Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-10
CHAPTER Xxx.

The Duchess of Nairn never made any
complaint over her married life; she was
philosopher enough to know that what
was done could not DO undone, and that
she must make the best Of Il. II was all
very well to be q duchess. but she sah
to herself she would far rather have been
back In the schoolroom-she had far more
liberty there. Fernhurst Castle was the
dukes favorite residence; no had taken
his young bride there. She was simply
the most delicious little duchess ever seen
"A child with q woman'a face and an
angels grace; the most charming, fasci.
mating hostess who ever reigned In that
ducal mansion.
Every one was In love with her; II was
impossible to help II, and tho duke was
almost beside himself with Jealousy. Talk
of a season In town. 1t was not to DO
heard Of; he would 20 to Woodheaton,
where he would have his lovely child.wife
all to himself. She went with him with.
out femonstrance, but Lady Lansmcrc.
more worldly wise than herself. advised
the duke to let her have companion. He
was quite willing. aud madc Lady Hilda
very welcome.
how the beautiful young. duchess bore Il
mOnotOnous routine every day. One
morning the duchess met her coming down
the dark staircase that led TO her room.
She had found a pet name for her, she
always called her Mamie. Now she clap.
ped her arms around her.
"Mamie." she said, II have come to q
stern determination: guess what Il IT,"
II cannot guess" replied Lady Hilda.
"I.ct me tell you. then. will not stay
here; I will 20 to London for the season.
Why should DO shut up here9 OF what
use II Il to be q duchess. II am never
to see anyone or anything? Why should
the will Of IN old man DO stronger than
the will Of u young girl? shall assert
myself"
lady Hi,da smiled. She had heard tho
same story before.
I'VE will see," persisted the duchess.
~ am going 10 make myself mistress Of
the situation. ! shall begin to-day bold
attack, and something tells me ! shall
cOnQuer--you will help meY'
Eyes. will help you. with oil my hear"
replied Lady Hilda, not very sangulnc.
though, OF success. and 70 after luncheon.
the grand attack was made. The uusus.
pectins duke appeared 10 usual to enjoy
his siesta; he murmured some very alYec.
tl0natc but very indlstinct words, when
no was surprised by an unusual move.
ment on the part Of his chlld.wife. In.
stead Of bending her charming head for
his usual sleepy kiss, she stood In front Of
him. her beautiful face appraised with Q
slight flush on Il.
''IldcphOnse," she said. "before you 20
to sleep, ! want to speak to you. ! an,
quite tired Of this gloomy abbey. and ]
wish to leave It,"
But my charming Lurllne. that 10 i'm.
possible. have made my arrangements
for the summer. and they cannot bs
changed"
II am 70 tired Of IT," she said, plain.
lively; ut 10 20 dull. want to 90 to Lon.
don for the season." she said. "Nothins
else will either please or satisfy me-"
II do not see how II can be DONE" said
tho duke, II have made every arrange
ment."
"You will have to alter them to bury
ne, II I remain here" he said; "alter them
TO please me-" She went nearer to him,
and bending her lovely face over his, kiss.
ed him. "You should give me what ask
for now"
He would have refused her II be could.
"Y0u are 20 young" he murmured.
"All the more reason why should en-.
Joy my life." she said.
II will consent on one condition." said
the duke. "Y0u are very young. Lurline,
and am not strong enough to 20 out with
you always. You shall 60 to London for
the season, II You will promise me that
Miss Dunn shall 80 every where with you.
! have implicit faith In Miss Dunn"
"Why, It will be heaven on earth." said
the girl, In an ecstasy Of JOY. ~ shall like
everything twice - much II Miss Dunn ID
The duke smilsd-.shs was but child
after all. He turned with courteous
bow to Lady Hilda.
II shah b. pleased to make Miss Dunn "
ne said. - very handsome allowance that
will cover the heavy sxpsnss Of drsss and
.jewelry."
She thanked him. and the youns
duchess bent over hin.
II like you better, Ildephonss, than ]
have ever done BEFORE" she said. II
shall not sleep tonight, for thinking OF
what 10 to come. win not tease you any
m0re--you shall rest now In peace"
The duke smiled as he said to himself,
II they went to town, there would be
very little more rest for him.
CHAPTER XXI.
1t was the beginning OF March when
they left tho gloomy abbey for London.
Natrn House II ono of the most ma nih.