Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-03-26
nav VAN DYCk WON HIS WIFE.
New York Graphic.

New York Graphic.
m one of the splendidly decorated
hons at St. James was assembled a
oap Of young and lovely girls, whose
,Gcate fingers were busily engaged in
f4reut kinds Of ornamental needle
5,s. which, under their siSiiiful al
kngcment. formed bouquets which RI
aed nature in the brilliancy of their
ors and accuracy of shades. They
gre the Queens maids of honor, and
tween their gay chattering and busy
rgers employed the time while wait
!, for her rising. The only grave per-
in the assembly was the Dowager
lchess daily, the chief of the ladies
honor.
Among the blooming group the
INCEST was remarkable for simplicity
tress and the quiet modesty of her
hole appearance. Her attire was a
e& Of black velvet closed to the throat,
NCi which the skirt, open in front,
N)Sed an underdress of white satin !;
eseeves came just below the elbow
sCoquettishly disclosed an arm and
ld of the most dazzling whiteness. A
l,ed tucker encircled her graceful
IH,, on which hung a chain, to which
|& attached a large cross, and the lux
pant hair simply parted on the fore
pad and confined by a large scarf,
npeted her costume.
Aawas the daughter of one of the
lG lstrious families of Scotland.
De- aher, Lord Rutven, united to
13! fortune pedigree Of which he
Is more proud than Of his wealth.
-cy his daughter, had secretly arrived
he English Court on her appoint
lai 70 post in the Queens house
d there to complete the education
ll:l mad been carefully guarded by
ra'her. Retired and simple in her
Me-, her mind instinctively sought the
J'me IN the works Of nature and art.
eIeeIIed in painting, and her gen
aad created world of her own in
aa'ly contemplation of the produc-
Us OF the best masters. which adorned
galleries. of her father. Paul Yer
l9e' Guido, Rubens were of the
loer Of her friends, and she vowed
'A eternal gratitude for the light
III talents shed on her solitude.
Tue naoIts and manner, Of Lucy con-
Nea strongly with those of her COM
mons who had been habituated to
= Independence and liberty. Gentle
uI4lo to excess, she scarcely at
t'rl to answer the sportive and
y mlschieyous sallies of her com
mons
'1e large clock in the saloon chimed
l'of Of 10. All eyes were directed
~ ana several voices exclaimed:
'- NE, very Iate.' just as domestic an
r tDoo0 Inc painter, Van Dyck."
y. announcement caused a general
e'on among the smiling group.
% Que changed her position on her
W. seat, rearranged her dress and
Fosi,i& her countenance, sought to
@'o'uohal grace to her aspect.
lung pupil Of RUbens, albeit ac-
,.''eo 70 the spirit of beauty, could
'PPfcss a murmu of admiration
1T".'I'5 himself in the midst of this
7-,ant circle.
-,., VA Duchess, supposiug the young
'.e' embarrassment To be caused
,5,l own imposing appearance, to en-
- nun addressed him in these
,a,... am told that you have tai
'"'se who have so informed Won do
much honor, madam. Doubt
r. Judge me by my intentions;
.-sr [%' e rs yet produced nothing
oi attention."
was as much confidence and
@'ioe IN the reply Of the painter
raa KY neen arrogance and imper-
' The address of the noble
= s. VIII, possessed the high spirit
.r, l'.Ty, was also shocked at the
LII .'e OF the Duchess, and now
Oval "''A pleasure at the reply OF
r.r. .sS, As her soft eyes rested ap.
~. On ms face be understood her
sro. aud thanked her by a look for
.sSoa, sympathy.
p ~. ell, We shall see. Her Mai.
sq@s5 % renew the ornaments of
. you will be fully EN-.
nc. Sesldence will he assigned
..aeF monastery, where Won
'Ad!sturbed. In Summer.