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listened with interest to her remarks
She had been ambitious for Leah
once upon a time: she had hoped &c
see her duchess; she had hoped
that she would make some wonderful
marriage. But now she felt that the
best thing would be for her beautiful
protegee to marry for love, Sir Basil
would be an excellent match for her
He was wealthy; even If he were not
Leah would have so much money her
self that there was no need for her
to make it a consideration in marry.
ing. The young baronct was gifted
with every good quality, She might
certainly, with her brilliant beauty
and grand prospects, have done much
better; but she might also have done
worse with girl Of that kind, fun
Of romance and fancIeB and strange
ideas, the first consideration was her
happiness.
She was startled from her thoughts
by sudden exclamation from Leah
her face had grown pale, as It did al
ways in times Of great emotion.
Look, duchess" she cried, what
n beautiful pictured"
The approach to Glen was through
magnificent avenue Of boeCh-troes;
they were not to be surpassed for
size and beauty in the county. The
avenue was wide and well kept, the
grass green and smooth, and, when
It terminated, the full glorioS Of
Glen were to be seen. Now, with the
sunlight falling upon it, it was da2-
cling to the eyes Of those who viewed
It, The house Itself was built Of red
stone, with white faCings, and the
front of It was Ornamcntcd with rich,
quaint carvings. There was n terrace
gay with white and scarlet blossoms,
u broad Night Of steps, ornamente0
leading to the gardens below, In the
gardens were several superb foun-
tains, the silvery spray of which rose
high In the air and gllstenod in the
sunlight; the flowers were Of every
immaginablc hue. The whole formed
n picture 80 brilliant that even the
duchess could not refrain from a cry
of delight.
ut is the most beautiful place
have ever seen" she said.
you would not think It was dark
oncd by tragedy" observed Sir
Basil.
"Nor is It," said the duchess
quickly Life and death are every.
whore side by side, You must try to
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Etiquette compelled Sir Basil to
give the duchess his arm as he led
the way up the broad marble steps
She looked at the statues with
admiration.
l This reminds one of Italy" said
= Leah fountains, flowers and marble
statues" DID,.
He turned to her eagerly.
you like IL. them" he asked,
anSlously, ~ think 1t is beautiful, and
| am pleased that you agree with
me-" '.uH Of z.
They passed into the entrancehall, !
with It's deep groinod roof. itso old
fashioned stained-glass windows and
armor its stained oak flooring and
ox0tics. . .. ..' '... uI|
With graceful courtesy Sir Bash
hade them welcome; and Leah, look.
ing ut his face, saw that 1t was dead,
ly pale. '"' 80"
WAS thIa the place, she asked,
where the accident m,.
Yes" he replied; 1T was here
that my poor sister rushed, en-
yeloped In flames; and Just here
where these white lilies stand, she
fell down to die by my mothers
orders they are kept there, When
over | pass, | seem to see the flying
figure again, and hear my sisters
cry" ..
..H L.eah Rtcpped forward and stood by
the white lilies. ..... .y. f...u... '"
,41look Mt me- she said, ,0ushtng
. slightly 'as / stand heros H. viii MI
your mind with fresh thoughtsFHI
1"A.Nlt may woll do So Thought the
duchess, MS she noticed the un-
conscious grace and beauty of the
girls MtithdaIa Mould he bScr. as
he passed through the hall whore his
fair young sister HID met SO sad a
fate forget the girl now stnnding
there with her pleading passionate
face, trying TO make sweet what had
1boep @p ChitWrNte hiW?A IkA "
."Thanla ynu,F hel replied INsimply
You have been kind to me, Miss
linton from The ntst happy moment
SAW YOU; YOU add to yonr goodness
by giving me n pleasant memory" n
fteahs face showed her DELIGHT; IL
was Indeed. bleasapt, to her To hear
such words Of connnendatiou from
him But the duchess said to her.
self, Pretty little scene sentimental
enough hut there isno love, Sir
Basil, on your side" +.
Then the other visitors reaohed the
hgll There was discussion, ms to
the roof and the armor. and as'to tho
date Of fine old Window, and then
they passed on TO the libpry Sir
NiIaslfJ h4adeDd ahairRms and hos,
pitable host As the day wore on.
Leah waa1 IilenSMI Ia 500 Tint MA