Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-23

He could only kiss the hand that he
held. He was in a passion of love and de-
light; he could find no words to say to her,
she was so true, so noble, so loyal. Then
he went away. Just as he was leaving
the hall door he saw groom wearing the
Heathland livery ride up with a note in
his hand. The note was for Beatrix, and
within it was inclosed one for her uncle.
She had never liked the duke SO well as
when she read his present letter; it was so
full of kindness. It ran:
''My Dear Miss Lennox-My affection
for you has been so sincere that prefer
your happiness to my own. AS you have
found your happiness in the love of a more
fortunate man, 1 withdraw; and, wishing
you every blessing, I promise to remain
your friend until death.
"HEATHLAND."
The little note written to Peter Lennox
merely said:
''My Dear Sir-I have to thank you for
all the kindness that you have shown me
during the time of our friendship, and to
ask that the same friendship may be ex-
tended to me still, although my hope of
winning your niece has ended. Yours
truly, HEATHLAND.
Beatrix sought her uncle with her note
in her hand. He was still in the library,
too much annoyed, too vexed and misera-
BILE to care about going out. He looked
up when she entered. His heart misgave
him when he saw the firm, self-reliant
expression of the proud face. She did not
look like one to be swayed by sharp words
"Beatrix," said Peter Lennox, Il was
just about to send for you. l was very
much annoyed this morning" Despite his
annoyance, his usual old-fashioned cour-
tesy did not forsake him; he rose and
placed chair for her. BE seated, my
dear; I want you to listen to me. l have
been very much annoyed"
II am sorry to hear it, uncle she re-
sponded. II am afraid you have not been
kind, as you promised; you have not said
Yes to my friend
II have not--I could not | am more
ANNOYED, more irritated than / have been
for years.
She placed the dukes letter in his hand.
"Read that, UNCLE" she said; there is
an example of generosity"
His face darkened more and more as
he read it, and very quickly he laid it
not care to hear.
90 you nave gwen up d ultu WIZ WIlttS
like that" he remarked-"a generous
hearted man whose like you will not easily
meet?'
Eyes, uncle; it was far more honora BILE
to give him up than to marry him with
out love-was it not?"
81 am so annoyed he said, that can
not speak calmly upon the matter; it is
the greatest disappointment I have had
in my life-the very greatest
Il am sorry to hear it, uncle she re-
| turned, gently.
II did not expect such treatment from
my brothers daughter--I had hoped for
| better things. am old and must not look
| for oldfashioned virtues, suppose. You
can leave me, Miss Lennox; prefer to be
alone''
care you going to call me Miss Len
nox,' uncle?" she asked, with a dreary
sigh. THAT would make me very miser-
| able
"You are no niece of mine while you
persist in disobeying me, he replied.
He watched her as she quilted the room
in all the pride of her glorious youth, a
shadow lying upon her fair young face.
| at seems hard that she cannot have
her hearts DESIRE he said to himself,
| ''but she cannot
He grew restless. He walked up and
| down the long room. He paused repeat
edly at the door, thinking that he would
go after her and demonstrate again with
| her, and then he said to himself that it
would be useless.