Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-04-25

center, while long mirror opposite the
door reproduced the charming effec. OF
the interior. This is admirably done,"
said Winton, looking round.
No doubt Mr.. Marsden has had it
done to please Mrs. Ruthyen, and remind
her of her Eastern lifer'
L don't suppose that would give her
any particular pleasure" said Winton
dryly
Are you sometimes taken with lima
tured fits?" asked Nora, looking up into
his eyes
Never" he replied, emphatically, 81
am always generous, just and reason
able! Will you sit down, and allow me to
enlarge a little further on my own ad-
mirable qualities? The cushions are soft
and com fortable.
Il must not however interesting the
subject! My partner will be looking for
me-and-'
Without a syllable of remonstrance.
Winton gave her his arm. and they began
TO retrace their steps. when the waltz
is over we must bring Helen to see this
beautiful tent" said Nora. Tell me, Mr..
Winton," she went on after a short
ause, was Helen ever young and mer-
-. and thoughtless, like me, for in
:>taNre?'
Never like you." quickly; 81 wish she
Lad been. for her own sake. She never
Lad your buoyancy or vitality; but she
vas bright once. and full of feeling; she
lad hard lines for some time after her
fathers death. | often used to wonder
Low she was getting on, poor dear little
soul, and was glad to find her as happy
as she is"
All! Miss L'Estrange, where have you
been hiding yourself?" cried Lord Alfred
Harcourt meeting them i'll the doorway
Of the refreshment room. II have been
looking every where for you; this is our
waltz"
Winton resigned her to the new claim
ant and was almost Immediately button
holed by an old officer who had known
him in India. 1t was some time before he
got back into safe anchorage beside Mrs.
L'Estrange; with Nora he did not get a
word till later, as she only returned at in
tervals to be Immediately carried off
again by fresh partner.
Mrs. Ruthven, bland, smiling, attentive
to all with whom she came in contact
was nevertheless keenly watchful of her
host and his doings. He had opened the
ball with her, and then his duties kept
them apart until the fifth or sixth dance
cat last" exclaimed Marsden, coming
up to the sofa where she sat talking to
Lord Darlington, who speedily effaced
himself. cat last l have a moments
liberty, and l hope you can give me the
next. 1t is q waltz. l have watched
you floating around the room with sundry
incapables unable to do justice to the
rhythm of your fairy feet. till l cursed in
my heart, though obliged to give good
words with my tongue! Let me see your
card. Sir George Brocklehurst,' may l
go and dispose of him? Yes, do let me
promise and VOW three, or thirty-three,
things in your name. must have this
waltz with your
81 give you carte blanche" replied Mrs.
Ruthven, with downcast eyes, almost
overpowcred with an Intoxicating sense
of delight at his tone. "Here he comes"
"My dear fellow" cried Marsden, adj
dressing him, Twill you do me a very
great favor? 1 have only this one waltz
free till nearly the end of the evening;
will you resign your great privilege of
dancing it with Mrs. Ruthven in exchange
for-how many?-two dances after sup
per-may l say two, Mrs. Ruthven?'
Mrs Ruthyen bowed with gracious
smile, saying: Perhaps Sir George has
not so many dsengaged."
with Mrs. Ruthvens approval, l can
refuse nothing 70 my good host" return
ed Sir George. Il tall, thin, pompous man,
with profound belief in his own impor-
| tancC.
"A thousand thanks! Now let me pro-
vice ~"'l with another partner"
''Tnank you. no! do not much care for
dancing in the abstract
A low bow. THE first and second
dance after supper, then" He wrote
them so,ennly Oh his card, and disap-
peared.
Then. there goes the Marshal Mel
waltz! Don't let us lose time. Come, ma
belle NourInahal! May l presume to call
you 500 said Marst!en in Il low tone as
he gave her his arm and they walked into
the ball room. "Cert:iinly in your shining
golden gown and flashing jewels, you
suggest the Light OF the Harem.'
He put his arm around her, and they
whir!ed away into the crush Of dancers.
Go be continued)