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care which left her no time for morbid
thought Hilda gradually recovered her
health. She never forgot her secret.
1t was before her every day, every
hour of the day and night; but its
weight had grown less. The grand,
solemn beauty of Nature gave her
other thoughts. Everything did not
begin and end In this world. She her
self had done no wrong and she knew
not why this mysterious burden OF
SORROW had been laid upon her High
and infinite wisdom controlled every
event of her life, and she found COM
fort IN resignation. The evils of this
of the everlasting hills. During the
whole year they fingered amongst the
fairest scenes Ct this earth. They
spent Christmas in Florence. and the
spring brought them home. Private
letters and public papers brought to
Lord Bayneham the news of general
election, and he knew then that his
place was Ia England.
They went at once to London, where
the young earl found the leaders OF
his party apxiously awaiting him.
New combinations were forming, great
events loomed in the distance, and
Lord Bayheham was asked IL he had
any influence in Oulston. IL SO, let him
use It for the return of Liberal mem
Der. He inquired, somewhat care
lessly, IL there was any candidate in
the field, and he became all fire and
interest when he heard that the man
they were anxious to secure was no
other than the great political writer,
his dearest and best friend, Albert
Cariyon.
"You may consider the election as
good as made" he said to his chief.
II shall go down to Bayneham and
take Carlyon with me- There will be
but little opposition"
When that interview was ended
Lord Bayneham rushed off In search
of BERTHE. He found him busily en-.
gagged at the office. and heartily
pleased to sec him.
1--WE may hope Lady Bayneham and
Miss Earle VIII now find their way to
London" said BERTHE, "they have been
at Cowes, | understand, since Christ.
mas"
Dine with us tomorrow" said
Lord Bayneham, land you will see
them both They will be in town this
evening Now, BERTHE, let su discuss
business. What is this about the
borough of Oulston? You know you
may safely reckon on my assistance"
BERTHE then told his friend how anx-
ious he was to begin his parliamentary
career
Il feel that my vocation is essen.
TALLY political one" he said 81 can
serve my country honestly and we'll
Mr.. Fulton, the new man who has pur-
chased Squire Grenholmes property,
has promised to do all he can and ]
think there is every chance of sue
cess" g
IT am sure of It." said Lord Bayne
ham enthusiastically. Il tell you
what, BERTHE. when the election comes
on will all go down to Bayneham
together, and | will ask this friend OF
yours to join us. Lady Hilda and
Miss Earle shah canvass for us. You
will come in with wonderful major
ity. You shall see If am not true
prophet"
'You are a true friend" said BERTHE,
gratefully. IL should like to introduce
Mr.. Fulton to you. Shall you be at
the Club this EVENING""
Il will be there just for that purpose
even IL | cannot remain" replied his
friend. YOU will come tomorrow,
Bertie?"
Trying to conceal his delight, BERTHE
promised. and Lord Bayneham went
away.
Evening brought the countess ana
Barbara: the latter radiant in health
and spirits. They were delighted at
the change in Hilda She had grown
more beautiful Iduring the syear of
secret sorrow, and thought gave fresh
liveliness to her face, and the dark
violet eyes wore new expression.
She looked taller and more matronly,
and in all England one could not have
found more perfect type of young
English wife.
Il did not think time could have
added such n charm, Hilda," said Bar
bara Earle; but it has managed to do
so Change of air and scene has i'm.
proved you wonderfully"
Lady Bayneham gazed with PROUD
pleasure at her sons wife Even her
critical eye could not see one fault or
one cause for remark They were a
pleasant family party. and Lord Bay
neham left them after dinner to go
round to his Club.
BERTHE introduced Mr. Fulton to
him; and Lord Bayneham, who liked
all pleasant things, VAS struck by his
gay, psy, graceful manner, and his
flow OF conversation.
Il have not many minutes this even.
ing" he said. Perhaps. Mr.. Fulton
yDu will favor ma with