The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-06-24

h girl looked down at the flower In
her belt md smiled.
Il believe, papa. you are a WIZARD
she answered.
Il thought 1 could not be mistaken
IN the scent" he told her; there were
seventeen this morning on the south
wall. You see. Margaret" he added,
moving his head in the direction Of
Lady Bysshe, Il have eyes in my fing-
erS."
What an uncanny idea" she an
sWered, handing him his tea.
Il suppose" he went on, Max and
his friends haven't come back? 1
cant imagine what amusement they
n in tearing through the country
on bicycles on such q sweltering day"
Youth will nave its wheel" answered
| hady ISysshe.
And g will have its grumble," he
remarked. smilingly.
Here they are, papa" Edith said,
as three young men in knickerbockers,
glowing with exercise, entered The hail.
Yes, here we are, ready for any
amount of tea" said Max.
And so YOU have enjoyed your
selves?N sal the count.
Yes, we have had a splendid spin"
Wish YOU had been With u.s." Max
said to Edith, in a voice intended for
her alone. 1T would have been SO
pleasant For NE"
But perhaps not for met has been
so warm ali day"
His face fell. III you only felt as
do" he began.
But | don't" she answered candid
and looked at her sulkily.
Presently Lady Bysshe seated herself
IN a distant corner. where her remark
TO Dunstan. who stood beside her.
could not be overheard Il have spoken
to Edith about o his afternoon" she
told him.
A sudden light leaped into his gray
eyes.
Yes! What did she say? Do you
think there is hope for me?"
If we did not all hope, we should
die in Despair
II she only knew how much 1 loved
herr"
Why not tell her"
II hardly dare"
Have courage"
Will she listen to me?"
of course she will listen. Speak
out, and remember that a faint heart
never won n man a prize"
You are always kind n good to
ne" Dunstan said gratefully.
MY dear boy, 1 wish l could help
you here" Lady Bysshe answered.
But you can best help yourself by
courage ana determination"
II Will speak to her the first chance
l get" Dunstan said with sudden hope
illness.
That will be a step in the right di-
rection." Then. a flash of mischief
Frightening her eyes. she continued,
See how that ~self-satisfied young man
Max is staring Edith out of counte-
nance. Go, like a charitable knight,
and rescue her from boredom
Dunstan quite willingly crossed the
hall and sat down in front of the cou-
pie. apparently unconscious Of the an
CRY glare Ma gave him.
Max has been telling me about the
through town last week" Edith said.
Not theaters," Max corrected her.
y went to the same one three nights
running" admitted the young man.
Il think I a tell you which theater
1t was" Dunstan replied. ut was the
home of burlesque."
You heard me. ak about 1t before?'
No, 1 merely guessed your taste" +.
We'll, that's the kind Of thing I like
Max confessed, and it's the only mu-
sic l understand"
His father called out, asking him to
give him his arm, as he wished to take
a turn on the terraces. Max rose at
once and led him through the great
carved stone porch, and out into the
open air.
When satisfied that they were alone,
he began by saying to Max that since
his return he had had no opportunity
OF asking him about himself.
Tell me, my dear boy" he said in
me aftectionate manner he always
showed his son. have you been able
to keep out Of debt?"
Ne" Max said bluntly, II couldn't
help It,. YOU know. l must keep up
with other men,"
You have been gambling" said the
count In panied surprise.
Il have lest at cards"
What madness, you who haven't q
penny of your OWE. Gambling is the
worst of vices, for there is no telling
where it may lead its victim. For
heavens Sake-"
I'm awfully sorry, father. and I
promise that If I have q run of luck
Sufficient to pay my debts, I'll never
touch a card again"
But until them"
We'll, 1 can't be swamped much
deeper than l am replied Max sui
lenly. an ugly look of desperation in
his small. blue eyes.
The count suddenly raised his head
and listened.
WHO'S that?" he said.
Max had not heard a footstep, but
on turning. saw his fathers italian
wallet at the far end of the terrace.
It's Urbano coming to look for YOU,
| suppose it's time to dress, for dinner
he answered.
THAI evening Dunstan Burbage was