The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-22

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II have heard Mr.. Burbage speak OF
you, sigaor veneto." she told him.
adding, Perhaps it will be better If he
goes with YOU"
My place is very quiet" responded
Veneto; there he viii be far from
the world. he will recover himself, for
YOU see how he has suffered. The
darkness of h prison is still binding
him, but in a little while he will 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 a fellow-countryman?"
1T is true, count Veneto replied. II
have heard of you"
From our young friend here?'
NO, from my friend Sasarl."
Before the count could make any
further remark Geoffery Bysshe en-
tered the room with the %buoyant air
of a man expecting a hearty welcome,
Nor was he disappointed. for his aunt
warmly expressed her gratitude to him
for what he had done, and praised his
ability.
And 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 aid this both Max and Dun
stan, watching her face. were surprised
by the sudden brightness that over
spread 1t. like a burst of sunshine, and
reflected itself on tina 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.
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 Ill be to you for
sparing their lives"
A sudden glare of savage anger
flashed into Max's eyes. as If he had
received g. blow in the face. and with
li%s 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
neto and Roma on their way to Lon
don.
AS for him. he seemed scarcely aware
of his surroundings, and locke like a
man untimely walked from deep sleep.
His words were few n spoken with
WEAKNESS, and he showed Impotence
when the train halted at various sta
lions. as If swift motion correspondent
with his thoughts. or gratifed 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 Dad leading to Had
ley Common.
When Dunstan got out at the hall
door he staggered. and was kept from
falling OF 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 will bring US some
wine: 1t Will warm your heart and
mine. for it comes from h vineyards
that once belonged to me-"
Wine. Wine" muttered Dunstan.
Yes, let US have wine; it Is the color
of blood; we will drink and be merry.
like that night long ago-the night he
died. Blood, blood. blood! its every
where-see, see!"
"Hish," Veneto said. looking at him
with eyes full OF horror and alarm.
Il know, I know. but we will drink 1t,
you and /: but he can drink no more
no more. Come"
He rose suddenly, lurched forward
like a drunken man. n struck against
he wall. Veneto was beside him in q
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,
but on reaching the lobby stood still
and gave a wild laugh that
echoed through the lonely house.
He is mad" Matteo said in fright.
We u get him to his ROOM"
Father" Roma cried out in alarm, as
she pushed toward them.
Neneto wave his hand frantlcally.
Stay there, don't come near U.s. he
old her.
She watched them AXE the HELPLESS
figure along the passage, lighted by
a single lamp and into the bedroom
prepared for him, the door of which
was hastily closed. She knew he must
be seriously i'll, whilst remaining ig-
iLol AM VI Gls I.dlQIG Oh MS SUDDEN
malady. A n%urbness fell upon her
heart, which vas already sorely tried
by the suspense 1t had suffered for
weeks regarding Dunstan's fate and the
terrible strain it had endured during
the trial.
She went down stairs YEARLY and
sat waiting IN the dining room until
her father came TO her.
When he did, half an hour later, his
scared expression impressed her pain
fully.
H is suffering from fever. brain
fever, but is quieter now 1 have left
Matteo with him; he viii want con-
slant attendance" he said in a slow
thoughtful way, as IL some weight lay
on his mind.
Il feel sure 1 can 10 as much for him
as any doctor, and that if he We're
conscious he would not have me act
otherwise h l am now doing. ST rest
satisfied with that assurance. my
daughter"
And can I do nothing for him?" she
asked. a look Of despair in her pale
face"
Nothing, save to pray that the best
may happen for him"
The best"
Yes. whether that be life or DEATH"
her father replied gravely.
CHAPTER XII.
MAX SETS OUT.
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