Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-12-27


ala his mother; discover who these
3aople are Mind, Oscar, II they are
vorth knowing, be sure and get some
ntroductlons."
lie returned after few minutes,
5oking somewhat excited and inter
e3ted.
"A good old English family" he said
a a low voice, "the Forest-Hays. Lady
forestHay will be pleased 70 know
YOU; they are staying at the Lion
cor | wish we had gone there, III
stead of to the English hotel.
What and who are the Forest-Hays?
| have never heard OF them said Mrs.
Garstone.
Every one knows them" replied
Oscar, in tone Of surprise. Lord
Forest-Hay is one of the Tory leaders.
it seems that ST. philpo Is their ia
yorite place of resort in the autumn.
like the son, Hubert; | have been
talking to him"
'Can we introduce the Randolphs?"
asked Mrs. Carstone, anxiously.
Il should not just at first" was the
cautious reply. Mrs. Randolph. of
course, one would be proud to present;
but her husband is so queer, he would
do us no credit"
Presently an introduction took place
between Lady ForestHay and Mrs.
Carstone
Hubert, the son and heir. who had
already made a name for himself in
parliament, seemed interested and
talked for some time about the ball.
MY mother likes st. Philipo," he
said; she spends a month or two here
every year. My father does no care
about it he and I generally go further
south There are some pretty girls
here; but who is that goldeE-haired
girl in white SILK"
THAT is Mrs. Randolph" replied Os-
ar "an English lady staying at the
English hotel"
Il 90 not think I have ever seen a
more beautiful woman" declared the
oun6 man.
And then Oscar Carstone felt anx-
Gus to have the honor Of introducing
this perfectly beautiful woman to his
ew acquaintance
"The Randolphs are great friends
Of ours" he said, eagerly; I'VE are
staying at the same hotel | shall be
very pleased to introduce you, if you
like"
And ! shall be delighted to have
the opportunity of making the ac-
quaintance of such peerless wo-
man." said his companion. 81 am
fortunate; | shall find quite pleasant
circle here If my expectations are
realized, l shall remain for some time
in st. Philippe | saw an old college
chum of mine as we passed through
the rooms; he did not see me, and
had not time to step and speak to
him."
AN Englishman?" asked Oscar,
anxiously
"Yes-and a very famous English
man, too-Lord RIVERS of RIVERS
well"
rs he here do you say" asked
Oscar.
Il saw him in one of the reception
rooms" replied Hubert yesterday.
ut is strange that | have not heard
the name" said Oscar. q thought
knew all the English people in St
Philipo. Where is he staying?"
Il do not know. He was with me at
Oxford / know him well. and like
him very much
81 should like to see him said
oscar,
His companion glanced around the
room
HE is not here; but am sure to
see him again | will introduce you,
# you wish Ryverswell is. to my
thinking, one % the finest places in
England That Mrs Randolph is al
beautiful woman. What is the hus
band Ike"
HE is not to be compared with her,
not for a moment; he is an artist and
a snoh.'
yet the husband of such a grand
creature rs that?'
Yes. cannot tolerate him; but
admire his wife None of MS like
aim"
rs he herc?' asked Hubert Forest
lay
Yes; he brought her. He would
rot Def her come with us My mother,
Who is good nature itself, wanted to
.haperon her He positively danced
he first waltz with her"
The young politician laughed.
An" he said suddenly. and his
ace frightened. there is my old
riend Lord RIVERS"
Where asked Oscar.
The tail. handsome man leaning
sa,ust The white statue"
oscar Carstoue looked at him with !
strange expression, almost of terror, |
IN mis- face
Do you mean the man with the |