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Continued.

neither like nor dislike anylAIhs
~ am afraid that is true, said Lady
81 Norman; but, ethel, it should not
he II YOU could see the weary, listless
expression on your face, the tired look
of your eyes, Oh. my darling cEiId'
why should it be SO? Why should you
not be bright, blight and gay?'
Because | am tired" replied the
girl. "But, Helen, you did not come TO
discuss my looks What is it that you
know shall not like to hear?"
Your father insists upon our ac-
ceptance of this invitation to Holme-
dale Park. We shall be compelled TO
90"
Gle does not include me, Helen; ne
is speaking only of you and himself.
why should / go to Holmedale?'
Il am afraid, darling, he does include
you. He has been very patient, Ethel
you must remember that; for some
years he has allowed You to remain az
home, and do as yoa would In every
way"
"Why does he wish 10 alter that
now" asked Ethel, but there was no
impatience in her voice, no interest.
1T would require a long explanation
10 tell you why" replied Lady st. Nor
man. There Is some grand political
combination on foot, and our party
want to win Lord Leighton to their
side. ana he is at present wavering In
the balance. He has invited rs all 10
visit him; AMI your name was especial
ly mentioned, as his only daughter
Clarice Leighton, Is at home and he
wishes you to know her. Ethel, !
have never asked you to give up your
own wishes or your own inclinations
before, but ! do 80 now, II will please
your father, and If you can please him
do
Il will go, agreed Ethel 1T does
not matter much where one is. / viii
go to please him"
And q little to please yourself y
added Lady st. Norman, with a smile.
Confess, now. that IA viii be pleasant
to meet nice people and have a little
enjoyment
Il cannot see any prospect Of
pleasure, Helen, but | will 60 as
would do anything else in reason to
please papa"
II she had known what going to
Holmedale was to bring lorth--if she
had known that the dreary mouotonT
of her life was to be broken up. never
to be resumelif she had foreseen the
troubled joy and the bitter sorrow Ia
store for her she would not have
spoken so quietly of going.
Two days after they went TO Holme.
dale, a beautiful estate in the most
picturesque part Of Cornwall, Lord
Leightou's family seat known 10 every
artist ana lover of English home
scenery. Lord Leighton had met the
st. Normans during the previous
season in London Tie had conceived
a great liking for the society of Lord
st Norman, as his wife had done for
that Of Lady Helen, and the visit was
the result OF a promise made in Lon
don.
Lady leighton had expressed a
great desire TO see ethel, and Lord ST.
Norman had promised them that he
wohd bring her to tlolmedale. As
Lady st. Norman had said a great
political combination had arisen. and
the visit was one OF policy ms well as
af pleasure.
fhe journey was delightful and
their welcome at the Hall warm and
aTectionate Clarice Leighton. who
mad hoped for the gay society Of
---autiful girl, was somewhat dismayed
wneu she was introduced TO the
magultlceuuy lovely woman whose sad
eyes had a story in their depths
There was no hope of gay companion
ship With her Lady Leighton was
startled by her wondrous beauty She
said afterwards TO her husband:
Miss St Norman is the most
beautiful girl ! have ever seen; but
there is some sad experience In her
tl-e."
A large party was gathered at
Holmojale, and lord Leighton told
tae ST. Normans that other visitors
We're eNpe tod. anl they looked for
ward g. pleasant and agreeable SO
journ Itw1s ON neutrality-suspicious.
arrival ,h. some ONE expressed wish
10 see ne beautiful Uolme Woods
already famed lu song and In story
Lady Li-Eatau proposed a picnic
luncheon sasra. aud .ue .Jea was
cordially welcomed