The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-08-19

done about those bills?" the cour
moane for Max had given him tn
US, OF ms DEBTS, \ am not rich. b,
them. I will write to Lord Surreynor,
and he will give me time; and as 70
! the others. i shall see what can be don,
II you had only needed what 1 sal
about gambling"
All this bother would be spared
But look here. l swear I'll never touc,
q card again" Max said repentantl,
And 1 mean 1t his time"
The count remained silent, glad t
near these words, but fearing from hi
sons character hat such resolution
were not to be depended on in tn
face OF temptation.
Edith showed little sign of improve
ment as time went by. Her night
were sleepless. she started at ever
noise, She dreaded being alone, and
gloom seemed to settle on her VIII,
formerly had been. even in her moods
so calm and cheerful.
AT these symptoms her aunt's anXi.
ETY. for h girls health increased; ant
Doctor Hopkins declared that the bes'
remedy for his patient was a thorough
change. Italy was decided on without
hesitation.
II was therefore, arranged h a she
should be taken to Genoa. there to re-
main for h winter months, providine
the place suited her. There were Eng
gllsh doctors there, whose advice might
be depended on IL consultation became
necessary.
On hearing of this move. the count,
Who usually agreed to his sister-in-
laws decision. showed some dissatis-
faction.
He could not go with them, he said,
MS blindness would only make him a
burden on them, and he disliked the
Idea OF Women travelling alone: it
would make him anxious about them.
But we shall not be alone" Lady
Bysshe replied. +" Though 1 will not
take a man, for he would only bother
US. We shall nave our maids with us.
Ihere are no brigands in the country
now
The count had no further objection to
offer: but said. in his usual gentle way,
1T was selfishness that. made him re-
greet their going and that urged him
to keep them near him.
Preparations were 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, who had
paying some calls in the neighbour
hood. found 1t convenient to meet him
at the station.
My dear aunt. this is very kind Of
you" he said. when he lac taken his
The fact is Godfrey" she answered.
coming to h point at once, II wished
to have a few words with you alone,
before we reached the hall. I didn't
write to you that I have been very
much concerned about Edith's health"
is she iu?" he asked ~anxiously. his
grave face alert.
How unfortunate that She saw the
accident"
1T wasn't an accident, though we
have been lucky enough to make people
believe 1t was. But o had better
know the truth. Max asked her to
marry him. n when she refused he
caught her wrist and showed her a re-,
volver, swearing there would be another
tragedy In the house unless she accept
him there and then"
The scoundrel," Godfrey muttered
wrathfully. The scoundrel."
added Lady Bysshe.
And yet she refused him." he said,
lis eyes sparkling with pleasure.
Sine had too much spirit to be fright.
eHed into a consent, and too much hon
esty to give a promise not meant to be
THE brute. I should like to give him
l sound ~thrashing."
or he nearly put an end to his
promising career. But aver since Edith
las been in a terribly ervou state.
md the doctor thinks a thorough
mango will be tho best remedy. Poor
hid, h will be glad to see you," Lady
3ysshe added. stealing a glance at him.
> Inc barrlster felt grateful for that
For, from the day Edith and
Ter aunt called at his chambers. the
light of this girl suddenly set him
linking that he had missed something
'weet and fair in his life; something
le 9 heretofore ignored or over
in the hurry and strife Of an
career; something that could
lot be compensated for by honor or
Jain. and beside which the worlds
wards We're as nothing.
These reflections once more i'm
'ressed him during his drive to the
lall. but the cloudy mood they INDUCED
vas suddenly frightened when pres
emily he saw her eyes flash with plea
Ter hand rest in his, as IL she felt
trength. comfort and protection while
lay there.
She grew cheerful when he sat beside
,er. and declared herself by no means
invalid her aunt imagined, but the
hinness and pallor Of her face, and the
frightened look it expressed In p
'elted her words.
Lady Bysshe left them. saying she
vould take on her bonnet and have tea
ent INTO Edith's room, which was radi-
mt with the soft light Of candles and
warm in the glow OF a rudy fire.
The sudden barking of her Skye ter
Ter ut some noise outside made Edith
lmost bound from her chair, though
ext moment she was laughing at her
But her startled look and
hush sweeping over her face show
him back to realities.
\ wish I had known before today
hat o were Ill.," he said.
Il am sure you would have come
Q see me-" replied Edith making no
fort to SUPPRESS h pleasure his words
ave her: but l feared you were too