Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
among uanver,s greatest charms. ..

asked
There are brick kilns in the suburbs of
the city. Stone and other material is
found near by. There is a great variety,
and men OF taste choose the material best
suited to the style they intend to build"
81 have noticed that there seemed to be
an individuality in the style and shape Of
the buildings. Not two are alike"
Every one seems to vie with his neigh
Dor in making his home the most attract
i've. Taste and wealth have worked with
magic power in changing these wild cac-
tus-growing plains into these charming
homes, with grassy lawns and beautiful
flower gardens.
There is a fine building, what is it?"
inquired.
That's their opera house; one of the fin
est on this continent"
school houses and churches are numer-
Gus. The people believe in education and
the cardinal virtues OF morality. Here
they seem to strive for the poetry of life
the higher thought
1--WE find here the intellectual culture
that makes life so attractive in Well eStab-
lishcd society. 1t is made up of New York,
Boston and the East, transplanted and
even the BOstOnians forget to say, I am
from Boston,"
We spent most delightful afternoon,
but when evening came we were so far
away from our hotel that we were glad to
take street car for the return trip. These
handy little horse power coaches travel
the streets of Denver with as much pomp
as in any of the cider cities of the Eastern
C+ct t. 70 In1sa 4 hot = L.,
proud city was little more than half a
score of years old. Here was to be seen
the wonderful electric light; and the tele
phone wires formed complete network
over our heads. The city was well furn-
ished with gas. Every luxury or need Of
mans nature had been provided for.
When wa reached the hotel we passed
into the dining rooms. At table to the
left of our own was a group of happy peo
pie, if we could judge by their merry vol
ces and mirthful laughter.
whats the matter, Melvorne?" !
asked, for his face was as white as q
ghost.
Great heavens! Can it be she?" he ex-
claimed, without hearing my remark.
While was watching his face l caught
the sound of a familiar voice and ex-
claimed, ''Stellan'
Though my back was toward the table ]
was sure it was my long lost friend Hope
sprang to life and defed self-control. ]
was near the dearest object of my life. /
soon should know if my future was to be
bright Or dark. Supper was of little mo-
ment now, the inner sensitive life was SUI
preme. Melvorne left the table and l fol
lowed. We sought the hotel register.
There we found the names of Mr.. and Mrs.
7. B. Lollard, Lady Irving and Miss Stella
Everett, all of London, England. With
out word we each passed to our rooms.
There, like David Copperfield, we spent
some time over our toilets. At last Mel
vorne came to my room, saying:
''Are you ready to go to the parlors?
have sent word asking the party to meet
some old friends there. For l discovered
that Miss Everett was your friend, and, no
doubt, you recognized Lady Irving as
mine"
was ready in moment, and together
we entered the magnificent parlor. AS
entered the door, heard my name called,
and fancied in an undertone of gladness.
I crossed the room scarcely knowing what
I did, and taking Stella's hand in mine
said in an undertone of tenderness:
"Have found you at last, my long lost
darling?"
For a moment glad light sprang to her
eyes. But instantly it changed and she
withdrew her hand. Turning to the gen.
tleman and lady sitting near, she present
ed me to Mr.. and Mrs. Lollard.
How can I explain the thoughts OF the
moment? Stella's voice and the glad sur
prise that beamed joyous welcome from
her eyes, had been SO full of tenderness,
and, l fancied, love, that my soul was az,
tated by the sweetness of the hope that
love had been returned. But this repulse,
what could it mean? For few moments
my thoughts were beyond my control ]
neither spoke nor moved. But only for an
instant. Composure returned and / was
master once more. Turning to Mr.. Lol
lard, said.
"Are you intending to take a tour Of the
mountain scenery in Colorado, or are you
just passing on your homeward journey?"
1--WE came to Denver, thinking of spend
ing some time here. Are you ct liberty te
join our party?"
eyes, sir" I answered, "that, think,
would be agreeable to both the Duke Of
Melvorne and myself"
vorne that l have so often heard of~
asked Mr.. Lollard.
Melvorne and Lady Irving had left the
room without presenting the duke to her
friends. They were now enjoying a pro
menade on the broad piazza Of the hotel.
Eyes, sir, that is the Duke of Melvorne
We have just been visiting his ranch in
Dakota, and are now going to visit his
INF
He seems to have found friend liz
Lady Irving" said Mrs. Lollard, lively
little brunette.
HE was very much surprised when he
discovered her in the dining hall. And ]
was equally surprised to hear your voice
in this strange land, Miss Everett" I said
turning to Stella as I spoke. MAY I ask
now you came TO De so Tar from homer"
Il came with Lady Irving. We have
been travelling together" she said. 'How
are your mother and sister?"
''My mother is dead. Myrtle is with An.
ME Wren," | said, watching her face as ]
mentioned Annie's name. Stella changed
her position as I spoke, but had found
key to her Indifferent manners.
''Your mother deadr' she exclaimed af.
ter moments pause. 81 have so often
pictured her calm, sweet face with a look
of welcome on it for me, when I returned,
for always meant to see her again, she
was SO kind to me-" The tears ghstened in
her eyes as she spoke of my mother. "And
little Myrtle, how I would like to see her
she was very dear to me''
Mother died in the winter. had beer
to London, and was called home suddenly
on account of her illness. She lived onlye
few hours after my return" While 1 wa
telling of my mnthar StalIa bod fnrnotHor