The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-07-20
CHAPTER 1.


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bred servant who had admitted the
speaker; and. after showing her into
The drawing room, now stood awaiting
her orders.
'"say that I would be glad to see him
Immediately"
Again the servant replied: Eyes,
madam" and with a respectful bow.
left the room.
With an impatient sigh, Mrs. Martin
sank into one of the deep. soft. velvety
arm chairs. but was apparently In no
mood to enjoy its ease and luxury. for
she beat time to thoughts that were
evidently unpleasant on h thick car
pet, and then drummed with her gloved
fingers on the arm of the chair.
As the minutes passed grew more
Impatient. and haif-muttered her
thoughts aloud:
T. think that this upstart girl Is to
be mistress or this mansion-of these
regsl .alartments-of his boundless
wealth! oh, I shall choke with rage!
But it shall not De-never, never, new
<r! Not, at least, If I have n of the
power I once possessed over this head
strong brother Of mine!"
Starting to her feet. she walked
across the room II paused in front OF
one of the long mirrors that reached
from the ceiling to the floor, rejecting
not only her own still youthful and ele-
gant figure, but half the magnificent
furniture Of the apartment besides,
she could not fail to see that her APP
pearance. though giving evidence Of no
such wealth, was yet quite in harmony
with her surroundings.
She was handsome. blonde, b~lue-eyed.
with q resolute mouth and chin, a cold.
calculating smile that was extremely
fascinating, however, for 1t showed
teeth like pearls between lips brighter
chan the reddest rose, and a profusion
Of glittering golden hair.
Her attire was largely made up Of
satin and velvet, but her jewels-too
numerous for good taste-were not OF
the first quality: the lace trimmings
Oh her dress were imitation; the tulle
veil drawn across her fluffy hair,
over her face to conceal the pearl pow
der and the faint touch of rouge, was OF
= cheap quality.
In short, her appearance and costume
Betrayed a subtle lack Of style and OF
that substitute for INSTRUMENTATION
would have been evident at a glance to
. practiced eye.
It was sufficiently evident to herself,
and a frown speedily replaced h smile
with which she had at first greeted her
own reflection.
.I must wear second-rate satin n
velvet" she thought, with
lace and Jewels, while h will be
in priceless b%rocades, cashmeres from
India and Persia. laces At for a queen,
and Jewels worthy to sparkle on q
princess for her plebian neck and arms.
But 1t serves me right-fool that I
I would take love in a cottage-and
where Is 1t now? I, have neither the
love, for which I gave all else, nor the
solid comforts that might help me to
do without It. Fool-fool! And only
myself to blame for it,"
Bitter tears Of rage and modification
started to her eyes, and, with an tmpa-
4ient gesture, she turned contemptu-
ously from the glass to find herself In
the presence OF her brother, who
1ust entered the room. =.
He approached with outstretched
hand and greeted her cordially.
"Ah, my dear Kate! 1t is always a
pleasure to see you!"
ST hope you. will think It as much a
pleasure when o know my errand
here. Philip returned his sister. TAX
1nR his hand with an earnestness That
might easily pass for warmth.
She approached her former chair n
sank into 1t again, while Mi. Grayson
took q seat close beside her. looking at
her with q 'half-amused, half-question-
ing smile. Will
.You know of old, Phil" pursued the
lady, chat I never beat about the bush
when I have anything to say or do"
II have always admired your decis-
ION OF character, my dear Kate, even
when I could not quite agree with the
course you have pursued. You know
inst what you want, and go for 1t with
= directness not characteristic Of your
pex."
aPerhaps this is the reason I 30 sell
Aom get It," was. the bitter rejoinder.
ssHowever, that's not to the purpose.
character cannot be changed, and act
according to mine---and. as SustJalaa, :
ahall come to the point at once. II 1t
true. AZ I hear, that you are going to
marry Clarice Mowbrays7
SIT Is. quite true, as you aeem to nave
heard. that I have proposed to her. and
equally true that I mean to marry her
lf she will have me- Jug
.Ah. thennshe hasn't promised YETI"
asked Mrs. Martin. with a'sslight sigh
.No; but her parents have both said
>ves., ndsthers u little doubt--7-at least,
none so-that i shall finally obtain
C1are's consent. {. =.
Ana. with pardonable vanity. me-.
s<3raysodn looked into the gleArnlng ,,$pol-
ished mirror oyer the nlantlsyiece u
front or him. sg s S.. 2 &.
He was hanssonle. dark, ainost for
siwn-looking man. and aathough q q n ~ J.
dc are a. TO years, his clear eyes 3fns1
~ tie brilliancy q youth there 10
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III figure Was &rcct. Siiths ssl Ands Almoes
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