Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11

his roof What happened since then
That morning he met several OF has
friends, who wer1 all pleased and sur
prised at seeing him. but grieyed a;
his changed appearance. There
seemed to be only one topic of CONVEX
sation. the engagement of the 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 vanished COM
pletely, and he had no clue as to her
whereabouts.
4 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 we'll 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 Baynenam. He
hoped 1t might be possible 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. II was
warmly welcomed; every one Fixed
Lady Grahame, and Mr.. Fulton was
very popular. The union of two such
fayorites was considered 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 a time the
sweet face and innocence of his lost
wife, 1t was not probable that a gen,
, tleman just engaged to the fair and
coquettsh widow should have tried a
Irritation with his wife Mr. Fulton
always inquired an1iously about her;
hoped she was veil, and never
dreamed that anything had gone
wrong at Baynehan,
Barbara Earle al.4 the countess
waited in silent wonder hopiog every
day would bring better news.
CHAPTER xXXII.
: Lady Grahame had grown tired OF
coquetry, aud every interview that she
. had with Mr.. Fulton increased hel
liking and admiration for him. He
, had given ball at his house under
the management of Mrs, Henderson
1t had been complete success. The
sumptuous rooms were all thrown
open, gold and silver plate blazed upon
| the table, and on every side there
. we're profuse indicat' on5 Of wealth.
Lady Grahame noted with a cen eye
the display of wealth. Her house was
furnished with taste and elegance, but
: such splendor as she saw here was
r not within her means. 1t would be
very pleasant TO preside as mistress in
, such an establishment.
The next time Paul Fulton caned or
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 mos
miserable expression.
DO you not think, Lady Grahame,
/ he said, that you have tortured me
} quite long enough? You smile OF
every one. When will you smile upor
, me?"
: Il am smiling now. Mr.. Fulton" re
/ piled the widow coquettishly; ''asl
Miss Lowe II I am ever without
smiles"
You know what mean, Lady Ora
hame," he continued; when will you
say to me that devotion and sincere
love have touched you, and the prize
have hoped for so long is mine al
last"
Lady Grahame did not turn away
this time; she had made up her mind
to hear all that her lover had to say
Il will do my best to make you
happy" continued Mr.. Fulton, reading
correctly the coy expression of the
comely face. Il am wealthy, and able
to crafty all your wishes. Tell he
Lady Grahame, are you willing 10 be
my wife,"
The fair widow managed a most be
coming blush as she implied, rather
than said, she had no reason for de
ferring her consent. Mr.. Fulton ex
pressed due amount of rapture and
delight, and then began to plead for
a speedy MARI age.
THAT does not quite rest with me.
said Lady Graname. my late hus
band, Sir Wilton, foresaw that ! should
probably re-marry, and expressed nc
wish to the contrary. but I must in
form you. that by his will fas well
as the money left to mel remains un.
der the care of two trustees. One is
my uncle, Lord Hereby; the other a
distant cousin, Mr. Beauchamp. All
arrangements as to the settlement
must be made with them, and ii is IA
their power to refuse consent am
quite in their hands"
There is no reason to fear any re
fusal or unpleasantness from them, ]
presum !, said Mr.. Fulton proudly.
Il will make them offers over settle
m hts that will meet with their appro-
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