The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1879-11-13

you, that you have true friends i'll the
camp of Captain Carl, the gypsy"
Lulu offered her hand III farewell to
both Captain Carl, as his tribe called
him and the boy, and the dignifed man.
ner and striking appearance of the wan
dering chief could not but impress her.
The second day after the departure Of
the Gypsies from Sanford Hill, as the
rich old ex-army officers place was call.
ed, there was an arrival in the person OF
the governess engaged to "fnish Off
Lulu's education.
At the first glance at Viola Hale, Lulu
did not like her; but in few moments
after she changed her mind, and seemed
almost fascinated by the beautiful gov
erness, for she was strangely weirdly
beautiful, with great black eyes in which
slept worlds of passion, ripe red lips,
teeth like milk and without q blemish,
and hair that touched the floor when
she was standing-hair blue-black and
with an inclination to curl.
Her complexion was dark, almost
bronze in blue, but there was rich blood
in her cheeks, and her form was the very
perfection of grace and.beauty.
Her age was hard to tell-at times she
seemed like girl, and then again one
might not be far wrong if he said she
was nearly 30.
From the entry into the mansion she
ruled, and yet no one seemed to know
that she held the reins, but Colonel San
ford soon became her slave. Lulu seem
ed wholly under her influence, and no
one seemed conscious that she made her
power felt. She was an accomplished
musician, and sang with depth of feel
ing that would capture any listener.
When at lenght Captain Fred DeLan-
cy came again to Sanford Hill on visit,
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 ac-
complished, sweet tempered, and, and
"And what, Lulu2"
"And I do not like to have you find
fault with my sweet goyerness.
''rhen I will not. She's an angel
only she has history and the persist
ent man could not be changed in his
opinion.
The next day Fred proposed horse
back ride, and when the horses were
brought round, Viola Hale appeared in
a habit that set off her wondrnus beauty
"She's been in circus, I'll wager
said Fred, in a low tone, as he lifted Lu-
lu to her saddle, and he was convinced
of this when he saw the perfect manner
in which the governess managed the wild
horse she rode.
Whether Viola Hale realized that the
young captain did not exactly like her, it
was hard to tell; but she suddenly began
to turn ber battery of fascination upon
him in a manner that threatened to
change his mind regarding her. But
fortunately his furlough was soon ended;
and he departed for his command on the
a happy man, because Lulu San
ford had promised to become his wife
when she was a year and half older, and
Colonel Sanford approved the match; for
the young officer came of good family,
and was a brave and dashing fellow, pos
sessed no evil habits, and yet was the
richest mar in the army.
A year passed by, and again Captain
Fred De Lancy was visitor at Sanford
Hill, and delighted at the wonderful pro
gress Lulu had made under her beauti-
full governess.
"Haye you picked up any links, Lulu,
that connect her with the past?" asked
Fred.
''For shame, Fred, She is all that is
lovely, and believe that papa is really
in love with her; and I assure you I
would not object to her for stepmoth-
er."
"And does she care for your father,
Lulu?'
81 thought SO once; now l believe she
only admires and respects him."
''He has lost heavily of late, he wrote
me-"
"Ies. You'll not get the rich heiress
you expect to, as papa is now barely well
off,"
81 have been more fortunate, for my
wealth has increased, and after marry
you, Lulu, [ shall resign from the army,
md settle down to take care of my vast
estates"
81 am glad to hear you say SO, for I
have no desire to see your brown curls
1aken of by an Indians scalping- knife.
But here comes Miss Hale"
As Lulu spoke the governess swept in
o the room. and more than ever gracious
vas she to Captain De Lancy, and dur
ng his entire visit did she devote herself
% him in such a kindly way, that when
le again returned to the army he admit
ID that he had mistaken her, and believ-
ID her to be thoroughly true woman.
81 would like to see Miss Sanford
ny boy has sent her some little trinkets
le has made for her," said Captain Carl,
'he gypsy chief, appearing at Sanford
Hill one day, two years nearly after his
departure.
In his hand he held a basket, in which
we're some shell and wooden ornaments
,killfully carved.