Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21

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Wlnslelgh kept sharp lookout for
the first glimpse of the quiet gray and
silver of the Bruce-Errington liveries
They watched, however, In vain-it
was not yet the hour for the crowding
of the Row-1nd there was not a sign
If the particular equipage they were
so DESTROYS to meet. Presently Lady
Winsleigh's face nushed-she laughed,
end babe her coachman come to a
halt.
1T is only Lennie." she said in an
swer to Mrs. Marvelle's look of in
curry. II must speak TO him for mo-
ment!"
And she beckoned coquettishly to a
slight, slim young man with dark
mcustache and rather handsome fea-
tires, who was idling on the footpath,
apparently absorbed in reverie,
though 1t WAS not OF so deep char
acter that Ia failed to De aware of her
ladyshlp's prssence-in fact he had
seen her as soon as she came into the
Park. He saw everything apparently,
without looking-he had lazily droop-
ing eyes but swift under-glance
Mich missed no detail of whatever
was going on. He approached now
with an excessively longuid air, raising
his hat slowly, as though the action
hurt him.
How do, Mrs. Marvelle!" he
clawled lazily, addressing himself first
to the elder lady, who responded some
what CURLY, then leaning his arms on
the carriage door, he fixed Lady Win
gh with a sleepy stare Of admira-
ton. And how is our Clara? Looking
charming as usual! BY jove, why were
you not here ten minutes ago? You
never saw such sight in your life!
Thought the whole Row was going
trezy, pom my SOUL"
why, what happened?" asked Lady
Winsleigh, smiling graciously upon
him. Anything extraordinary
We'll / don't know what you'd call
and Sir Francis Len
lox yawned and examined the handle
of his cane attentively. II suppose If
Helen of Troy came driving full pelt
down the Row all of a sudden, thered
be some slight sensation"
Dear mel" said Clara Winsleigh
rettishly. You talk in enigmas to-
dau. What on earth do you mean?"
Sir Francis condescended to smile.
Don't be waxy, Clara!" he urged-I
mean what say--a new Helen ap-
peared here today, and instead of tall
Troy being on fire, as Dante Rossetti
puts 1t, the Row was In burning con-
dition of excitement-fellows on horse
back galloped the whole length of the
Park to take u last glimpse Of her--her
carriage dasned off to Richmond after
taking only four turns. She Is simply
who Is she?" and in spite of her.
sell Lady Winsleigh's smile vanished
and her lips quivered.
Lady Bruce-E Burlington" answered
Sir Francis readily. THE loveliest
woman in the world, l should say!
Phil was with her--he loks in fine
condition-and that meek old secretary
fellow sat Observation-Disclosures that
his name? Anyhow they seemed to be
as jolly as pipers,-as for that woman,
she'll drive everybody out of their wits
about her before half tn seasons over"
But she's mere peasant" said
Mrs. Marvelle loftily. Entirely UNI
educated-a low, mean creature!'
"Ah, indeei!" and Sir Francis again
yawned extensively. well, | don't
know anything about that! She
was exquisitely dressed, and she held
herself like queen AS for her hair
| never saw such wonderful hair
there's every shade of gold in it.
Dyed" said Lady Winsloigh, with
a sarcastic little laugh. She's been
in Paris,--I dare say good coiffeur
has done 1t for her there artIstically!"
This time Sir Franciss smile was a
thoroughly amused one.
Commend me to a woman for
spite!" he said carelessly. But I'll
OF presume to contradict you, Clara!
You know best, dare say! Ta-ta! I'll
come for you tonight, -you know we
are bound for the theatre together. BY
bye, Mrs. Marvelle! You look younger
than ever!"
And Sir Francis LennoX sauntered
easily away. leaving the ladies TO re-
sumo their Journey through the Park.
Lady Winsleigh looked vexed--Mrs.
Marvelle bewildered.
do you think" inquired the latter,
"she can really be 80 wonderfully
ltvely?"
mo. DON'T" answered Clara snap
pishly. II dare say she's plump
creature with n high color-men like
fat women with brick-tinted complex
ions-they think It's healthy. Helen of
Troy indeed! Pooh! Lennie must be
crazy"
The rest OF their drive was very sill
ent.-they were both absorbed In
their own reflections. On arriving at
the Van Clupps they found no one at
home-not even Marcia-so Lady Win
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