Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

the sake Of money he would not be-
tray IN death a secret the unhappy
man had sacrificed so much to keep.
As friend, be ATTENDED to his funeral,
and went as chief mourner; but neye-
by one word did he hint that Paul Full
ton was other than he had appeared.
For two days the papers made the
most OF the fatal accident, and all
fashionable London was concerned for
one day. and forgot it the next Lady
Grahame was very sorry, and mucn
distressed. Tt seemed such a sad
thing" she said to everybody; che
was a handsome man, and so very
agreeable
In few days Lady Grahame recoy-
cred from the effects Of the shock,
and, strange to say, that very year
she met the Duke of Laleham, who
was charmed by her manners, and
love of comfort in which he riyalled
her. She is now Duchess of Laleham;
and once, in a confidential mood, was
heard to say to Miss Lowe that, "aftel
all, she believed there was special
Providence In poor Mr.. Fulton's
death"
Lord Bayneham redoubled his efforts
TO discover his wife, but they were all
in vain; he could find no trace of her;
| it seemed as though she had disap.
Ipeared from the face of the earth.
The detective said he had never been
bafiied before, but was baf1ed now.
From the time the ticket-collector
had seen her in Euston Square she
disappeared. People began to smile
at the advertisements, they were so
common. But all and everything was
in vain; silence, and mystery dark as
night, shrouded the fate of the young
Countess of Bayneham.
Lord Bayneham returned home,-he
was anxious to clear the memory of
his beloved wife from even the least
cloud of suspicion Barbara Earle
shed warm tears of iove and pity when
she heard the story. The countess
was more touched than she cared to
own; both saw clearly how the mis-
take had arisen. Believing that her
husband knew alr' her secret, and
could not pardon her, Lady Hilda had
T left the home where she thought her.
self no longer loved or esteemed.
They now understood all that had
seemed mysterious; the young Lady
iof Bayneham had stood, as it We're, be
tween Two fires--she could not be
tray her father, and dared not clear
herself from the suspicion that had
been aroused.
1T should be- a lesson" said ar
bara Earle, masingly. One ought
never to judge from appearances
never will again"
What shall you do, Claad?" asked
Lady Baypeham, after short pause.
Il do not know, mother" he replied
sadly. "If I please myself, should
give up the search and die. l ami
worn out with fatigue and sorrow; l
see no hope of finding my dear wife
again. But, as you have often re
minded me, the men of my race never
] despair; l must live on, and bear my
life, suppose"
Barbara3 eyes filled with tears as
she gazed upon the sad, worn face.
Was it for this she had sacrificed her
love ard her happiness? Better for
her eo lsin If this fair-faced girl had
never crossed his path. He was fear.
fully altered; these few days of sus.
pense had told upon him; there were
deep lines of sorrow on the brow and
round the firm lips. There was an
air of depression that contrasted pain
fully with his former gay, kindly man
reT.
DO not give up, Claud," said Lady
Bayneham, laying her hand lovingly
on her sons shoulder; st is a great
trial, but 1 have a hope that all will
yet be well. We must do our best to
find your wife. Remember, you do not
live for yourself. Your mother the
name and honor Of your family, the
fame of your racial depend on YOU
Do not give up. Hard and bitter sor-
rows come to us one and all The
brave fight on, the weak give way
Fight ON, my son; no Bayneham was
ever weak or cowardlv."
To he continued