Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-03
very delicate Ground for him.

very delicate ground for him.
We'll, er-not very poor as incomes
co. he said You know what Lord
iiewaI is going TO pay me for the pic
lures / am finishing? And there are
plenty of commissions in hand. Nc.
! rather think we shall be-well to'e.-
ably Of"
DO you knew, am ret so glad as
| ought to be? | had yet my heart
upon proving myself a miracle of
economy ard management. But never
mind; at any rate, we shall have TO
be careful, suppose?"
"Well-er-yes! he said. and at
once began TO talk about the journey
of the morrow.
They started quite early the next
day, and Norah cast a wistful glance
at the sunny watering place as the
train moved out of the station. She
had been so supremacy and perfectly
happy there, you see. 1t was long
journey, and they did not arrive at
| Santleigh until late in the afternoon
Shall we stay at the Court or the
inn, or are we going to Ferndale?"
asked Norah with a smile. you are
very mysterious in your movements,
sir!"
1T all depends replied Cyril
Anyhow, here is The Court brougham
Would you mir,i staying at the Court,
or would you prefer to go OF to Fern
dale
Norah was puzzled b. his manner,
but kept her promise, and refrained
from asking questions.
Il should like just what you like to
do she replied, and. of course, he
put his arm round her and kissed her
They reached the Court and she was
stricken dumb with surprise at the
sight of the Ferndales and Jack, who.
with Mr.. Petherick, were grouped in
the hal, evidently anxiously awaiting
| their arrival.
Why what does it all mean?" she
: exclaimed, as she flew to Lady Fera-
! dale with a little cry of delight.
why are you all here why are we
here Has the earl come back? Mr.
: Petherick, surely you don't mean td
keep me in the dark?"
Not for a moment, my dear young
LADY," he responded, with little
cough of bewiIderment. Il should &c
only to glad to enEghten you in re
spect to mystery. bu.
: I'm as much in the dark as you are
All l know is that I have received
communication from the earl
= They had moved into the drawing
room by this time. and he stood il
the center of the group looking froI
one to the other Ibis lordship has
written stating that he has invited yor
and Mr.. Burne and our good friend;
here to dinner tonight, and that h
I. hopes to have the pleasure o. meetins
them. The note reached me thi!
: morning. and contains just that an,
nothing more!'
Norah remained silent ard open
, eyed. looking from one to the other.
ITS very mysterious" said Lad!
Ferndale, with perfect gravity. But
at any rate, whether the missin
: young man puts in an appearance O.
not hope the dinner will be al
, right, for these young people must h,
terribly hungry. Come along, dear
there is barely time to lress!" Anc
she carried Norah off.
Norah found her cid room ready
for her, and Hartman waiting to at
tend upon her as of old, and in con
dition of Nondermen+ beyond descrir
ton. she changed ner travelling dress
for an evening one.
The s.glh of Hartman awakened al
the painful memories connected with
Becca South. She asked gently /!
Hartman had heard any tidings of the
lost girl, and darman. with sigh
shook his head.
No my fady-no maam-not a
word. and She was going to
add, 81 shall never hear OF Der
again but did not want to sadden
her beloved mistress. and changed
the subject
To be continued