Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-10-22
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w ShINtNu Nv Si'uiii'lSs SiiN
saw three gentlemen all waiting for her
tho Duke of Hcathland looking quite
sure of her, yet vaguely cNpcctant: the
Prince do Fcrros with his dark eyes fol
lowing her sadly; and quite apart from
the others, Bcltran Carcw with IL lotus
lily in his hand.
Lady Rayncr was there. looking very
fragile and very lovely in blue and silver.
BcatriX felt greatly relieved when Lady
Rayncr Joined her. The two ladies made
a beautiful picture standing undcr the
green trecs-Lady Rayncr. so fair and
fragile, with her golden hair and sweep
ing train of blue and silver; Bcatrix. like
a picture by one of the old masters. with
her dark, splendid eyes, her richly colorcd
face, and her trailing dress of white lace
and scarlet silk. Every ono admired
them. One by one the gentlemen left
less lovely women and gathered round
them. BcatriX longcd for one word from
Bcltran. He stood leaning carclcssly
against the trunk of II tree. with the lotus
lily in his hand. The duke, on ilcr right
hand suggested II row i'm one "f tho pref
ty plcasurc-boats; tho prince. M her left.
was trying to persuade her 4" Join tho
croquct players.
Go with tho duke. my dear said
Lady Lennon. Il am sure Il row ON :hc
Lake will be very pleasant"
RcntriN knew we'll that il she went
upon the lake with the duke there would
he what She wished so much tn void-a
love scene. She turned to Lady Rnyner.
will you go with u.s." she said; AND!
Lady Rayncr, seeing tho distress in her
face. consented.
1scltran had bided his time. Whom the
boat touched the green glit,cring banks
again. he WAS there to help BcitriX. The
duke, whose wooing had made so little
progress. looked angrily mt him: but II
loaded cannon would not have checked
MIR. Carcw.
Lady I.cnnoN fears YOU will grow
faint. Miss %I.cnnox," he said. Il prom
iscd hcr to show you where to find some
Strawberries and grapes"
The duke angrily turned round.
will you introduce this gentleman to
me. Miss Lcnnox%' he said, and Bcatrix
complied.
With IL look of mutual defiance the
gentlemen raised their hats.
MIR. Carcw will permit me tn remark
said his grace. chat l nm quite capable
of attending to the requirements of tho
ladies whom I am honored by c>cnrting.'
Nv cotits Ittit1IsNl IttltIs''l. Nstiltils.
''hut Il monopoly of honors, your grace.
Is hardly fair. The sunshine has hcrn
on the lake; permit it now To brighten the
land"
Then. bowing with the air Of II prince.
he offered his arm to Bcutrix. Lady Ray
nor looking ON with am amused smile.
RcatriN turned will, Il bow and graceful
words of thanks To the duke.
elf wnS worry nIr.lSnut IN fl,e w:ltrr.'
she said. "l;u | think mamma is right
ii little fruit will hr very refreshing.
Will you come with us? Lady Itayncy
looks tired
After that he could do nothing hut ask
Lady Itayncr 10 take his arm and follow
them.
Who is this gcntlcman:' he asked.
half snvagcly. "Carcw: l d" M, rc-
member to have heard the name. What
Cnrcw is he, Lady liayncr: do you
know"
lie is tho son of Mrs. Carcw. the great
artist: she is painting Miss Lemons por-
:rait-and a very beautiful picture it is
II understand said his grace. in a
moro satisfied tone. Il do not think il
quite in good taste to invite artists and
people OF that class everywhere, though;
do you?"
That was n bold stroke" said Bel.
tran to the beautiful hcircss. Il have
never attempted Il holder. How angry
The duke looked! Ii these were the good
Did times he would send me a challenge
why should he? ave surely IL right
to please myself r%cjoincd Miss L.cnnox,
II was tired of tho water: it made my
rycs ache; and The sun was very warm,
am quite content to be here"
The reason of this was Obvious: 70,
Rcltran, making what he considered Il
still holder stroke. had contrivcd, by turn
ing down a shady out-of-thc-way path
to lose sight of the duke and Lady Ray.
nor. He found a pretty seat for Bcatrix
under the close dropping branches of an
old cedar tree, and after a short absence
brought her some Strawberries.
This is like being in n green. silent
rity," he said. How beautiful this old
cedar ISL
YES. Miss I.cnnox. / like this Fairy.
Mnd of ours.' he said.
$50 do l." said BcatriX. at will seem
quite strange to go out in.o the garish
light Of day"
People do as they like in Fairyland.'
remarked MIR. Carcw. II am going to be
very presumptuous; but you have perfect
wv H> SSu Sou All Ilc WIFI
Il frown il YOU will, you can brighten ME
so terribly with one cold look that
should never have the courage to speak
10 Won again."
Il do not think that 1 shall ever try to
brighten ycu," said Beatrix.
"iou have not yet heard MY request,
Miss LennoX As l sit here, the odor of
those roses you are wearing comes to me
like n message-a sweet message full of
hope, full of promise. l am going to nsk
you il you will give me onc-just one
the little one with the green leaves, which
just touches the white lace you wear.
will youy"
YES" she replied.
Her face burned like flame as she I'm.
fastened it and gave it to him. He looked
up 1t her suddenly.