Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
Continued.

reated, In accents Of bitter contempt
why, receive them, of course! 1t will
be the greatest punishment Bruce
Errington can have! I'll get all the
hest people here that know--and he
shall bring his peasant woman among
them. and blush for her! 1t will be the
best fun out! Fancy a Norwegian far-
n ers gorl numbering along with her
Great feet and hands! and, perhaps
not knowing whether TO eat an Ice
with a spoon or with her fingers!
.ell you, Burlington Will De
ready to die with shame--and serve
him right tool
Mrs. Marvelle was rather startled 1T
the harsh, dcrisive laughter With
which her ladysip completed her OK
cited observations, but she merely
observed mildly
, well, then, you will leave cards?
"Cert8 lnlyl"
very good--so shall !, ana Mrs'
Naryelle sighed resignedly. what
must be. must be! But It's really
dreadful to think OF 1t all would
never have relieved Philip Burlington
could have 30 dlsgraced himself!'
"He is no gentleman" said Lady
winsleigh freezingly. He has 10"
tastes and low desires. He ana MS
friend Lorimer are two 'cads IN my
opinion!"
"clara!" exclaimed Mrs. Marvelle
xarn,nply. You were fond OF him
snce!--now, don't deny I'll"
why should l deny IT, ana her
,adyships eyes blazed with concen-
trated fury. II loved him! There! /
would have done anything for him!
He might have trodden me down under
his feet! He knew II we'll enough-coid'
cruel heartless cynlc as he was and Is!
Yes, / loved him!-but l hate him
now!"
And she stamped her foot to give
emphasis to her wild words. Mrs
Maryelle raised her hands and eyes IN
utter Amusement.
"Cdara! Clara! Pray be careful !
Suppose anyone else heard you going
on In this manner! Your reputation
would suffer, assure you! Really,
you're horribly reckless! Just think
of your husband
my husband" and a cold CLEAN OF
satire played around Lady Winslelghs
proud mouth. She paused and laughed
little. Then she resumed In her old
careless way---"You must be getting
5ery goody- goody. Mlmsey, to talk to
mo about my husband! Why don't you
read me lecture on the duties of
wives and the education of children ?
l am sure you know how profoundly 1t
would interest mol"
She paced up and down the room
slowly while Mrs. Marvelle remained
discreetly silent, Presently thor
came tap at tho door, and the gor-
geous Briggs entered. lle held him
self like an automaton, and spoke as
though he was repeating lesson.
Ills loriship's compliments, ami
Will Hol III ohip iuhNh 80 WV N'''A6
room today"
No" said Lady Winsleigh CURLY.
Luncheon for myself and Mrs. Mar
vclle can be sent up here"
briggs still remained immoyable.
His lordship woshed to know II Mas
tor Hernest was to come to your lady-
.hl,, haFnra pnin, ant %
Certainly not!" and Lady Win
seigh's brows drew together In n
frown. THE boy Is perfect null
sance!"
Briggs bowed and vanished. Mrs.
Rush -Maryelle grew more and more
restless. She was n good-hearted wo-
mar, and there was something in the
nature OF Clara Winsleigh that, In
spite OF her easy going conscience, she
9, uld not altogether approve of.
DO you never lunch with your hus-
hand, Clara" she asked Mt last.
Lady Wlnsleigh looked surprised,
Very seldom. Only when there Is
company and | am compelled to be
present. domestic meal would he
100 ennuyaatl wonder you can
think OF such u thing! And we gener-
ally din, out"
Mrs. Marvello was silent again, and
when che did speak, 1t was on a less
delicate matter.
when is your great crush ClaraT
she inquired. you sent me n card
but forget he date"
ION the twenty replied Lady
Winsleigh. This is the fifteenth.
shall call on Lady Bruce Burlington =
lcye fAe smiled scornfully--" after
noon--and tomorrow shall send then
their invitations. My only fear Is that
they may refuse to come. ! would not
miss the chance for the world want
ny house to be the first In which he,
peasant ladyship distinguishes herself
by her blunders!"
1T Is really too bad of himl'
sighed Mrs. Rush Marvelle. Quite,
Such pity! Bruce Burlington was such
promising, handsome young mani
AT that momentN Briggs appeared
again with m elegantly set luncheon