Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30
Lady Dutton'e Mard
Continued.
BY BHRTnA M. 0.AY.


care which left her no time for MORBID
thought, Hilda gradually recovered her
health. She never forgot her secret,
If vas before her every day, every
hour of the day and night; but It's
weight had grown less. The grand
solemn beauty Of Nature gave her
other thoughts. Everything did not
begin and end in this world. She her
self had done no wrong and she knew
not why this mysterious burden OF
sorrow had been laid r1on her High
and infinite wisdom Controlled every
event of her life. and she found COM
fort in resignation. The evils or this
world we're lost in the great shadow
Of the everlasting hills, During the
whole year they fingered amongst the
fairest scenes of this earth. They
spent Christmas in Florence, and the
spring brought them home. Private
letters and public papers brought TO
Lord Bayneham the news OF a general
election, and he knew then that his
place was in England.
They went at once to London, wnere
fire Young earl found the leaders OF
his party anxiously awaiting him
New combinations were forming, great
events doomed in the distance, and
Lord Bayneham was asked II ne had
any influence in Oulston. II so, let nln
use II for the return Of a Liberal mem
her. He inquired, somewhat care
lessIv II there was any candidate II
the field. and he became all FIRE anc
interest when he heard that the mar
they were anxious to secure was NJ
other than the great political writer
his dearest and best friend, Alber
Carlyon.
"You may consider the election a.
good as made" he said to his cniet
81 shall 90 down to Bayneham and
take Carlyon with me There VIII d
but little opposition"
When that interview was ende'
Lord Bayneham rushed OF in searci
of BERTHE. He found him busily en-
gagged at the Office, and heartily
pleased to see him.
1--WE NAV hope Lady Bayneham ant
Miss Earle will now find their way Il
London" said BERTHE, they have beef
at Cowes, I understand. since Christ
mas"
Dine with US tomorrow, salt
Lord Bayneham. "and You VIII Sc
them both. They will be in town tha
evening. Now, BERTHE, let su discus
business. What is THIS about tn
borough Of Oulston? You know yo'
may safely reckon on my assistance.
BERTHE then told his friend how anx
ious he was to begin his parliamentar'
career.
81 feel that my vocation is essel
TALLY a ro,itical one" he said I cal
serve M COUNT honestly and wei
Mr. Fulton, the new man who has pur
chased Squire Grenholme's property
has promised to do all he can; and
think there is every chance OF sue
cess"
81 am sure Of it" said Lord Baynt
ham enthusiastically. 81 tell yo
what. BERTHE, when the election come
on will all go Gown 70 Baynenan
together. and / will ask this friend
yours TO JON US. Lady Hllda an
Miss Earle snail canvass for us. fo'
will come In with wonderful major
ity. You shall see If l am not tru,
prophet"
You are true friend" said BERTHE
gratefully Il should like to introdue
Mr.. Fulton to you. Shall you be a
the Club this EVENING""
y will be there just for that purpose
even if l cannot remain" replied hi
friend. You Will come tomorrow
Bertie?"
Trying to conceal his delight, Berti'
promised, and Lord Bayneham wen
away.
Evening brought the countess ant
Barbara: the latter radiant in healti
and spirits. They were delighted a
the change in Hilda She had grown
more beautiful during the syear Of
secret sorrow, and thought gave fresl
liveliness to heI face, and the darl
violet eyes wore a new expression
She looked taller and more matronly
and in all England one could not have
found a more perfect type of a yount
English wife.
Il did not think time could have
added such a charm, Hilda." said Bar
bara Earle; but it has managed to d.
so Change of air and scene has i'm
proved you wonderfully"
Lady Bayneham gazed with PROUD
pleasure at her sons wife. Even hel
critical eye could not see one fault o
one cause for remark. They were {
pleasant family party, and LORD Bay
neham left them after dinner t. &c
round to his Club.
BERTHE introduced Mr.. Fulton K
him; and Lord Bayneham, who likeC
all pleasant things, was struck by his
gay, etlsy graceful manner, and his
flow of conversation.
Il have OF many minutes this even
ing" he said. Perhaps, Mr.. Fulton
you will favor me with cali some
time tomorrow; then we can discuss
the Oulston business at ourleisure."
That being settled, Lord Baynehan
returned home. The ladies wer,
pleased to hear of Bertie's prospects
for the handsome young secretary wa: