Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-21

but taking advantage OF her offer.
The old housekeeper set apart for
Angela's use a charming little room
overlooking the greensward that led
down to the rivera room in which
the shadows of green bOughs made
rich tracery on the floor and walls,
room filled with flowers, and the
hangings of which were pale sea-
green and gold. A few pictures in
gilt frames, some books, a piano, a
couple of easy-chairs, two large
windows that opened on the grass,
helped to make the apartment, if
not luxurious, at least most com
Portable.
This room, Miss Charles, is called
the green ROOM" the Eousekeeper eX-
planned. Gwen when the family are
at home it is seldom used; and
thought you would be more comfort
able here than in the larger rooms.
You can use it just as you will; ana
your sleeping-room is the one above
it. My cousin informed me that you
wished to be alone as much as pos
sible."
"You are very good to me-" said
Angela, gratefully.
Angela took possession of the green
room, and made herself as happy as
possible. At her will she wandered
over the great rooms of the house;
but she took especial delight in the
library, which contained many rare
h<0 DID
would have been a lonely one. The
servants never intruded upon her;
Mrs. Bowen came at rare intervals,
but never remained long. Angela
had therefore plenty of time in which
to think of all that had happened and
conjecture what the future was
likely to bring. She had decided
upon one thing-nothing should ever
induce her, even if a new will were
made, to live under the same roof
with the captain.
Nor shall my mother either" she
said to herself. But as to how she
could manage this she could form no
idea. Il am alone in the darkness.
she said; "but light will come"
She little dreamed how or in what
way.
One morning Mrs Bowen broke in
upon her solitude.
Miss Charles" said she, 81 am
going through the picture-gallery this
morning. Would you like to see it?
There are some very fine pictures in
1t; but most of the collection is
modern. There are few works of the
old masters
Il should like very much to inspect
it. . replied Angela
Then come with me now. please"
What a fine gallery" exclaimed
Angela, as she and Mrs. Bowen reach
ed the long, lofty, well-lighted room.
That was the late Lord ArIeigh.
SAID the house-keeper, drawing near
to large portrait; and Angela found
herself looking at kindly, gentle
face, not handsome, but with touch
Q: melancholy in it's expression.
1 like that face" remarked An
gela, it is a good one"
Yes, but melancholy" said Mrs.
Bowen. ''The shadow of an early
death was always on the earPs face.
This is Lady Arleigh,'' added the
house-keeper, pointing to the por-
t1ait OF a lady. my lady is not
beautiful" observed Mrs. Bowen,
but she is very NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ing.
1T is certainly a striking face
agreed Angela, and then they passed
on.
The housekeeper had examined the
hanglngs OF the windows, and while
she did so, she left Angela to wander
at her will. All the best modern
artists were we'll represented
Millais and Ouless, Alma Tadema,
Leighton, Prinseps, and others.
Presently her attention was attracted
by a large painting hanging in an
alcoVe, and she stood before it. look
ing at it in silence. 1t was the
portrait Of handsome young man;
and why it impressed her so much
was because the face resembled that
OF her own father The proud
prlncely head was covered with
clusters of golden hair, and the slight
mustache, hiding a mouth that was
beautiful as woman's, was of
dark hue. Angela stood looking at
the picture with delight.
Mrs. Bowen" she asked at last
whose portrait is this?''
The housekeeper came I'D to her
with smile on her face, as though
she were we'll pleased to answer the
question
THAT is the present earl; he is
away with my lady in Italy"
The present EARL" echoed Angela.
She was about to remark that he re-
sembled her father very much, but
she refrained. What is his name?"
she asked.
"Glenarvon Arleigh," was the
reply; but my lady and Lady Maud
always call him Glen
II like the name" she said, slowly.