Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-02-20

Mr.. Denne may always be relied
upon. No; it is the younger men who
fail Us. This is from Mr.. Allard."
Enid said nothing. but her heart
beat heavily.
HE wires" continued Mrs. Eyre
monde, holding the telegram squarely
before her; ''he wires as follows:
Pray excuse me. Most important en-
gagement elsewhere.-Allard'"
Ends face Immediately became
animated. She smiled, and told the
maid to put more yigor into the hair
brushing.
ITS annoying, of course" she said,
but, after all, 1t won't make any
Serious difference"
Mrs. Evremonde imagined her to be
piqued, and thought complacently of
the value of that mental attitude. AS
matter of fact, Enid had instantly
jumped to the conclusion that there
was some of her mothers scheming st
the bottom of this unexpected COM
munication, and she naturally resolved
to allow no sign of disappointment on
her part to give Mrs. Evremonde
moments triumph.
Most important engagement else
where strikes me as little i'm
polite"
With this remark, and confident
smile which aroused Ends utmost
antagonism, Mrs Evremonde with
drew, feeling that already she had ac-
complished much. Indeed. 1t appear
ed that Providence had interposed ON
behalf of mothers tender solicitude
for her child's future.
That evening Enid looked brilliant,
and Mrs. Evremonde was justified in
her belief that her daughter eclipsed
ever other woman present. She was
as gracious to Lacy Denne as could be
desired, and evidently attracted much
of that middle-aged Ambassadors at
tention. He remarked to Mrs. Eyre
monde as they sat side by side in
backwater of the drawing-room that
her daughter made him feel proud of
America.
1.-THE dear child is certainly at
tractive," said Mrs. Evremonde.
Which, If l may speak as an old
friend, Mrs. Evremonde, makes 1t all
the more incumbent on you to see
her settled in life"
Exactly, Mr.. Denne," murmured
the lady. land in such a matter
would hear counsel from none so
readily as you"
Mr.. Denne bowed and made needles
of the ends of his mustache.
ut is a matter" he said, ION which
II was about to presume to speak to
you
Mrs. Evremonde felt that Provi-
dence indeed was present in her draw
ing-room. She turned towards her
companion with an expression of
watchful gratitude in her eyes.
You are too good" she said.
Il may offend you by what / am
about to say, but l speak from sincere
conviction, and, as believe, with a
full knowledge of the facts. Have I
your permission to go on?"
Pray" Mrs. Evremonde finish
ed the sentence with a gesture.
81 understand from my young
friend Henry Allard that he has
proposed to your daughter-that he
was accepted by her, but rejected by
you"
The name of Allard was chilling,
but Mrs. Evremonde, as it were,
waved it aside, and smiled again.
Naturally" she said, 81 could not
think of such an engagement"
But why, if you will allow me to
ASK"
"Impossible." murmured Mrs.
Evremonde, in startled voice.
He's an excellent fellow" said
Mr.. Lacy; excellent"
Il have nothing to say against Mr..
Allard personally, Mr. Denne. But
one in my position must go deeper.
I'm sure you will understand what
, mean when l say that Mr.. Allard's
income-I speak, of course, in con-
fidence-ioes not exceed $4,000 a
year!"
THAT, / believe, is the correct
sum, Mrs. Evremonde. I can remem-
Der the time when I myself had
less"
But your wonderful abilities, Mr..
Denne-''
Mr.. Allard's abilities are quite
equal to mine"
You were always generous" Mrs
Evremonde murmured. She felt
confused and at disadvantage.
Providence did not seem so i'm.
minent
Il am deeply interested in Mr.
Allard, and also in anything that
may concern you and your family.
| / believe that he will succeed in life,
and | am anxious to plead on his be-
half. He is, at this moment, having
an interview from which | anticipate
| important results"
, THAT is why he could not come
here tonight"
Precisely" said Mr. Denne.
And, after all. Mrs. Evremonde,
people need not starve on $4,000 a
year.
1T would be worse than starva-
tom" cried the lady. She was be-
s~f D.,