Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-20

well" he said, for she had paused
abruptly what then, Violet?'
They like u.s." she repeated; land
am quite sure, Randolph, = you
luld be just a little more agreeable
Mr. Carstone, he would buy as many
:tures as you could paint. That
ould not be losing your independence.
would have far more than the value
j. his money" She wondered at the
unused smile that played round his
D5.
You are not angry, Randolph" she
ked.
Not in the least, ne replied.
And you promise to think about it?"
Il promise, said Lord RIVERS.
"Will you go further still, and prom
Sc to make an effort to be more socia-
be with the Carstones?" she said.
Il will promise even that" he re-
piled.
Now | will test you" she said.
Mrs. Carstone has been TO see me this
morning, and we have both of US
both, mind. Randolph great favor
to ask from you"
TO be really gallant, | ought to say
that it is granted; but it will be wiser
to know what it is before doing SO"
Every year, on the feast of st. Phil
ipo, there is a ball given by-well
do not know what they are called here,
but in England we call them the mayo
and the corporation. The ball is given
for the visitors. They go to immense
trouble and expense over it, and the
visitors make a point of going. Mrs
Carstone wants to take me-"
And you?" he said, gently.
"Oh, Randolph, | long to go. ! have
never been to a ball; | should enjoy
Ii so much"
He knew that to give his consent to
her going to this ball was the most
inprudent thing he could do; but he
did not know how to refuse her; she
mad just been so kind and loving to
aim.
MY dearest Violet" he said,
would rather that you gave up the idea
Of going, unless you wish it greatly
| would much prefer your not going"
"Oh, Randolph, do you refuse me,
dear? | have never been to a ball;
and they say this will be magnificent
such flowers, such lights And | long
to dance, just as Gagged bird longs to
ay!"
Would it be such a great pleasure
to you, my darling?" he asked.
The beautiful face raised to his was
very wistful,
1t would be the greatest possible
pleasure she answered
But, Violet darling, you cannot
dance"
q can learn" she cried, eagerly. 1T
comes quite naturally to me to move
to the measures of music"
THAT | believe" he said.
Mr.. Oscar Carstone says he will
teach me the steps and to waltz"
Mr. Oscar Carstone will do nothing
OF the kind her husband cried, his
face flushing. Il win teach you my
self"
Can you dance, RANDOLPH" she
asked looking up at him in laughing
wonder,
lie was about to answer that he had
been considered one of the best waltz
ers in London, when he stopped alb
ruptly.
II should not have thought you had
had sufficient leisure in your lie to
think of dancing. 1t seems so strange.
When win you teach me, Randolph
IF you so, | will take you, and, If
you wish to dance, | will teach you,
he replied
She kissed him in a transport of de-
light; and he was touched at finding
how she longed for a little pleasure.
You shall go. Violet" he said, de-
Il cannot refuse you. But
you have no idea of the trouble of pre-
pairing for a ball
Trouble" she repeated. "Why,
Randolph, | should call it unbounded
pleasure
you must have ball dress he
said, looking at the beautiful figure,
with It's graceful lines and curves.
Violet looked up at him shyly.
Il know you will not be willing,
Randolph. she began, with some hest
tation; but Mrs. Carstone is going,
and she will wear white MORE. She
that is-I-you Will not, | know-but
she seemed so anxious too-that l
should have one like It,"
You mean,' ne said chat she dared
ofler to give you a ball dress?"
Yes; but she did il so kindly; and,
do you know, Randolph. she seemed
half frightened. as though she hardly
liked doing It,"
- am sure she meant kindly he re-
piled. Il hope you have all the dresses
and everything else you need, Violet.
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