
Andalusian never attempted to define
the charm that rveted her. She
looked at Lord Lynne's face, and
knew she had never seen one so good,
SO noble, or so true; but she did not
dream where love of that face would
lead her.
This park is very beautiful" said
Lord Lynne, turning suddenly to
1nez; But England scenery must
seem cold to you after the glowing
landscapes of Spain
do not talk to me of Spain, if you
please, Lord Lynne" said Inez, weari-
ly. Il want to forget. | want to
cheat myself into believing that I
only began to live when l came here"
look of sadness Swallowed for a
moment her brilliant face, and dimmed
her large dark eyes, and in that mo-
Inent IneZ was ineXpressibly beautiful
Poor Inez" murmured Agatha;
was not the Sonora Monteleone kind
to your"
Kind?" she replied; Eyes, of course,
whenever / saw her; but she was an
Invalid for many years before she
died, Tell us about your mother, Lord
Lynne. IL she pleased to come to
liYe at Lynnewolde?"
a am sure she is" replied Philip,
warmly. "You will like my mother.
have always considered her one of the
most perfectly well-bred women In the
world. You are both left in some
measure to her care. You know your
father wishes you to live with my
mother until"
Here Lord Lynne stopped, and
warm flush rose to his brow. Not in
the presence of that sweet and gentle
Agatha, or of her imperially beautiful
sister could he utter the word that
trembled upon his lips; not in their
presence could he say one word which
would recall to them the will
Until we are married. said Inez,
"and if we never marry at all, Mrs.
Lynne will have three children, in
stead of one"
1t was gracefully said, and then FOR
the first time Inez saw something
like admiration in Lord Lynne's face
as he turned towards her. 1t was not
FOR her beauty, though but for her
ready wit and grace.
That afternoon Mrs. Lynne arrived
and then for the first time the two sis
tiers felt at ease in their cousins
house. That evening the family
solicitor and Sir Harry Leigh joined
them, and they all united in persuad-
ing the daughters of the late Lord
Lynne to continue their residence in
the house where their father had
lived and died-at least for a time,
until some other arrangements could
be made. Mrs. Lynne declared that
she should never be happy at Lynne
wolde If her nieces quilted it. Their
father had wished them to make their
home with her, that she might be
guardian, chaperone, and friend
The prospect of leaving Lynne
wolde, even for a home of their own,
as beautiful, if not as stately, was not
pleasing to the girls, who loved this,
the home of their race. Lord Lynne
said he should be in London a great
deal-he was going also to Scotland
and he begged them to remain that his
mother might not feel lost or lonely
So it was decided at last, to the
great joy of every one, including the
servants and retainers, who gloried in
the proud beauty of Miss Lynne, while
they loved the gentle rule of Agatha
Mr.. Gregson was relieved it saved
him an infinite amount of trouble.
Sir Harry Leigh was delighted. for he
had long contemplated 4 marriage
between one of the heiresses and his
son and heir, Allan. Mrs. Lynne was
pleased, because she loved the girls,
and wished to take mothers place
10 them. Philip was glad, as any man
would be, that the house he called his
own was to be cheered and frightened
by the presence of two young and
beautiful girls.
hiiiP hsiu tuouSul uluSu vi Tue WILL
and it's conditions. He liked money
but he loved honor more. He knew
that without money, his title and
Lynnewolde would be but a farce
Vow could he keep them up on a few
hundreds per annum? Yet he made
up his mind, and no Lynne had ever
changed it. If he did not love either
of tho girls, and if they did not love
him, ne would never ask one or the
other to be his wife. In that case
the money must go. He was quite
decided; he would never marry
for the sake of money. There wa:
plenty of time before him-two Ions
years. Then his thoughts flew bach
N Florence Wyverne. Oh no, he dii
lot love her; it had been but a pass
ing fancy! He liked Agatha Lynne
much better; yet he thought kindl,
of Florence, and remembered he,
looks and tones on that mornins
hat seemed now so many years ago.
81 will neither WOO nor win, yet,
said Philip to himself. II will wait
Wisdom and truth and goodness mus
determine my choice"
CHAPTER V.
Life went on much the same a
Lynnewolde. In place of the gray
haired old lord, a young and hand
some one reigned. A gentle, high
bred lady ruled the house, and ever.