Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-30

paSe' recalled the day when he had asked
constance to become his wife, and she had
consented. Yet, she had loved him then,
Ne Ieit sure of it; but how soon her love
had changed.
8. ole was false as perdition!" he cried,
ana yet go to London because I wish
70 breathe the same air with her to be
near ner, although the very thought of it
almost drives me mad
re waited till most of his comrades had
gone ashore, then he too landed. drove to
Tue station, and was just in time to catch
the train to London.
arriving, Frank called a hanson. and
giving MS servant the name of the hotel
a. when he meant to stop, ordered him
10 follow with the baggage.
lie dlned. then he strolled out into the
streets. How desolate everything seem
eo' and yet things We're going on much
IN the same old way. The Strand was
,nronged, and people hurried along, hard
giving glance at the pale young fell
low carrying his arm in sling. He
walked on, strolling up Regent street.
suddenly he heard voice calling his
name; he stopped, looked around and be-
held face he knew.
"A neat little brougham. drawn by a
handsome pair of bays, had stopped near
,he curbstone, and from it protruded the
head of Lady Seafield.
GOOD heavens, Captain Howarth," ex-
CANNED the little lady as Frank went ND
10 her; then it is really you. When
nrst saw you thought it was your ghost!
A ghost'
Why should you think it was my
ghost, Lady Seafeld?"
ny! My dear sir, everybody be-
Heves you to be dead It was reported
rhat you We're killed in action, and the
report was never contradicted."
have been wounded said Frank,
glanclng at his injured arm.
An! poor fellowr exclaimed the coun-
tess, sympathetically, ''and now you have
come home to be petted and made much
or. Well, the Earl of Harrington will
ma his friends melting to give him
glorious welcome. Have you seen Con-
stance?'
Frank started, bit his lip and was amaz-
ed to feel that his face was flushing pain
fully.
l have seen no one," he said
All! the poor child will go crazy when
she hears you are alive. Ever since that
report came she has been in terrible grief
wore the deepest mourning and positively
refused to go anywhere; but of course
that will be all changed now. Every one
expects her to be the sensation of the sea-
son, and l have no doubt she will be; she
is more beautiful than ever she was in
her life"
Frank said nothing, but as he listened
cold sheer curled his lip. The countess
saw and fancied she had told enough.
well, au revoir," she said, "now that
you are here and not dead, / hope you
will come and see u.s.
Mechanically Frank raised his hat, and
the brougham moved away. When it had
gone few yards the countess gave the
order:
eco to No 1O4 Park lane"
It was the temporary residence of the
d'Azzeglio; for the duke had speedily
followed Constance to London.
At o'clock in the afternoon it was
Constance's custom to take tea in her
boudoir. In the ordinary course of things
it would have been her hour for receiving
her friends, but Constance, being in the
deepest mourning, would go nowhere and
receive no one.
That afternoon the door of her boudoir
came in.
Constance" he said co!dly, tomorrow
night l attend state concert; wish you
to accompany me-"
Il cannot go" she said; sit is impossi-
ble,'' and pointed to her black dress.
pardon me-" said the duke gravely:
''it matters very much to me. 1t is now
some time since you became my wife:
when you accepted that honor I flattered
myself that you would appreciate it at
its worth. have been disappointed; your
mourning looks distress me, and make me
think you are not happy"
"What do you wish me to do?'
''Smile, laugh, be cheerful, look your
best. 1t is not much / ask. When one
possesses diamond and sets it as a Jewel
on his heart it's business is to shine. NV
diamond is my duchess. Do you under
stand?"
Constance was about to reply when the
door of her boudoir was opened agaSa,
and the servant quietly announced the
Countess of Seafeld, who chatted on un.
til the duke, weary with waiting for her
departure took his leave.
The moment he was gone the countess
rushed at Constance, and, with many
kisses and tears, told her of the miracu-
lous resurrection of her cousin.
That same night the duke received a
message from his wife. It was to the
effect that she was ready to accompany
him on the following evening to the con-
cert. (To be continued)