Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-07

weaves an exchange of sympathy be-
tween equals
Equals" interrupted Cyrn. quiet
~ What equality can there be be
tween Cyril Kingsley. the farmer. ans
Lord Beaumont Of Howth?"
The equality upon which all men
meet. said Lord Beaumont In
one word. Kingsley. YOU are deceiving
Yourself with the idea that am an
impulsive idiot. may be im9ulsive,
bur I am nor an idiot AS said be
fore know a gentleman when see
him, and | think I know a nobleman
You are both. You are 100 much of a
gentleman, 100 undetermined TO take
advantage OF an accident which made
me your debtor for lie II You had
been the common churl which you
Jried to make Yourself out to be. you
would have fastened on 10 me. and
made capital ont Of Yesterdays work.
Bu1 You did not: yon tried to give me
the cold shoulder. and TO erect a bar
Ir.er between us-you have failed.
Come, my dear fellow. take my hand.
or shall begin to suspect thai YOU are
cherishing the devils darling sin, the
pride that apes humility! There's my
hand"
And there's mine, said Cyril
Kingsley. his face flushed and bright
light in his dark eyes. Yours is
generous heart, Lord Beaumont.
And yours proud one" laughed
his lordship. And now that We un-
derstand one another. let me tell you
that ] am not going to say anything
more of the service you have done
me ! think that if your life We're in
danger would risk mine TO save it:
at any rate, ! owe you mine, and there
is enough of that Kingsley-by the
way, do you mind if I call you Cyril?"
Not at all, said Cyril, smiling.
I'm glad OF that" said Lord Beau
mont. Il thought that COMPOUNDED
pride of yours would have jumped up
again"
Cyril laughed shortly.
We'll, said Lord Beaumont,
declare I'm half afraid of you. By
the way, my mother has heard the
story of your heroism---''
A cold bath on a hot day Great
heroism, laughed Cyril.
And she is anxious 10 see and
thank you Don't turn her into stone
by one Of those cold chances Of yours,
my dear fellow"
Cyril laughed.
Il won't frighten her ladyship," he
said
And this is where you live" said
Lord Beaumont What a pretty place,
must sketch this Do you paint ?'''
Cyril hesitated.
"A little" he said, carelessly.
Just so" said Lord Beaumont.
with an air Of conviction. Il know
YOU will turn ont an admirable erich
ton-a man who does everything we'll
Kingsley" and he looked at him with
a half serious smile, 4 believe You are
a prince in disguise"
Cyril laughed carelessly.
I'm a simple farmer, Lord Beau
mont, he said
We'll, simple farmer ask me to 90
in and have a glass of ale said Lord
Beaumont.
Cyril laughed and led the way into
the house. and Lord Beaumont looked
round the rustic parlor with its broad
oak beams and simple ornaments
with delight.
Delicious, he said as Cyril brought
him a glass of ale. How l envy you.
Cyril"
1t was the second time Cyril Kings
ley's lot had been envied that morn
ing.
Here you are, in the pride of lusty
youth. without a care or help. No
host or troublesome servants to hang
round you, no responsibilities"
Stop" said Cyril; Il have some re
sponsibilities, Lord Beaumont"
And they are a pleasure to you,
said Lord Beaumont, quickly, handing
his cigar-case.
Cyril lit a cigar.
That is true he said. Il am very
happy, Lord Beaumont"
You deserve to he" said his lord
ship. And this is your workshop?
You must come and see mine. When
will you come-tomorrow?
Tomorrow said Cyril y am en-
gagged. am going to give Miss Dale
a lesson in riding" he added, half tc
himself.
Lord Beaumont looked round al
him.
Il wanted TO speaf to her, he said
Don't | see her walking across the
feld?"
Yes" said Cyril with a puff Of his
cigar "she was with Mr.. Philip
Dyce"
Philip Dyce," said Lord Bean
mont. with sudden energy: Philip
Dyce hate him.
Before he could restrain himself
Cyrirs heart leapt into words.
so do l." he said.
The two men looked al each other
70 be Continued
Neil Retains Title.
San Francisco, March FRANKIE
Neil, American bantamweight cham
piOn successfully defended the title