Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-02
CHAPTER XIV.

Prince de Ferros with his dark eyes fol-
lowing her sadly; and quite apart from
the others, Beltran Carew with lotus
lily in his hand.
Lady Rayner was there, looking very
fragile and very lovely in blue and silver.
Beatrix felt greatly relieved when Lady
Rayner Joined her. The two ladies made
beautiful picture standing under the
green trees-Lady Rayner, so fair ana
fragile, with her golden hair and sweep
ing train of blue and silver; BeatrlX, ike
A picture by one of the old masters, Win
her dark, splendid eyes, her richly colored
face, and her trailing dress of white lace
and scarlet silk Every one admired
them. One by one the gentlemen left
Less lovely women and gathered round
them. Beatrix longed for one word from
Beltran He stood leaning carelessly
against the trunk Of tree, with the lotus
lily in his hand. The duke, on her right
hand, suggested a row in one of the pref
ty pleasure boats; the prince, on her lett,
was trying to persuade her to join the
eroquet players.
go with the duke, my DEAR said
Lady Lennox. Il am sure a row on the
lake will be very pleasant"
Beatrix knew we'll that if she went
upon the lake with the duke there would
be what she wished so much to avoid-a
love scene She turned to Lady Rayner.
"Will you go with u.s." she said; and
Lady Rayner, seeing the distress in her
face, consented.
Beltran had bided his time. When the
boat touched the green glltterlng banks
again, he was there to help BeatriX. The
duke whose wooing had made so little
progress, looked angrily at him; but
loaded cannon would not have checked
Mr. Carew.
LADY Lennox fears you will grow
faint, Miss Lennox,' he said. Il prom
Used her to show you where to ind some
strawberries and grapes.
The duke angrily turned round.
'Will you introduce this gentleman to
me. Miss Lennox?" he said and Beatrix
complied.
With a look of mutual defiance the
gentlemen raised their hats.
"Mr. Carew will permit me to remark, ;"
said his grace that l am quite capable
of attending to the requirements of the
ladies whom [ am honored by escorting.'
"No doubt" returned Beltran, calmly,
"but monopoly of honors, your grace,
Is hardly fair The sunshine has been
SN~N
land"
Then, bowling with the air of a prince,
he offered his arm to Beatrix, Lady Ray
ner looking on with an amused smile.
Beatrix turned with bow and graceful
words of thanks to the duke.
"It was very pleasant on the water
she said. 'But I think mamma is right
"a little fruit will be very refreshing
Will YOU come with us? Lady Rayner
looks tired"
After that he could do nothing but ask
lady Rayner to take his arm and follow
them.
'sWho is this gentleman?' he asked,
half sayagely. "Carew? l do not re-
member to have heard the name. What
Carew is be, Lady Rayner? Do you
know?'
"He is the son of Mrs Carew, the great
artist; she is painting Miss Lennox's por-
trait-and a very beautiful picture it is"
81 understand" said his grace, in a
more satisfied tone. Il do not think it
quite in good taste to invite artists and
people Of that class everywhere, though;
do you!
."rhat was a bold stroke,' said Bel
tran to the beautiful heiress. Il have
never attempted holder. How angry
+he duke looked! If these were the good
cid tines he would send me a challenge"
''Why should he? l have surely right
to please myself" rejoined Miss LennoN.
Il was tired of the water; it made my
eyes ache; and the sun was very warm.
am quite content to be here"
The reason of this was obvious; for
Reltran, making what he considered a
still holder stroke had contrived, by turn
ing down shady out-of-the-way path,
TO lose sight of the duke and Lady Ray
ner He found a pretty seat for Beatrix
under the close dropping branches of an
cid cedar tree and after q short absence
brought her some strawberries.
''Chis is like being in a green, silent
city," he said. How beautiful this old
cedar isl
Eyes, Miss Lennox, like this Fairy
hnd of ours" he said.
$50 do t. said Beatrix. at will seem
quite strange to go out into the garish
light of day"
"People do as they like in Fairyland,"
remarked Mr. Carew 81 am going to be
very presumptuous; but you have perfect
command over me-you can kill me with
q frown if you WILL you can brighten me
90 terribly with one cold look that
SAoulu HeNef nave tue couiaSe W spedh
to you again"
x do not think that shall ever try to
brighten ycu," said Beatrix.
@You have not yet heard my request,
Miss Lennox. AS l sit here, the odor of
those roses you are wearing comes to me
like a message-a sweet message full Of
hope. full of promise. | am going to ask
you if you will give me one-just one
the little one with the green leaves, which
INST touches the white lace you wear.
VIII you?"
yes she replied.
Her face burned like flame as she I'M
fastened il and gave it to him He looked