Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-06-05
a CROWN or FAITH


ment. l am sorry, in one sense, that you
have given your heart to Arthur Cal
thorpe. Still, it can't be helped. Their,
is a scamp of a brother and the youn,
gentleman himself has acted foolfshIy il
playing such a prank in the Highlands
l tell you plainly that I believe this WON
an will get a sort OF open verdict, ant
then. she will 90 to a higher court.
should not wonder If there are not thre,
or four trials, and the whole Of the Unit
ed Kingdom kept watching and wondering
and amused. Why, l am afraid 1t viii
wear out your young, fresh life. I wisl
you would give up an thoughts of him
Will You not tryT"
She shock her head sadly.
NO, DR.. Dundas; because I believe IL
my heart that the whole OF his acquaint
ance with that woman consisted of c
mere game of forfeits, such as is played
every Christmas in most English houses
lie never spoke OF love to her-he never
attempted to win hers. She only wishes
to be Lady Beryl."
"And that she never, never WILL" sale
DR.. Dundas, with a strange smile.
Then you think" began Leila.
Again the doctor waved his hand.
CAA's i SIttttN Ii
herself called Mrs. Calthorpe. I do not
think you will ever be his wife"
Leila gazed at the doctor in Amusement
You contradict yourself, sir" she
said.
mo, l do not" he said although you
find it difficult to understand me. She
may be Mrs. Calthorpe, but never Lady
Beryl," and he added, after a pause
IT., N,~. L., g.. MI. III.
Wycherly."
oh. is that so, indeed?' asked Leila,
drawing herself up proudly. Il never
knew that Mr.. Calthorpe wished to mar
ry Mss Wycherly. Still, it is a fitting
MATCH
Arthur Calthorpe will not marry Miss
Wycherly." said the old doctor. "Nev-
ertheless, she will be Countess Of Beryl."
Leila could not understand this man.
He laughed, then held out his hand.
Trust me for a little WHILE" he said i;
land try, my dear young lady, to think
as little as possible of Arthur Calthorpe.
Above all things, keep him at q distance
until this trial is over. Before then many
things will have happened. Keep up your
spirits; do not despair. Now, can you
let me out by an easier method thar l
descended by"
Leila led the way to a little vicket
gate, which opened inside and led from
the grounds of st. Martha's. Dr.. Dun
das raised his hat, and passed out into the
fields.
Leila stood at the gate. watching his
buriy figure until it was OUT of sight.
The more she thought over this strange
interview the more perplexed grew her
thoughts. Dreams of wealth and position
for herself and her brother passed through
her mind but only v~aguely-there was no
enthusiasm in those dreams.
s Arthur Calthorpe, somehow stripped of
his wealth and expected title; Arthur
Calthorpe separated from her, and given
over into the power of Ellen Watson;
or else Arthur Calthorpe become Earl of
Beryl, and Ella Wycherly his countess.
These were the pictures which her i'm
agination conjured up. A rival-always
a rival; the loss of Arthur Calthorpe's
love and if so, what would all the wealth
of the world avail to her?
She went into the house more sorrowful
than elated. Soon her, pupils appeared In
the classroom, and she had to take her
class before breakfast.
1t was some time before she had an
opportunity of speaking alone to Miss
Gregson; it was while she was chagning
her dress for the 6 o'clock tea.
: When Miss Gregson heard Of the COM
munications of DR.. Dundas, her light
eyes flashed; she grew pale with ex-
element.
Leila" she said, at length, do you
I believe the magician in the long
- --@nI -1~.- H. l. IN
with your father was none other
DR.. Dundas. Try to recall his fig
ure and his voice. Do they tally with
of this Scot?'
Leila paused a moment.
Yes" she said presently; that man
was tall, and his form was broad, as I
remember it now seen wrapped in the folds
Of the cloak. DR.. Dundas is tall and
broad. Then the voice was mellow and
so is the deep voice of this Scotch
man. Figure and voice agree, Eliza
only, how can such things be? Tell me,
is DR.. Dundas a wizard, that he holds
the keys Of the secrets of three families
connected in any way? He knows
the history of u father, of the Wycher-
lys' secrets, and some mystery connected
with Arthur Calthorpe"
Because, my dear, you will find all
are intimately connected. I am
sure of 1t. See, what does he say? Ar
thur Calthorpe is not what he seems?"
"Yes he strove to set me against him
said he was no match for mc-meaning
this dreadful Watson affair, of course"
"Not only that; this Watson woman
will be set about her business shortly, if I
am not mistaken. 1t is not only that
40, I do not believe that Arthur Calthorpe
Is in truth the heir of the Earl of Beryl."
And here Miss Gregson held UP her 6n-
ger impressively.
II should not care If he were heir to a
patch and nothing else, SO that he
could throw hat Watson woman OF !"
Leila spoke with passionate warmth.
Gregson clasped her hands tightly.
After all, you are happy II you never
marry him; you are happy, because you
know that you have his hea-t-that he
viii level love any other woman. You
know that this Watson woman never ex-
in him any more admiration than
say, Miss Pritchard, of this establish
But to love, and for him you love
to ignore you-to appear quite uncon-
scious Of YOU very existence! All! Leila
Leigh, that is bitterness !" And Eliza
Gregson burst into a passion of tears
What could Leila say to comfort this
poor heart? She knew where Lionel's
heart was given; but she also knew that
the romantic English governess had given
her love u%nsought.
Ito be ~continued.)