Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-11
Continued.

drousIy executed sketch of contem
plated picture, Claud drew near to
Hnda. Before he spoke to her. be
noted the flush that rose to her fair
young face.
shall you have patience to SIT
,still2" he asked, with a smile; MI
Scion is very particular, / near.
Il have plenty of patience SAID
Hilda If it pleases Lady Hutton to
have my picture, shall have motive
for my patience. One csE 90 anything
with a motive, you know.
She spoke hastily, as though anxious
to say something, yet not feeling sure
that she was on safe ground.
Il heard an amusing story OF Miss
DeTerney, the Welsh heiress, con
tinued Claud. She declared 5he had
never learned the multiplication table
at school; so she studied it while sit
ting to Mr.. Seton.
Il should not like that said Hilda
When have nothing to do | dream
OF Brynmar; and you, she might have
added, for he read it in her face.
$50 do l." he replied; and the new
ring of music in his voice made her
look up quickly at him.
'Hilda" he said gently, may l call
and see you now?" Then he lowered
his voice and in a passionate whisper
added, Say yes, darling; say yes
for ! am not to marry Barbara Earle.
With heart beating high with
triumph. he noted the sudden and
beautiful flush that lighted the young
tender face, the light that shone In the
clear, pure eyes. the trembling lip that
could find no answer for him. He
could say no more, Hilda understood
all those few words implied.
May l call this EVENING"" he asked
gently, but the red ripe lips never
moved in reply.
Mr.. Seton gazed at the changed face
in wonder. The half sad look, tbs
paIlor, and the dim eyes had disap
peared as by magic. 1t was a beauti
full, radiant girl upon whom he gazed
whose features glowed with happiness
The artist knew something Of tn,
world and it's ways, and he gave l
shrewd, quick glance at Lord Bayne
BAN; then, for him, the mystery wa
solved
When all details Of time, costume
etc, we're arranged Lazy Hutton ant
HiIda drove Way. Lord Baynehan
would not accept his mothers inyrca
GiOn to drive with her; he wanted Il
be alone with his newly found happi
ness
Barbara Earle took her seat b!
Lady Bayneham's side, knowing thu
time for the real struggle had come a
Last
We viii go at once to Storr andMor
timers said the countess to he
niece. lit will take some time Il
choose the settings"
Aunt" said 4.arbara, do not g
there might say was too tired. o
give other excuses, all would b.
equally false. Do not go there to-day
and promise not to ask me the reason
until we reach home
What can you mean, Barbara?
asked her aunt haughtily Have vol
some plan, some design Of your owr
for the diamonds? You should nave
mentioned it before my dear"
Il have no plan of my own" she
replied YEARLY. 4 will explain wher
we reach home"
Although Lady Bayneham longet
for an explanation. she was too well
bred TO repeat her question. Bar
haJa's face had grown strangely pale
and the countess gazed at her with
surprise. They were not long IL
reaching Grosvenor Square.
Come with me to my room, Bar
bara, said her aunt Let me hear
what this mystery means.
Miss Earle followed Lady Bayne
ham quietly enough to her room
She closed the door with her owI
hands, and stood before it.
Few words are best, aunt she
said, with feeble attempt at smiling
Il did not go TO choose a setting fol-
the Bayneham diamonds because
am not doing to marry Claud
Not marry Claudl" gasped tn,
countess, Have you lost you
senses, Barbara
Mo- have merely found them,
said the young girl sadly. Do not b,
angry, aunt If Claud knet acre
asking me a hour and a day, I should
still refuse"
May l ask said Lady Baynehan
f1aughtily why Miss Earle decline
an alliance with my SOM"
No aunt, replied Barbar
proudly; that is the one question
on may not ask. l decline 10 ans
sver It.
Have you seen some one YOU lik
better" interrupted Lady Baynehan
yet / need not ask. You are not
weak, vain girl. who thinks little O
her plighted word"
Then Lady Baynehams voice soft
ened, and she threw one arm caress
jngly round her niece
do you fear Cloud does not low
you?" she asked Believe me Bar
bara----'
Amt interrupted her niece, d.
mot seek 10 know my motives; GU
engagement was a great mistake. LIE
us be thankful for having d 'scovere'