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CHAPTER XIIT (Cont'd) {Have you children of your own, |e vr. Lyman?" questioned Lady] romley. "None at home, I am sorry to known nothing Abbut er, he operation would have 'say, madam, though I have two| rried sons living in the far West, and I confess 1 shall sadly miss my present gentle little companion when she. is taken from me,'" said "the gentleman, with. a suspicions =huskiness in his tones; *'Every-fine 7 "he continued, quickly recov ering himself," "sinée 'she became well enough, I have wheeled her out fae open air, and we often spend urs together in this way, "I un- derstood you to say that her name is Allison Brewster ?" he conclud- ed inquiringly. "Yes n "Phen I think it will be well to address her so hereafter," Mr, Ly- man remarked, "We will do every- thing in our power to arouse the memory which has so long lain dor- mant.' - "Yes, yes; that will -be well," said Lady Bromley eagerly, and just then her companion paused be- i fore the: imposing entrance to ex- tensive 'grounds. "This is our home, Mrs. Brom- ley,'" he quietly observed. 'Will ou come in with us? I shall be ppy to introduce you to Mrs, Ly- man, and then we will all talk fur- ther about our plans for our pro: tegee."' ! ady Bromley glanced up as he spoke, to find herself standing be- fore an elegant 'residence. The ouse was built of brownstone, and was surrounded by beautiful grounds, laid out and ornamented in the 'most tasteful manner, the whole estate indicating unlimited means. "'Thank you, sir, but I think not now. I am too agitated over this unexpected denouement to converse connectedly with any one," her ladyship replied, with a tremulous smile. "I will, however, if agree- able to you, call later in'the day, for there are still many questions which I would like to ask about this , dear girl! © She bent 'down as she ceased speaking, and earnestly studied the valid's face. Again the maiden looked up and smiled confidingly at her, and it was all she conld do to refrain from sobbing aloud. "'Alhson,"" she said, when she could control her voice, 'where is Gerald 1" The fair face clouded at the ques- tion; a perplexed, wondering: ex- ression crept into the innocent lue eyes, but ng 'intelligence. Then she. put ont one small hand and laid it caressingly upon the jeweled { one resting on the arm of her chair. "'Glood-bye,"'. she said sweetly. "I'm tired now, and I'm going + home." Lady Bromley bent lower still, and pressed her lips almost: pas- gionately fo the white, upturned brow. "God grant that you may soon go . home; and in your right: mind,"" she murmtred brokenly.; then, turning abruptly away, she walked swiftly . back to the house of her friend. "; Bhe went directly to Mrs. Bry- ant's boudoir, where that lady was '- impatiently awaiting 'her return, and throwing herself into a chair bowed her face upon her hands a wept as she had not since those first hopeless days after her hus- band's death, ; Mrs; Bryant regarded her won- deringly, but seeing that she was too much agitated to converse up- ' | on' any topic, considerately left her |ed tn Herself for a while pe fo be- |. ow £0 give some orders, regard ling onsehold matters. BE "Upon her return she found her "more : composed, whereupon go. out much." But I have friends who know them, and they speak very highly of them: i-have-often seen Mr. Lyman wheeling that pret- ty girl by the house, but, of course, 1 never dreamed. but that she was' his own daughter, or that such a ro- mance was associated with her.' "It is a very sad romance, in some respects," said her ladyship,, with a sigh. "By the way, Helen, where is our little maid?' "I don't know. I haven't: seen her since you went out. Bhe was terribly excited over the discovery of 'Miss Brewster, How did she happen to know anything about her?' 3 Lady Bromley related the story of Allison's kindness .the poor, downtrodden girl, after which she went in search of her. Bhe found ber in her own room lying upon her bed, her face swollen and discolor- ed, her eyes bloodshot from long- continued weeping. She had been smitten to.the soul upon redlizing. that. the beautiful girl whose image 'she had so en- shrined in her heart was a Bense- less creatures, albeit so gentle and sweet a one, Her first emotion up- on' beholding her in the wheel-chair had been one of wildest joy; but when she fully 'comprehended the meaning of that vacant stare which greeted her expressions of delight-- when she heard the childish bab- bling which flowed fron her smiling lips, the shock of 'horror and re- pulsion 'which went through her was one which she never forgot, and which almost broke her heart) then and there. Lady Bromley, pitying her grief, sat down beside her and tried comfort her. She talked long and kindly té her, and encouraged her to hope 'that all 'might yet-be well with the fair girl whom she =o loved. When she had succeeded in calm- ing 'her somewhat, she told her to go to sleep and have a long rest, for she saw that she was almost prostrated by excessive grief. Then she went away to heér own room, where she wrote a long let- ter to her brother, confiding to him all that had ocourred, and asking him if she had done right in allow. ing the operation upon Allison to proceed without first consulting Gerald. She cautioned him not to betray anything to Gerald until after he should hear from here again, If he thought well of what was being done, or otherwise, she wished him to telegraph her im- mediately upon receiving her let- ter, © 'Bhe would receive the mes- sage in season to communicate with Mr. Lyman and stop the work of the surgeons if he thought it best to delay their experiment. . ".. Her letter: written : 'and post she rested a while, then repaired to the home of the Lymans, as she had promised, 'She spent an hou or more with | 4 the gentleman:and his stately but charming wife, between herself and whom there immediately sprang up a strong feeling of frie ip, a which later on ripened into an en- during affection. = As she was on' the point of leaving she turned ap- pealingly to Mrs. and 'starting tears, tremulou: here?' ady Bromley, related all that add | idl etio the di ba rred in conne ry of nar ha Sas mess: to your heart,' nir- Sho: sad; 5 "and ju Than. it "Thun more than and then a step: marble foor at: b sonservatoryy: whe) with a start, turned went to meet her h He was very pale, but. indescribable joy and lumined his face. = "Mother," he said, 1 hand upon the shoulder "afl is well over, and restitta are looked f ant Whi en it became apparent what a strain' the woman had been labor- spoke no word, T Lips 1 led, while her eyes: still eager] searched her husband's face, a8 h continned : : EUSA "It was exactly as Doctor Lati- Ton thought--there was 2 ih Joh and clover were cf bone pressing upon 'the brain, {oats were ready and the moment it was removed, ete ready Allison cried out; as if from sudden fear: 'Gerald, save mel'? is CHAPTER XIV There was a profound silence for a moment. Then Lady Bromley |® eagerly exclaimed: ~~ "'Ah1 that shows that the of her brain which has g Te- mained inactive has resunted its | "PriNE normal condition." = "Yes, or,"as the surgeons it, those words formed sentence which was p: mind at the time of & railroad crash,' Mr, Lyma to led. 'They think that she haps, have had a momentary rea- lization of her dar 1 thought was natu : J ' and a desire for his presence of Shia w re Ror De aily seems 'a ressons August, ; es os provi able conclusion," said her Mayship on rth bis ars pre a 'But how did she appear when shes bof ihe ee i recovered from the influence of the ly ovens "y Fp tien hi was very quiet, She did iste porn, The sxops ch- p) 4 fis not speak, but Inoked aitriously hes Wy ona dh he a! [ama inquiringly into the faces about Hor 1 when 'this Was ub. for. soiling alth ot t her. A sloeping-potion was &llicl cs fox hay fhe ground was plowed | hiccia: began to Putting her to bed." 7 jand hazrowed into fine tilth, Onelgncient. bell. Th "And Doctor. Latimer is really hopeful hat 2 130 be well} queried Lady Bromley anxiously, made. 7 a ova "Very hopeful. There is a 'seain and harrowed into fine Silt. spot that has to be trepanned; buti ats fa ) Ai bdly it will'in no way disfigure our : Grae seed was then In th broad: girl, for the hair can easily be.ar- 8 3 ranged over it," said the g man, 'smiling cheerfully . inf white faces looking up - at] Mother,"" he added, with vil emotion, "we have lost 'our baby she has seemed such to us,'" he'es plained 'to their guest, "but very sure that we have hel i all) were. he' provin collection ently. 'Then, rising, she pu flowers which she had gathe Bromley's hand. "Let every blossom bear a "May 1 come to sta; you fo-| yO martes vile Ths surgeons te) search: fi checks women of 'the 'and