Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-17

race before the door, bordered with an
ornamental wall, afforded one Of the
loveliest distant views that Stella had
ever seen. She could rot resist stopping
to look at it, in spite Of her wet clothes.
Stella had no reason to complain OF
her treatment. She was taken to lux
urious bedroom, where fire, hot water,
warm towels, and various articles OF
clothing awaited her, and Mrs. Gregg
was eager in offers of assistance. Stella
put on skirt of Mollys-it was quite
long enough for her-and Mrs. Greg
promised to send her own back to st.
Anselm's as soon as it was dried. And
when she was ready to depart, as she
thought, Molly conducted her. almost by
force, to the drawing room, where tea
had been prepared. and where Mr. Mon
crieff and his son awaited her.
They all made much of Stella. They
waited upon her rs if she had been a
princess: it seemed as if they could rot
do enough for her. In fact, her sweet
face and golden hair had quite fascinated
the young people; and the fascination eX-
tended itself to Alan Moncrietf as well.
He thought that he had never seen love-
ler face than that of poor Matthew Rae
burns daughter.
II think | must really go now said
Stella, ut last. "lt will be nearly dark
when l reach home; so | must make
haste"
"The carriage is waiting if you insist
on leaving us so soon." said Mr.. Mon
crieff, courteously. "Bertic, run down
and tell Macgrcgor to drive round"
The carriage, drawn b5 two magnifi.
cent bay horses, was at the door, and
Moncrie!f put her in with is statcliest air,
and few words of heartfelt thanks,
which she felt redeemed the statcliness.
Tie drive did not seem lor~ to Stella.
She had much to think OF, bar hc'
thoughts were by 10 means SO melancholy
as they had been that afternoon. Ihs
timely help that she had given to Molly.
the dcfercntial courtesy shown by Mr.,
Monrricff, the sight Of the quaint, beauti
full old house. which she had scarcely had
time to look ut and admire-thcsc things
occupied her thoughts. 1t was quite q
shock to meet once more the riding party
that she had encountered in the after
noon, because il brought her thoughts
back to domain which, for the time be-
ing, they had left; but the shock was not
very terrible. She turned away and
carcsscd Laddic, who sat on the rug
beside her, and hoped that in the gather
ing twilight they had not recognized her
face. But they had.
"Wonders will never cease" said Lady
Val, looking back That's the Moncrief
carriage. Moncrien Of Torresmuir, the
proudest man you ever knew, sending the
little Dundee cir! home in his barouche!
| or
''You can ask him tonight. He is 60
ing to the MaxweI!s' to dinner" said
Harrington, rather ill-tcmpercdly. He
Il WILL said the lady. briskly. And
she was as good as her word.
"Oh, Mr. Moncrclr," she said, later in
the evening, t>oling. with secret admira-
ton ut the face of the grave, stately man
who was standing near her. "do tell me
don't YOU know Il Miss Raeburn who is
staying in the ncighborhoodI' She had
not the faintest idea where Stella was
staying: she drew her bow at 4 venture.
'She saved my little girls life this
afternoon" said Moncrieff; and then he
told her the story Of Molly's cscapadc.
What monkey your Molly is! Full
Of life and spirit.'
'"roo much so, I'm afraid I must eth
or send her to school or find a governess
for her.
II have an inspiration" cried Lady
Val. "Why don't you get Miss Raeburn
herself to tame poor Molly's wild spirit?'
Miss Raeburn herself? But-would
She"
''She hasn't Il penny, and heard that
she was looking out for Il situation some
time ago." said Lady Val, with her usual
careessness about facts. Il believe that
you would be doing her a service, Mr..
Moncrieff l really do. | was in the
postotlice to-day and l saw a written no.
tice, setting forth that young lady in
Dunkeld wanted to give lessons in
French. German, music and all the eject
eras. Perhaps that is Miss Raehurn.
You might follow it up and find out. The
initials given were S. Rim sure Of
that"
(To be continued.)