Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
CHAPTER X

Will not be Ions away from me-"
CHAPTER Y.
Sir Karl Allamorc had gone, leaving
ScarSdale to the care Of servants; and
the one topic OF conversation in the
county now was the wedding at White
Clilfe, Lord Rhysworth had made
great preparations at Deeplng Hurst,
\ beautiful suite OF rooms had been
redecorated and returnished for his
young wife, containing everything
that taste could suggest and money
furnish
The day fixed for the wedding came
at last-a fine bright day. near the
close of autumn. The little church at
Decping was prettily decorated for the
occasion, and the school children were
there with flowers to throw before the
bride The Squire, in the pride of his
heart. had invited almost more guests
than White Cliffe could accommodate,
The elite of the county We're present
at the ceremony. The bridesmaids
wore costumes of crCam-color and
pale blue, and Were remarkable for
their beauty. The Squire, erect and
handsome, seemed to have grown
twenty years younger--so all declared;
the bridegroom appearance was high
bred and aristocratic; but the bride
attracted the most attention Dolores
had never looked SO lovely The fair,
tlower-like face was not rosy with
bushes it was pale with a calm,
steadfast expression; the violet eyes
did not droop, nor did her voice falter
when the solemn words were uttered
which bound her heart, life. and love,
to another.
After the wedding breakfas Lord
and Lady Rhysworth departed for
Deerhurst Manor for their honeymoon.
Lady Fielden kindly consented to re-
main at White Clffe to superintend
the ball which the Squire intended to
give in honor of the event
Lola had acted as chief bridesmaid,
and on her dark face there was a look
Of triumph All was safe now that
Dolores was married; there would be
no likelihood that Sir Karl would let
his thoughts wander in that direction
again She had spoken few words
10 Dolores before she started for Deer
hurst,
1T has been a pretty wedding,
Dolores" she said, as she followed her
Is her room to bid her farewell TN
decd | may say more than that. | have
never seen a more beautiful one.
shall tel Sir Karl all about 1t when
write She wished to let Lady
Rhysworth know that she correspond
ed with Sir Karl "IIe Will be greatly
Interested in It." she continued.
But no crimson flush Of pain or
embarrassment rose to her friends
face only a calm, sweet smile; and
Dolores feryent response disarmed
lola
Il am sure he will"
Still Lola was not quite satisfied
she kissed the fair face and said
J hope you will be happy, Dolores
never thought you would be married
first Ii is stealing march on me;
but will forgive you You must not
be surprised If YOU hear Of marriage
when Sir Karl returns.
She had the satisfaction then OF see
ing the sweet face grow pale; and
with a kiss, Lola withdrew
To the day Of her death Dolores re-
mcmbercd the close Of her wedding
The Ginning Of tho bells at Decping
The cheers Of the crowd. the hall Of the
Old house lined with friends and SER
wants tho pretty group of bridesmaids
with Lola prominent among them, the
white head Of her father the shower
Of Old slippers and rice, the dear
happy home she was leaving forever
She recalled il all through a mist OF
tears tears which ner husband kissed
away
You shall never regret it. Dolores,
my darling, he said This shall be
the beginning Of a new and happy
life"
And L was happy life When the
honeymoon was over, Lady Rhysworth
declined to 20 abroad as her husband
suggested and they came back to
Deeping Hurst. There was a series Of
brilliant wedding festivities to which
half the county were invited; and Lord
Rhysworth. in his anxiety 20 please
his young wife, pressed her TO invite
Lola de FeTras to remain at Deeping
Hurst until they were ended.
- You would like a young companion,
Dolores !" he said. and | was much
struck with the high spirit and ii
gacity Of Miss de Ferras."
To be continued
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