Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

ny height and strength ou of,lcers
would nss qusn the rebslilou." I said
smrngly. but feel convinced that
shs frussians would ssratghtcn up mat
ssrs In Ireland quickly. but shall we
tAlk politics while such sweet ssrains
eons froM the pisno?"
Then We should not talk ~ all. bus
1seen politely" said the Lady. with her
mischievous smile; ''or what subject
would you proposer shs continued.
lowering her lAshes.
IF II Is not too inquisitive, shoald
like 10 ask II mada mo is ON hor wedding
tourY'
''Ohi Heaven preserve me. what an
ideai am an old married woman. sir.
have been married six years. What
made you think 20? My husband and
have not, arc not" she paused
II do not know myself how such .
thought occurred u mo; think II waa
because the wedding ring looked 90
bright" said l. looking ~ her small
white hand. which lay quite near me on
shs arm Of the chair.
She raised her hand and moved tho
ring back and forth as she looked down
ut IL
1T IL very vide and heavy." she said
ut last In low voice. 1T Is somewhat
looked In ny eyes.
well. what wanted to do or say y
not clear To me. for at that moment tho
midsummer Nights Dream" closed
with crashing accord: before me stood
the Russian, who asked Ia his deep, low
voice:
shall we take = cup Of coffee AZ
Rumpelneyer's a Jain to-day?"
I sprnng up. stammered q confused
every glsdly.' bowed low to the lady
I did not dare look at her-and left tho
room In passing out. heard the Ger
man professor say 70 the clerzyman:
"Gardes Ia reine." glanced quickly
ut NV companion, but not muscle Of
his serious face moved
The fresh night air wSs pleasant
II would advise you to fasten your
overcast" said Lapotin; ''you are
heated"
Eyes, It was oppressively warm In
the ROOM" I answered quickly, follow
ing his advice.
We walked through tho streets silent
", and took seats a. . smnn table In
the cafo.
Nile. Adele seemed piqusd, because
The Russian princc"-an Russians
psss for princes with that class-had
not Q smile for her this evening.
Iried to make up for 1t; shs &C.
copied ray attentions condeseeudingly.
''Ons must encourage youthful TALENT"
she seemed TO think.
"You wers ut Monte Carlo yester-
AaJr' I began
"Yss," said Lapotin, with difficulty
dragging himself from his breoding.
"I am miserable company" continued
he. with sad smile. ''and did wrong In
taking you from tho music-rOom- You
VIII DO kind deed IL you remain with
me swhile. I am ill-ill In body and
nind-and your face. your voice do me
good Do you know that you arc be-
ginning TO supersede mo with my ono
only friend here? Miss RsnncTt spoke
of You to ne continually at table and
recommended you to me Is . remedy
for my pain"
And you - her obedient protego
swallow the prescribed medicine as
well - you can" said I. laughing 'T
feel very much hattercd."
you should feel So" said Lapotin,
calmly. "A young man who finds favor
In Miss Rcnnert's sharp eyes Is . rarity.
As rule, she does not like msn-do
not say: Like all old maids;' hat Is
not 80 In this case, for In no way Il sho
like one. 10 seems that she hes had
deep insight into married life-which
II not very wonder:ul; prepare your
salt fur . great surprise; this worthy
old lady with her knowledge Of tho
world and refined manners, wan for.
msrly . lsdy's maid, - they are calledl"
"A lady's maidr' I repeated. and
stared at the speaker, nstounded-
II see, my friend. that you are ter
rfbry startled. Your sristocratic feel
inxs ere swalrsned. Ny shrewd. old
frfsnd anticipated that, ond therefore
commissioned mo especially 10 sell you
this, 30 that you should not form a
friendship which later might b un-
pleasant TO you-"
bat you yourself associate with
Nip nsnpsrs a. an squsiT' ael<ed /.
As3ecssdlv.
az oil such things do noe trouble
mel am always abroad. and meet so
many people about whom one cannot
inquire IL the Gag under which thcy
aid be true one--I never asI< rhas is .
psrson. rather what II his WORTH
Moreover believe In an aristocracy OF
uiulia. which recognize one another by
sscrst signs, hhe freemasona have
received The old lady's sign, and am her
devoted friend"
By the side Of such visvs oppearsd
small and parrow-minded: still could
not conceal the fact that the circum-
Stance was UNPLEASANT 20 ms. Un-
willingly thonght Of my arissocratic
u,osher's face when she learned that
Che old lady Of whom had spoken so
highly had once been . ladys maid.
She would rinse her eyes with a slight
shudder towards heaven. 1T was terri
Bile " think os what kind Of people
enc vas thrown with In travs;iag.-
"Beaide.." continued Laposin. II
must Tell yuu that Mis Renaers was .
well-educnsed girl. and only sccomps-
sied much-lo~ed foster-sister. syouns
esst pr,,ssizn countess. st her express
wish q, Courland. when she married
and wanted Q familiar face near her.
After that she Travelled about the world
. great deal az compsaion 10 an old
Lady vsho seft her considerable lesaey.
She has seen and been through much
n ..ff ax.n~ mans Is, hs,,sr "a her