Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-11-12

II am sOTTN. btlu DOu suduIlZlo. COIL
ing ont the next morning to find the
usual group gathered under the arcade
around the great doorway-to wit, Dona
Zarifa. Derwent, the horses and the
mozos-"that | shall have to disappoint
you about our ride this morning. find
by letter which | have just received
that must 20 on business to Eitzatlan,
and it would not be agreeable To either
Of you to accompany me there.
''Of course not, papa said Dona Za.
rita, who was standing by her horses
head, feeding him with sugar, which the
beautiful intelligent creature took
daintily from her hand. And it is
really as well-at least, so far AS | am
concerned-that the ride is deferred, =
she went on. when / went TO the hos
pital this morning found Poor Bonita
wandering in mind. and my presence
seemed to soothe her. So / will 90 back
at once. Adios. my beanty'-she patted
the horses arching neck-"are you sorry
that You viii not have to carry me this
morning."
Il am sure that ne is. if may be al
lowed to interpret his sentiments by my
own" said Derwent. "And You are GO
ing to the hospital, senorita2 | can say
nothing against such u charitable inten-
ton; but before you spoke-so quick is
thought was about to propose a visit
to the canada. Ever since you said that
You would like picture of it, have
been anxious to try what my efforts can
accomplish in the way of sketch.
.'But / thought you disclaimed any
artistic skills" she said, with some sur
prise.
81 said that / was not an artist. That
is true. But 7 have little facility ia
sketching from nature, though not much
training. cannot promise you finish
ed picture, but | may make passable
drawing of the ravine."
II shall be delighted" she said. Il
hope that you will try. And surely my
absence cannot matter You do not
need assistance in your drawing
'sOh, yes said Derwent, though he
had the grace to blush, Il need your AS
sistance to determine the best point of
view-that is, the one you would prefer.
But viii take my materials and follow
my own Judgment. Then. when you
have finished your charitable ministra-
lions. You will perhaps come and tell me
If YOU like my choice.
Eyes, will come, she said, smiling
And then, without waiting to change
her dress, she walked away toward the
village on the other side OF the gardens.
Derwant stood and watched her as
long as she was in sight. The close
fitting habit showed every line of her
stxuesque figure and the perfect grace
with which she moved. as she passed
Town one Of the shady avenues. her
favorite companion. a beautiful grey
hound. walking beside her and looking
as thoroughbred as herself. All around
stretched the grounds. dappled with sun
shine and shadow. while the long vista
of the tree arched avenue held only the
one moving figure. as a perfect picture,
IN the heart Of the green loneliness.
Derwent gave a deep sigh. III ] could
only paint THAR be said half alond. and
then turned. with some confusion, 70
find Padre Francisco beside him
ssWhat IS that you would like to
paints- asked the priest. This view Of
the gardens Yes. II Is very charming.
But IS not that Dona Zarifa that l ses
walking away. yonders How is it that
your usual ride IS not TO BE- taken<'
Derwent explained. adding, 80 Dona
Zarifa has gone - the hospital to Sc