Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02
CHAPTER XIII.
R~ETURNING HOME

REIURNlNG HOME
In less han a fortnight Lady Bysshe
acknowledged that Sasari had not over
rated the c~leverness of Doctor Zoffani,
for a gradual change for the better
became perceptible 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 We're 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 Ia steamed into Victoria
station. AS 1t 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
that were clasped round her. while a
face bent down to hers and kissed her
openly as if nobody dared TO defy his
right.
'Ah' Geoffrey!" Lady Bysshe tx-
claimed as he next helped her 10
alight. 80 you got the telegram 1 sent
from Dover. / fear you haze had to
wait, for we are twenty minutes late.
Il. VIZ ~
What does waiting matter, so 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-
ling, nov well you look"
II am we'll, and SO glad to be back"
Glad to see me%
Yes, to see and be neal you dear"
Their hands met and We're clasped.
Among the noisy, bustling crowd
around them, none were so happy as
they.
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-
yiyed them; with the fish came a
sense OF contentment.
Lady Bysshe and Edith were full or
Italy and spoke glowingly Of the charm
of the country, the courtesy of the peo-
pie.
1--WE will spend u honeymoon
there" said the barrister.
The girl flushed with pleasure.
They described DIR. 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.
IT all savors OF the m~ountebank,"
remarked the barrister.
That is unkind,r 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"
And so am /, because he has cured
YOU" Ge0ffrey told her, and was re-
warded with a sunny smile.
He was going to spend Chfietmas
9TH rs mother. an invalid. who lived
In Westmoreland. She had Already
written letters to Edith, which revealed
a gentle and afYectionate natur& a de-
votion TO her son and only chljd that
repaid with profound gratitude all who
appreciated and loved him.
Il feel as II ! knew her already.r
Edith told him.
Z am longing FOR you To PEA her.