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gentle; she has no one IN The Wofia
but me-"
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 traee-not even the slightest-was
found. She never claimed one far
thing Of the large sum daily accumulat
ing for her. Lord Bayneham had d.
rected that no notice should be taken
of her Ietters-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 bravely, but he soon became
exceedingly III, 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 that he would not
give the case up, but it was evident
from his want OF zeal that he had no
longer any hope
The doctors summoned by the IN.
happy countess to her sons bedside,
said 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 ~ main was, If
the wise men truly, certain
death. The last time he left home, q
beautiful young face, g.owed 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 group that attracted
some attent on-a tall stately lady,
with the look Of one who had once
been beautiful and by her SIDE noble
girl, whose face made one the better
for seeing Il; 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. land do what you
can. My lost darling may come home,
do not let her find it 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
called out of sight, Il wish my son
had married you This trouble viii
kill him. Brynmar woods have been
fatal to us"
But Barbara would not agree with
her ladyship; she saw much to ad
mire and pity in Lady Hilda, aud she
would hear 10 word that was not
uttered either N loFe or praise.
BERTHE Carlyon had bee unremittin
in his endeaynrs to assist Lord
3ayneham. He mad been with
b. ! up to the eve of his departure
vnen a telegram from London Obliged
him To return there. Lady Bayneham
asked him to visit her at Bayneham
when his bus. ness was ended; and he
did so, longing to be once more with
Barbara. and to know if he had any
more reason to hope. He was warn y
welcomed by the two desolate, sor
rowing ladies. 1t 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 gaiets .and
beauty had reigned supreme.
BERTHE Carlyon and Barbara Earle
were standing az the same window
from. which they had onc3 watched
Lord Bayneham and his Fair young
wife set forth on Their bridal tour
when Barbara said musngly, "Wh6
could have fcreseen this ending to sc
fair a love story?"
Dose II frighten your" asked BERTHE
"AH Barbara, If you could only try t.
love memo such fate would evel
oYertake us"
Why" asked Barbara.
Because should have all faith IL
yon," replied BERTHE. Mind, | am no
blaming Claud,-the circumstance!
were strange ones If--but, ah Bar
bara, the words are presumptuous-
II you were my wife, and I saw tina
you were keeping any secret from me
/ should respect your silence, because
/ believe in yoa."
ut seems easy for you to say 81
now" replied Barbara, with smlo
cit is impossible to tell what course
one would take under similar circuIn
stances"
Barbara" said BERTHE Carlyon. hi:
handsome face all eagerness ant
love, cit Is long since first dared e
whisper to you of my love- You die
not reject me; you said brave ant
noble words to me that have melted
me to take true mans part in the
world Under your banner. Barbara
have fought well; dare ask for my
reward qp