The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1906-11-30
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i CHAPTER III.
Il The Countess of Avon. persuaded int
1t By her daughter-badgered a promis
from her son that he would bestow th
living of Great Wilton upon the Rev
Ryle Baumgarten.
The Earl did not give an immediat,
consent: in fact, he demurred to give i
at all; and sundry letters passed to ans
fro between Avon House and Paris--fo,
his lordship happened just then to have
taken a run over to the French capital
Great Wilton was too good thing to bt
thrown away upon young Baumgarten
who was nobody. he told his mother, and
he should like to give it to Elliotsen: but
Lady Avon. for peace's sake at home,
urged her petition strongly. and the Earl
ut length granted II and gave the prom
Use.
The morning the letter arrived contain
Ing the promise, and also the information
that his iordship was back at his house
In London. Lady Avon was feeling un-
usually III. Her head was aching vio-
lently. and she bade her maid put the let
ter aside; she would open ii later. This
she did in the afternoon when she was
sitting up in her dressing room and she
thea told Grace of the arrival of the un-
expected promise.
"0h. let me see 1t 7" exclaimed Grace
IN her incautious excitement, holding out
her hand for the letter.
She read it hungrily, with flushing
cheeks and trembling fingers. Lady Avon
conlG but note this. 1t somewhat pus-
zled her.
Grace" she said, Il cannot think WHY
you should be so eager. What does 1t sig
mfg to you who gets the living whether
Mr.. Baumgarten or nnother?"
1T would be very annoying 10 Us,
mamma, Ii some dolt Of man got it,
and Henry. as you know. has no discrim-
ination. Mr.. Baumgarten is safe. He
il suitable in all respects: thoroughly
capable, and a gentleman. Besides, you
like him."
well. | do" assented Lady Avon.
In the evening, when Grace was saun-
tering listlessly In the rocky walk. Won
daring whether any one would call that
night or not. she saw him. lie was com
ing along the path from the rectory The
old rector had been buried some days
now Il have been sitting with Mrs.
Chester. and thought would Just ask. in
passing, how Lady Avon Il" he remark
ed. swinging through the gate. as II he
would offer an apology for calling. 1.-The
last time | was here she seemed 80 very
poorly
She is not any better. ! am sorry TO
say. to-day she has not come downstairs
.gf lad fnr
hand what will you give me for some
news can tell your" she resumed, stand
ing before him In the full blow of her
beauty, Der hand not Jet Withdrawn from,
him.
He bent his sweet smile upon her. his
ieep. dark eyes speaking the admiration
that he might not utter. Ryle Baum
xarten was no more insensible to the
charms of a fascinating and beautiful girl
than are other men-despite his love for
Edith Dane. She was awaiting an an
swef.
what may I gives- he said Moth
ng that l could give would be Of value
10 you."
''Hew do you know that, Mr.. Raumgar-
.enr'
With a burning blush, for she had spok-
stepped few steps backward. and drew
i letter from her pocket.
I'll Is one that came to mamma this
and 1t has secret in 1t. What
will you give me TO read you inst one
little sentence?"
Mr.. Baumgarten. but that Edith and
ais calling were in the way, would have
said shower Of kisses; 1t is possible that
he might In spite of both, had be dared.
his looks betrayed him cannot
10 known. Lady Grace, blushing still,
took refuge In the letter Folding ii 40
hat only the signature was visible. she
held 1t out to him. He read the name.
Henry"
is it--from--Lord Avony' he said.
with hesitation,
sit Is from Lord Avon. He does not
sign himself In any other way to as.
Your affectionate son. Henry it always |
.uns to mamma: and Il is no unmean-
ng phrase: be Is very fond OF her. But
how for the secret. Listen"
Mr.. Baumgarten. saspecsing nothing.
istened with a smile.
Il have been dunned with applications |
'ince I got home" read Grace, aloud. |
rom Lord Ayon's letter. .'some of them /
rom personal friends: but as yoa and
Grace make 50 great point Of il. mother,
promise yon that Mr.. Baumgarten shall |
have Great Wilton" In reading she
sad left out the words s.and Grace" She |
.iosed the letter. and then stole a glance
II his face. 1t had turned pile to seri. |
BUSINESS.
Il do not quite understand be said
sNof II means that you are apnoirteo /
o Great Wilton"
.fiow can ] ever sufficiently thank /
Lord Avons" he hreathed forth.
.sNow. Is not the knowing that worth /
laughed she.
.0h. Lady Grace. 1t Is worth fsT
more than anything have to give III re
ern. Butt Is not a iest. IS ifa Can
/ be really truesr
A jest Is that likeiyg You viii be /
puhliely appointed in day or two. and |
will. of course. hear from ms brother.
M not acquainted. myself. with the for
nal routine Of these things. Mamma Il