Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
Continued.

Ing Ieuld'
Leola colored.
4 don't know anything about II
yet she said.
eShe has gone, there is no question
of that" he said.
i had hoped that you would not be
troubled about it aud meant to con
feE with Mr.. Kingsley
Just what | said" exclaimed Lady
Vaux. leaning back in her chair. We
all seem to rely upon him.
And l called at the Home Farm,
but did not see him." continued
Philip Dyee.
How unfortunate" said Lady
Vaux.
Mr.. Kingsley is coming here this
morning, said Mrs. Wetheren
"Ah. then We will avail ourselves
of his assistance" said Philip Dyce.
'He knew something Of the Marsdens.
l believe"
Leola did not speak. She still
looked across the lawn by which
Cyril would come directly
Have you heard anything fresh,
Philip" asked Lady Yaux.
VERY little" he answered. stoop-
ing. and patting the dog-which, by
the way. did not seem particularly
pleased. 4 looked Ia at the inn;
Edward Young was there with Old
Marsden"
He was" said Lady Vaux; then
the miserable girl has not gone with
him
Philip Dyce shook his head, He
did not seem very anxious to talk on
the subject before Leola.
What a delicious morning for
ride" he said; are you going for
gallop, Miss Dale?"
Il do not know said LeoIa, still
looking across the lawn.
Philip Dyce stood by her side. his
handsome face grave, and his eyes
subdued and reverential.
Have you quite forgiven me yeJ?'
he murmured.
For what-the runaway horse? Oh,
quite. said Leola, with a smile
Then | have only to make my
peace with Mr. Kingsley" he said,
with a smile. Il am anxious to see
him, and own that my judgment Of a
horses qualities is defective. You do
not know what a pang Of remorse /
have suffered
AT any other time Leola would have
been merciful but she was impatient
for Cyrifs presence, and, woman
like, inchned to be irritable,
Mr. Kingsley has had great ex,
perience with horses, she said, quiet
~
No doubt, said Philip.
Then there was a silence, and she
and all felt that they were waiting
for CyrTs presence.
Lady Vaux chartered to Mrs. Weth-
erell Philip Dyce stood silent beside
Leola.
Suddenly the door opened, and Mrs,
Tibbett made her appearance
She seemed rather taken aback at
the presence OF the visitors. and the
embarrassment heightened the excite.
ment under which she was evidently
laboring.
Woodworking, Mrs Tibbett,
Leola said, and added. as she saw the
palpable discontinue, has any
thing happened-the children
They are all well, Miss" said
Mrs, Tibbett looking round neryously,
But Mr. Cyril, Miss"
Leola started, and turned pale.
Lady vaux put up her gold eye
glasses, and stared; Philip Dyce
folded his hands behind him with
grave curiosity
Wei" said LeolA at last. And
her voise sounded strangely forced
strained
~wcn, Miss Leola. he-he has
gone
Gone" echoed Lady yaux in an
amazed murmur.
~ *, M lady" said Mrs. TibbegL
droIping a courtesy. hes gone"
But where--waere? ash Philip
"Leola stood. one hand or the table.
her face turned 70 Mvs. Tibbett
Heaven only knows where. sir"
answered Mrs. Tibb2tJ But he's
gone-by the train
BY the train said Mrs. Wetherel's
quiet gentle voice. "He has gone 10
London. do sou mean? Why should
that distress you, Mrs, Tibbett?'
NO more it would. ma'am. If he