Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-02-21

good to see you again! Marguerite, |
am delighted and he kissed the
Counties of Lester. Monica, my dar-
ling,"-and that was the warmest
greeting of all.
Then, with look of pride on his
face and a bow such as courtier
would have made before queen, Lord
RIVERS stepped back. He took the
hand of his wife and led her to Lady
RIVERS.
Mother" he said. 'this is my wife,
Violet; Violet-my mother Lady
RIVERS"
She lacked all her accustomed grace
and dignity when she said
Il bid you welcome home. 1t was
great effort to say it. The voice was
cold and hard; there was not smile on
the face, no light in the eyes; but she
held out jewelled hand in greeting.
Welcomed home" she repeated; but
her voice was frigid.
Mother" said Randolph, "she is my
wife and your daughter. Have you no
warmer greeting for her than this?
The lips with which she touched. not
the girls face, but the veil that cover
ed it, were white as the lips of DEATH
but Randolph seemed content. Then
he led his wife the to Countess of
Lester.
Marguerite" he said, 81 bring you
another sister"
The beautiful Countess, with the
most serene expression possible on
her face. and with most innocent ex
preston in her eyes, made a courtesy
that would have done honor to prin-
cess. She did not commit herself
either by frozen kiss or a touch Of
the hand; she murmured a few words
that were quite inaudible. Violet
never knew whether they were of
praise, blame, welcome, or rejection;
but she felt that her welcome was of
the stateliest possible kind
Monica, my darling sister," said
Lord Ryvers-"my wife"
No words could describe the proud
exultation of his voice. the ring of
tenderness and passion; and Monica,
for her brothers sake-she thought
only of him-fung her arms round the
young girls neck and kissed her
warmly.
Then there was pause. Lady
RIVERS and Lady Lester made a men
tai comment on the young wife S
dress.
Worth" said the Countess to her
self, land Worth at his best" The
traveling-dress was so rich, so elegant
in it's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. velvet,
trimmed with a slight edging of fur
and it fitted the girls figure perfectly
showed the beautiful lines, the grace
; full curves, the fine contour. 1t was
the dress of lady; they felt it i'm
; stinctively.
, Violet did not raise her veil; she
stood perfectly still; but, when her
, husband turned to her. and said
"Darlingssyou are welcomed home at
last" a 4aniver ran through her. She
| thanked thim in her heart; but she
spoke no words. you are tired
probably" said Lady RIVERS; and, try
: as she would. she could not take the
pride and hauteur from her voice.
; Il am very tired" said Violet; Eve
had rough passage"
How eagerly they listened for her
reply The voice was sweet and
musical, the accent refined, the intona-
) tion perfect.
) you will like to go to your rooms, y
said Lady RIVERS. Have you
; brought a maid with your
NO" replied Violet.
81 thought you would be kind
enough. mother. to recommend one, -
her husband interposed. violet has
not had much experience in that way
Il have never had maid" said
: Violet, land should hardly know how
: to engage one"
Il never had a maid! repeated Lady
RIVERS; and her accent was one of un-
disguised horror.
Z, The Countess of Lester smiled the
smile of one who was learning strange
things.
MY maid Fisher would not perhaps
mind" said Lady RIVERS, doubtfully
She is clever; but one hesitates in
these days to ask favors from ser
+, wants
r Il should not ask favors; should
4 issue commands" put in Randolph
at which a faint CLEAN of approval
{ was visible in the eyes of the Coun
5 tess.
r Mamma" said Monica. timidly, 'it
you will permit me. | will take"-then
!. she paused for a moment, as though al
n loss for word-"I will take Lady
! RyyprS TO her rooms -
She saw by the sudden flush that
I. covered her mothers face. the sud.
den, angry light that flashed in her
eyes. that she had done wrong. 1t was
, almost more than proud Lady RIVERS
/. could brook to hear the name she had
borne so long given to another.
IF you wish. you can show your
| brothers wife to her rooms, Monica, .
she said, stiffly.
Which rooms have you given to us,
mother" Lord RIVERS asked, anx-
= ious to make a diversion.
i The white suite in the western
wing. Just for the present; you can
} make your own choice afterward -