The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16
A CROWN OF FAITH



ance with that woman consisted of a
mere game of forfeits, such as is played
every Christmas in most English houses.
He 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" said
DIR. Dundas, with a strange smile.
Then you think" began Leila.
Again the doctor waved his hand.
II believe she will succeed in getting
herself called Mrs. Calthorpe. 1 do not
think you will ever be his WIFE"
Leila gazed at the doctor in amazement.
you contradict yourself, sir" she
said
NO, do not he said: although you
find it difficult to understand me. She
Iaay be Mrs. Calthorpe, but never Lady
Beryl," and he added, after a pause:
THAT honor is reserved for Miss Ella
Wycherly'
'Oh! is that so. indeed?" asked Leila.
drawing herself up proudly. II never
knew that Mr.. Calthorpe wished to mar
ry Miss Wycherly. Still, it is a fitting
match"
Arthur Calthorpe will not marry Miss
Wycherly," said the old doctor. ''Ney-
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
land try, my dear young lady, to think
as little as possible of Arthur Calthorpe.
Above all things, keep him at a 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 than /
descended by"
Leila led the way to little wicket
gate, which opened inside and led from
the grounds of st. Marthas. DR.. Dun
das raised his hat, and passed out into the
fields
Leila stood at the gate, watching his
burly 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 vaguely-there was no
enthusiasm in those dreams.
Arthur Cllthorpe, somehow stripped of
his wealth and expected title; Arthur
-
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 inn
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
Fitch class before breakfast.
II was some time before she had an
opportunity of speaking alone to Miss
Gregson; it was while she was chagning
her dress fe- the o'clock tea.
When Miss Gregson heard OF the COM
munications Of DR.. Dundas, her light
eyes flashed she grew pale with ex-
citement.
Leila" she said, at length, do you
know, 1 believe the magician in the long
COAX who paced along the old hall at the
chateau with your father was none other
than DR.. Dundas. Try to recall his fig
ure and his voice. Do they tally with
! those of this Scott"
Leila paused a moment.
YES" she said presently; that man
was tall, and his form was broad, as
remember it now seen wrapped in the folds
of the cloak. DIR. Dundas is tall and
broad. Then the voice was mellow and
sweet; so is the deep voice of this Scotch
| man. Figure and voice agree, Eliza !;
! only, how can such things be? Tell me,
| Is Or. Dundas a wizard, that he holds
the l-eys of the secrets of three families
not connected in any way? lie knows
the history of our father, of the Wycher-
| lys' secrets, and some mystery connected
with Arthur Calthorpe?"
| Because, my dear, you will find all
4 three are intimately connected. 1 am
sure of it. 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 me-meaning
this dreadful Watson affair, of course"
Not only that; this Watson woman
will be set about her business shortly, if |
am not mistaken. 1t is not only that
no, do not believe that Arthur Calthorpe
| is in truth the heir Of the Earl of Beryl."
| AID here Miss Gregson held up her fin
ger impressively.
| L S0OulC. not care III ne were uelr 10 q
| cabbage patch and nothing else, so that he
could throw that Watson woman off,"
Leila spoke with passionate warmth.
Miss Gregson clasped her hands tightly.
After all, you are happy If you never
marry him; you are happy, because you
know that you have his heart-that he
will never love any other woman You
know that this Watson woman never ex-
cited in him any more admiration than
say, Miss Pritchard, of this establish
ment. But to love, and for him you love
to ignore you-to appear quite uncon-
scious of your very existence All Leila
Leigh, that is bitterness :" And Eliza
Gregson burst into passion of tears.
What could Leila say to comfort this
poor heart? She knew where LionePs
heart was given but she also knew that
the romantic English governess had given
her love unsought.
/ ITO be continued.)