New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-14

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! had had a little struggle with herself. and con-
| ouered 1t was so much better to know how
/ matters really stood: and now that she had quite
/ made uy her mind about Nina, 1t was great
! point to have some definite basis to 90 upon
Now she need no longer waver. as she had been
| on the point OF wavering. doubtful whether or
| not il were really wise &c talk OF Redwood so
| constantly to Nina and Of Nina to--no, that she
! had never done; she could not remember that she
| had ever yet discussed her cousin with MI heu-
| wood Ii was odd, but she had not She hdd
! found So much else to talk about; and to be sure
! Nina not person In connection WIN whoin
! there a great deal to be said she ilVeu ne.
! own life and up to within the past rev DAYS thal
| life had been an enigmatical one. Now that the
| enigma had been disposed of, Penelope couId not
| hut own that with it had vanished also mucn OF
! the interest she had taken in her mysterious
| cousin.
To recrcatc in herself that interest as well as
| to heighten and strengthen 1t In another must
! think of her" she repeated with energy nut
! anon would come with a strange little pang the
afterthought. There will be no need to make
| him" ,,
All Of this was very engrossing and absorbed
! a considerable portion of Penelope's time ana
! thoughts.
The dinner party was to be on the same even
| ing as that which saw the Ainses arrive at the
| castle in order to please Lord Carnoustie. VINO
| had reasons connected with the moor: and as his
| wife CHANGED to be suited with the arrangement
| she permitted him to think it was his own
The Ainslies were now the theme or every
| tongue and it seemed wonderful how they had
|
muttered to herself. What are these people
| coming for?' Even Nina. who had been down
| cast and depressed for some days. woke up on
| that which was to bring the all-impOrtant ar
| rivals and in place OF finding in the name OF Aims
| lie food for tender reminiscence ana regret
! Joined in the preparations with hear'ihesS
| which surprised her cousin.
How soon Nina forgot, And 1t came back
| upon her that she. not Nina had been the one
| whose lightheartedness had had to be reproved
| more than once Of late by the pensive eye ana
Of tha oil pr vet
| about with a weight upon her steps. and cola
| hand upon her heart. while Nina was recovering
| spirits and energy with every hour.
| Nina rar after Penelope to announce that the
| steamer was In sight. about o'clock Penelope
| somewhat impatiently wondered why she need
| be told She was not coming in: there was no
| need for her attendance at the entrance gate. nor
| yet for her presence in the drawing-room: II
would be enough for her to meet the AIMS
| lies when the party assembled before dinner
ooh. quite" said Nina cheerfuy, and ran
! away again.
| Penelope looked gloomily after the retreating
! figure and a curious thought arose in her mnd
| What If. after ALL Nina could have done without
| Redwood? ,
The long drawing-room at Carnoustie Castle
| was an imposing saloon. with majestic out
| look and though too large for ordinary use,
| and arranged with somewhat formal ana oid,
! fashioned precision, had not the desoia'n ar oi
| some state apartments. Penelope was iona OF
| creeping in thi,hcr when tired OF company, ana
| had often made gloomy afternoon pass more
| quickly by exploring It's treasures. making ner-
| handling the various relics ana heirIooms on the
tables Sometimes she had curled herself up
| and been quite lost to sight within the capa-
| cious depths Of a hug armchair or settee No
| one would disturb her solitude for hours ana
hours If she sought the big silent place; and
she had learned to love its shadowy recesses'
! and feel In a vague kind of way that they were
| appropriate to the shalowy life led by the IN
! mates of the castle
| When on returning indoors. she was met by
| the announcement. The long drawing-room Is In
| use tonight" from her maid and perceived mat
| Marie was brimful Of excitement over the ar
rival of guests to whom such an honor was &C
| corded she could not but concede n little curl
| osity and little excitement also.
| The long drawing-rOom. Marie!
Yes. indeed mademoiselie. have been IN
| TO Truly IT is magnificent salon, ana
| now that the covers Off
ooh the covers OFF are they?
| "Mademoiselle should see the beautiful damask
| the crimson--the god-all made on purpose.
with the Of the family emhazoned. quite
| superb l have assisted the maids to take on
| the chinizes: | wanted SO much to see: and the
| gardener brings In the iowers-bah. say:
| Monsieur Finlaysvn shall arrange-shaH
take the bouquet to pieces and MI me vases
| But he says NO He have put the flowers In
| the long drawing room for ever and ever: and
he knows how miladi likes them. Ma fol. Il
was drcll The great Jumps Of flowers; but !
| say nothing I let him stuff in the great tight
posies into the vases. He looks at them quite
| satisfied. He goes away. | snatch them out
again; I unite the string; l release the poor
''Oh. say. Marie; Suppose Lady Carnoustie
does not like IT,
Marie Uttered "Miladi likes what Mistress
| Alison U'.es."
| you got Ailsc on your side?"
she IS ready 10 embrace me- that poor old
nurse She nearly weeps she take .sr,o me into
| WAS she pleased with the way had dressed
| the dinner-table?"
1t had been something Of a pleasure TO deck
| such board that which had been In readi-
| ness when Penelope summoned to fuh
her promise She had been successful with her
sprays and tendrs. and taken pride in an effect
| easily produced when all the concomitants We're
| of such solid and massive splendor. but she had
| forgotten to tell Aisle about Il.
| Marie. however. could assure her that all was
right in that respect. Aisle had taken in half
! the establishment to "see the table; and to
each and all the new-fasHioned method OF dress
| ing IT, as introduced b. Miss Penelope, had been
| pointed out and dwelt upon.
Marie had also been given to understand that
though the party could only be small one IN
point Of numbers. It would be sufficiently
ladys best dinner dress.
ooh, l meant to put it on at any rate said
| Penelope indinercntly. But even her istless
! eve glistencd It rested on the pale simmer
ing robe which lay upon the bed, and which
she had never seen since the day she came TO
the castle.
there had never been any occasion for making
even a much less elaborate toilet since.
Now the young girl owned that there was
something reviving in the bare sight Of a
| little inery; she surveyeu with interest the
dainty slippers and hose laid out; they looked
festive and tempting: did pretty fan. her
| pearl necklace. her bracelets. The toilct-table
| wore an air OF solemn and elaborate prcpara-
| ton.
II am but just this moment finished" quoth
| Marie. gloating. Il have hurried; but knew
| nademoiselle would not mind ] coax Miss
Nina to let me arrange her hair. She has such
wonderful fair. haxen hair. Ike dolls, so soft.
| SO fine, but 1t is arranged shamcfully 1t Is Il
| sin, il is wicked, 80 TO arrange beautiful hair.
/ can no longer hold my tongue, so ! ask as a
little treat to myself and Miss Nina she laughs
and Is pleased; and when you see her you Will not
| know her. | have pulled II lightly-hghtly; and
she let me frizZ II little very little"
II have always told Nina she did her hair
abominaby. She will do il herself To be sure.
he 81 her q bad Iossin does theirs"