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say much of her dislike, she had to
conceal it under semblanee of indif-
! ference. She dreaded being ques-
toned by her husband and Agatha as
to how and why she alone disiked the
gay and courteous count.
one evening as the count was taking
leave OF her he slipped little note
1 into her hands; when she was alone
she read it. There were but few lines,
but they contained the death warrant
Of Inez Lynne
THE time has come when I claim
your assistance. | love your sister
Agatha, and by your help and in
Auence intend 10 make her my wife"
CHAPTER XIV.
1t was with the calmness of despair
that Lady Lynne read the little pen
cilled note, of such fatal impcrt to
her.
Il must save her." she said, "at any
cost. ! have betrayed myself, be
trayed my husband; but l will not add
TO my guilt will not betray my
sister"
She thought Of many plans by which
this could be averted without any open
rupture between Rinaldo and herself.
! The one she decided upon at last was,
warning Agatha that the Italian was
| learning to love her. If her sister
! did not care for him, all would be
we'll; but If she loved, or was inclined
| to love him then she must be warned
! of his treacherous character. If that
| did not suffice, other steps must be
| taken, even If they were fatal to her
| self; but in any case, that golden
| haired, gentle sister, whose lover she
had taken from her, must not, should
not be sacrificed In her own mind
she resolved to save Agatha.
On the following day Inez was go
| ing in the evening to a grand concert
given at Lifford House, the residence
of her Grace the Duchess of Silverton.
Lord Lynne had asked Rinaldo to ac-
company them, and he had promised
to do so.
1t was under pretence Of some ques-
tons about her dress that Lady Lynne
sought her sisters room. She found
| Agatha reading, and smiled as her
eyes fell upon the book.
| How studious you are" she said.
"Tell me- Agatha, have you decided
about your dress for Lfford House?"
NO" replied her sister, in some
surprise 81 do not know that | have
thought of It yet. Mitchell always
arranges my dress"
81 want you to look very nice" said
Lady Lynne The season will soon
be over now, and | am ambitious for
my sister | should like her return
to Lynnewolde the promised bride of
| some one worthy OF her rhe Mar
| Quis of Harrington likes you more
| than any one else; If you give him a
little encouragement he would soon be
at your feet"
what new and novel character
for you to appear in, Inez,' replied
Agatha, with a bright smile. 81 never
knew you to be the least bit of a
matchmaker before
There was not the least shadow Of
pain on her fair young face as she
spoke: the old wound was healed, and
no trace of It remained
81 do not like the marquis she
! continued: 'and Inez dear. if the truth
must be told, | may say | do not like
/ London or London life, or It's fashions,
or its gaiety | am not made for it,
as you are. I should be thousand
times happier at Lynnewolde"
But you must marry some day,
said Iuez.
II do not see the necessity she re
piled, saily. "Tf ever l do marry, 1t
will be some one with tastes like my
own, who loves the country, and will
not bring me to this wretched London
every year"
Lady Lynne gave sigh of great re-
lief
"You would never marry a fashion
able man, them" she said, NO,
never" replied Agatha, honestly. But
tell me, what has given you this
anxiety about me-"
That was the opening Lady Lynne
waited for.
"I have been thinking great deal
abou YOU lately, my dear said lnez,
aTecti0uately | cannot help seeing
that Count Montaltl is very much in
love with YOU"
In love with me-" said Agatha. Il
think mott hope not"
Then you do not care for him.
asked Lady Lynne, eagerly.
Care for him'-oh, no. was the
reply ole Is amusing and interest
ing. but | am not quite sure II | like
/ him. There is something about him,
I I cannot define what, which gives me
/ The impression that he is false.
hone I am not Judging him unkindly."
/ 81 think you are right in your
/ or'u,on' said Lady Lynne And now.
I Agatha dear, viii YOU let me give you
In Iitte advice"
AS much as Won please" she re-
+ Piled
"Then let me ask YOU To- alter your
+ conduct towards Count RinallO.' con-