New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

Cvru Fversleigh had admired lady Carlyoh
ever since his first introduction to her, but he
had never admired her moro than ne din "neh
he saw her by the side OF Rose Atnerton' !l'
little rosebud vision Shone ont against h'r iin>
peral beauty. and he pondered gratefullv over
the kindness that she showed with such un'lrins
perseverance.
Rose for her part received the kindness care
lesslv. She was a spoiled Child. whose parents
adored her and who was accustomed 10 nave
her own way wherever she went she had no
brother TO take a dispassionate view OF her
virtues and her cousin George, VINO was 'hc
heir TO her fathers titlr. was as much her slave
as the rest Of her little world. She was proud
of Cyril Eversleigh's good looks and OF the po-
sition he held and she found the love that ne
lavished upon her a delightful background Tor
the attentions that she received on an Ha,,us, '
She was quite ready To accept Lady tarIyon
as one of her subjects. but anf attempt TO speak
to her OF her future prospects and duties was
silenced at once. The adder may stop It's ears
when II is addressed with wisdom. but butter,
fy can be quite as deaf II II chooses to fiit away
from the voice of the charmer. rose nau no o, III
10 disturb her complaccncy, and when she saw
her lover Join the eager listeners who surround
ed her whenever she appeared. she shrugged hcl
shoulders. and lifted her eyebrows ana hhaue
the air musical with her LAUGHTER
Il wish you would talk To Lady Carlyon
little more" said Cyril. one afternoon as theE
sat on the green chairs in the park and watched
the carriages rolling by.
"Why?" asked Rose a slightly acid innectloh
marring the sweetness OF her tone
Because she is Of the wisest women
know" said Cyril the blundcrer "a,
Then certainly will have nothing to 90 with
her" said Rose. II hate wise women. thcy are
| always bores-unless they are witches
You are a witch. though you do not pretend
| to be wise" said Cyril, dropping the SUBJECT
| with discretion. m
NO / am too wise TO pretend anything" re-
turned Rose 81 should never pretend 10 he dis-
| interested for instance. ,,
quickly. .,..., ,o
/ that | never mean anything
| Il have no charge against you; love you 700
we'll. Come. dear. let me take You home before
| go to the House" -
| "You cannot go yet said Rose; there is
| Lady Canyons carriage. ] know you want Ia
! go and join her disciples
Cyril flushed angrily for moment. then look
| ing down at the pretty figure dt his side ne saih
| with quiet dignity: IL am not ashamed OF learn
| ing from any one who can teach me, but al
present want nothing but TO listen to you.
Rose glanced up at him as she unfuried her
| fashionable paraso
| "It is very strange that any one so ce"er as
| you are should be So stupid. she said soberly:
| then throwing off her wonted gravity. she
| laughed and chattered till the smiles broke out
| again upon his face
"No wonder they are happy thought Lady
| CaryOn, as Snc watched lhein HldkInS ln'l
| way across the grass.
| The season came 10 an end AZ last and Parlia-
| ment rose Exhausted members slaughtered
grouse upon the moors and exhausted ladies'
! slaughtered each others regulations In country
houses.
Cyril Everslegh was to be married at the end
| of August and he parted from Lady Carlyon
with a emile and sigh; a smile OF gratitude for
| her good wishes. and a sigh Of disappointment
that her projected foreign tour prevented her
from being present at his wedding.
The beauties Of nature can refresh wearied
| brain. but they cannot heal wounded spirit;
| and much as Lady CarlyOn loved them. she
found that FOR once they failed TO charm. Lakes
| and mountains. rivers and forests. alike passed
| unheeded before her eyes. and she found her
self longing for the strain and stress Of London.
that she might forget her individual sorrows
! in the rush Of It's ceaseless river OF HE.
She was returning 10 her hotel at Lucerne one
evening after solitary walk. when she caught
sight Of a carriage at the door. Piles OF lug
gage a manscrvant. n maidscrvant. obsequious
! walters. the bowng host. all attested 10 the
| arrival of guests OF consequence. and she lin
| gered at a little distance that she might escape
| the cOmmotOn.
| The gentleman had already aliRhted. but tho
lady stood up for moment in the carriage and
| looked round at the lake. The CLEAN of the set
ting sun shone upon her fair hair and III up her
raiment of many coors. Surely IL was none
! other than Rose and even as the thought passed
! through her mind the sound OF gay laughter
| rang across to her ears. She shuddered. and
turning away thought wildly for "A moment of
! hurrng to the station, taking the train 10 some
! safe spot and tcegraphing for her maid 10 fol-
low her. But after all there was little fear of
meeting them. for she took all her meals In her
| private room; and even II she did meet them
why should she shrink? 1t would only he fore
stang the evil day. which at the best could
not be long delayed.
So arguing with herself she made her way
back 10 the hotel and rega.ned the shelter Of
her rooms.
The next morning dawned cold and wet, and
Lady Carlyon had hardly established herself at
the table with her writing desk when she was
interrupted by knock at the door.
Come In" she said. expecting to see her maid.
but she started when she saw the figure that ap-
peared upon the threshold
II hope | am not intrudng." said Rose cheer
fully. Il heard YOU were here. so thought
would come up and see you. The men have all
gone OF somewhere to smoke. and it's too fear
fully dull sitting alone all the morning. How
long have you been at Lucerne. and when are
y3u going back TO Englan.. and who are you
travelling with"
Il am travelling alone" said Lady Caryon.
answering the last Of the string of questions.
We'll. that is thing should never care To
Co: but every one to their taste OF course. Ny
husband likes whatever like. ! am thankful 10
say
Lady Carlyon made no answer but as long az
We have lived in one grand rush ever since
we were married" she went on. 81 tear about
from place to place like comet. and he comes
painting behind He says sometimes that his
brain IL giving way; but tell him that he will
have time enough 10 vegetate In the future
at Is rather dffcult TO vegetate In London -
said Lady Caryon. forcing herself to speak
/ well, OF course, one can vegetate anywhere
| II one gives ones mind to It," said RCec. Not
| that expect to do much In that way myself
| but still II 9uets him to say so. l aiwavs fnl