Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-02-08

| because she would see SlF NATL anu
If he did like her, she would find 1t
out.
Dolores" cried Lola, you are keep
ing something from me! 1t Is quite
useless for you to deny 1t; your face
betrays you. Now, what Is 1t? All
the time I have been talking to you,
you have been looking out there over
the trees. with a PARKWAY expression
In your eyes which I understand, II no
one else does. do not believe that
you have heard word Of what !
have said"
"On the contrary, have heard all"
you know, Dolores, 1t Is better to
make friend than an enemy of me, "
said Lola you will do better to
trust me. You are keeping some secret
from me, and | am quite sure to find
it out for myself"
II give you permission" answered
Dolores carelessly, yet vexed in her
rectly what shall ] give you to
amuse yourself with while / get
ready"
II will talk to the Squire" said
Lola.
The beautiful French girl, with a
smile on her lips, lay back in her
chair watching her, the very picture
OF luxurious ease. She was thirsty,
and had asked for some fruit. With
her white, slender fingers she held a
lovely, ripe peach, talking while she
ate it; and Dolores, looking at her,
thought she was more like a picture
than ever.
Dolores, about your dresses" observed
Lola. II can see the perplcXlty in your
face. Let me decide"
But Dolores had already decided.
She took from her wardrobe, a dress
of creamy silk with rich lace trim
mings, the only ornaments she chose
being beautiful parurc Of pearls. The
dark eyes watched steadfastly.
"Gvidently," said Lola to herself,
Dolores means to eclipse us tonight
Now for whom IL she going to dress in
this style? Not for Lord Rhysworth
that Is certain; for he Is not COM
ing. It must be for Sir Karl
| must put stop to that. Dolores"
she said aloud, with the girlish frank
ness no one could better assume, you
have selected your very prcttiest
dress; yet Lord Rhysworth will not be
with us
But Dolores was on her guard and
made no answer.
She was more silent than usual. all
the way to Beaulicu Lola laughed
talked, told her some absurd anecdotes
Of the Partisan visitors; but on the
sweet face of Dolores there was a look
of anxious thought What would
the evening bring for her
Dolores had vowed to herself that
she would not be shy, cold or proud to
Sir Karl, that she would give him
every opportunity Of speaking to her,
and that she would he AS amable as
possible to him. Yet when the first
sound of his voice came to her, she
Srew faint and sick at heart she
scented to realize all at once the great
stake she was to win or lose that
night
lie did not come straight to her.
Lola had gone forward to meet him.
and kept him for some minutes in
close conversation about the French
guests
You must talk to Madame Glen
ise. she said "She was great favo-
rite with the Empress, and knows
moro about the French Court than
anyone else. She Is a devoted I'm
perialist." continued Lola. "She would
give her last shilling for the cause.
When YOU have heard her speak of the
Empress, you will be compelled to love
| her"
"Rc explicit Miss dc Ferras Love
whom Madame Glcnlise or the EN-
press"
"Thc Empress. OF course! You know
that love the Empress too Her
! life always reminds mo of tragic
poem, | think she is the most beauti.
full, the most charming woman who
over Graccd n throne; and If you wish
to please me"-s she paused and looked
at him archlN that Is, II YOU really
wish to please mo"
Can YOU doubt it,. he said, with
! laughing galiantrN.
Il do not want to doubt, | want
to believe it," she answered so, II
YOU desire to please me. YOU VIII talk
to M9dame Glcnlisc and learn Ia
No the EmpresS, Sir Karl"
Have Nou any other commands
he asked with a low bow
Il Will tell YOU rs the evening goes
on, she replied; and her dark eyes
seemed - flash light into his
lie said tn himself that to look Al
he fair, angelic beauty OF Dolores
after 4 flash from those dark eyes
wa liko changing the sultry beams
of hot MONDAY sun for clear, calm
moonlight Unfortunately he put hi,
lhuWehts into words.
How beautiful Miss Clietden look.
tonight, What 4 poetical face sh,
has" he said
The rcmark gave Lola the very