Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-25
CuAPrER XIY.

when Toilet appeared before the banker,
who looked inquiringly upon him.
"WellY inquired Marsden.
Il have brought the document" In
formed Toilet, bowling respectfully and
obediently, though he felt and thought
quite differently.
VERY good" Marsden made answer
''Did Miss Albcnson enact scene or
refuse to sign the paper?"
mo, sir. The lady was not very COM
municative. l congratulated her, and
she said she hoped the count would be
happy in his choice; that was all. Miss
Albenson is quite beautiful young
lady" Folet remarked cautiously; per
haps little older and more greved to
outward appearances, but withal healthy
and robust You know I never had the
pleasure of tho lady's acquaintance, and
therefore l cannot give n good or accu-
rate description"
Quite true; but what Is the use of
speaking about her appearance? You
had better describe the ceremony; you
surely were PRESENT.
Yes, sir. The marriage took place in
! st. Pauls Cathedral. Miss Albenson
looked splendidly despite her remarkably
sad manners. However, most women
shed tears, which Miss Albenson did not
Mt least"
"Did she leave any message for meT
| "No, sir; not word, but the count
requested me to transmit to you his best
wishes and inform you of his success"
"Ah! / understand. | will remit n
draft Immediately. Where is the docu-
mentT'
Toilet handed 1t to him.
| Miss Albcnson seems to have been
| greatly excited; her handwriting gener-
ally has stronger flourish to it. How
were you impressed with Col. StanleyW
"Oh, he Is jolly old gentleman, with
snow-white hair. and quite interesting.
He accompanied the young lady to the
cathedral. We went to the theater later.
! The lady did not attend; she remained in
! her rooms, and | Ind the pleasure of see
! ing her only for few moments when
| she signed the document, and had the
| honor Of kissing Countess Bozelrs hand
after the ceremony" remarked Toilet,
cunningly.
| Marsden smiled Mention Of the word
countess" pleased him highly.
You did right, Follet, in speaking of
my ward rs Countess BoZcll," he re-
marked proudly 1T is time to make the
| affair public. | will write down an an
| nouncement for tho newspapers at once.
| When | ring the bell, Toilet, please re-
| turn and have the article inserted In the
! papers"
Yes. sir" complied Toilet, retreatng
humbly.
But the writing in the ledgers danced
before his eyes. In the place of figures,
Follet imagined he saw three persons:
Count Bozell, Emily Belgrave and Mars
den. He could not add the lightest col
umn; his thoughts constantly medtated
on tho prohlematical juxtaposition of
these three PERSONS whose designs he
tried to fathom, but could not. He was
thus deeply engrossed when the bell rang.
Marsden gave him the manuscript, reach
ed for his hat and coat-~Follet did not
fail to offer his services-and left the
counting room.
Il am glad the marriage is consum-
mated" he muttercd, MS he hastened
down the street, and coming in close
contact with tho woman whom he had
once before seen ut the office door.
| "Whcre have | seen that woman be-
fore!' he questioned himself, as he hur-
red forward. Her face seems strange
| " familiar
While these and other thoughts occu-
| pied his mind, the woman in question
inquired of the banks janitor as to when
| Victor Raymond would return.
1.-THE young man is not here any
more," was the response. His position
! has been taken by another person. Sorry
! cannot give more cheerful news"
Perhaps you can give me his present
/ \ AtH,i ,-to
to communicate"
"Hc resides with his father, Gen. Ray
mond My way lies in that direction,
and. If you WISH | will accompany You
| there Please wait few moments until
| Mr.. Toilet leaves the counting ROOM
A few minutes later Toilet appeared
and after closely looking Mt the lady.
who was Mrs. Lathrop. went his way.
Mrs. Lathrop was greatly obliged to her
guide for accompanying her to Gen Ray
monds residence, and babe him hearty
| farewell ms she rang the bcll-but no.
body responded to her ring,
As we are aware, they had gone to
! Stratmore The domestcs were enjoy
| ing their absence and had closed the
doors. Thus the second missive did not
reach its destination. In response TO
Beatrice's wish, Mrs. Lathrop had again
made an attempt to get letter to Vic
| tor, but with the same result
Gen. Raymond's consultations to his son
suficed to produce an invigorating influ-
| ence over Victor's enfeebled condition.
| Despite the doctors admontions, he per
emptorSly concluded to seapch for Bea-
trice. The recent sad events were we'll
known to the Stratmores. Victor did
not fall to relate to Edith the details
of his previous connection with the bank,
the terrible accusation, his dismissal from
service, and the separation from his darl-
Ing, all Of which served to arouse Edith's
indignation.
"Such tyrant!' she exclaimed. Poor
Beatrice, how could she treat you In that
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