The record-union., 1893-11-03

the early morning call in her own apart
ment to absolutely reveal to me the inim-
ita bic charm of the woman. Gowned in
simple morning robe, delicately frilled
at the throat and wrist with the lace she
tax es such pride in as woven by her
faithful women in the Irish village; with
no adornment beyond the silver chate-
laine she always wears. and with her soft
brown hair banded like a girls about
her fresh and wholesome face, on which
no trace of cosmetic has left its tell-tale
mark, she entered the room with gra-
cious apology for the brief delay in COM
ing.
II was up so late last evening, and go
everywhere and see so much here in your
big Chicago that l feel l am growing very
indolent in my ways. To breakfast at 10
is new order of things with me, assure
YOU"
care you enjoying your visit as much
as you did the first days Of the fair? [
asked.
Il find everything quite as charming,
| although perhaps the great crowds rem
der a day of sightseeing a little more
tiresome than formerly. 1t is indeed Il
magnificent undertaking, magniticently
| carried out, this fair of yours. Chicago.
yes, America, and the world itself, may
we'll be proud OF it," replied the lady.
HER VILLAGE AN ENTIRE SUCCESS.
HAS the Irish village proved a success?
That is, has it realized your anticipations?
Indeed it has. Nothing could have
been more satisfactory than the results
achieved by Mrs. Peter White. ! assure
you that little woman has proved herself
a wonder. Did you ever meet her,"
| replied that l had. and had brought
away the pleasantest impressions Of the
sWeet-faced woman with her dimples and
her Irish bloom.
"Can you tell me-" 1 asked, "some of
the particulars of the insult offered to the
British flag on the occasion of your re-
ception Thursday afternoon ?"
"Please tell me-" laughed the lady,
show the Herald contrived to get the
details of that most annoying incident?
Are your American newspapers run by
witchcraft, that almost before a thing
transpires it is known? 1t is true that
the British flag was twice hauled down,
but his excellency would not have noticed
the fact then publicly for the reason that
we deem it to have been display of ma
licious mischief on the part of rival or
ganization, and we would not have dig
nifled it by special mention. 1t was a
mere prank, and should have been passed
over in silence. Our English papers,"
continued the lady, may look at it more
seriously, and, being so far away from the
scene of action, give it an Importance 1t
does not merit. We trust, however, that
nothing further will occur to keep the
matter in recollection, and that it will
soon be forgotten"
"Is the British flag still fying?" /
asked.
1T is," was the quiet answer, land the
guard who is stationed near it is armed.
We have been so beautifully treated by
your people in every instance, and we
have become so attached to the many
friends we have made in Chicago" con-
tinued Lady Aberdeen, with one of these
bright smiles that make her lovable,
that we hope with all our hearts this lit
tie prank of yesterday will not be re-
peated. and that nothing further may
happen to cast the least shadow any
where. We feel that we have the SYM
pathy of the best Irish element here, as at
home, and that nobody but malicious
minded person of quite another type than
| the true son of Erin would conceive the
idea Of doing anything to cause his eX-
cellency pain or embarrassment"
HER LADYSHIP PRAISES THE CANADIANS.
While Lady Aberdeen was talking the
Earl came i'll. A thorough gentleman,
quiet, unpretentious, dignified, it was q
pleasure to exchange the simplest greet
ings of the day with him.
How do you enjoy Canada?" l asked,
while the Earl gathered together his
package of mail and sat down at his desk
to read his letters.
A somewhat arch smile wavered for a
moment in the lady's dark eyes as she
answered:
You know, we cannot be interviewed,
either of US, on that matter. But, then. L
can say truly, the Canada people have re-
ceived us delightfully."- and made us very
] hnr Hbor fr,n 7 ia,-
! that there should exist so much prejudice
concerning them,"
1T is because we know little of them
and have filled our minds with bad iests
and unjust hearsay," ] replied. "There
are no people on earth so easily preju-
! diced as our own. We accept the popular
verdict, be it right or wrong, because we
are either too lazy or too unjust to find
out the truth for ourselves
Il have a little book which have Just
| brought out, which l shall be pleased to
give you," said Lady A berdeen. "In it l
| think you will find some true opinions of
Canada and its people, without any COM
mitting of myself
| A pleasant-faced maid brought daint-
! lily bound volume at her ladyship's de-
sire, in which the autograph signature of
| Isabel Aberdeen was presently in
scribed in a characteristic hand. A glance
! through 1t convinces me that the author
| has found happy home and congenial
surroundings in England's annex.
HANDSOME son AND DAUGHTER.
While we were pleasantly chatting, the
door opened and a beautiful boy with a
| face as bright as a May morning, entered
the room. His manners were so gentle,
and his breeding so exquisite that it
scarcely needed his mothers introduce
! ton to tell me who he was. Without a
trace of boldneSs, and with no sign of
bashfulness, he put his hand in mine and
wished me pleasant good morning. He
was followed by his sister Marjory, tall
dark-eyed girl whose accent and smile
proved her Lady Aberdeen's child.
The carriage has come, mamma"
cried the little fellow, eagerly, land oh
1t Is beauty! Ponies, dear. and such a
match Look for yourself and see.u
Little Master Sexton has invited the
children to ride" said my lady, twill
you excuse me for amoment," then turn
! ing to her son she said: my pet, will
you ask your friend to come up and see
me? l should really like to interview
the young whip to whom l am to trust
my darlings."
Certainly, mamma; he wished to
come, but we thought you were too
busily engaged replied her son. A
/ servant was dispatched and presently
ushered into our presence as bright and
handsome a lad as any parents could
wish TO claim. With dotted cap he ad-
vanced to Lady Aberdeen and bowed
I over her extended hand with the grace of
a cavalier. The CLINT in his hair and the
! sparkle in his eye betrayed the boy be-