Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-10-08

hand to the mar who had striven SO hard
to n a human life-the white jcweled
hand that SO seldom went out in greeting.
She looked up into his face.
Are you the Mr.. Beltran Carew of
whom / read yesterday 2" she asked, and
the music Of her voice was dangerous
tho gentleman who gave himself such
infinite trouble to saw a poor girls life 2"
YES. l helped to save her life," he an
swered.
You are a noble man." said Bcatrix,
never thinking how dangerous praise
might be from such lips. when 1 read
that story, l said that I should like to
see YOU and thank you. I little dreamed
that l 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 a
picture frnme, and then Beatrix was able
to look at him. He seemed to her as
though every mOmen 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
clcnr-cut and closed tirmly-thcre was no
weakness. no vacillation about them.
Presently Beltran crossed the room and
spoke to her about nrt and pictures, and
i'll IL short time they were talking about
S%trathnarn.
"iou live there all those years and saw
no one hut the members Of your W
households" he said. why, Miss Len
noX, that must have made you Il poet or
a painter"
Il am afraid" she replied, that it has
made me somewhat OF II m%isanthrope."
Il should not be surprised" he laughed.
Mature has n voice, men have an
other. I think il I had lived so long in
solitude l should never have left it."
Il did not wish to do so," said Beatrix:
tit was IL sad trouble to me. When l
first left Strathnarn and came to Lon
don." she said. my life. was quite men
durable: but now l have grown ecu
toned to it'll like it better than l rel
thought 1 should. l do not care for the
gayeties. the pleasures, but 1 begin to like
the activity Of London life, the mental
excitement"
"BcatriX," i%ntcrposed the duchess, Il
think we IRE trcspassing on Mrs. CarSw's
time."
II hope not" said Bcatrix, rising quick
~; and Mrs. Carew assured her that she
was Mt leisure for the remainder of that
morning.
The Duchess of Elmslic gave Mrs. Ca
rev and her son a very pressing invita-
ton to dine at Elmslic House, and they
accepted it.
II intend having 81 grand charadc party
or fancy ball." she said-''I think a fancy
ball would be hest; and, Mr.. Carew, I
shall hope to have the great pleasure Of
your society. You must come in charac-
ter"
Il shall he very happy" he returned.
Mrs. Carrw had been for some minutes
intently watching the face of the lovely
girl before her. She said:
Miss %I.cnnox, l should like to ask you
IL favor"
II am quite sure that 1 should equally
like to grant it," responded Bcatrix.
Will You let me paint your portrait?
1t would he IL labor OF love-"
II hardly know how to answer you. 1
should not object. 1 must ask my uncle
and mamma"
They will hc willing-I am sure they
could not refuse. 1 could make such an
exquisite picture if you would stand for
the subject. 1 should like to call it-what
should | call it. Bcltrany"
" The Lotus Lily" he replied: and
Mrs. Carew's face frightened.
..You always find the right dcsignu-
she said. ''lnlc Lotus I.ily'-al-
ready it Gems to me that you represent
flower. Miss Lcnnox. You will ask
your relatives. and. il l see you at her
g%race's. you will tell me if they consent.
Good morning. l am glad that l have:
you, Miss Lcnnox."
BeatriN said good-by just as cordially.
Then Belt1an came to her again.
II shall look forward with great inter-
cst to If ncxt meeting. Miss Lennox-I'
have enjoyed my morning."
$50 have l." she said.
. Go be c%ontinued.)