Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-03-30

And she answered her aunt. quickly:
No: why should be afraid:" and ran
down the terrace steps.
The darling.'' she said, softly patting
the mares arching neck, and Zoe whinnied
and coquetted in exceeding delight, as if
she knew a queen of beauty was caressiDg
her
she is in wild spirits, y said Beauregard;
''are you sure-you don't feel timid: have
no fear OF you, for 1 know both you and Zoe
but f you feel nervous
Il nervous:" said the girl, laughing. q
am not in the least, indeed. Besides, if
you said Zoe was safe, that would be
enough"
Even Beauregard could not help say
ing, IF you did not yourself think her
safef'
Il should know was wrong" answered
Valerie, feeling that this reply only covered
half the truth.
She would simply trust Max Beauregard
blindly.
Thanks for your faith in my Judgment"
was all he said.
Valerie turned TO Prince. who was
stretching out his head toward her, as if
asking for notice If there had been no
one by, the girl would have thrown her
arms round the animals neck and ~ sed il
many times. for the sake of that memora-
bic ride, and because Prince belonged to
Max, and had borne him in battle. and
Max loved him. But now she only stroked
him gently, showing him less affection
than she had shown Zoe.
The other riders row came down. and
Colonel Beauregard left Lord Westbrook
her saddle. & proceeding which scarcely
| pleased Mrs Dudley, but certainly did
| please Angela.
But before mounting his horse Max went
up to Valerie.
Keep a tight hand on her." he said.
''When we come to the common you can
| give her her head-soh, Zoe-you know
| you have a great trust don't you, my girls''
| The animal turned to him with careSS-
| ing movement, and loving look in her
! great soft eyes, that seemed to answer him:
Il know how dear my rider is to you. l
viii take care of her-trust mer'
And Valerie said, half carelessly:
oh! Zoe and | will soon understand
| each other"
But something in Max Baauregard's tone
! when he spoke to the hOrSe-loSS than the
| NbIiiS--Iilillt lltF uCstTt IIlIOD lGSt.
Il am sure of that!n sad he, and mount
| ed his own horse.
They swept down the drive, Il gallant
| party; Valerie riding with Lord Westbrooll
| on her right hand. and Major Travers on
! her left; Beauregard between Mrs Dudley
! and Angela MuSgrave; Hal Dallas and Amy
| Liuwood together; at which latter arrange
ment Max smiled to himself and Mrs.
| Dudley presently observed, as they entered
! the park:
Mr.. Dallas admires Miss Linwool,
think-don't you, Colonel Beauregard>'
Il hope he does" was the reply, land
| hope Miss LinwoOd reciprocates the adj
| miration-for Dallas sake.'
And for her own" added Mrs. Dudley.
| II like Mr.. Dallas so much!'
Il am glad to hear you say 50 with such
| frankness," observed Beauregard.
why" said she.
"Why? Can you ask? 1t may save ne
| from quarreling with my best friend
"EDn't talk NONSENSE" said the pretty
widow. though she colored and tossed he1
| head cOquettishfy.
"NonSenSer' with proachful look
| in the brilliant hazel eyes: is that the way
| you receive my devotiony"
| - our devotion Is only skin ueep, Colonel
! Beauregard. You soldiers are not to be
| trusted"
Il protest No, I will turn to Angela
| she is more mcrcful."
''What abou:g" said Angela, who had
not caught all the foregoing, but did no;
much mind gnIant speeches 70 Lii IS bud
ley: it was not the willow Sic feared.
In your judgments. Mrs. Dudley vii
not believe a soldier can be trusted-wiI
YOU"
':In les oTairc~ du ca1r" returned Lady
Angela; certainly not"