Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-28

house-nothing should draw from her
one word of admiration; her hus-
bands relatives should not think her
overwhelmed with their grandeur.
Il will adopt the nil admirari sys-
tenn she said to herself. They will
fancy that | shall be overwhelmed by
their grandeur and magnificence.
would rather have my old home at st.
Byno's."
Violet glanced around carelessly.
III require anything more, | will
ask for it," she said.
Monica's eyes.
That little speech was worthy of
the Countess of Lester!" she said to
herself. I'VE shall have a lively
time of it at Ryversdale,"
Then Violet went up to her and
laid one hand on her arm. b
II thank YOU" she said, for the
kindly greeting you gave mel shall
never forget it-also for the kiss.
Your kindness touched my heart,
She was about to add, 81 thought moth,
ing would ever touch it again" but
she r%efrained. Better to keep her
own secrets locked in her heart.
Then Monica, with kindly hands, un
fastened the thick veil and the pretty
travelling-bonnet. She was fairly star
tied at the marvellous beauty Of the
face beneath; yet, beautiful as it was,
there was something Of sadness in the
violet eyes and in the sweet, proud
lips. 1t was not the face Of a brilliant
ly happy young bride or of a well
contented young wife.
What a beautiful sister you are!'
cried Monica; enthusiastically. Ran.
dolph told us you were beautiful; but
| did not think you wound be like
this"
Il am glad you are pleased with
me- said Violet, quietly. There was
no resisting the honest, tender sym
pathy in the bright young face.
Then Monica wondered even more.
for, in removing the bonnet, all the
thick mass Of luyuriant golden hair
fell over Violet's shoulders. A cry OF
admiration came from her lips.
What magnificent hair" she cried
why, this is the very color of colors
Some of the fashionable ladies IN Lon
don would give half their fortune fol
it. How long, how thick, how splen
did it is, How well you dress it,"
81 spend very little time over it,
said Violet, to whom hairdressing was
q mystery.
you must let mammals maid come
and help you" said Monica. She il
an adept at hairdressing. She car
make the poorest head of hair lool
magnificent. You can guess what she
can do with yours. | shall go ant
OAK her to come"
pray do not requested Violet
hastily. i can do as | always do"
But Monica left the room before she
had time TO say more.
Presently Lord RIVERS opened the
door; he stood for a moment in dazed
admiration before the beautiful figure
half covered with the veil of glittering
golden hair.
violet" he said, in a low tone OF
voice, amongst your various dresses,
have you a nice dinner-dress?'
Il should suppose So" she answer
ed, ~carelessly.
my darling" he said, earnestly.
do try to look your best, You are al
ways beautiful and bewitching.
want you to look more so than ever
tonight. So much depends on first
impressions"
He saw a faint CLEAN of contempt
on the exquisite face. He kissed it.
for he was %gentleness and patience
itself.
You promised, Violet" he said.
She relented and looked at him with
a smile. 1t was almost impossible
to withstand his patient good humor
and sweet temper. Violet always ad.
mired 1t. Once indeed she had said
Randolph, you have the best AMI
sweetest temper of any man know
but you are a sleeping hon, ! believe
II you Ntlt eve IouStu u duEtl, soh
would be much more angry than a
worse-tempered man"
why do you think SOP" he asked
gravely.
Il imagine ii from a look that !
have seen once or twice in your eyes,
che replied.
She thought of those words now. as
be stood so patiently and gently kiss.
ing away the frown from her fair face
There came to her a wonder AS &c
whether she really appreciated this
great love of his. whether he would
ever tire of her; and, while these
thoughts were passing through her
mind. his honest. frank eyes were
looking smilingly down into hers.
II win do my best. Randolph, ! have
a pretty dinner-dress which think
will suit the occasion. II is composed
81 white silk and white lace, and II is
trimmed with rich purple hearts ease
! arr quite
She paused. hearing something Or
some one at the door. Husband and
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