The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-03-29
| Reginald WAS, too sullen to reply, and
Lord B0wmont took his leave.
CHAPTER K

LORD BOWmOnt had built charming
little cottage for the accommodation OF
Mrs. FAlconer. Tho household consisted
of Mrs Falconer, the three children, a
Koverness aud two female domestic SER
wants. The, house was supplied with
every luxury. and the grounds, though
not extensive, were well planned and
kept Indeed, Lord Bowmont had spared
NO pains TO- surround his unacknowl-
edged children with every comfort tina.
money could procure, consistent with
their supposed condition of life; but of
course the children did not know that it
was he who provided them with every
thing
Often when elegant toys or beautiful
books arrived unexpectedly at the villa,
Mrs. Falconer was obliged quietly to ac-
oept the thanks of the children.
Lord Bowmont frequently visited the
cottage. He was indeed their only visitor,
and his kindness and the interest he took
IN their studies and happiness endeare.
him to them. -~t
Miss Fenton, the governess who haG
instructed them until the boys went t.
Mr.. Austin's, aud still continued with
Edith, was q talented. judicious and
amiable woman, who trained their infant
minds with unwearied care And well
they repaid her.
Ernest was somewhat impulsive, and a.
times passionate; but his ready acknowl-
edgment of his error and hls genuine
sorrow afterward only endearcd him the
more to his kind in3ructreSs.
Edith was now twelve years of age, and
as Lord BowmOnt drove up to the gate
one day, she few with the ightness Of a
dove to meet him. She WAS an exquisite
bud that gave promise Of wOndrous per-
lection. Though not tall she was very
beautifully formed She had her mothers
golden hair and beaming eyes, her
mothers perfect features and changing
expression; but she possessed more VI
vacity and elasticity than her parent and
her iudicious training had given tirmness
to her character.
She was training the clematis over the
verauda when she saw Lord Bownlont
approaching. The tape, nails and ham,
1ner were thrown down in an instant, and
her rosy mouth lifted for his ever wei
come KISS.
"How Is my white rosebud" ?" asked
Lord Bowmont, fondly embracing her.
well, I hope, if that color SPEAKS the
truth. ;.
How can help being well, she said,
with musical laugh. when every one Is
80 kind to me! nave SO much to show
you, sir; the doves mamma sentme home,
two sweet little avogovats, o lovely fawn,
and 1 do not know what bedsies!"
..Some fairy must have contributed to
your treasures, should tMnk, Miss
Edith" -
THAT kind fairy b mamma; she is
ever thinking of my pleasure But pray
pardon my rudeness IN detaining You s.
long. see mamma and Miss Fenton
looking as if surprised at my breach OF
good manners"
Sliding her hand into, his she led him
on to the veranda, where two ladies' We're
waiting to receive him,
One was Mrs Faloonef. but SO changed
that it would have been very difficult to
race anything Of the 4rA Falconer OF
former years. Constant aesOciatlOn with
lady Of refined and educated mind, ana
earnest endeavors to improve herself, had
wrought great changes she was now a
handodmas hdHHka1nman, dressed with
excellent tasoHandq1ia1 grace.
Miss Fenton wa6 not young. and she
had traces Of Illness IN her Hnd face.
Her mannee vas wpn- -h9sd and ladyhke,
ma coglA "a q dhx 1Axfeaded her hand
70 Lord Bowmonk
az cnnnot eonplmG1t you on your
lpqaA Nh I0Aon." - s1id II teaz