Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-22
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to him, over which he bowed with the
air OF a prince.
II have heard Mr.. Burbage speak OF
you, Signor Neneto." she told him,
adding, Perhaps II will be better IL he
goes with you
"My place is very quiet" responded
Veneto; there he VIII be far from
the world. he VIII recover himself. for
you see how ne has suffered. The
darkness OF the prison is still binding
him, but in a little while he win begin
TO see clear. My daughter and myself.
We will take care OF him. He Is dear
TO u.s.
II think" said the count. who at his
request, was led forward By Edith, II
am addressing q fellow-countryman2
1T is true. count" Veneto replied. II
have heard OF YOU"
From our young friend here?"
mo. from my friend Sasart.
Before the count could make any
further remark Geoffery Bysshe en-
tered the room with the buoyant air
of n man expecting a hearty welcome,
Nor was he disappointed, for his aunt
warmly expressed her gratitude 10 him
for what he had done. and praised his
ability.
rAnd you must let me add my
thanks Edith said. giving him her
hands, which he quickly pressed in his
own, you spoke splendidly,"
AS she said this both Max and Dun
stan, watching her face, were surprised
by the sudden brightness that over
spread IT, like a burst OF sunshine, and
reflected itself on thai of the individ-
ual she addressed. Both young men
jumped to the conclusion that he was
In love with her, and Max suddenly felt
himself boil with anger at the thought;
while Dunstan, though knowing that
he probably owed his liberty to Geof-
frey Bysshe, could not at the moment
forgive. him for daring to lose his
heart TO her.
ut is not every day a mar has such
a reward for simply doing his duty,
the barrister remarked.
You're about right there" Max said,
readily agreeing with him; but that's
where you lawyers get the pull over
other men,
Godfrey Bysshe laughed at the jeal-
ousy recognizable In every word. Wait
until you are a full-blown DOCTOR he
replied. and you will see how CRATE
full your patients Will be to you for
sparing their lives"
A sudden glare of savage anger
flashed into Max's eyes. as IL he had
received a blow In the face, and with
LES pressed tight to prevent his anger
escaping them, he turned away.
Half an hour alter and Burbage was
seated In a railway carriage with We
don.
As for him, he seemed scarcely aware
OF his surroundings. and looked like q
mar untimely walked from deep sleep.
His words were few and spoken with
WEAKNESS, and he showed impatience
when the train halted at various sta
tons. as IL swift motion corresponded
with his thoughts, or gratified him by
the knowledge that 1t carried him
farther and farther away from the
hateful scenes through which he had
passed.
1t was late at night when the fly they
had taken from Barnet station turned
down the narrow road leading to Had
ley Common.
When Dunstan got out at the hall
door he staggered, and was kept from
falling on his host. who assisted him
into the hall, looking shrewdly into the
young mans face, which was deadly
white. while his eyes blazed.
You have eaten nothing all day"
Veneto said, assisting him to a chair.
but we will have supper presently.
Meanwhile Roma viii bring US some
wine; II will warm your heart and
mine, for It M from the vineyards
that once belonged to me-"
Wine. wine." muttered Dunstan.
Yes, let us have wine: Ii Is the color
Of blood: we viii drink and be merry.
like that night long ago-the night he
died. Blood. blood, blood! its every
~where-see, seei"
"Hish.'' yeneto said. looking at him
with eyes full OF horror and alarm
II know. ! know. but we will drink 1t,
you and I. but he can drink no more
no more. Come"
Ha rose -fes@as ~
like a drunken man. and struck against
the wall. yeneto was beside him In a
second, watching his twitching face and
counting his pulse. Then he shouted
for his servant, Matteo. who on arriv-
ing was told to help his master In put
ting the guest to bed.
Burbage. now scarcely conscious. al
lowed himself TO be guided upstairs,
on reaching the lobby stood still
and gave a wild uncanny laugh that
echoed through the lonely house.
'sHe Is mad Matteo said In fright.
I'VE must get him to his room.'
Father Roma cried out In alarm. as
she pushed toward them.
Veneto waved his hand franticaily
stay there, don't come near US, M
told her.
she watched them AXE the helpless
figure along the passage, lighted bl
q single lamp and into the bedroom
| prepared for him. the door OF which
was hastily closed. She knew he mus
be seriously III. whilst remaining liz
norant. OF the nature Of his sudden
malady. "A numbness fell upon he
heart. which was already screly tries
by the suspense IL had suffered 70
weeks regarding Dunstan's fate and tn
terrible strain II had endured G1rlnl
the trial.
She went down stairs YEARLY an,
sat waiting In the dining room unit
\ her father came to her.
When he did, half an hour later. hi
scared exrf1rrsvIs IMPRESSED her pain
fully.
.iIe Ii suffering from fever, brai'
fever, but rs quieter now ! have lei
Matteo with him: he will want con
slant attendance" he said In q slos
thoughtful q as IL some weight la
on his mind.
as any doctor. and tina IL he WEI
conscious he would not have me &C
otherwise than l am now doing. So res
satisfied with thai assurance. IN
And can I do nothing for him = sh
asked, q look Of despair In her pal
Nothing, save to pray that the bss
may happen for him"
The best??n
yes. whether that be life or death.
her father replied gravely.
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