Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-12-19
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From Bayneham, as from London,
every effort was made to discover
Lady Hilda's place OF refuge, but all
in vain. Weeks became months, but
no trace-not even the slightest---was
found. She never claimed one far
thing of the large sum daily accumulat
ing for her. Lord Bayneham had di
rected that no notice should be taken
of her letters-that Brynmar should
be kept In readiness for her, and the
money carefully saved; but she never
wrote for any, and that added more
than anything to his troubles. II liv
ing, what was her fate, without money
or friends? Lord Bayneham tried to
bear Up brayely, but he soon became
exceedingly Ill, in less than six months
after his wife's flight the young earl
lay between life and death, fighting a
hard battle with the grim king, and
his mother kept watch by him, In sor-
row too deep for words. The detect
i've had promised tEat he would not
give the case Up, but II was evident
from his want Of zeal that be had no
longer any hope
The doctors summoned by the un.
happy countess to her sons bedside,
sad there was one change OF air, and
they recommended a stay OF some
length on the Continent.
He was most unwilling to go. To
leave England seemed like abandon.
ing his wife; yet to remain was. II
the wise men spoke truly. certain
death. The last time he left home, a
beautiful young face, glowed with
happiness and love, smiled by his
side; now he must go on his journey
alone. his heart cold and dead TO
hope. love, and happiness.
One fine morning there stood on the
pier OF Dover a group that attracted
some attention. tall stately lady.
with the look OF one who had once
been beautiful. and by her side a noble
girl, whose face made one the better
for seeing IT. both were devoted to
what seemed at first sight the wreck
of young and handsome man. Pas
sers-by stopped TO gaze again at that
white worn face. with its sad despair
ing eyes, Lady Bayneham and Bar.
bara would fan have gone with Claud.
but he would not hear OF it.
stay behind, mother" he said,
with trembling lips, 'and do what you
can. My lost darling may come home;
do not let her find 1t desolate."
They went with him to Dover, and
watched the boat disappear, With eyes
that were wet with tears. In the
mothers heart there was but little
hope of ever seeing her son again.
'Ah, Barbara. said Lady Bayneham,
as In the far distance the steamer
sailed out of sight, Il wish my son
had married you. This trouble will
kin him, Brynmar woods have been
fatal to us
But Barbara would not agree with
her ladyshlp; she saw much to ad
mlre and pity in Lady Hilda. and she
would hear no word that was not
uttered either in love or praise,
BERTHE Carlyon had bee unremitting
in his endeavors to assist Lord
Bayneham. He had been with
him up to the eve of his departure.
when a telegram from London Obliged
him to return there. Lady Bayneham
asked him to visit her at Bayneham
when his business was ended; and he
did So longing 10 be once more with
Barbara, and To know If he had any
more reason to hope. He was warmly
welcomed by the two desolate. sor-
rowing ladies. II seemed difficult to
believe that this silent house. over
which care and trouble hung In such
dark clouds. was the brilliant castle |
of Bayneham, where lately gaiety and
beauty had reigned supreme.
Berthe Carlyon and Barbara Earle
were standing at the same window
from which they had once watched
Lord Bayneham and his fair young
wife set forth on their bridal tour,
when Barbara said muslngly. "Whol
could have foreseen this ending to sol
fair love storyg"
Dose It frighten your" asked BERTHE
"Ah, Barbara. II you could only try to
love memo such fate would ever
overtake us"
WHY" asked Barbara.
Because should have all faith In
you" replied BERTHE. Mind, | am not
blaming Claud.-the circumstances
We're strange ones. If-hut. an Bar.
hara, the words are presumptuous--
II you wero my wife. and | saw that
you were keeping any secret from me,
l should respect your silence, because
| believe In you"
1T seems easy for you 10 say SO
now" replied Barbara. with smile:
at is impossible TO tell what course
one would take under similar eircum
stances"
Barbara" said BERTHE Carlyon. his
handsome face all eagerness and
love. ut is long since first dared 20
whisper TO YOU OF my love. You ala