Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
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three" commanded Lady Winsleigh,
"And tell Mrs. Marvelle's coachman
that he needn't wait,-Ill drive her
homo myself"
But, my dear Clara" demonstrated
Mrs. Maryelle, II must call at the
Van Clupps'--"
I'm call there with you. | owe
them a visit. Has Marcia caught
young Masherville YETI"
WELL" hesitated Mrs. Maryelle, he
Us rather slippery, you know-so I'M
.ecided and wavering!"
Lady Winsleigh laughed. Never
mind that! Marcia's match for him!
Rather taking girl-only what an ac-
cent! My nerves are on edge whenever
| hear her speak
Its a pity she can't conquer that
defect" agreed Mrs, Marvelle. Il
know she has tried. But, after all,
they're not the best sort of Ameri-
cans"
"The best sort! | should think not!
But they're of the richest sort, and
ttats something, Mimsey! Besides,
though everybody knows what Van
Clupp's father was, they make q good
presense at being well-born, they
cont cram their low connections down
your throat, as Bruce-Errington wants
to do with his common wife. They
ignore all their vulgar belongings de-
lightfully! They've been cruelty "cut"
by Mrs. Rippington-she American
but then, hes perfect style. Do you
remember the big at home at the Van
Clupp's when they had band to play
In tho back yard, and everybody was
deafened by the noise? Wasn't 1t too
riduculous!"
Lady Winsleigh laughed at this rem
iniscence, and then betook herself to
the consideration Of lunch,--a tasty
meal which both she and Mrs. Marvelle
evidently enjoyed, favored as 1t was
with the high spice of scandal con-
corning their most immediate and mu-
tual friends, which were after much in
terestlng discussion, one by one con-
demned as of questionable repute,
and uncertain position. Then Lady
Winsleigh summoned her maid, and
was arrayed cap-a-pie In carriage
toilet" while Mrs. Marvelle amused
herself by searching the columns of
Truth for some new tit-blt Of lmmor-
atty connected with the royalty Of
England And at half-past three pre-
clsely, the two ladies drove off together
II an elegant victoria drawn by u
dashlng pair of grays, with n respect
ably apoplectlc coach-man on the box,
supported by the stately Briggs, in all
the glory Of the olive-green and gold
llverles which distinguished the Win
sleigh equipage. BY her ladyships
desire, they were driven straight to
Princes Gate.
I'VE may rs well leave our cards to-
gether, said Clara, with a malicious
little smile. though | hope to good
l ess the creature won't be ut home"
Bruce Errington's town-house was a
noble-looking mansion --reilned and
simple In outer adornment, with n
broad entrance, deep portlco, and
lofty windo windows which fortu-
nately were not spoilt by gaudy hang
colors. The blinds were white-and,
what could be seen of the curtains
from the outside, suggested the rich
ness of falling velvets and goldwoven
tapestries. The drawingroom balloon
los were full of brilliant flowers.
uhn nl NV uttutnt nNntnop nf nrinnt nj
pattern, thus giving the place an air Of
pleasant occupation and tasteful ele-
gence.
Lady Winsleigh's carriage drew up
at the door, and Briggs descended.
Inquire OF Lady Bruce Burlington is
ut home" said his mistress. And II
not, leave these cards.
Briggs received the scented glossy
bits of pasteboard in his yellow gloyed
hand with due gravity. and rang the
bell marked Visitors" In his usual
ponderous manner, with n force that
sent 1t changing through the corridors
OF the stately mansion. The door
was instantly opened by respectable
man with gray hair and gentle, kind
ly face, who was dressed plainly In
black, and who eyed tho gorgeous
Briggs with the fointest suspicion of a
smile He was Erringtons butler, and
had served the family for twenty five
years.
Her ladyship Is driving in the
Park" he said In response to the con-
descending inquiries of Briggs, she
left the house about half an hour ago.
Briggs thereupon handed the cards,
and forthwith reported the result of
his interview to Lady Winsleigh. who
said with some excitement
Turn into the Park and drive up
and down till give you further or
dors,"
Briggs mutely touched his hat.
mounted the box, and the carriage
bowlcd in the required direction, while
Lady Winsleigh remarked laughingly
to Mrs. Marvelle
philip Is sure to be with his treas
ure! II we can catch Il glimpse OF her
,tn,in, oman ,onnthad nj nyerythinp IL