Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-01-31

Violet was proud, and she had a little
more than her natural share Of OBJ
stinacy
Iiave you thouc n she asked,
WHIT ytur motha- and sisters will
think &C mc?"
mo, l have thought c, nothing but
you," he 1ep'ied, 81 have nc had pom
in my heart fer cry ore else"
Tel nc ell about them" she said,
mere gently. 81 sIppc-e they are
quite a. p1eiud ced ir their ways as
am n miner"
YES, l thir K sc. Not all. thougi1-
not Lady Leeter. she is not PERU
diced. She is one CT those grand,
serene, calm women. who have no
prejudices."
Tell me all about them" she said;
and this time me did not shrink SO
vehemently from his carressipg hand.
81 will begin with ny mother" he
said; "and | will sketch really faithful
portraitssfor you. My other" he
continued, "is essentially a proud,
dignifed, stately woman. The one
great pride of her life is that she was
born an Alton-the Altons, may tell
you, are one of the very oldest
families in England"
He saw the delicate brows contract
with frown; still she must hear.
81 end my mother, Violet" he con-
tinued, "are concentrated all the
prides you mos dislike-pride of race,
of birth. Of name. She is tall. with
stately figure, and she moves with
dignified grace; there is a certain
grandeur abort her. She is lavishly
generous and kind to all her servants
and dependents. She thinks much of
appearances and CT the world; she re-
joices in splendor, and knows nothing
of the dark side of life; she has
grand, condescending fashion of deal
ing with her interiors; she was most
excellent wife; she has been a most
devoted mother. You will find her
she is no longer young. Do you like
the sketch, Violet?" he asked, anxious
ly.
81 am afraid" she said. that in
everything she is antagonistic to my
self. Tell me where she lives. and
all about her.
"She has lived principally at
Ryversdale," he went on. "Ryvers-
dale is the home of our race. My
| father died when was quite young,
and | was for many years what is
called a minor; my mother was kind
of queen-iegent. She lived at the
castle-Ryversdale is castle; and
she managed everything, all the
estates and their revenues. She has
a wonderful talent for government
and administration. She has an es-
tate of her own, called Alton-H2ll. and
during the last year she has lived al
most entirely there. My mother is
one of those who go to Court
regularly She would not miss q
Drawing-room on any consideration,
and she is, believe, a great favorite
with the Queen"
Again the delicate brows were
daintily arched. Lord RIVERS did not
pause to chide. but FASTENED on.
There is not much more to tell
you. My mother always looks like a
picture just out of frame. She has
three weaknesses-rich black velvet
fine point lace, and rare diamonds"
Tell me-" said Violet, thoughtfully
what would your mother say to or
think of woman like Mrs Car
stone?"
, Lord RIVERS laughed.
They gould not live in the same
hemisphere" he answered. "She
would be an impossible woman to my
mother"
! Would Lady RIVERS patronize
! her?" asked Violet.
mo. | think not She would net
tolerate her. My mother is the very
ideal of well-bred, dainty refinement
Il should like Mrs. Carstone best"
said contradictory Violet
Il care little whom you like, If you
will only love me-"
"And your mother, being what she
, is" said Violet. mo doubt wished you
to marry some one like herself"
/, The Supplemented young man fell
, into the neat little trap laid for him.
MY mother wished me to marry
Gwendoline Marr." he said.
THAT will make is doubly unpleas-
ant for me-" said Violet. "if ever |
should know her. Now have a fair
idea of your mother. tell me about
your sisters"
. That will be easier.',' he said.
They are not at air complex charac-
tiers. My elder sister, Lady Lester, is
one of those calm. serene woman. the
contemplation of whom gives repose.
: She holds very high position in
, English society. Now, Violet, darling,
do not draw those pretty brows. Her
husband. the Earl of Lester, has a
beautiful place at Drayham, and they
are, suppose very happy. Lady
Lester has great influence over my
mother. She is like her in feature;
they are both handsome women.
Lady Lester is very much admired.
and is very popular. She always
seems far above the world. above all
common ways. Her eyes are grand
calm and serene. bar WHOA &c lou,