The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-06-19
on ApTFR VI

If the morning light improved Alma
Crosmout, it did more for Lady kildonan:
il transformed her Every brilliant tint
of her skin. the silvery sheen on her yell
low hair. the buster of her blue eyes and
of the even teeth which she showed every
other minute in light-hearted laughter.
gained Il new and more dazzling radiance
in the brightness of the sun. She was
kneeling on the floor, playing with two Of
the dogs like merry child; and as she
sprang up on the entrance of the mistress
of the house. the retriever bounded and
placed his fore paws against her waist in
the belief that her quick movement was
hut a ruSc of the game She was dressed
as plainly as n man. in n tailor made
gown Of dark brown cloth. hat to match.
with IA single straight feather. and an
outer garment reaching almost 10 her
feet. cut like a mans ovprcoat. and lined
with dark sable The coat was unbut-
toned and thrown open. displaying the
curves of a tall, slight figure in a perfect
~ fitting dress. Her right hand. from
which she had drawn the glove while play
ing with the dogs was white and slim: the
left was covered 10y dOgskn driving
glove
II. i !.
aS she came forward. trimming over with
smiles. "ph. Mrs. troSmont where do
YOU get these heart-breaking dresses
from she cried, her tone suddenly
changing to mock plaimtiyeness as she
shook hands with Alma. and surveyed the
ruby colorcd morning gown that lady wore
with hearty admiration. You always
look like a picture; but its really too hard
Why don't YOU dress like Mrs Crosmont: :
He insists that you make your frocks
yourself That's what a man always
thinks if one isn't covered with little bits
IF fringe and buttons and hows-isn't it
UucIe Hugh"
And she turned 10 shake hands with
Uncle Hugh. who was smiling upon her
with the irdulgent manner which was the
farthest departure from abs .'te adora-
ton that any man had the heart TO show
to her.
Il don't think You make your own
frocks. he said. shaking his head. Il
don't believe you know one end of q needle
from the Other
That is an insult. Will you withdraw
that If | give you a kiss
"Certainly"
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She kissed him merrily on the forehead
and IS She did so she appeared to notice
for the first time the presence Of fourth
person. Alma began 10 introduce the
young doctor. but Lady Kildonan held out
her hand, and looked at him with arch de
murenes>.
DR.. Armathvaite has met mo before
unirckily." she said. with a mischievous
Z laugh. You won't soon forget the dis
elimination ! showed on cur first meet
ing. viii YOU"
I shall never forget any incident con
ne'ted with you" said he. bowling.
Il am sure that is meant to he a very
pretty speech; but as about half the things
do are not much 10 my credit. | fer
ventiy hope you VIII not keep your word :
Then she turned 10 Alma. and drawing
| that lady arm in her own. led her 10 the
sofa. Il We called At this unearthly hour
10 ask you something" she said. with
pretty seriousness passing her own Soft
fingers caressinSly over the ether lady's
unwilling hand. I've just met Mr. Cros-
nonr in the village. and he tells me you
IRE getting quite i'll and depressed because
0H never 90 out. And 50 I've come 10
l>k you 20 let me take you back 10 The
Crags With lie 10 luncheon, We've go, :