Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-08-25

stories about the newcomer. Sir Over
ChevenixW
II find but little time for gossip" he
replied; still I have heard that he il
wealthy and likes to spend his money
Violet's face had quite light upon II
as she continued:
People say that his plate Is superb,
Felix, should like to eat my dinner of
golden plate"
ut would be no better for that, VIC
let," he replied, longing with all his heart
to be able to make her such a present.
You know the saying about the dish Of
hqrbs?"
Eyes, I know II, but do not believe
In 1t. How wonderful II must be, Felix,
to live In such grand house, to have SO
much money and SO many luxuries!'
II know something that would rather
have than oil Sir Owens luxuries," said
Felix.
"What Is it?" she asked, eagerly.
"Your love, Violet" And she knew
that he meant what he said.
Soon the fete was at its height. From
the meadow came the hearty shouts Of
the children at play. Suddenly there
seemed to be slight commotion among
the guests, and Felix saw the vicar stand.
Ing with gentleman who was certainly
not remarkable for the handsomeness Of
his personal appearances; but the vicar
seemed to be impressed by his presence.
Then Captain Hill joined them, and the
vicar went away, leaving the two men to.
gcther.
The newcomer. Sir Owen Chevenix,
turned to his friend with a smile.
1T Is not bad" he said, but I see
nothing that repays me for the trouble
Of coming"
Captain Hill turned slowly and motion.
cd to the great elm tree, where Violet and
her lover stood.
THAT Is the prettiest sight In these
grounds" he remarked; and a curious
light came over the heavy face Of Sir
Owen Chevenix as he gaxcd. At the same
time some keen, subtle instinct which he
could not understand told Captain Hill
that he had acted cruelty.
you are right" agreed Sir Owen
Chevnix. looking intcntly at violct--''that
is by far the prettiest sight In the
grounds. Who Is that young lndyT'
"Miss Violet Haye," replied the cap.
tain. An honest impulse prompted him
to add: "She Is engaged to Felix Ions
dale" but q subtle sense that such
statement would be displeasing to Sir
Owen restrained him.
"Nill you introduce me to Miss Haye"
asked the baronet.
1T would be better for Mrs. Hunter
to do that" he replied. II am not one
Of Miss Hayes friends"
Sir Owen walked quickly away. There
was look on his face as Of earnest pur.
pose when he saw Mrs. Hunter. She list.
cned to his request, and wondered.
Introduce you to Miss Haye?" she
said. "Of course I will, with the great.
| est pleasure" Then, oddly, some subtle
doubt crossed her mind; but she would
not think of II for one moment. Sir
Owen Chevenix was the great parsonage
Of the entertainment, the great attraction
Of the fete. She must certainly do as
| requested. Why not? Violet Haye was
beautiful girl, and II was only reasona.
BILE that everyone should admire her. SO
she walked across the lawn with Sir
Owen, who was the observed Of all OBJ.
servers.
| Neither Violet nor her lover saw the
two until Mrs. Hunter spoke.
"Nfiss Hayc," she said, "Sir Owen
Chevenix has asked me to introduce him
to vou."
| violet's face flushed hotly-it was 80
sudden, Il was such surprise. This was
the rich baronet Of whom 80 short time
before she had been speaking with such
awe and wonder. She bowed, and muir.
INJURED few words-she never remember.
what they were; then, as q matter Of
course, Mrs. Hunter was compelled to
introduce Felix. Sir Owen acknowledged
the Introduction by few careless words.
The whole scene occurred In the radiant
sunlight, In the midst OF blooming Aow-
crs and happy faccs-yet II was the pre-.
Jude to terrible tragedy.
"a beautiful day." said Sir Owen to
Violet; "a charming scene, too-quitc
rural, quite pastoral-the kind Of thing
7 like. hear that we are to have quad.
rifles. VIII you favor me with the first,
Miss Hayef'
She answered "Yes." because she did
not know how to refuse him.
II had no idea that this kind OF thing
could be so well managed In place like
Lilford," said Sir Owen. 1T inspires me
with IN ideal must really give fete at
Garswood."
THAT would be very pleasant" return.
cd Violet, shyly.
ut would II you were there" thought
Sir Owen; "and there you shall be the
queen Of the fete II ] can manage it,
Aloud he said: 'IIave you seen Cars
wood. Miss HayeT
II have been In the park" replied VIC
let, "but ! have not seen the house."