The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-02
CHAPTER NNIII.


In less than a fortnight Lady Bysshe
acknowledged that Sasari had not over
rated the cleverness of Doctor Zotrani
for q gradual change for the better
became perceptible in Edith: so that
iii a month she had regained her former
spirits. the color had returned to her
lace, 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, fol
she mad never spent Christmas away
from home, and there were many asso-
Citations connected with the hall ut 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. bat when Eottani
was consulted he assured her the girl
might go back with safety.
\ few afternoons later and the t.:.;r,
in which she sat steamed into Victoria
station. AS it slowly passed along the
platform, her watchful eyes caught
sight of a familiar face and in another
moment she vas almost lifted bodily
out OF the carriage by the strong arms
that were claspc;l round her, while Il
face bent down to hers and kissed he:
openly as if nobody dared to defy his
right.
All Geoffrcy" Lady Bysshc ex
claimed as he next helped her to
''iiSlAt. 'cO } oli EOt lllc telegram sent
from Dover. | fear you have had to
wait. for we are twenty minutes late
\ bad crossing. Oh, when | think of
it.
What does waiting matter. so Iona
as you are here" he answered, with
a Joyous ring in his voice, for he felt
light-hearted as il boy. Next mo-
lnent he whispered tn Edith. my tiar-
ling. how well you look"
Il am well, and so glad to be back. y
Glad to see me?"
Yes. TO see and be near you dear
Their hands met and We're clasped
Among the noisy. busting crowd
they.
A few minutes after they had reached
their hotel, dinner was on the table,
The soup seemed dcliciously appetiZing
to those who had eaten nothing since
morning, glass of sherry further re-
vived them: with the fish came a
sense OF cnntentment.
Lady Bysshc ana Edith were fun of
Italy and spoke Slowingly of the charm
OF the country, the courtesy OF the peo-
pie.
I'VE will spend our honeymoon
there" said the baIrister
The girl flushed with pleasure.
They described Dr. Zorani in his
brown gabcrdine, his little skull cap.
his Jewish face ana piercing eyes, and
his belief that he wouIti some day dis
cover the secret Of making gold.
1T all savors of the nountehank,' .
remarked the barrster.
THAT is unkind." said Edith rap.oy-
inglE. Why should he pretend; why
should he pose? He only flightCls
people away who would otherwise con
suit him. And, besides, he has cured
lEc and am very fond of him
And SO am |, because he has cured
you Godfrey told her, and was re-
varied with sunny smile.
lie was going to spend Christmas
| with his mother, an invalid, who LIVED!
IN Newfoundland. She had already
written letters to Edith which revealed
| gentle and affectionate nature, a de-
votion 10 her son and only child that
repaid With profound gratitude all who
| appreciated and loved him.
Il feel as if l knew her already. "
| Edith told him.
I am longing for you to see her
Il must soon. very scon," the girl
said eagerly
| But / hope you will come to us fol-
| the new year Lady Bysshe suggested
1t will be very pleasant if you ear
| manage it,"
Nothing Will make me happier"
Perhaps Edith has not told you tiai
| she was born on the first of January
! she came as a New Years gift. Her
/ second name is Theodore, the gift O,
| God.
She is Gods best gift to me-" Geof-
frey replied fervently.
On her return home she and her aunt
were met at the Balwash station b,
! Max.
It was the first time Edith had seer
! him since the morning he had attempt.
1 ed his life, and this meeting. CARRYING
her suddenly back to that event madt
IT,