Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-24


Il am sorry that the ladies' are not
at home" said Lord Bayneham, "but
you will see them at Bayneham. We
think of going tomorrow or the day
afterward. Would it be quite conven
lent for you to follow US in-say a
week from now?-Mr. Carlyon comes
them
Mr. Fulton assumed an air of pro.
found thought, which in few minutes
gave way to a bright smile.
1t would suit me admirably he
said, "as he had business in Wales
afterward." He remained with Lord
Bayneham for lunch, and there was
no more said about business, but he
proved himself to be one of the most
amusing men the young lord ever re-
membered to have met. His anecdo-
ties were inexhaustible, and his rich
fund of wit and humor kept Lord Bay
neham constantly amused and de-
lighted.
You have seen plenty of the world,
Mr.. Fulton" he remarked.
Yes" said his visitor; 81 have seen
what is called life in most of itsphases,
and some of them strange ones"
They parted mutually pleased, and
when Lady Bayneham and Hilda re-
turned they found the earl in high
spirits over his late guest.
Il You must know him, mother" he
said; you are sure to like him, and
l am glad he is going to Bayneham.
No fear of feeling dull in his company;
never saw any one with such flow
of spirits
And what is his name?" asked the
countess, rather surprised at her sons
enthusiasm. "Fulton!" she continued;
why, Hilda, that must be the gentle
man Lady Grahame was speaking of.
He has purchased the Grenholme pro-
perty."
"The same" replied Lord Bayne-
ham; land if ever he comes to the
Hall we shall have a pleasant neigh
bor."
"Rumor says he is LadyGrahame's
shadow said Barbara Earle; 1T is
supposed to be complete and perfect
love story"
And capital match, too" said
Lord Bayneham; Lady Grahame is a
| pleasant, sensible woman"
Barbara smiled, thinking, perhaps
that her cousin was easily satisfied.
He is very wealthy, I hear" contin-
ued Lady Bayneham; "but I never
heard of any Fultons. He may Be a
very nice man; but, my dear CIaud,
who is he?'
Il know nothing of his pedigree"
said Lord Bayneham, with a smile at
his mothers earnest manner "He is
evidently gentleman, and has associ-
ated with gentlemen. He has made
his own fortune, I believe
Indeed said the countess, her in
terest in him ceasing at once.
He might be handsome, polished,
and wealthy, Lady Grahames lover
and her sons friend, but he had no
connections; she would be bland and
amiable toward him, but real interest
in him she could feel none.
Mr.. Fulton's heart beat high with
hope as he left Lord Bayneham's man.
sion in Grosvenor Square. He felt
sure that he had most favorably i'm
pressed the young earl, and was half
intoxicated with his own success. No
suspicion or even thought crossed his
mind with regard to the picture. Once
! before, in pictureshop. he had seen
very beautiful engraving and the
face of the girl in it had reminded him
of Magdalen. and as he went along
the crowded sun-lit streets he thought
of her.
He went direct to the widows house,
and in answer to his inquiries was
told that Lady Grahame was at home
and alone For once the indefatigable
companion was off guard, and Lady
| Grahame was taken at disadvantages
1T Is almost pity he said to him.
self, that she was peasant; among
these grand ladies see no face so
beautiful, no figure so graceful, as
hers. l. will made this day of sue
cesses,'' he thought; Il will see Lady
Grahame, and ask her, at once, if she
will be my wife"
Il have been spending a very pleas
ant morning" said Mr.. Fulton, with
your friend Lord Bayneham. I find
him all you described; a most interest
| ing companion"
This preamble gave the lady time
IN roooyar harcalf
Il have something very serious tc
say to you this morning, Lady Ora
hame," continued Mr.. Fulton; Il have
been summoning courage for tbs
task
''Is it something very difficult OF
painful, then?' she asked, with {;
smile.
1T is at once the most pleasing. We
the most difficult task of my life" h,
replied; my own unworthiness rem
ders it difficult. Lady Grahame, 70,
can understand that the deepest feel
ing is least expressed by rhapsody
In straightforward. honest words