Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-08-22
ihaliy 1t was past midday before Mars
uen could present himself at s. street

| very handsome. She had more color than
usual and her manner was less TRANQUILITY
composed. She, seemed disturbed by his
presence, and was red and white alter
nateiy. But her welcoming smile was as
SWEEP as ever, and Marsden tasted some
~ nients OF Intoxicating delight fancying
'nat the Icy Indifference he so much dread
GU was at last melting away before the
passionate ardor of his advances.
~ am glad to see you looking better,
Nora' he said, taking his accustomed
piace beside her work table. Work was
her great resource-such a blessed occu-
patlon Tor eyes and hands.
1es, remarked Mrs. I,Estranre "T
assure you was quite nervous about her
the night before last: she had a sore
throat and looked CHASTITY: she is much
brighter to-day"
And Lady Dorrington?" asked Nora.
How is she? And did you-did YOU tell
her.! coloring crimson.
L did, said Marsden, smiling. "Iur-
der will QUIT"
was she very angry?' persisted Nora,
eagerly. Il am sure she is dispeased''
she wishes you had more money; that's
all, l Think
mere is great deal more, imagine,
CllHord; she is angry with me- l know
Wnat her plans were, and it makes me un-
comfortable to feel that have been the
cause OF their defeat. l am really fond
Of Lady Darlington"
And you naturally object to be con-
verified into an instrument of torture ?"
said Marsden, lightly. 'She is mistaken,
however; she would never have succeeded
IN marrying me to her mind, even if had
not met certain witch Of a kinswoman
why, Nora, you must not look dsmayed
When you have been Isabel's sister-in-
law for year or two she will think me the
lucklest fellow going, especially when
/ she sees the reformation you will work
in me-"
L share Nora's feeling that your only
near relatives objection to your marriage
is peculiarly unfortunate; perhaps it might
| be as well to postpone
Great heavens! Mop interrupted
Marsden, energetically. ''You know
have agreed to put off the wedding till
after the 10Th of February, and that is an
age-nearly two months off,
Barely enough time to make due pre-
parations," said Mrs. L'Estrange, laugh
| ing.
Preparations! Why, very few are
necessary. Nora and l are old friends,
and don't want to astonish each other with
tinery," urged Marsden.
Nora laughed and tried to rouse herself.
Il am very fond Of pretty things. as
sure you," she said.
And is there any reason that the power
of choice or purchase should leave you
when Nora LEstrange becomes Nora
Marsden?"
"And Mrs. Ruthven is :eally getting bet
ter?' asked Mrs. L'Estrange
REALLY and truly this time-recoverinc
sufficiently to dabble in business, which
her soul loves. | was amazed this morn
ing by summons from my lawyer, which
delayed my appearance here, and on
reaching the office l found it was an offer
! from Mrs. Ruthven to rent Evesleigh for
! five years at a higher rent than any vet
proposed. Fortunately l had not abso-
lutely come to terms with the man who
has been nibbling at it for some time, so
determined to give the fair widow tho
preference"
. at is curious her wishing to live at
Evesleigh, when she wanted to fly from
it after that dreadful robbery" said
Mrs. L'Estrange. Il suppose these Jew
els will never be found, nor the robber."
''Not after this lapse of time, fancy"
returned Marsden, lightly. II should
think the thief is toerably SAFE
Il forgot to tell you that Mr.. Winton
passed through town while you We're
away" said Mrs. LEstrange. He seems
disposed to return to India before his holt
day is half over. He has gone down to
see his uncle, Giles Winton, before he
goes"
"Ah! Mark Win1on is a capital fellow,
in spite of his soemnity. You did not
make yourself agreeable enough to him.
| Mrs. L'Estrange, or he would not be in
| such hurry to run away" and Marden
threw an expressive glance at Nora as he
spoke, which sent an icy, painful dart
| through her heart. What had not this
| fatal impression of Marsden's cost her?
'.That is the uncle who brought him up
with his own son, is it not?' continued
Marsden.
Eyes" said Mrs L'Estrange. "The
son is dead" she sighed.
81 did not know that. Then Winton is
the old mans heir?"
81 believe so.'' Mrs. L'Estrange rose
and closed her writing-book. You WILL
am sure, excuse ME. as l Promised
! "Pray do not apolog cried Mars
den, gleefully.
| us it not very fine to-day?" exclaimed
| Nora DO you know, Clifford, l should
enjoy a drive so much.
''Would you? Well. 1 will go and find
/ conveyance. and a tolerable pair of
horses; you shall drive 70 your hearts
| content"
"And you, Helen?"
'My dear, you know l am engaged
| and with smile and nod of the head
Mrs. L'Estrange left them together.
'And you are glad to see me back.
Nora as glad as the last time returned!'
said Marsden, taking her hand and kiss
ing it repeatedly.
eyes! Oh, yes! only feel nervous, I'M
EASY. not Il bit like myself. / am dis
! tressed about Lady Darlington. Iscarce-
" can say what fear. But feel want
air and motion.
''Very weir, we shall have nice drive.
shall be back in about three-quarters of
an hour. You will be ready?' no