The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-08-26

directed TO the alaZZ LanantranCht
where they might Inc the accomoda-
tons desired. Its massive walls, great
escutcheoned doorway and immense
a made 1t seem chill and gloomy.
but Its wide staircase Of white marble.
Its Lofty rooms and deep windows look
ing on the slow-sweeping Arno, pleased
them. The suite was shown them by
an elderly ma%nservant, who, with grave
ana stately courtesy. conducted them
through the rooms as II they were
honored guests to whom he showed the
apartments allotted to them.
Lady Bysshe feared his dignity might
be hurt by her inquiry regarding the
price. but he answered without WING
Ing. and she took them on the spot,
so ridiculously low did it seem.
May l ask who the palace belongs
.o?" she asked in parting.
His eNcellency the Count Sasari."
h left her card with the address of
hcr Motel. and, as the suite was ready
for occupation. said she would take
possession hex day.
AS they walked along the silent
quays she said, The name Sasari
sounds Familiarity, yet l can't associate
any memory with 1t: perhaps 1 have
read of it in Italian history"
Il dare say this Coun Sasari would
Partisan hotel, with electric lights and
gilt mirrors, han in the home where
his ancestors lived and loved and pol
soned their rivals"
1T all depends on the kind of man he
is." Edith replied.
His name haunts me-. Where have
l heard 1t before?" Lady Bysshe asked
once more. out her memory failed 10
tell her.
Her inquiry was answered when a
day or Two subsequently Count Sasari
called on her in her new quarters.
AS his name was announced she rose
from the letter she had been writing
home, to see a middle-sized. rather
stout man. with a clear complexion
and handsome features, bowling With a
dignity and grace that at once attract
ed and pleased her. She noticed he
was extremely Well dressed and looked
prosperous.
Permit me to do myself the honor of
waiting on you" he said with formal
p~oliteness, speaking in French. as he
rightly supposed her knowledge of Ital-
Ian was not perfect.
Il am glad to see You. Count" she
replied affably, for the truth was she
had been feeling lonely, and the pros
pect OF a pleasant acquaintance was
extremely welcome. Won't you sit
DOWN."
Il thought that you were probably
strangers TO the place
We know no one here" she inter-
rupted.
Then in case you need them. / hope
you Will make use of my services" the
count said.
That is very kind and friendly of
you" Lady Bysshe replied, something
in her visitors as we'll as his
appearance pleasing her. She thought
his yes especially beautiful.
Your name and that of your niece
are familiar to me-" he said.
Lady Bysshe's c%ountenance fell. and
a sense Of depression seized her. Like
all the world, he had read of the trag-
edy of Knowiesworth hall, and had
been led by curiosity to those connected
with 1t. That was why he had called
on her. 1t was possible tina he read
her thoughts, for he hurriedly went on,
You have probably not heard OF mine,
u l am a connection of the Count
Massini. His first Wife was my aunt
my fathers sister"
Lady Bysshe's handsome face bright
ened. That for the familiar
sound of your name to me-" she told
him. ~ must have heard of YOU or
your father; though my brother-in-law
seldom speaks Of his relatives or his
early life"
My father and he were not good
friends" Sasari explained.
But that Is no reason why you and
I should not be-"
II should feel nattered by your
friendship" he told her, his candid
luminous eyes responding to the sym
pathy her OWE expressed.