Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-26

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may command me. and he made his
old-fashioned bow
And you haven't found the young
earl. Mr.. Petherick,' she saio, de-
murely.
The old man almost groaned. and ut
tered an exclamation of annoyance.
My dear countess" he said, the
mere mention of that young man is
-is-er-distressin to me Ana
when / think that ali the money has
fallen into his lap. in addition TO the
title and the estates, and that he OBJ
stinately refuses to declare himself.
l feel--welI. don't think can at
| empt to express my sentiments. /
only know this: That notwithstand-
ing Lady Norah's REIMBURSEMENT of
the money which the earl left to Der,
| mean TO make some sort Of terms
with the young earl, and if he doesn't
act generously and liberally-weL,
shall make bold to show fight, despite
! Lady Norah's Instructions. There are,
times when a lawyer must consider
his clients interests, even though he
disregard that clients wishes"
Lady FerndaIe still sat and waited,
and presently the footman announced
Mr. Guilford Berton.
The light fell upon his face as he
entered, and Though Lady Ferndale
had been somewhat prepared for the
change in his appearance, she could
scarcely suppress a start He was o..
dinarily pale but the whiteness of his
face that morning was CHASTITY in its
density; there were dark holows UNI
der his eyes, and his mouth had the
drawn appearance of a nan who las
lspent long hours of sleeplessness ana
( hsrassment. But he SAILED with the
old smile as he made his tow and took
| the seat to which Lady Ferndale mo
toned him.
He had gone to the Court on the pre-
ceding evening, and had got Norah's
note. and it had deceived him. as she
had intended. until later on. when. a.
he sat in mis- gloomy room haunted b.
/ by the ghost of Becca, the truth
flashed upon him He seized his hat
and dashed TO the Court saw Har-
ran, and learned that Norah had fed
she had escaped him,
1t was too late to start in pursuit
that night; he spent the hours pacing
the silent room. tearing at his nails
and watching the clock, and had
caught the early train and me
straight to Mr. Petherick, and failing
to get anything out of the cautious
old LAWYER had come on to Lady Fern
dales knowing that it would be 70
her that Norah would naturally think
of flying for refuge
He had expected to be informed
that Lady Ferndale declined to see
him. and was surprised at beng ad-
mitted, and still more surprised at
her apparently friendly reception of
! him. but he took care that his astonish-
ment should not be visible in his coun-
tenance.
"Of course. you know why ! have
come. Lady F'erndale?" he laid, still
smiling. his eyes downcast. Lady
Norah has been here?"
''Oh yes" she said blardly.
S1s, saw him covertly draw breath
/ Of relief. and listen intent,y for the
sound of Norahs voice or footstep,
Il am so glad," he said and has
she told you why-why she so sudden
" left the Court?"
j You know Norah, Mr.. Derton," she
said "Juoge for yourself. She is re-
serve itself"
He drew another breath of relief.
Il am very anxious about her" he
said Can I see her? need scarce
" tell you what you must have dis
covered for yourself, that love her
have loved her"
| Eyes. I know that" said Lady Fern
dale. quietly She is out at present,
and if you ask me whether 1t would
ne we'll for you to see her. must tell
you as "a friend"-the poor count.
ass, much as she desired to fight Mr.
Berton with some Of his own weapons.
hesitated at his piece of duplicity-
as a friend that it would be very IN
wise
But you do not know an he said
with sudden vehemence. which he
suddenly checked, his hands closing
] tightly ON the brim OF his hat.
| Perhaps not. she assented.
| 4 cannot lose her, Lady Ferndale.
My life is wrapped up in her, all ny
! hopes of happiness are set on the
chance of gaining her for my wife.
am not worthy OF her
Lady Ferndale had hard work TO
keep silent.
And | must find her"
If you persist in seeking for ner
you viii be sorry for it. she said
j quietly. 'Norah has been great,
tiled lately Her fathers death -
gain she mentally breathed hope of
| pardon for the white Iie-"and your
unexpected avowal Lave tried hcg
nerves, VIII you take my advice, MT
Berton?7
/ Please let me hear it." he sad, ia
a low voice
1T is this-so back to santleigh
and wait patiently
He raised his eyes and smile. sir.
lister. incredulous, cured MS lips,
Wait patiently till -what?" he said
between his teeth.