The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-09-01
CHAPTER XIII.
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In less than a fortnight Lady Bysshe
acknowledged that Sasari had not over
rated the cleverness Of Doctor Zoffani,
for a gradual change for the better
became p~erceptible in Edith; so that
In a month she had regained her former
spirits, the color had returned TO her
face. and the languor which had weigh
ed her down had almost disappeared.
She began to hope she might be able
to return to England by December, for
she had never spent Christmas away
from home. and there were many asso-
Citations connected with the hall at this
season Of the year that were dear to
her heart.
Lady Bysshe feared to return lest the
changed climate at this time of the year
would injure Edith, but when Zoffani
was consulted he assured her the girl
might go back with safety.
A few afternoons later and the train
in which she sat steamed into Victoria
station. AS it slowly passed along the
platform, her watchful eyes caught
sight of a familiar face, and in another
moment she was almost lifted bodily
out OF the carriage by the strong arms
hat We're clasped round her, while a
face bent down to hers n kissed her
openly as if nobody dared to defy his
right.
"Ah' Geofrey!" Lady Bysshe ex-
claimed as he next helped her 10
alIght. 80 you got the telegram | sent
from Dover. l fear you have had to
wait, for we are twenty minutes late.
A bad crossing. oh, when l think OF
It."
what does waiting matter, go long
as you are here he answered, with
a joyous ring in his voice, for he felt
light-hearted as a boy. Next mo-
ment he whispered to Edith, my dar-
( l;,r ln,u u-all won lnnR - "
Il am well, and so glad to be back"
Glad to see me-"
Eyes, to see and be near you dear"
Their hands met and We're clasped.
Among the noisy, busting crowd
around them, none were SO happy as
they. l.,
A few minutes after they had reached
their hotel, dinner was on the table,
The soup seemed deliciously appetizing
to those who had eaten nothing since
morning, a glass Of sherry further re-
viyed them; with the fish came a
sense Of contentment.
Lady, Bysshe and Edith were full of
Italy and spoke glowingly of the charm
of the country, the courtesy Of the PEG
pie.
I'VE will spend Il honeymoon
there" said the barrister.
The girl flushed with pleasure.
They described DR.. Zoffani in his
brown gaberdine, his little skull cap.
his Jewish face and piercing eyes, and
his belief that he would some day dis
cover the secret Of making gold.
1T all savors Of the mountebank."
remarked the barrister.
"That Is unkind," said Edith reprov-
ingly. "Why should he pretend; Why
should he pose? He only frightens
people away who would otherwise con-
suit him. And, besides, he has cured
me, and am very fond of him"
land so am I, because he has cured
YOU. Godfrey told her, n was re-
warded with a sunny smile.
He was going to spend Christmas
9th his mother, an invalid, who lived
in Westmoreland. She had already
written letters to Edith. which revealed
a gentle and affectionate nature, a de-
votion to her son and only child that
repaid with profound gratitude all VINO
anp~reciated and loved him. !.
II feel as If l knew her ready
Il am longing for you to see her"