Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-05-24
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pliments and congratulations from
me-
felt there was some Justice and |
truth in her words, and, though
would not make the admission, did |
not attempt to controyert them.
Uncle Archie's letters were not only !
unquestionably apologetic--they were
curiously reticent. He told us that he
was married and that his wife was
young, but of her name and antece-
dents said simply nothing.
Naturally the curiosity felt ON this
point was not confined to ourselves,
but was shared by all Ludleigh,
through which the news of the
Squire's marriage spread alike wild
fire. Never had the gossips OF the
place had so fine feast OF wonder
and conieeture; and, am
sure, my ears, as we'll as
those of my uncle and my unknown
aunt, should have tingled from morn
ing till night If there was any truth In
the old saying.
Dick had gone back to his temple
chambers to plunge with douSle zest
into the work that was for two nowi
and mother shut herself up and re-
fused to see all callers for fortnight;
so had 10 bear the brunt of all the
gossip, to answer all the questions,
and TO endure the scarcely-yelled pity
of my kind friends as best might.
found the coincidence especially just
little trying at first; but, by dint of a
natural cheerfulness OF disposition,
got through the ordeal at last, and,
believe, won a general verdict that
"poor Irene Gerard bore her disap-
pointment singularly well'-and per-
haps, in the circumstances, that was
as much as / could expect.
1t was not until the day preceding
that fixed for Uncle Archie's arrival
home with his bride that | succeeded
in coaxing mother to show herself
once more among her friends ct Mrs.
Marshall 5 afternoon-tea; and then
our arrival caused quite a flutter In
the well-tilled dressing-room--where
about twenty ladies young, old and
middle-aged-were, as | well know,
. enjoying the afairs GerTard with
. quite as much heartiness as their tea
, and cake.
Indeed / heard the sharp voice Of
Mrs. Knyyett, the attorneys wife, as
we followed the trim little maid
. into the room.
Yes, am sure there will be- SO n
! sational scene OF some kind tomorrow.
/. Irene carries OF her disappointment
, very we'll; but the poor old lady has
!, not the spirit TO conceal her disgust
: Depend upon it, she will either refuse
, to go to the Hall. or, II Irene makes
her give in on that point, she will say
something cruelty sarcastic to the
! BRIDE
) felt my cheeks flush as listened
( to the spiteful words. I knew Mrs.
1 Knyvett had no cause to love me, see
v ing how persistently she had tried to
0 catch Dick Martineau for one Of hsar
a girls; but felt indignant at the mean
n ness of her revenge, and sail more
n resentful OF the Familiarity repeated
..Irene," when the spiteful creature
n had never called me anything but
8 Miss Gerard TO my face.
:. However, angry as / was, | forgayt
It her the next moment, when mother
D. said, with Frightening eyes and hushc6
face which told me she too had hearl
IT "Neyer mind Mrs. Knyvett, Irone
ID / have been very silly old woman
A. and deserve to have unpleasant thing
said about me; and for yOu-well,
re think all Ludleigh Is aware OF he
10 grudge to you"
n The next moment she was shaking
hands with Mrs. Marshall, and dis
id tributing mods and smiles among tn
Or rest Of the company in quite her OIL
Or duchess-like, family patronizing fash
Id ion : fashion that did not seem
a. please the more malicious minde
among them at all. saw Mrs. Kny
d, vett and Miss Green exchange glance
O.; of dismay, and l smiled contentsdly
ne TO BE CONTINUED.