River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-07-23

Bertha warmly. 81 do wish l knew
whether Sir Guy gets that property or
uot?'
She has got over her sulks pretty
quick, was her husbands inward com
ment, as he kicked off his dancing
pumps. and laziIy unfastened his neck
tie.
The next day was very brilliant in
the park. The sunshine was golden,
the sky was cerulean while the vivid
green of the foliage. the radiant and
varied tints OF the flower beds, and the
charming summer dresses in the vic
torias and barouches that crowded
along the drive, with a sprinklng here
and there of Household Cavalry. made
a most charming and effective combi-
nation.
There were handsome men, lovely
women, and beautiful horses. Con-
splcuous among the equestrlans We're n
lady and gentleman. both tall, hand
some, and Very dark. The lady was
superb in form. with face of South
ern beauty, complexion Of pale olive,
and beautiful eyes of dusky blackness;
her wavy. jet black hair was rolled mp
in great coils at the nape of her grace
ful neck. They were attended by a
handsome young groom, and all eyes
followed them as they cantered along
the Mile.
That American, who is staying at
the Alexandria. and that's the Dunbar.
Handsome girl, isn't she; but what Il
contrast 10 his lovely young wife. And
he 5 regular spoons Georgia Dunbar.
How
Fine girl, but his wife is thousand
times more lovely"
Halo! DO you know those two
just come inside the rails?"
Why, it is Mrs. Elmorc. and riding
with Dick Trevor, Of the Household
Why, it's tit for tat. Here is Elmore
out with Miss Dunbar, and his wife
with Trevor. the fastest fellow in town.
What can it mean?"
Yes, it was Bertha Elmore, in her
cxquisitely fitting habit. and coquett-
ish hat, that did not conceal the heavy
coils of gIistening golden hair that en-
circled her graceful head. Her com
panion was Herculean in figure and
height, with long tawny beard and
mustachc, tawny close-cut hair, and
gray eyes.
Tncy rode along chatting gaily, and
Needless of the eyes that followed them.
When nearing the kensington end,
they met Mr. EImore aud Miss Dunbar
returning.
Mrs. Elmore inclined her head coldly
to her husband, and passed on, while
no - mol hn lnf hat.
pass without returning the salute, rein
Cd in his horse, and stood staring after
her in blank amazcmcnt.
1T is Mrs Etmore, and She is dis
pleased with me, Tor she has not even
noticed me. laughs Miss Dunbar.
with a contcmptuous toss of her head.
''Aud with that man, Kisses Ber-
tha's husband. rs if in answer to his
own thoughts. and totally obliyious of
the presence Of his companion.
Your wife his just seen you with
tins woman, 50 it is only tit for tat,
my dear Mr.. EImore, and you don't
know what a nice fellow Captain Trey
or IS, and how agreeable ne can be
among ladies, says Miss Dunbar,
with a covert sheer.
Let Us 90 back at once. | must
see what this means, = said the gcntle-
man, sternly; VINO. losing sight of his
wife and Captain Trevor in the crowd,
turned his horses head to 60 in pur-
suit, while Gcorgina Dunbar's clear,
metallic laugh rang out IS she follow
cd hm home
You viii never forgive poor Dick
Trevor, and Mrs. Etmore will never
forgive me, sne SAYS rescntfully.
lie escorts his fair companion to her
home and then hastcns to the Alex
dndra. Throwing the reins to the
groom, he hurried mp to his own apart
mcntS. Bursting into his wife's room,
he found her standing III a thoughtful
attitude near the window. still dressed
in the habi; she had been in the Park
.'Ah, Puss. l am glad you haven't
taken of your habit. Come for a ride
with me- dear. he said, without any
reference to their late meeting in the
Ladies' Mile though his voice be
trayed his anxiety.
Bertha started, then smiling gra-
ciously, she said;
Not to-day. dear. | have barely
time to dress for dinner, and | am 60
inr to the opera this evening with
Captain Trevor and his mother. Lady
Trevor promised to take me up at
eight o clock. | suppose you are en-
gagged this evening, Stephen?'
No, no-n-I mean ycs-s, he
stammered. with n severe twitch OF
as lie remembered he was
TO take Georgtna Dunbar and her sis
ter to the theatre.
Bertha rang for her maid to help her
of with her habit, and her husband
went out of the room looking very an
cry, though he was whistling an opera
tune, and resolving in his mental fury
to keep himself disengaged on the NOR
row in spite of all of Georgina Dunbar 5
But the morrow saw him with bad
headache after nights dissipation,
and when his servant stood at his bed
side and announced that it was twelve
o clock, he started up wildly and in
quircd for Mrs. Elmore, and he was
told that She had gone for ride in the
Park.
''With whom?'
'.TlI shoot that fellow. / will. by
Jove." and Stephen Elmore jumped
out Of bed most ungracefully, and com
menccd dressing in a most excited way.
When his toilet was complete he stood
helpless. What could lie do?
lie went into the sitting-room, and
paced mp and down for half an hour.
''Will Bertha never return" he NUT
tered, as he paused before the window,
CHANGING up and down the crowded
She came at last, looking flushed
and beautiful, smiling and radiant, her
golden hair blown about her face by
the fresh breeze. Her husband ran
down to meet her; Captain Trevor es-
c0rts her mp the steps. then lifting his
hat with stately grace went forward to
shake hands with Mr.. Emore, while
his eyes followed the graceful figure of
the lady in way that made stephen
Emore feel that nc could have knock
cd him down for that look of pleasure
and admiration.
When Bertha EImorc appeared ut
the dinner table she wore Il magnificent
dress OF pale IuStrous siIyery- green
silk. with rich lace trimmings; She
wore diamonds and emeralds on bos-
ON and arms. with frosted green MOSES
and long grasses dropping from her
hair.
why 10 you wear that horrid green
dress. you know hate green. asked
EImore. glad OF any cseape-yalye for
his lIl-humOr