The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-07-11
MISS MouNTJOY's LESSON.
OR, PRIDE MUST HAVE A FALL
CHAPTER |.

sunset were streaming in through tht
crimson stained glass windows o
Clarice Moun,joy's elegant boudoir
and lighting up in subdued splendel
the costly appliances aud luxurious
ornaments that filed the apartment
Before the mirror sat naughty
imperial woman, upon whose raven
black masses OF hair. arcbed eyebrows
OF the same ebon hue, and flashing
eyes of midnight darkness, the rose
tint from the window fell 10 becoming
addition to her costly toilet.
A frown rose on her brow, and
she tapped her daintilybooted foot 10
vexation and impatieDce.
"To think that after all the pains
have taken to have the jewels col
lected, | am unable to wear them to
tie only evening party care a STRAW
for Where is the use of having
diamonds and pearls if We havn't q
suitable toilet to appear in ?"
She pulled the slight silken cord By
her side, whose tiukling summons
brought her maid
> "Felice, must have my dove-c0l-
'ored moire for this evening, come
what will. Put on your cloak and
run down TO Madame Ruche, and tell
her | cannot think of going without
it, if | must wait until l2 o'clock"
Obe1ient to her imperions mistress
commands. the lady's maid departed
to execute her mission.
IL am determined to wear it, and
my elegant diamonds with il! Sir
Irvine Tressell shall see me in nv
splendor, and he will soon decide that
English ladies can surpass the for
eigners be has danced with"
She arose and looked sesrchingly
in the mirror.
People say | am beautiful. Well,
I know am; | have every desira-
BILE feature necessary to beauty. from
my head to my feet; but all is naught
to me if it does not win me his love
the love have cherished for months
the love | must win, and win soou
tonight" !"
Her beautiful lips were parted in 3
circle Of grateful pride. as her eyes
wandered over her feet, face and
form
"Ah. Sir Irvine Tressell, you little
know Clarice Mounijoy would barter
liie, soul, honor, | had almost said
for your sake !"
A timid rap at he door dispelled
her solil,quy, and she turned with u
gesture OF impaiience to the intruder.
"Lilias, bow often have request.
ed you not TO annoy me when | am
alone? You seen TO have a singu.
larly deep regard tor this room Do
yoa want anytblngw
The dark hazel eyes of the intrud-
er-"LiIias, "sbe was called-aashed
moment darkly; but the voice, low.
sweet and modulated, replied: Il
am very sorry if | disturbed you. |
merely dropped in to see if | could be
of any assistance to you in your
preparations for Lady Armstrong;
reception"
A selfish smile played over ibe
carmine lips of Clarice Mountjoy
"Ob, will you help me get my moire
finished. if the dress-maker cannot ?
| will give you my old blue silk il
you will"
The lips rf Lilias Bradley curled
scornfully; but as before, she curbed
the rising anger.
Thank you, cousin Clarice, / do
not need the old blue silk ! will as
sist Felice to finish your dress when
she returns. If you must wear it
without tsilp
Indeed, l must, and shall too
For Sir Irvine Tressell says golden
MORE with diamonds is the most be-
witchiDg costume be ever saw. The
Princess Louise wore one at a presen-
tation, and be is constantly remind
ing me how much resemble her."
Liliss made no reply, but gazed
though,fully out Of the window.
II hope you are not envious Of my
good luck, L;liss Bradley. because |
happen TO be an 1eiress. and the fu-
ture wife Of the splendid Baronet,
Sir Irvine Tressell 7"
A smile. balfpitying. halfsmused.
lighted up Lilias' sweet. pale face
"Ou, no. Clsrice. | was just won-
de.ing if, with all your wealth, your
aristocratic lovers, and dreams Of fu-
ture happiness, you were really as
happy rs l."
"Asyou, Lilias Bradley?"
Clsrice almost shrieked the words.
so ridiculously did she regard the
comparison.
Yes returned Lilias. quietly.
4 would not change places Tor the
werld."
An angry feown contracted Clar-
ices white brow.
Here comes Felice, thank good
uess Now, Liliss. yon will have to
exert every Effort to finish it by mid
night"
II think We can complete il by nine
or ten; that win give you sufficient