Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-03-28

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glad. liked him so much when we
met him at Lausaune-he Is SO clever
"He is taking good place in the
university, Lionel thinks" She broke
OFF suddenly. Under the rich ferns the
delicate hands were pressed convul-
sively together for scarcely percept.
ible pause; then she finished quietly,
as though she had never stopped
speaking THAT Nilfred viii make a
name some day. Look at this picture.
Dora" she added, turning aside to a
beautiful Camcci-"I am sure you will
like It."
Dora looked and admired and all
statue outwardly, doing fierce battle
with the risen ghost of the past--with
the thrill of strange joy that had shot
through her,
But Dora's eyes We're soon wander
Ing away from the aureoled Madonna
and Child, and she touched Lady
Stanhope, saying, eagerly:
Look over there, Glare 10 YOU
see some one you know-handsome Mr.
Werner? He sees you, and is coming
your way"
Glare raised her eyes and turned as
Il young and very handsome man, after
whom many looked, crossed the room
quickly and came to her side, holding
out his hand with a smile both bright
and winning
Il thought | could not be mistaken"
he said, almost eagerly, as he clasped
I lo Iax ns,k,f,- oil, To-
ond in his. Il should know you, Clare
-ah! forgive me. Lady Stanhope-th
name comes strangely, you see--among
thousand
Then, half laughing, he turned with
an apology to Dora.
Il have the privilege of claiming the
acquaintance of you, Miss Trent" he
said, and his accent. more than tinged
with rich Irish brogue had in 1t
something strangely attractive. "We
met last in romantic Lausanne: now
we are in the blaze of the world Are
you doing the old masters?"
Not much, | am afraid answered
pretty Dora, laughing Lady Stan
| hope looks severely on my frivolity."
"Ah. know Lady Stanhope of oldm
said Rex Werner. with n glance ut
Clare's calm face. "She was always
a music and picture lover. How full
the rooms are"
"When did you come to town."
asked Glare Il had no idea you were
| in London
"A few days ago" answered Rex Il
am staying at the Langham. | sup
pose YOU are settled in Whitehall Gar
dens for the summer. Sir Lionel going
the weary round of craftsmanship"
He does not think ii weary" said
Clare, with smile; and Rex was al
most unconscionsly vcxed al her man
ner, which was precisely what II
would be TO the next acquaintance she
met--not ring of memory in the
calm, clear tones. rs it more weary
than the round of fashion,"
II suppose not to those who like it,"
he answered; adding, with a change
of tone, WHAT an unfortunate affair
that was, the loss of your jewels, n
was so awful sorry to hear about it,
Thanks" Glare smiled, though n
shade crossed her brow. "Do you
know | had so many condolences on
the subject that | am nearly tired of
n. However, one must be thankful for
all sympathy, | suppose"
Forgive me- said Rex, In low
cred voice. CHANGING at Dora, who had
moved away few steps to look ut d
picture; must l not feel sympathy for
any pain you suffer? But" he added.
Immediately, more lightly. to cover his
former words, "this really was such
an extraordinary affair | can't think
how the thief could have gained en-
trance"
1T was not difficult the windows of
all those rooms open out on the ter
race, up the pillars of which a strong
man might climb, aided by the
creepers."
.'Ah! | suppose the gang for Of
/ course he was one of gangknew
pretty well that after a journey your
! jewels were likely TO be left out.
How is the MANTLE poor valet? He
saw the thief did he notT' said Rex.
yes; but he has quite lost his mem
DRY. He is still at the Castle. and will
remain there till he Is quite well, the
girl answered. But I have no great
hope of recovering the jewels; It Is
the diamonds about which / am most
deeply vexed and anxious. | would
give anything to have them back"
"Anythngr Rex laughed, repeating
the word with the same earnestness
that she had unconsciously thrown
J into her voice THAT Is strong
word Lady Stanbepe. You should adj
vertise to that effect in the Times
Anything would not bear much
Specification to thief" said Glare
/ lightly. 1T is too vague. Dora, ma
\ chere"turning to her young charge
rather languidly, as though dismiss
\ Ing the subject--"I think we must try
to get through this crush and find your
mother-it grows late"
NAY, you surely would not leave the
4 rooms yet" questioned Rex, throwing
as much remonstrance as he dared
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