CHAPTER XXXV .— Continued

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CHAPTER XXXV .— Continued

&. RK V wag grave and thmicrl'tfnl that evening. Lady Fielden said that there was no canso for any anxjety; evidently it was ft woman who had some idea of begging from them, and who was curious to see the inmates. So the household retired to rest, a little anxious and more on the alert than ! usual. The rumour that a woman had made her way through the park and had beon found looking iv at the dining, room window had somewhat startled the servants, but no one was seriously alarmed. Lord Fiel'Jen was the only one who could not rest, An idea had entered his mind. Who could be rndrand abrupt to the beautiful, kindly girl? Who would come creeping up to the house and run such a risk as standing by the window, unleßS it was some one whoso interest It was to watch Gertrude, and who had a keen curiosity to see her? Could it— and the very thought made his heart palpitate— could it be 3omo one who had read the advertisements, who had something to tell them, but who ■wished first to satisfy all curiosity respecting the advertiser? It was a wild ilea, yet in some way, he felt, there might be grounds for it. Others might go to rest if they would ; ho was resolved t ) wait and watch the nigbi through- " Good-night, Gertrude," he said i " forget all about the woman peeping through the window, and sleep well. " 11 1 do not think I shajl ever forget her, " was the answer ; " but I am not in the least nervous, if that is wha* you mean, Harry." He wt .ched her as she went np the broad staircase. She stopped half way, ami, loo'.'ng down at him, kissed her bmd to him. He thought how like that fairest creature, Juliet, she looked. How little they dreamed of what would pass before they met again! Gertvude want to her room, and soon fo got her troubles in sweet, slumber ; while Harry, with the new idea growing in his brain, felt more and more sure that there was " something " in it, and determined to go out once more and Sfe if he'ojld discover anything before he retired to rest.