Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-19

hand to the man who had striven so hard
to save human life-the white jeweled
hand that so seldom went out in greeting.
She looked up into his face.
''Are you the Mr.. Beltran Carew OF
whom read yesterday? she asked, and
the music of her voice was dangerous
''the gentleman who gave himself such
infinite trouble to save poor girls life?"
Eyes, I helped to save her life" he an
swered.
'You are noble man. said Beatrix,
never thinking how dangerous praise
might be from such lips. when | read
that story, said that I should like to
see you and thank you. 1 little dreamed
that 1 should soon be able to do So"
II have my reward" he said, bending
before her, his heart beating high and
fast.
At this point Mrs. Carew called her
son to decide upon some designs for q
picture frame, and then Beatrix was able
to look at him. He seemed to her as
though every moment Of his life were OF
immense Importance to him, as though
every instant were filled up. The large
blue eyes were bright and intent; the face
was eager, earnest, ardent; the lips were
clear-cut and closed frmly-there was no
weakness, no vacillation about them.
Presently Beltran crossed the room and
spoke to her about art and pictures, ana
in a short time they were talking about
Strathnarn.
"You lived there all those years and saw
no one but the members Of your own
HOUSEHOLDER he said. "Why, Miss Len
nox, that must have made you poet or
a painter"
Il am afraid" she replied, chat it has
made me somewhat of a misanthrope."
II should not be surprised he laughed.
Mature has one voice, men have an
other I think if I had lived so long IN
solitude should never have left it"
Il did not wish to do So" said Beatrix;
sit was a sad trouble to me. When l
first left Strathnarn and came to Lon
don," she said; my life was quite unen-
durable; but now 1 have grown accus-
toned to i'll like it better than l ever
thought I should. do not scare for the
gayeties, the pleasures, but begin to like
the activity Of London life, the mental
excitement"
"Beatrix," interposed the duchess, Il
think we are trespassing on Mrs. Carew's
time"
II hope not" said Beatrix, rising quick
Iy: and Mrs. Carew assured her that she
was at leisure for the remainder of that
morning.
The Duchess of Elmslie gave Mrs. Ca
rev and her son a very pressing invita-
ton to dine at Elmslie House, and they
accepted it.
81 intend having grand charade party
or fancy ball. she said-"I think fancy
ball would be best; and, Mr.. Carew, l
shall hope to have the great pleasure Of
your society. You must come in charac-
ter"
Il shall be very happy" he returned.
Mrs. Carew had been for some minutes
intently watching the face of the lovely
girl before her. She said:
'Miss Lennox, should like to ask you
a favor"
Il am quite sure that should equally
like to grant it, responded Beatrix.
''Will you let me paint your portrait!
It would be labor of love-"
81 hardly know how to answer you.
should not object. I must ask my uncle
and mamma"
'"They will be willing-I am sure they
could not refuse. I could make such an
exquisite picture II you Woulu sIduu Aor
the subject. should like to call it-what
should call it, Beltran?"
g The Lotus Lily" he replied; and
Mrs. Carews face frightened.
'sYou always find the right designa-
tion." she said. ''The Lotus Lily'-al-
ready it seems to me that you represent
the flower, Miss Lennox. You will ask
your relatives, and, if I see you at her
.r,, xyo,, will toll mo fhou consent
Good morning. I am glad that I have
seen you, Miss Lennox."
Beatrix said good-by just as cordially.
Then Beltran came to her again.
II shall look forward with great inter-
est to our next meeting, Miss Lennox-I
have enjoyed my morning"
$50 have l." she said.
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