The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-12-02
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erness engaged TO "nnlsn on Lulu e.
ucation.
At the first glance at Viola Hale, Lnlc
did not like her; but in few momeatz
after she changed her mind and seemed
almost fascinated by the handsome GOV
erness, for she was strangely, weirdIy
beautiful, with great black eyes In which
slept worlds Of passion, ripe red hpe
teeth like milk and without blemiSb.
and hair that touched the floor when sht
was standing-hair blue black and with
an inclination to curl.
| Her complexion was dark, almoel
bronze in hue, but there was rich blood
in her cheeks and her form was the very
iperfection of grace and beauty.
\ Her age was hard to tell; at times sh1
seemed like q girl, and then again 6s
might not be far from wrongif be Sad
lshe was near thirty.
| From her entire into the mansion sht
ruled, and yet no one seemed to know
that she held the reins; but Col. Sanford
soon became her slave, Lulu seemed
wholly under her influence and no one
seemed conscious that she made hei
power felt. She was an accomplished
musician and sang with depth Of feel
ing that would captivate any listener.
j When at length Cspt Fred De Laney
came again to Sanford Hill on q visil
and met Viola Hale he seemed, to Lulu's
surprise, not to take fancy to her.
That woman has history, Lulu, and
a dark one; mark my words for it," he
said
"She is very beautiful, Fred, and &C.
complished, sweet tempered, and, and
"And what, Lulu ?"
"And / do not like to have you find
fault with my sweet governess."
"Tben l will not. She's an angel
only she has history" and the persist
snt man could not be changed in his
opinion.
The next day Fred proposed horse,
back ride, and when the horses wert
brought round, Viola Hale appeared In
q habit that set of her wondcous beauty
strangely.
Refusing the offer of Fred to aid her
she laid her hand on the pommel and
leaped lightly into the saddle from the
ground.
"She's been In a circus, FIJI wager,
said Fred in a low tone as be lifted Lulu
to her saddle, and be was more convinc-
ed of this when he saw the perfect man
ner in which the governess managed the
wild horse she rode.
Whether Viola Hale realized that the
young captain did not exactly like her,
|. was hard to tell; but she suddenly be-
gan to turn her battery Of fascination
upon him 10 q manner that threatened to
change bis mind regarding her. But
fortunately his furlough was soc ended
and be departed for his command on the
frontier, happy man, because Lulu
Sanford had promised to become his
wife when she was year and half
older, and Col. Sanford approved the
match, for the young officer came Of .
good family, ard was brave, dashing
fellow, possessed no evil habits, and yet
was the richest man in the army.
y \ 4 4
A year passed by, and Capt. FEED De
Laney was a visitor at Sanford Hill, and
delighted at the wonderful progress Lulu
had made under her beautiful COVER
ness.
"Have you picked up auy links, Lulu,
that connect with the past2'' said Fred.
"For shame, Fred! She is all that is
lovely, and l believe that papa is really
in love with her; and assure you that
I would not object to her for q step
mother
"And does she care for your father,
Lulu 90
II thought 60 once: now I believe she
sdmires and respects him."
ale lost heavily OF late, he wrote me-
ayes, you'll not get the rich heiress
you expected to, as papa is barely well
off"
81 have been more fortunate, for my
wealth has increased, and after marry
you, Lulu. / shall resign from the army
and settle down to take care of my vast
estates"
~ am glad to hear you say so, for
have no desire to see your brown curls
taken of by an Indians scalping-knife.
But here comes Miss Hale"
As Lulu spoke the governess swept
into the room, and more than ever gra-
cious was she to Captain De Laney, and
during his entire visit did she devote
herself to him in such kindly way that
when he again returned to the army be
admitted that he had misjudged her and
believed her to be thoroughly true wo.
man.
~ would like to see Miss Sanford
my boy has sent her some little trinkets
he has made for her." said Capt. Carl,
the gypsy chief. appearing at Sanford
Hill one day, two years nearly after his
departure.
In his hand he held basket in which
we're some shells and wooden ornaments
skillfully carved.
"Miss Lulu has not been very we'll OF
late, and it's pity,as the captain is COM
ing home soon to marry her; but I'll
tell her you are here," said the butler,
and he soon returned with word that be
was to come into the library.
In an easy chair. book lying closed
upon her lap, sat Lulu Sanford, looking
pale, with haggard expression in her
beautiful eyes.
at was very kind Of your son to re.
member me, and these are very beautiful
indeed. I suppose he is quite a man
now?"
But the gypsy made no reply, and his
eyes were riveted on Lulu.
Again she spoke to him, surprised al
this strange look, and then from his lips
al