Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-29

| sisted by Miss Everett, came into TIL
drawing-room to receive the guests NJ,
mother had on u black velvet dress trim
med with rich old lace, and wore the fami
| ly diamonds. Miss Everett. also, wa
dressed in black. but her only ornament
were IL few flowers. The guests were re
ccivcd and passed On u the hall.
| When Lord Waverland entered tn
room with two or three Of his companions
he stood and gaZcd ut my mother and Mis-
| Everett n moment, then said
Mon den! whom have We here" max
Ing Il knocking bow. to them. My mothe
| did not quail beneath his scornful look
bu1 renaircd cu.u. His scorn changed t
| admiration.
Why Lady Waverlan1. yo,, are indea,
beauty! Where did you get yonr fine toi
, lei.' il" asked rs he stood cnrelessly lean
| I'M, against Tie iroad n.antel. looking Il
| my mother and Miss Everett. with bold at'
mirin., eyes
from my wardrobe, sir" said m
mother. inspired with some OF the indie
pcndence Of I!si4i.vcrc,i 5 courage
Where is the infa,lts' AZ ked Lord Wa
verlund. Il, he Went to my mothers side
81 see her gove-Mess is herc!''
II came 10 assist LAZY Wavcrand SIR
said Miss Everett, u, she took IL step neare
to my mothers side.
Lord Warerlanu turned and walked
away, but it w;lscvident that ne ll;tl been
defeated in something which he had in
tended. As he tslrur. away followed
He passed to the club room with his
friends. As they entered the door III,
count said:
she is rare beauty when reused"
Yes. and she Inns given my lady some OF
her orcrbcariii; nature. But I'll bring iei
to time yet. See if | don't. This bein.
cowea in my own house by woman i:
more than 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 rs
Semblcd guests were in a cheerful mood
The strinSed Instruments sent forth theil
sweet melodious strains that wake the i'm
pulses to new life. With Eurryiny feet
that lonycd to echo back the melody OF
music, youths and maidcns sought thei,
places. swaying to and fro in the gla,
ecstacy of joy and tenderness.
Sir Wren. with beautiful lady on his
arm, formed part of the brilliant throng
When the dance ended lie came To where
stond with Annie by my side
Ny niece. Lady Irving" said Sir Wren
as he presented. the lady.
Il will Leave her tn Your care" he said
politely and walked away Johnny
O'Rork. a Young man from neighborinY
estate, came to claim his promised dance
with Annie Lady Irving begged to rest
awhile: So we returned to the drawing
room 10 join my mother and Miss Everett.
After a little general conversation
asked Lady Irving to play for lis.
She seated herself ut the piano and gave
Us some grand music While she was
playing watched Miss Everctt's express
sive face. The love of music was IA passion
with her. and when. as now. she heard
good music, it seemed 10 thrill her very
soul. Soon Lady Irving was claimed as q
partner and was led back TO the hall.
Went To Miss Everett, who refused all
partners and had remained by my moth
ers side during the evening. Bat seeing
her deep emotion said.
..Iou seem charmed with music"
"A'es. Sir Lloyd, il could always hear
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s;mple co,,n,ryl dances nSsh4 said. pl,cino
Her hand upon nv ANA. As we were pass.
ing through the crowd i heard some one
say lSSHif -
:.There she is royv., Fine airs she puts
on for govcrness! n wonder if she thinks
she can associate with gentlefolks because
her mistress is kind TO her!!" Z ] looked al
my companions face, The glad light had
faded from her eye: her lips trembled with
"a childish CULVER. So selt-reliant md firm
1 Thought. yet so keenly sensitive. we
turned 70 me >conservatlolry, which was
o' ~ ,,as;n I h"ra n'% Ms ,,..o+,
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