Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-25
CHAPTER VI.
"Of all the notable things on sarth,

"Of all the notable things on sarth,
The queerest one is pride OF birth"
The heated season was over and the
greater portion of the city's people were at
home again; meantime Isabel had made a
few very pleasant acquaintance, and was
on friendly, and even intimate, terms with
Mrs. Coloael De Long, who had discovered
that which Mr.. Falconer had hoped she
would in his wife, qualities of more value
than mere external graces
Mrs. Harry Dwight. who had
also become a. informal visitor, and was
enthusiastic in her praises of Mrs. Falconer
Cards were out for Tery select party to
which the Falconers were invited, and Isabel
and Mrs Dwight were out shopping. IF l
were you l should much prefer the UNI
dressed kid said Mrs Dwight, ''it is more
stylish"
"Then of course / must submit to it, even
though do not like II as WE'LL" replied Isa-
bel, laughing.
"Out Of fashion. out Of the world" smiled
Mrs. Dwight
"Even in so small a matter as gloves,
think sometimes a woman is a perfect
martyr TO fashion A rustic of silks at
her side caused Isabel to look up from the
kids she was examining.
Mrs. Hervey, lady whom she had met
and liked particularly, stood beside her,
and cordially held out her hand. Another
lady stood by her side, whose face Isabel
did not notice as she took Mrs. Hervey's
hand.
my dear Mrs. Falconer; so happy to
meet you" cooed Mrs. Hervey. "Allow me
TO present to you my friend, Mrs. Montelth,
of New York, Mrs. Falconer."
Mrs. Monteith's eyes had been fixed on
Isabels face in cold stare of recognition,
and, as Mrs. Hervey pronounced the name,
she looked for the first time into the cold
face. and caught the unwinking stare in its
perfection.
Every trace of color left her face in her
indignation as she met the look, and vas
reminded by it of the insults this woman
had delighted to heap upon her In the past,
but she controlled herself enough to ac-
knowledge the introduction by coldly civil
bow, but Mrs. Monteith tossed her head
scornfully, and gave no token of having
heard It..
81 have met this Mrs. Falconer BEFORE"
she said in an aside TO puzzled, mortified
Mrs. Hervey.
Isabel's face was study, and Mrs.
Dwight, too indignant TO finish her shop
ping, drew her away as soon as possible.
''For PHYS sake, Mrs. Falconer, do tel.
me why that Inbred woman should treat
you in that shameful way" she said, as
soon as the carriage was in motion
sit is a very short story said Isabel,
bitterly. ssMr. Falconer first met me behind
amillinery counter in New York where this
woman was a frequent customer, and
where she delighted in heaping insults upon
me as shop-girl He fancied me, and
brought me here as his wife.
perhaps, Mrs. Dwight, now that the
murder is out, your sympathies will be with
Mrs M0nteith,' - and she looked sadly in her
friends face.
ssYou do me injustice, Mrs. Falconer," re-
piled Mrs. Dwight, warmly, laying her hand
on IsabeIs, which was trembling with ex-
element II trust q fashionable life has
not ossified my heart completely. and you
may rely upon my friendship and support.
believe me, your friendship is appreci-
ated, said Isabel, gratefully, returning
the pressure Of the friendly hand, ''and now
that you have heard so much of my history,
perhaps you would like to hear more, " and
she gave brief sketch Of the principal
events Of her life up to the present
stWhy, it's a real romance" cried Mrs.
Dwight, when she had finished: al always
liked Mr. Falconer, but am sure that he is
q perfectly grand man now"
$50 am IT, said Isabel, with a sigh. IF
could only love him as he so richly de-
serves"
"You wilt Love can not help coming to
reward such kind, unselhsh character"
Mrs. Herye1 and Mrs.. AsEtsiths Ia the