Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Chapter NV.-(Continucd.D

ana she upon whom he gaZcd was ill.,
deed, 4 radiant" creature. Ne had
used exactly the right word in drScrih-
ing her. Some beautiful women are
like flowers. This girl was like star.
Her form was the pleasing middle
height but softly rounded out TO the
fullncSs Of health and beauty. Her
features were faultlcss as ever were
these chiSelled by Grecian artist aS his
ideal of perfection. Her complexion
was of dazzling fairness. kindling into
y vivid bloom upon her cheeks ana lips.
Her deep blue eyes radiated light. She
wore 4 dress of rich moire-antllue. ana
diamonds blazed upon her snowy,
rounded bosom and arms, and amid her
golden hair.
In all his life he thought he had new,
or seen. or read. or dreamed of such re-
splendcnt beauty. And by an assocla'
tion Of contrasts. his mind reverted to
Daney-,he little. pale. dim girl that mis-
uncle would have forced upon him as L
bride and he laughed!
The play was about to commence.
The curtain 81, WY rose and the court
of King Lear was revealed. The great
traScuian who assumed the principal
character for the evening was greeted
by IN enthusiastic round of applause
As soon as the tumult subsidized and the
performance commenced all eyes were
turned toward the scene except
Colonel Greville. fear the great artist
received but little notice from him.
For now that the beauty was gazing
upon the st3ge. lie could gaze ii her
without offensc.
When the curtain fell upon the first
act. the box of Madame de Coucy was
surrounded by gentleme nwho lounged
there with the evident intention of be-
ing presented to Mademoiselle. And
the star was encircled By galaxy OF
satellites. She received all who bowed
before her. with the dignity. grace and
self-posseSSion Of {. queen. In truth,
she looked like a queen. accepting the
homage of her court.
Colonel Grevillc's heart burned with
envy. Yet. as 4 too recent acquaintance
of Madame De Coucy. he would not
venture to go around and join the cir
clecle. This. as l said. was only the
fastidiouS hesitation of young man
who had been ruStiCating in the West
e,n wildS for three years past.
When the curtain rose upon the see
ond act. the gentlemen surrounding
Madame De Coucy and her fair COM
Danion bowed and withdrew-only to
resume their attendance ut the next in
terlude Of the drama. And Colonel
Greville hreathed L sigh of relief. and
again Toasted his eyes upon the beauty.
while she fixed hers upon the stage.
And thus it Went on through the whole
evening.
At length the curtain fell upon the
death of Lear. The successful artist
was vociferously called cut and made
his speech received his need Of APP
plause and bowed himself Off Then
Madame De Coucy and her party re-
tired from the house.
"Hcavens! She is gore. And l feel
as if all the gas had been turned or
exclaimed Captain Gedney.
Colonel Greville turned tiercely
around He felt as if he would like to
arnih:late the speaker. To him ii
seemed as if the sun had set. He had
Eazed upon this radiant beauty until he
was dazZled. bewildered. intoxicated
The pleasure of the evening was Ill
over-the past was i dream. the pres
ent nothing. the future. the golden fut
ure. everything as offering the one
Transporting hope Of meeting her again
meeting her 1T Madame De Coucy'i
ball on Wednesday evening. Like one
walking in his sleep he left the 1heatel
and strolled down the Sn"w clad, moon
lit avenue to his lodgings.