Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-11-25

| words of the self-destroyed Sgurd
came back to his recollection, Good
! things may come for others-~but for
you the heavens are EMPTY" lie
looked at her now,--Philips wife-in
all the splendor of her rich attire
he was loveller than ever, and her
sweet nature was as yet unspoilt by
all the wealth and luxury around her.
Good God! what an inferno she
has come lnto!" he thought vaguely.
GLOW will she stand these people
when she gets to know them? The
Van Clubps, the RushMarvelles, and
Others like them, and as for Clara
Winsleigh-" He turned to study her
ladyship attentively. She was sitting
/ quite close to the piano-her eyes
were cast down, but the rubies on her
bosom heaved quickly and restlessly,
and she furled and unfurled her fan
impntlently. IL shouldn't wonder" he
went on meditating gravely, III she
doesn't try to make some mischief
somehow. She looks It,"
At that noment Thelma ceased
singing, and the room rang with APP
plause. Herr Machtenklinken was
overcome with admiration.
ut is Il voice of hcaven!" he said in
rapture.
The fair singer was surrounded with
people.
81 hope" said Mrs. Van Clupp, with
her usual ill-bred eagerness to ingrati-
ate herself with the title and wealthy,
81 hope you will come and see me,
Lady Errington? | am at home every
Friday evening to my friends.
"Oh yes" said Thelma, simply. But
! am not your friend yet! When We
do know each other better | will come
We shall meet each other many times
first, and then you will see II you
like me to be your friend. Is it not
so?'
A scarcely concealed smile reflected
itself on the faces of all who heard
this naive, but indefinite acceptance
of Mrs, Van Clupp's invitation, while
Mrs. Van CIupp herself was somewhat
mortified, and knew not what TO an
swer. This Norwegian girl was evil
IDENTIFY quite ignorant Of the usages OF
polite society, or she would ut once
have recognized the fact that an
"at home" had nothing whatsoever
to do with the obligations OF friendship
besides, as far Us friendship was
concerned, had not Mrs. Van Clupp
tabooed several of her blood-relations
and former intimate acquaintances?
for tho very sensible reason that while
she had grown richer, they had
grown poorer. But now Mrs. Rush
Marvelle sailed up in all her glory,
with her good natured smile and
matronly air. She was a privileged
person, and she put her arm round
rhelma's waist.
she said with real kindness her
motherly heart had warmed to the
girls beauty and innocence ~
Knew Philip when he was quite a boy.
ilt WIZ WI Sou Nhe ~ VI NauiaiJ VI"
woman | am! You must try to like
me for his sake"
Tholma smiled radiantly. Il always
wish to like Philips friends she said
frankly. II do hope shall please
you!"
A plng of remorse smote Mrs. Rush
Marvelle's heart rs she remembered
how 10th she had been to meet
Philips peasant" wife, hest
tated, then, yielding to her warm i'm
pulse, drew tho girl closer and kissed
her fair rosetinted cheek.
You please everybody. my child"
she said honestly. Philip is n lucky
man! Now I'll say good night, for It
is getting late,-lll write to you to-
morrow and fix n day for you to come
and lunch with me"
But you must also come and see
Philip" returned Thelma, pressing her
hand.
80 | will | will" and Mrs.
Rush Marvelle nodde beamingly, and
made her way UP to Lady Winsleigh.
saying, "Bye-bye. Clara! Thanks for
a most charming EVENING""
Clara pouted. Going already, MINI
sey?" she queried. then. in u lower
tone, she said, We'll what do you
think OF herr"
"A beautiful child-no more! :"
answered Mrs. Marvelle, then. study
Ing with some gravity the brilliant
brunette face before her, she added
In whisper. Leave her alone, Clara
don't make her miserahel You
know what | mean! 1t wouldn't take
much to break her heart
/ Clara laughed harshly and played
with her fan.
Dear me, Mimsey! you are per-
fectly outrageous! Do you think I'm
an ogress ready to eat her up? On the
contrary, mean to be friend to her. "
Mrs. Marvelle still looked grave,
I'm glad to hear It," she said; only
some friends are worse than declared
enemies"
/ LADY, Winsleirh shrugged her shout