Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-12-28
Continued.

Lord CaIders did not feel very
uTeased as he walked away. He had a
true and sincere liking for ViOlante.
He admired her youth. her grace. her!
beauty. and her shy, timid manner. so
different to fashionable fastness. But
he perceived one thing. and Il was that
Lady Selwyu was not the mistress Of
her husbands home. He was one Of
the few who seemed completely TO IN
derstaud the politics Of Beatrice Leigh.
Then Lord Vivian. who had stood by,
a silent listener. came forward with
the gravest expression ViOlante had
ever seen on his face
You should have complied with
Lord Callers request Violante." he
said. lit Is not dignihed 70 refer
everything 20 my mother or Miss
Leigh. They are both very kind in
helping you; but you must learn to
bear your own responsibilities. You
are mistress in your own house"
The girlish brightness died out OF.
her face. Her lips quivered, and the
dark eyes fell He had never spoken
to her so gravely before, and the words
seemed TO pierce her heart
Are You angry with me, Vivian?'
she asked. And he never forgot the
expression OF her fair young face.
"AuEry-1O" he said; but you
must remember that you and no other
are mistress here. Take your share
braveIy. II win an come right. but do
not fan into the way OF leaning upOL
others. Miss Leigh viii marry and
leave us some day; then what shall
YOU d02"
She looked at him so wistfully that
he laid his hand caressingly On the
golden head.
You know 1 DO not understand,
Vivian she said piteOusly. please
do not be angry; but these ladies al
ways seem TO treat me as though they
knew I was not one of themselves.
Lord Vivian's face grew dark.
What do you meant" he cried.
Not one OF themselves. Who are you,
then? Do not talk nonsense, Violante,
it annOys me"
still. 70 if true" she replied; Il
never had the training of a fine lady,
and they all find it out at once"
Come with me-" he said, angrily,
and let us manage il together"
But when they reached the morning
room. where the rehearsals were TAX
ing Mace. they saw Miss Leigh already
there. calm. proud and beautiful, with
the highbred air that never tOrsOok
her. She was the center Of an excited
group, and Lord Vivian could not re-
fraiu from afmiTing her graceful tact,
the exquisite grace with which she
reconCiIed conflicting claims. and the
Judgment with which she settled what
might nave been a tiresOme dispute,
leaving the rival ladies better friends
than ever. Almost involuntarily a
wish crossed his mind that ViOlante
mad some OF Miss Leighs talent and
high breeding
Take a lesson. ViOlante," he said.
You see how Beatrice manages such
matters. The mistress OF every large
house requires TO know something OF
diplomacy"
II occurred TO her TO ret0rt, Know
ing that. Why did you marry me?" but.
she wisely refrained from giving utter
ance TO the words.
Such little scenes were repeated con-
tiuuaIly. With kindly encouragement
Lady Selwyn might in time have taken
courage and have learned to fulfill all
the oneroUs duties OF her station. As
il was. she grew more timid and more
unfit for them every day.
Then came another minor trouble
a go 70
event OF her life turned. Pauline, the
maid who was engaged at her wedding
TO attend upon her. was suddenly
Obliged TO return home. and Lady Sell
wyn had to advertise for another
maid.
Il advise you rOngly. Lady Vic
Iante." said Mrs. alwyn. mot TO en-
gage any person W. -nOut an interview.
You viii have many replies to your
advertisement. Choose a few from
the number. and have the applicants
here. You can pay all expenses. That
viii be better than making a mistake
in the engagement. I always consider
a good maid. clever and faithful, is one
OF the greatest comforts that can be
had"
And Lady Selwyn. caring little
about the matter. adopted Mrs. Sci
WINS suggestion. She advertised in
the Times. and received many ans
wers. all OF which she submitted to
Mrs. SeIwyu. who was pleased with
the Difference shown her.
Three were chosen from the number.
The first who appeared was a thor
ouEhIy grand lady. fun Of airs and
Eraces. She had lived with the Ouch
ess OF Mairoysou. and required so
many privileges that LADY ViOlante
dismissed her without entering into.
details.
The second was pert, pretty Paris
fan. but. as her head seemed to be al
ready turned by her own good looks.
she was not engaged.