Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-12-05


to tell heavily upon Lord Bayneham.
He had been for several nights with
out sleep, and for several days with
but little food. One morning, as, with
BERTHE Carlyon, he was coming from
Scotland Yard, the two friends met
Mr.. Fulton. At the first glimpse of
him Lord Bayneham clenched his
hands tightly. After ALI, what he had
heard OF those nonsensical notes had
been the first cause of his present sor-
row. But Mr.. Futon hurried up to
him, with smile of welcome playing
over his face, holding out his hand
with few words of cordial greeting
There Was something so genial and
kindly in his manner, that Lord Bay
neham's halfformed tuspicons died
away at once.
How are all at Bayneham?" said
Mr.. Fulton. How is Lady Hilda? Is
she here with your"
He evidently knew nothing OF what
had happened at Bayneham.
You look extremely ILL.," he con-
tinued. II hardly knew you at first
When are you returning"
Lord Bayneham replied briefly. and
hurried on. Only ten days since, ana
this man was an honored guest under
his roof. What happened s'nce then?
That morning he met several of his
friends, who were all pleased and sur
prised at seeing him, but grieved at
his changed appearance. There
seemed to be only one topic of CONVEX
sation, the engagement Of tie fair and
fashionable Lady Grahame to Mr.. Full
ton.
On the morning following, the
detective called again. He had little
progress to report: he also had traced
Lady Hilda to Euston Square, but no
farther, and then she van shed COM
pletely, and he had no clue as to her
whereabouts.
Lord Bayneham became almost
frantic; in vain he redoubled his eff
forts and increased the offered re-
wards; but one thing comforted him,
the secret was well kept He heard
from lady Bayneham that most of the
servants believed their young lady to
be with their master in London, as
did all callers and visitors; and in
London every one believed her lady
ship to be still. at Bayneham. He
hoped 1t might be poss BILE to keep up
appearances until she was found and
restored to her home.
| In the meantime Mr. Fulton had
achieved his triumph all fashionable
London rang with the news. 1t was
warmly welcomed; every one liked
Lady Grahame. and Mr.. Fulton was
very popular. The union of two such
favorites was considered a very pleas,
ant and agreeable circumstance.
Lord Bayneham continually heard of
this engagement. 1t convinced him,
more than any other circumstance.
how foolishly wrong he had been in his
suspicion. To set aside every other
argument, to forget for time the
sweet face and innocence of his lost
wife. 1t was not probable that gen
tleman just engaged to the fair ana
coquett'sh widow should have tried a
filtration with his wife. Mr.. Fulton
always inquired anxious,y about her:
hoped she was well, and never
dreamed that anything had gone
wrong at Bayneham.
! Barbara Earle and the countess
wa ted in silent wonder hoping every
day would bring better news.
CHAPTER XxXII.
Lady Grahame had grown tired o,
coauetry. and every interview that she
had with Mr.. Fulton increased her
liking and admiral on for him. He
had given a ball at his house under
the management of Mrs, Henderson.
/ 1t had been complete success The
sumptuous rooms were al thrown
open, gold and silver plate blazed upon
the table, and on every side there
were profuse indicat ons of wealth.
Lady Grahame noted with cen eye
the display of wealth Her house was
furnished with taste and elegance. but
such splendor as she saw here was
not within her means. IL would be
very pleasant to preside as mistress in
such an establishment.
| The next time Paul Fulton caned on
the fair widow he was more warmly
WELCOMED than usual. nor was he slow
to understand the reason why. and he
continued that morning. despite his
bland. smiling face TO assume a most
miserable expression.
do you not think. Lady Grahame,' .
hq said. that you have tortured me
quite long enough You smile on
every one. When win you smile upon
meg.
Il am smiling now, Mr.. Fulton" re
piled the widow coquettishly: TASK
Miss Lowe IL am ever without
smiles"
"You know what mean. Lady Ora
hame," he continued; when wal you
say to me that devotion and sincere
love have touched YOU. and the prize