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

early afternoon in an open carriage.
Ihere was no mistaking the fact tina
Edith was interested in Godfrey Bys-
n e though whether h was in love
With him or not her aunt could not say
me sole objection that could be urged
against him was his age. which was
nearly double her own; otherwise he
was eligible. for he had already dis
tinguished, himself at the bar and In
the house. and 1t was probable he would
one day sit on the bench. He had an
income Independent of his profession,
She declared him to be hlgh-minded
and she thought him a man Of deep
feeling who would make an excellent
husband to the woman he loved; and
that he loved Edith. Lady Bysshe had
little doubt.
MY DEAR" she remarked as they
drew near home, II think 1 will ask
Godfrey down from Saturday till Mon
day. next week. What do you say,
dear?" "
He may not be able to come; he
U have so many social engage
ments," Edith answered, striving to APP
pear unconcerned.
But he always seems to enjoy him
self here. and he brightens us up. And
l am sure we want something to an
liven us. after Max's effort to introduce
another. tragedy to the house,
!. AT the end Of her drive Edith ap-
peared more tired and ~listless than when
she set out, and leaned heavily on her
aunt as she went up the broad granite
steps leading to h entrance. On
reaching the hall both paused while
Lady Bysshe inquired about Max OF
urbano, who was Just crossing to the
The valet answered with his
usual d~eferential manner: but his
SCARED face, the brightness of his PEN
Grating glance, his mishapen and
dwarf-like figure. expressed uch hat
red malignity to the girl whom ne
had refused Max. and whom he
famed for bringing him close to death.
that. suddenly she gave a little cry
tainted in her aunt's arms.
The latter. who had not noticed the
mans vindictive look, which had been
quick as lightning. called to him for
ottoman where they strove to revive
.er. Their efforts were unsuccessful
Tor some time. during which Lady Bys-
became alarmed and sent for the
1octor. By the time he arrived Edith
had regained consciousness and was
aughing and crying Historically.
1T was foolish of me to faint again."
she said. but I got a fright. I had no
dea I was so weak-minded; but we
never know ourselves" she added
'milingly.
what frightened you, dear child?"
Ter aunt asked.
You will think it is nonsense. and so
t is; but urbano's face seemed to wear
! horrid mask, like n of those Wicked
y grotesque things Japanese actors
wear when they play tragedy. 1t was
My my Imagination. Of course. but"
Your nerves are playing you sad
her aunt told her.
Il am sure they are" Edith agreed,
I must be weaker than I thought."
Lady Bysshe was alarmed by her
liece's condition. for Edith had up to
his been remarkable for her calmness
md se%lf-control, and as far as her aunt
had never tainted or been hys-
erical before. The shock she. had got
It the probability Of her own death,
md at the sight Of what she believed
vas Max's suicide, must have been
much greater than was first apparent.
Doctor Hopkins could only advise
'erfect quiet. give tonics. and leave
lature to reassert her strength, a pro-
which Lady Bysshe thought
he most sensible.