Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-10-25

Dacre, in trying to arrange the cur
tain so as to fall more gracefully
missed his footing, fell from the lad
der and sprained his left arm. 1t
was very painful, but not dangerous;
instead Of appearing on the stage, he
WAS Obliged to rest, with his arm in
sling. And this happened only haIt
an hour before the time for commenc-
| ing.
what shall we do?" cried Lady
Marcho There never was anything
so unfortunate. Amy Robsart would
have been one Of the prettiest pictures
we have. Now we must give 1t up, !
suppose"
"Thcre is no need" said Captain
Ayrton, quietly, "if you will allow me
to be substitute. | am not so goo".
looking as Sir Rupert, but | Will do
my best"
''You are very kind" said Lady
Marcho, gratefully; but there will be
no time for a rehearsal with Miss
JoceIyn."
and no need" he replied, with a
quiet smile; she knows her part"
Sybil was standing alone in the lit
tie anto-room. She had been talking
to the squire, and did not know OF Sir
Ruperts accident, when Lyster Ayrton
went to her, and told her Of the pro,
posed change. She was dressed as
| Amy and he thought Dudley might
have been pardOncd any sin, If the
original Amy had been only one half
as lovely.
81 cannot" said Sybil, shrinking
from him. 81 cannot, Captain Lystcr.
could not go on the stage with you!
you would have gone on with Sir
Rupert" he said, responsibility, al
though his heart was beating high
with triumph.
"That Is different" she said, hur-
riedly "Ho--he does not look at me
as you do
"Ho does not love you one half 50
dearly" was tho passionate whisper,
"Do not refuse; | shall think you hate
me If you do"
When the curtain drew up on that
picture there was n murmur OF admir-
alton and surprise, People declared
they had never seen anything one half
80 beautiful MS the tender, rapt express
sion Of AmyB face. Her whole soul
was in her eyes; love passing words
seemed to trcmblc round her parted
lips" The audience seemed never tired
of gazing Then the curtain fell, and
az It fell Lystcr Ayrton whispered to
her:
II would be content to die If my last
look might fall upon your face"
The evening was ono long triumph,
and Lady Marchc was delighted; the
guests wcro charmed; all the tablCaus
were excellent, but Amy Robsart was
the fayorito and Lady Marcho in
sisted upon SYPHILIS going to supper in
Amy'R dress.
She looked so lovely In the pictur-
osquc costume of rich white satin and
blue velvet, her fair face flushed with
such beauty, that people never
wcaricd of looking at her. Many Of
those who saw her that night never
forgot her, but kept that picture Of
her in their minds,
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, That night whom Lady Marches
guests had left her. and thos" romain-
ing In the hous" Woro all assembled IN
the draWtng-room, Captain Ayrton
went o'er TO SNbiL she sat In the
ltghtcd recess of large window, look
ing over some exquisite onEraNings OF
lonEh's.
Miss Joc"lNn, he said, comfy
"Syhtl must speak to You, and must
tell you what Is in my heart When
viii You give me an opportunity!
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