The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-09-24

here am IN Me first stage or dressing pray
haste and finish my toilet"
"Yes, miss" said Susan, hastily stepping TO
the wardrobe and reaching out an elegant blue
silk and velvet dress that the young lady was to
wear. and diving deep into bureau drawers for
laces, gloves, fan, jewels, ETC., which were to
still further adorn her person. And when she
was fairly attircd, Lord Dashier was sent for
TO accompany her to the drawing-room, where
Beatrice, her younger sister, and Lady Dashier
already were. An hour later and the guests had
all arrived, and the number was large. This
was the first formal reception given by Lady
Dasher since the death of the Earl, and proved
q very brilliant one. Among the guests was a
Miss Edith Seyers, daughter of Sir Barton
SeyeIs, from neighberlng county. Both Lady
and Miss pashier were charmed with her man
ner, and, on 81 eing Lord Dashier in conyersa-
ton with her once or twice during the evening,
their hearts We're greatly rejoiced.
u viii do all in my power to promote further
acquaintance" thought Lady Dashier.
II fancy he will not think much more about
his singing beauty" thought Miss Dashier
"after forming the acquaintance of this lovely
creature 1t is strange how men of high posi-
ton can be led away by such low-bred hussics
l must tell mamma all about it tomorrow. He
than he has since papa's death, and OF course
will have to go into society more after this
will not be left to follow the incnations of his
own fancy as much as he has of late"
While she WAS indulging in this train of
thought, Lord Dashier came near her, saying,
playfully "Why, Sis, You look as thoughtful
and demure as an old philosopher pray, of
what or whom are you thinking 7"
"Oh of nothing particular, unless il il of
Miss Sewers beauty and grace of manner. /
am sure L never saw any one | admired az
much"
81 have seen those far moro beautiful than
she. although | acknowledge she is very pretty
replied Lord Dashier.
IL, o,.A
girl is in his mind this moment it can be no
one but her he thinks so beautiful. What il TO
be done" And her feelings were wrought up
to such pitch that she left him standing
quite alone and went TO another part Of the
room.
''She feels grieyed because the Duke is not
here suppose, thought her brother. "Well,
if young girls viii place their affections on such
equity old fellows they must not expect them
to be able to appear in society at all times. Ii
We're in her place, would prefer sono intel
lgent, respectable young fellow who had
neither money nor rank than such u fluffy old
grandpa"
But Miss Dasher. considering the title OF
Duchess so far superior to that Of plain Mrs,
was willing to put mp with all the little inhrmi-
ties which were inflicted upon theperson Of her
Duke. The all-important Duke Of Glan- tom
shine That he did not form one of the num-
Der on the pleasant occasion was source Of re-
greet to her, but she thought no great deal
about it. as the maids story concerning her
brother was uppeImost III her mind. And,
after the guests dispersed and she was alone in
her boudoir, it came TO her with still
keener force Hsr brother III love with one of
his low tenants daughters The thought was
maddening. Could she credit the story? She
thought perhaps she might, as he had been so
often to London of late. She dreaded TO pain
her mother by relating to her the terrible story
but, supposing it to be her duty, and finding
favorable opportunity the following day, as
SIZE met her alone in the library, thus COM
menced:
"My dear mamma Won know we have been
wondering. Of ate, what could call Robert so
often TO London. Ny maid tells me that the
servants arc gossipng over him and LttLe
girl, whose father lives on our estate. Robert,
who she thinks pays her expenses, is doYotedly
attached TO her, and goes to see her once in
two or three days"
81 have mistrusted that something was the
matter, but can it be so bad as tins Z" said Lady
Dashier, her voice trembling with emotion and
the color entirely leaving her face.
perhaps il is only false report, after all ;
it seems as if Robert would be more sensible"
returned the daughter, alarmed at her mothers
looks.
No more was said between the two at this
time, but, when day after day they still saw
him depart for the city, and surmised his er-
rand, and behold his Indifference for society or
WINGED of the truth of the reports.
at will do no good to demonstrate with him,
1 fear" said Lady Dashier, 81 but we must try
to attract his attention In some other direc-
ton. How shall we do it, BeatriceY she asked
of her younger daughter.
"You know mamma, Edith Sayers has in
vited me to come and spend a week or more
with her of course, Robert will take me over
and come for me when get through with my
visit, bringing Edith, too, who / intend shall
stay with us rs long as we can keep her We
will then keep him busy toting us around 20
parties and amusements of all kinds. leaving
him and Edith alone by themselves IA much as
possible and if he does not give into her bland
ishing smiles and winning ways shall be much
mistaken"
"Your plan ia n good one, Beatrice. and l
hope will prove successful. L know of no one
would sooner your brother would marry than
edith, not for her personal attractions more
than her noble birth"
In the course OF few days Beatrice made
the proposed visit, and Lord DGshier was de-
tered from his visits to the city several times
during her stay, as Sir Barton was so profuse
with his invitations for him to dine and hunt
with him, Dashier was compelled TO accept
some of them. And, after Beatrice returned
with Edith for guest he was kept almost con-
stantly Mt their beck And, to the satisfaction
of all concerned, it could be seen that Edith
was cxerting power over him which it would
be hard for him to cast of. II was not the
spontaneous, gushing love which the lowly
Thyra had inspired that he now felt for Edith.
but the most intense admiration for her lovely
qualities, high-bred manner, and beauty OF
person. Day by day he was becoming more de-
voted to her and little less thoughtful of
Thyra-such is the fickleness OF man. He
made an occasional visit to the city, passing
little time with 1hyra and promptly paving her
bills, during Ediths stay, which, by over-per-
suasion on the part of.Lady Dashier and her
daughter, had been protracted to a month.
After Edith left, his thoughts were ofteuer
turned to Thyro, and, in the course OF two or
three days. he went to the city again to see her.
He did not find her, however she was home to
her fathers on visit, and he was told by the
professor that she anticipated staying q week
or two. He did not care to be seen going to
the cottage. but two or three times went to the
glen with the hope of meeting her there, but
allied to find her.
AS his visits to London had now apparently
ceased, and he had once or twice visited Edith
since her return home, Lady Dashior and her
daughters were happy in the belief that he no
longer cared for Ihyra but if they could have
looked into his heart, they would have come 10
different conclusion, as the impression she
had made there was indehble, while That made
Dy Edith might SOON becoma ablitorotaJ