Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-14

| formed. She had not quite rega1neC
her old spirits and brilliancy; and
there were times when her cheek was
pale and her eyes were dim; but as
days passed on and no news came OF
the man who tortured her. she began
to take courage. The danger was not
present, and she feared it less.
| Lord Lynne could not quite under
stand his wife. He was proud of her
and fond of her; but be wondered why
she so frequently seemed to lose all
health and strength, why those sud-
den and mysterious fits Of illness
seized her; why at times she was her
own brilliant, bright self, and again
so sad and spiritless that he hardly
knew her. He was never certain of
her; if he saw her in the morning, and
felt pleased because she seemed bright
and happy, in few hours afterwards
she would be pale and silent. Yet no
woman ever strove to bear her pain so
bravely as did Inez Lynne.
Her husband was never sure of her.
He found relief in the unwearying
sweetness of Agatha Lynne, and the
bright, cheerful spirits of Lady
Florence. The two young girls we're
warmly attached to Tnez. Florence
resembled Agatha in many things
she was fair, but her face was brighter,
and her hair of a deeper and more
golden hue. In place of the sweet
repOse that characterized Miss Lynne,
she charmed by the varying expression
Of her bright face. She was Of a
more decided character than Agatha;
she had more pride, more genius,
deeper capability of loving; she was
less patient and amiable.
Good news" said Lord Lynne, as
ne perused long and closely-written
letter from his mother,-"the Leighs
are coming to Rome. They have our
address, and will call first upon u.s."
With a rapid glance Inez noticed
he flush that overspread her sisters
face when she heard the name She
did love Allan then, and that was the
reason she cared nothing either for
Lord Harrington or Count Rinaldo.
IF that only happens" said Lady
lynne to herself, Il am saved. If
Allan comes, and they are engaged,
Rinaldo would see it was of no use to
torture me, and I should be left in
peace"
Her spirits rose again,-she would
be happy. There was freedom in the
present, and a prospect of relief in
the future.
Lord Lynne proposed that they
should visit that day the beautiful gar
dens of the Pamfili Doria Villa.
They are like fairyland, Inez," he
said,-"you will be charmed with
them The oaks and bay trees meet
overhead, and form beautiful green
aisles, down which you may walk, lost
in dreams. The ripping fountains
and the magnificent statues and vases
are half hidden in the luXuriant foil
age. Would you like to go there?"
above all things" replied Lady
Lynne. But when are the Leighs
coming?"
There is no certain time fixed"
replied Lord Lynne. whenever we go
out we must leave word as to our
whereabouts, and they will follow us. :"
So Lord Lynne left orders with his
servants that if any friends came from
England, they were to be told Lord
and Lady Lynne we're at the Pamfili
Doria Villa, and asked to follow them
there.
It was a bright, cloudless day, such
as one only sees in Italy; the sky was
were perfection. Lady Florence
fingered like one fascinated by the
side of Inez. She had never seen her
look so handsome or so bright. There
were numerous strangers in the gar
dens, and many were the admiring
chances that followed the beautiful
Andalusian. She had thrown off her
troubles and cares, and given herself
up to the charm of the day. Her
husband looked at her in admiration,
her glowing beauty, gay spirits, and
musical laugh, all seeming to have a
new and potent fascination for him.
They were as happy as children. No
ollS SouIu nave LuctI ofS1 o1C
amongst them there hung the blacklist
cloud and the most bitter sorrow.
All day they fingered in the gardens,
admiring the relics Of antiquity that
greeted the eye at every turn; the
! long terraces and the beautiful views
seen from them.
Il am tired" said Lady Lynne, with
| to- ~
over those terraces again. Agatha
take Philip with you. l will RESI-
here, at the feet of this statue Yor
will know where to find me-
They laughed at what they called
her Incidence, and then went away
Lady Florence begged that she NIGH
remain with Lady Lynne.
Inez sat at the feet of the statue
and Florence gazed admiringly at he
beautiful, smiling face.
How happy you are, Lady Lynne
! think no one in the world is 81
happy as YOU said Florence.
Florence did not detect the bitter
ness Of the laugh in which her com
panion INDUCED.
My best wish for you, Florence,
she said, lis that you may be happie
that I am
A change. almost CHASTITY, had com
over the face of Lady Lynne. He
eyes grew dim and full of horror; he
white lips parted and quivered.
Dear Lady Lynne" cried the youn
girl, ARE you i'll? What is it? Shal
l call any one?"
With desperate effort Inez re
: covered herself