Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-10-17
CHAPTER V.

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y visits to Jane during her GONZALES
(nce. Independently of her desire to
|atify the Colonel by showing his pro-
|gp any kindness in her power, she liked
d Girl for her own sake, and was zeal
! for her social success.
| You are so pretty you are sure to
|ease," she told her candidly one day.
|Don't you think" -hesitatingly-"that
is rather vulgar to be pretty?"
| If so, it is a vulgarity that many
( build be glad to share"-laughing.
|Very likely, but that does not alter the
e. In England they say every milk
! i'd and fsher-girl you meet has trim
IRE and pretty face. Good looks are
y another name for good health. Now,
/ be well educated"
You are as well educated as many of
women who move in good society, and
u have very charming manners, which
u will find more useful still. What else
you want"
wish | could dress as we'll as you,"
Explained Jane, who, like very wom-
was inclined to set high value upon
Ptbranch of feminine industry.
Fhe sat now smoothing down the folds
her pale-blue gown, and bordering
pat had been said; and as Mrs. Dene
Pitched her in some amusement, trying
divine her thoughts, she saw her hands
et suddenly in q tight clasp, and a
ru blush suiuse her face. Curious
70 who or what could have caused this
atOn, Mrs Dene turned her head
lrpIy and to her surprise saw Colonel
nsep standing in the veranda behind
he Colonel met her unconsciously
Ellul glance with a defiant if some
al embarrassed gaze; but, though he
! Aer hand in greeting, he addressed
Esef exclusively to Jane.
came to ask if you were BETTER" he
lou are always so thoughtful" muir
N Mrs. Dene, with malicious sweet
am quite we'll now, thank you," an
ned unsuspecting Jane.
e would have been aghast had she
WI mat the love of which she was
sv'' scarcely aware had been so cas-
discovered. AS it was, she went on
aus 50 calmly that the Colonel felt
''Aeu OF his own want of self-posses-
aud exerted himself to join in the
IN S.sSuon. But in spite of every effort
togo.
nlue to his dismay, Mrs. Dene ex-
S'O her intention of accompanying
, svu'o II be troubling you too much
''e NE to my bungalow" she asked.
own carriage was not ordered until
al, clock, and l remember there is
vArns must do"
ss "m give me the greatest pleasure"
s 'Sured her, gravely.
ing her thanks, she kissed Jane af-
t 'n and went out, while the Col
,, ,Th"o"ed, nervously twitching his
y, MS suspicion was not entirely nm
tsi 4 .Ae iady's opening words seemed
"a =. ior 1t is notorious that IN ap-
NH, aulu lang syne" is generally the
r. b, 70 something disagreeable.
coI lave always been friends, have we
co naei' trinsep?" she began, as, set
. on ;ilHaI,tao!y in his dog-cart, they
r lucky toward her home.
Ep % N.Y. Mrs. Dene. hope there is no
Oon. SHOULD not remain so STILL"
2ro IIse not. But l want to take ad.
the first" ~ asA you !"
Is oh; as oe sure l shall not refuse it
ben 51 he said, politely.
fa;r No Il, filrt with Jane Knox. 1t is
ed IN sue Is so young and inexpe-
p.r ~ society's ways, and you-I
aisis$sO G compliments to your face"
Ut W, nave no thought of flirting"
b woo a may be drawn into it. Men
d. Ap An where a pretty girl is con-
Sad, ana You will not DENY that She
ou wo ey,l59ently attracted by you"
il I u 'nlnk me a dreadful cox
Ne rot "ulnitted the soft impeach-
bctfba oe'orted, smiling.
tb;niy you admit it or not, it is a
her ' fnad 1t was Enthusiastically writ
patent You decided whether this
"needon is returned?" he