Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-09-20
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luxury, both Eastern and European,
INDUCED by the slaves, but always de-
mure and respectful in presence OF her
mother. She was princess in her own
right, daughter TO one Of the highest In
the land. Her carriage and bearing
were suited to herrank. In fact, when
first saw her she was lovely. When
released from the control OF her
governeSs she was full Of fun and
frolic; so different from the sober
demeanor OF the ordinary Turkish
child, who seems to have been born old.
This little fair mite won the affection
of everybody who came in contact with
her, she was so bright and yet so limo
rcent. When driving with her sisters,
accompanied by her French gOverness,
and guarded by two euRuchS-as her
rank required-she would hOrrify her
sisters by bowling to people and smiling
at them, which is shocking TO Turkish
etiquette.
In fact she kept the harem always on
the qiH UiUe TO know what the little en-
fQnt terrible would do next.
Time passed, and our little princess,
Zuleika-althOugh that Is not her real
name-greW up more beautiful than
ever her childhood promised. Her fair
hair fell like a mantle over her neck and
shoulders, and reached her feet. Its
scola had a tinge OF red In It, She was
as N8ir as a lilly. But her greatest
charm was her large, liquid blue-gray
ieyes full OF light and vivacitY; her
mouth was small, but there was a reso-
lutte expression on the lips, rare TO see
on one so young.
When European ladies visited her
mother she would lay In walt for them,
and would slip her tiny hand In theirs
70 attract their notice. They used In
,variably to compliment her, and she
rslished intensely their batteries. Her
ambition was to look and act like an
European. This took possession OF her
and she would ask her governess con-
one day Zuleika came to her gov
erness and cOnfded to her q secret. It
was this: She was going to ask Nine.
Eckantoff, q Polish lady, to invite her
TO spend the day with her, as she
wished to see an European home.
snow. there" said Zuleika. "You will
add your entreaties to mine to get the
consent OF Ma Mere?" So the govern
ess promised TO do her best. Nine. Eek
antoff was a grande dame, Pole by birth,
very rich and influential. She fire.
ouently visited Zuleika's mother, who
was very fond OF her, and goSsips said
that the Polish lady obtained favors at
court for her husband.
Be this as 10 may, she certainly was a
most facinating woman, and Zuleikas
mother used to pass many pleasant
hours In Nine. EckantOtf's society.
From her she learned the etiquette OF
foreign courts and imagined herself
quite au falt with their manners. Zu-
leika's mother was the pasha's fayorite
wife, and she retained his affection by
always improving herself, aud when he /
came 10 see her she always had some !
dainty bit OF scandal or some political !
piece Of news learned from her friend !
TO give him.
One day as Nine Eckantof was leav-
ing the harem, Zuieika kissed her and /
retained her hand; Nine. EckantoH /
looked at the girl and saw that her eyes
were red with weeping.
"What is the matter, Zuleika?" said |
Mme Eckantof.
Il don't know, madaml don't feel
we'll"
ooh, poor little Zuleika! This life is
too monstrous for one Of your DISPOSE
tion," said Nine. Eckantof, half to her
self
Eyes, said the governess, who had
overheard her, "Zuleika is wild to see
your lovely home, madam, and If you
can coax Madame la Princess Mere to
allow her 90 come and spend the day
with you she will be quite we'll and
happy, for I know she has set her heart
on 1t.
Nine. Eckantof hesitated moment,
and then turned back, re-entered the
room, where she found the Princess,
whom she had just left.
ooh, Altesse! / have returned TO ask
great favor Of yOu," said Nine. Eek
antoff. 81 think Zuleika is looking
pale, and I have niece who is very
bright and gay girl living with me, so
think II you will allow Zuleika to come
tomorrow and pass the day with her IL
may cheer her up aud make her forget
her ailments-for young girls only want
change Of scene.
The Princess looked thoughtful for a
moment, then said: 1T Is not our Gus
tom, dear friend, to allow our young
girls to 90 out of the harem, but feel
sure You will respect our prejudices,
end If ZUleika goes TO your house you
will have no one but women to meet
her"
Nine. Ecksntof promised faithfully
20 respect these preindices, so it was
finally settled that Zuleika should on
the morrow lunch and pass part OF the
day 81 Nine. EckantoHS.
Next day 3 quiet simple coupe depOs-
tied Zuleika and her governeSs at the
door of Nine. EckantOff's handsome
residence. Two foOtmen opened the
door and everything was 10 the best En-
gliSh style although madame was not
English. or course Zulejka wore her
veil, so the men servants could not see
her face. Nine. EckantOff was obliged
20 send her men servants off for the day
and have lunch served by her maid
Zuleika was in the seventh heaven.
her discomfort gave place to wild gay
ETY. and Nine. EckantOff was charmed
with her. while her niece thought she
fad never seen any one half so beau
tiful, and, as an artist, lOnged to trans
NIT to canvas Zuleika's lovely features.
The two young gIris became sworn
friends and the Polish girl forgot that
Zuleika was Turkish girl, governed
by such different laws and usages from
herself. II was happy day for zu-
leika and when the carriage came to
take her home she could not realize
that many hours had elapsed since she
had left the harem.
Next day ZUleika could talk OF moth
inr else 20 her gnvernass hnt the de-