Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-01-03
ThornS and Orange Blossoms.
BY THE AUTHOR OF
ROMANCE OF A YOUNG GIRL.
Observation-Disclosures

never though he was what he repre-
sented himself to be; but / must alst
own that / never guessed him to b,
what he is. Why. he has worked a.
hard as professional mani He ha
a studio in the hotel which he hal
fitted up at his own expense"
He was always fond of painting
l remember now hearing that he hac
gone on sketching-tour; but that
was more than a year ago. Do you
know anything of the girls antece
dents-what her name was. or where
she came FROM"
Not one word" replied Oscar
"She is not reticent either; but it sc
happened that l have not heard her
speak of herself at all. can answer
for one thing-that she is an angel
My mother loves her"
HE introduced her to your mother
them" said his companion. 1T must
be all right"
The introduction came about acct
IDENTIFY. The thing that has annoyed
me always is that he never seems to
think my mother or any OF the rest
OF us good enough acquaintances for
her"
That seems more hopeful, think. -
said Hubert Forest-Hay. Lord
RIVERS is a man of the strictest
honor"
What shall we do?" demanded
Oscar, breathlessly.
do nothing. The safest rule is to
leave other peoples affairs entirely
alone"
But it cannot go on" cried the
other.
What right have we to interfere?"
said Hubert Forest-Hay.
THE right of the strong to protect
the weak" replied Oscar.
But you do not know that the lady
is weak. Remember, this Is all sup
position. Even If your worst sus-
picions were verified. what could you
do? 1t Is no business of yours; nor
can you by any possibility make it 30"
1T ought to be the business of every
honest man to right wrong when the
opportunity occurs for doing So" de-
clared Oscar.
Very good in theory, but in prac-
tice difficult of accomplishment" re-
Joined his companion. you must
remember another thing-and let 1t
make you cautious. Suppose you in
terfere in the matter. and then find
out that you have made a foolish mis-
take. and that that golden-haired
girl is Lady RIVERS. 1t would be awk-
ward to say the least of it. Take my
advice, and say nothing at ALL
But that seems cowardly," re-
marked Oscar
81 am capable of counseling cow
ardice, as am of advising useless,
idle. and vain interference" said
Hubert Forest-Hay, calmly. You
see, we have come across a certain
fact that is incomprehensible. 1t may
hide wrong or mystery. In either
case, it has nothing to do with us.
tell you, candidly, my feeling in the
matter is very strong one. have
nothing to do with the private life of
an old college friend. If had even
the faintest idea of anything unusual,
| should not have mentioned Lord
RIVERS name. l shall keep the whole
affair profound secret. and should
advise you to do the same"
But Oscar was almost too excited to
understand.
Il shall not remain here now" said
Hubert Forest-Hay. "A friend of
mine has been urging me to go with
him to Sicily. and l shall accept the
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should not like any unpleasant COM
plication to arise through me-"
That is carrying chivalry too far"
said Oscar.
Il do not think so. / know his
family; know Lady RIVERS and the
Countess of Lester well; and. because
| know them. am anxious to know
no more of his affairs than can help"
Then. if the marriage is legal. the
lady we have been calling Mrs. Ran
dolph is Lady Ryvers?"
Certainly she is: and all that
have to say upon the matter it this,
that when he takes Lady RIVERS to
england. he will remember the day.
NOW you take my council and say
nothing. | shall go back to the Lion
dor; | should not care to meet him
My family do not know him"
Il am sorry you are going" said
Oscar.
Walk with me rs far as the hotel"
said Hubert Forest-Hay, who by this
time bitterly repented what he had
| said.
He was one of those men who would
sooner do good turn than bad one.
In his heart he had a great liking
for Lord RIVERS. and would not have
done him any harm. He had smoke,
without thinking; 1t had never &c.
Cured TO him that his old friend was
living under any disguise.
AS they walked through the ouiat
streets, the moon shining brightly and
throwing quaint graceful shadows ON
the Whole roads. Hubert Forest.H av
turned to his companion
1T is a strong case against Lord
kyvers. | must admit" he said. "hpt
he was always the very soul of honor
| can remember some cases in which
he was chivalrous may even saw