The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19

and he will give me time; and as for
the others, shall see what can be done.
II you had only needed what ! said
about gambling
"All this bother would he spared.
But look here, l swear III never touch
card again." Max said repentantly.
And mean it this time"
The count remained silent glad to
hear these words. but fearing from his
sons character that such resolutions
were not to be depended on in the
face of temptation.
Edith showed little sign of improve
ment as time went by. Her nights
were sleepless, she started at every
noise. she dreaded being alone, and
gloom seemed to settle on her who
formerly had been, even in her moods,
so calm and cheerful.
AT these symptoms her aunt's anXi-
sor the girls health increased: and
~ Hopkins declared that the best
. reneu, afor his patient was thorough
change. Italy was decided on without
hesitation.
1t was therefore, arranged that she
should be taken to Genoa, there to re-
main for the winter months. providing
the place suited her. There We're Eng
glish doctors these, whose advice might
| be depended On if consultation became
necessary.
on hearing of this move. the count.
laws decision, showed scme dissatis-
I faction.
He could not go with them. he said.
his blindness would only make him Il
burden on them, and he disliken the
idea Of women travelling alone; it
would make him anxious about them.
But we shall not be alone Lady
Bysshe replied. Though will not
take a man. for he would only bother
US, we shall have our maids with us.
There are no brigandS in the country
now.
The count had no further objection to
offer; but said, in his usual gentle way,
it was selnshness that made him re-
gret their going and that urged him
to keep them near him.
Preparations We're at once began for
the journey, and Godfrey Bysshe was
invited TO spend the week at the hall
and say farewell to the intended
voyagers. on the Saturday afternoon
of his arrival. Lady Bysshe. VINO had
been paying some calls in the neighbour
hood, found 1t convenient to meet him
at the station.
My dea" aunt, this is very kind Of
you" he said, when he had taken his
| place beside her in the closed carriage.
The fact is Godfrey" she answered.
coming to the point at once. Il wished
to have n few words with you alone.
before we reached the hall l didn't
| write to You that | have been very
much concerned about fIdirhs health"
| rs she ill?" he asked anxously, mis-
grave face alert.
she hasn't recovered from her
| shock"
How unfortunate that she saw the
accident"
1T wasn't an accident, though we
have been lucky enough tC make people
believe it was. But you had better
. know the truth Max asked her TO
marry HIM, and when she refused he
caught her wrist and showed her Il re-
volvSr swearing there would be another
tragedy in the house unless she accept
ed him there and then"
The scoundrel," Godfrey muttcred
wrathfully. The scoundre."
She thought he meant to kill her."
added Lady Rysshe.
And yet she refused him." he said,
his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
She had too much spirit to be fright
ened into a consent, and too much hon
osty to give a promise not meant to be
kept
The brute. I should like to give him
Il sound thrashins."
He has punished himself severely
for he nearly put an end to his
promising career But ever since Edith
has been in Il terribly nervous state,
and the docto. thinks a thorough
child. she will be glad to see YOU" Lady
| Bysshe added. stealing a glance at him.
The barrister felt grateful for that
last sentence that gave him hope and
courage. For, from the day Edith and
her aunt called at his chambers, the
thinking that he had missed something
sweet and fair In his life; something
he had heretofore ignored or over
looked in the hurry and strife of al
ambitious career; something that could
not be compensated for by honor o,
gain, and beside which the worlds
awards were as nothing.
These reflections once more i'm
pressed him during his drive to the
hall, but the cloudy mood they induced
was suddenly frightened when pres
sently he saw her eyes flash with plea
sure as they met his own, and she le
her hand rest in his, as if she fel
strength, comfort and protection Will,
1t lay there.
She grew cheerful when he sat besid.
her. and declared herself by no mean:
the invalid her aunt imagined, but thu
thinness and pallOr OF her face. and the
| frightened look it expressed In repose
. belied her words.
Lady Bysshe left them, saying sh,
!; would take off her bonnet and have te;
sent into IGdith'3 room, which was radi
ant with the soft light of candles ant
warm In the glow Of a ruddy fire.
The sudden barking of her Skye ter
rier ut some noise outside made Edit
almost bound from her chair though
next moment she was laughing at he
nervousness. But her startled look AM
the flush sweeping over her face show
ed him how unstrung she was. am
brought him back to realities.
Il wish l had known before toda
that you We're ill.," he said.
II am sure you would have com
TO see me-" replied Edith making n
gave her. but 1 feared you were to
busy to be disturbed, although Aunt
spoke of inviting you down."
DO you think any business in tn
world would keep me away, II though
you were ill?" he asked bending for
ward. the swelling veins In his forehea
showing how intense were his feelings
u glow coming into his dark face.
She made no answer but the light 1
her eyes deepened as she suddenly re
allied that he was about to speak tn
words she had longed to hear.
III So he went on. you have no
guessed how dear you are to me; hoy
happy 1t makes me to feel to be nea
you. to hear your voice, to touch you
hand. have longed and feared to tie
you this. almost from the time you an
your aunt came to see me. 1t may b
madness on my part, you may not car
for me, but l cannot help telling 70
that you are more than everything els
in the world to me. and that love yo
with all my heart and soul"
You love me-you really love me:
she said In a low voice, as IL speakin
to herself. as II scarcely able to realiz
IN that so great a happiness had fallen
her share.
Continued Next Week)
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