Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-01-10
CHAPTER XIII.

Tell herr" cried Richard Carstone
why, most certainly she ought to
know! She must know! My dear, I"
he continued, turning suddenly to his
wife, you are the person TO do it.
Women understand women best. You
must manage II. | could not as an
Englishman stand by silently while so
cruel a wrong was perpetrated. The
girl may be motherless, she may be
friendless; it is our duty to interfere. .
And, when Richard Carstone once
became convinced that to do a thing
was his duty, he did it.
Il dread to undertake such a task, -
said Mrs. Carstone. Suppose it is
all right-she win be angry that We
have suspected anything; SO will he.
She will be sure to tell him. And. on
the other hand. If it be all wrong, what
am to do with her? She win break
her heart"
EcasenseH" said her husband,
CURLY. This is no time for hesita-
ton or to be influenced by fine
scruples. | hope you will make an
opportunity for seeing Mrs. Randolph
today, and get to know, first OF all.
whether she understands her true
position. Indeed you must lose no
time about it. Try to see her this
morning."
Fate favored Mrs. Carstone Lord
RIVERS went to a neighboring town to
make some purchases, and Violet. as
she always did in his absence, came to
see her new friend. The color and
light faded out of that lady's face
when she saw her, for she did not like
her task.
You are not well, Mrs. Carstone,"
said Violet, after the first greetings
We're over. Il am glad that / have a
few hours to spare this morning. My
husband has gone to purchase some
wonderful paints"
Aud you have come to spend your
leisure time with me-" said Mrs. Car
stone. That is really good OF you.
Shall we go out? The sun shines. but
II is not too warm"
"Sit down. my DEAR" she said. 81
cannot walk far today"
Violet wondered a little at her
strange manner--it was so nervous. so
timid, so unlike Mrs. Carstone's usual
kind, uneoncerned way. And, above
all other topics, Mrs. Carstone chose
to speak of her wedding-day.
I'VE always keep up the anniver-
sary of our wedding-day, she said
I'VE have quite little fete. Do you.
Mrs. Randolph? | think it is a very
nice custom for all married people to
observe"
Il have had but one anniversary"
she replied. with a smile; but | quite
agree with you; it is a very pleasant
custom. | must tell my husband that
we also must plan a fete for next
year"
My dear" said Mrs. Carstone. try
Ing to speak carelessly, what is your
husbands Christian name?"
Randolph" Violet replied-"the
same as his surnameS
That is 2 strange thing-very un.
usual, | should imagine" observed
Mrs, Carstone.
Yes. it is unusual" said Violet. 81
knew fhlhp Philips, and | have read
OF an owen Owen"
Speaking of names and marriage .
said Mrs. Carstone. what was your
maiden names"
"Beaton;@ replied Violet; 81 am
always proud of my name. because II
Is in the old ballad:
There was Mary Beaton. and Mary
Seaton.
And Mary Carmichal. and me-
But, my dear" said Mrs. Carstose
with something OF awe. do you really
belong TO a family so ancient as
] that?"
NO" laughed Violet: Il should say
not 'Beaton' is by no means an un-
common name. have r ever Thought
rs TO wis 5hsr ] ives descended from
the Beatons Z nuoned in the Song or
rot"