Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-08

Il came TO assist Lady Wayerland, sir.n
said Miss Everett, as she took step nearer
to my mothers side
Lord Waverland turned and walked
away, but it was evident that he had been
defeated in something which he had in
tended. As he turned away / followed.
He passed to the club room with his
friends. As they entered the door the
count said:
"She is a rare beauty when roused''
Eyes, and she has given my lady some of
her overbearing nature. But I'll bring her
to time yet. See if l don't! This being
coWed in my own house by woman is
more than I will stand"
But those wild, reckless fellows were
quiet and well behaved throughout the
evening. The old hall so long unused was
bright with light and fragrant as the sum-
mer air with flowers and verdure. The as
sembled guests were in a cheerful mood
The stringed instruments sent forth theiI
sweet melodiOus strains that wake the i'm
pulses to new life. With hurrying feet
that longed to echo back the melody of
music, youths and maidens sought their
places, swaying to and fro in the glad
ecstacy of joy and tenderness.
Sir Wren, with a beautiful lady on his
arm, formed part of the brilliant throng.
When the dance ended he came to where I
stood with Annie by my side.
My niece, Lady Irving" said Sir Wren
as he presented the lady.
Il will leave her to your care" he said,
politely, and walked away. Johnny
O'Rork, a young man from a neighboring
estate, came to claim his promised dance
with Annie. Lady Irving begged to rest
awhile; so we returned to the drawing
room TO join my mother and Miss Everett.
After little general conversation l
asked Lady Irving to play for US.
She seated herself at the piano and gave
US some grand music. While she was
playing watched Miss Everett's express
sive face. The love of music was passion
with her, and when, as now, she heard
good music, it seemed TO thrill her very
soul. Soon Lady Irving was claimed as
partner, and was led back to the hall I
went to Miss Everett, Who refused all
partners and had remained by my moth
er's side during the evening. But seeing
her deep emotion l said.
"You seem charmed with music"
'Yes, Sir Lloyd, if 1 could always hear
L
evil thoughts and be content.
'Why, are you ever troubled with I'M
pleasant thoughts?" 1 asked. ''You al
ways seem so happyp'
Eyes, sir, [ have temptations hard to
overcome. l have often thought that pee
pie were like books. Some charm, others
vex and annoy. I think Lady Irving
would always charm me-" she said, look
ing toward the hall where youth and beau
ty were making q most attractive scene.
"Will you dance with me?" | asked, of
fering her my arm.
Il have never danced anything but the
simple country Dances" she said, placing
her hand upon my arm. AS we were pass
ing through the crowd I heard some one
say
''There she is now Fine airs she puts
on for governess! Iwonder if she thinks
she can associate with gentlefollzs because
her mistress is kind to her!' / looked at
my companions face. The glad light had
faded from her eye; her lips trembled with
a childish culver. So self-reliant and firm,
| thought, yet so keenly sensitive We
turned to the conservatory, which was
bright with light and flowers.
You remain here, Miss Everett
said, "while | seek some refreshments for
u.s." AS lett the conservatory 1 met La
dy Irving, and led her to Miss Everett. /
left them visiting like old acquaintance.
They talked of Dickens, Thackeray and
Scott. They seemed familiar with the
whole world of authors, and were at home
in each others presence. When [ returned
with ices and cake they were laughing and
chatting like old acquaintance.
Far away in the night, when the dawn
began to break, the house was left alone. |
When the last guest had departed, found |
Miss Everett, and said.
'How did you like your new book?"
80, you mean Lady Irving! She is de
Iishtful! wish she could always be nv
friend She is a widow, and expects to |
spend few years travelling" said Miss |
Everett with & suppressed sigh.
"Why that weary sigh?" I asked.
'I was thinking how nice it would be to
be like Lady Irving" she sid, looking |
down and making a little impatient move
ment with her foot.
'And traTel?" she said. ~ l3ng to see
something Of the great world that / have
read and heard so much about Sometimes |
long for wings to fly away from this
weary plodding life. Nay, I am sick at
1eart tonight, and will not vex you with
ny discomfort"
You sad? Our sunlight hid behind
;loud?" 1 said, stepping towardsher, and
would have taken her hand, but she
5urned away, bidding Inc goodnight.
What was there in her clear brown eyes
md low, sweet voice that had such
charm for me? This question was often in
ny thoughts.
CHATTER WY NEW RESPONSIBILITIES.
One evening not long after the recep-
ion, when Lord Waverland and his
friends were enjoying game Of billiards,
shout, wild and terrific, rang out upon
he air. 1t filed the house with a strange,
Helru sClnu. FROM every room the IN
mates in their alarm fastened to the hall.