Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-11-13
CHAPTER y.-(Continued1


Miss Beatrice, why do you weep?"
she questioned sympathetically, and
xuelt at her side HAS anything befall-
en- Mr.. Raymond"
Julia, her maid, knew all of Bea-
srice's secrets, and had aided her on
more than one occasion, and served her
with genuine faithfulness. Her own
love affairs had caused her to take a
deep interest in Beatrice.
"Oh, Julia, l am so unhappy. l don't
know the way out of my trouble l feel
30 unhappy here-my step-father does
not love me-"
But then you have Mr.. Raymond's
SOYe: that is more than anything else. !"
At this moment servant entered and
announced to Beatrice that Marsden de-
sired her presence.
II will be there presently" she re-
sponded; and then after having her dis
AeyeIed hair arranged, she turned to
faithful Julia, saying:
What shall l do? Mr.. Marsden wants
me to marry the count and-O Julia,
give me some advice"
keep your love for Mr.. Raymond
Thanks, Julia. l will not forget,
and then kissing her maid, fastened
through the hall into the drawing room.
She found Marsden alone, and was
greatly astonished by his emitting the
dread subject of marriage, and instead
quietly relating Countess Stratmore's in
vitation.
"And In case you should accept, Bea-
srfce, 1 will make the necessary arrange
ments," he concluded shortly.
Glad surprise was depicted on her
face but suddenly she began to medi-
4ate. What would Victor do if she left
Easton? However, it was q good oppor-
1mnity to get rid of Count Bozell for a
time at least.
Il will take it into consideration,
papa" she replied after a pause.
~ felt the invitation would be pleas
ant surprise, but l see it does not suit
you at ALL"
'Oh, no, papa; you are mistaken. Can
/ read the letter."
Certainly. And as soon as you have
come to definite conclusion please let
me know Sleep we'll, Beatrice"
Good night, papa" and she fastened
10 her sleeping apartment letter in hand.
Julia, Julia! l have an invitation
srom the Stratmore's," she called at the
half-open door. Il would have accept
ed it at once, but thoughts of Victor
made me hesitate"
And 1 guessed correctly. Now we
will have the desired change. Your
friends will, at your request, also gladly
extend an invitation to Mr.. Raymond"
Eyes, yes, Julia, quite true Beatrice
responded, and then ahe seated herself
at her writing desk and hastily addressed
a fe wines to Victor Raymond.
On the following morning Beatrice
assisted her step-father in getting on
Ais coat; Count BozelPs presence and his
cynical smile did not confuse her in the
least.
At the table Count Bozell seemed to
detect in Beatrice a certain nervousness
now she glanced at the clock, then she
sent forth a shy look through the window
out upon the garden. And as soon as she
sould leave the room without arousing
suspicion, she ran to her apartment,
where Julia handed her shawl, and
then Beatrice hurriedly entered the gar
den. She had early that morning, in
structed her maid to arrange meeting
between her and Victor. The maid had
accomplished it and set the afternoon for
She meeting.
Beatrice desired to see her lover and
tell him the latest news concerning the
count with reference to herself and of her
proposed journey to Stratmore castle.
They met, and after assuring each other
of their mutual love again, as lovers do,
they separated.
Julia, the maid, patiently awaited Bea-
arice's return at her post of duty, and
when she arrived, Julia quickly locked
she door and followed Beatrice up the
stairway.
On the topmost turn of the staircase
ahere suddenly appeared before their
startled eyes Count Ludwig Bozell.
''Ah, truant! you deprived US of your
sweet company" exclaimed the count,
adding in lower tone: You look pale
j hope you are not unwell?"
"No, no; only a slight headache.
thought to get rid of it by taking a walk
m the garden"
''Why did we have to meet that man
of all others?" murmured Julia, as she
gemoved the shawl from her mistress.
His looks do not indicate anything good
But we are here yet. Mr.. Count; I shah
give my Kenneth hint to keep a close
watch on you"
After relieving herself of these
thoughts, Julia tried to perform her du-
sies. but her uneasiness was too great,
and, after gaining permission, she hastily
ran over to see Kenneth, her betrothed
She explained matters to him.
you must keep an eye on the count"
proposed the maiden. Get acquainted
with his servants; try 10 find out all
AIS plans and notify me of all you as
sertain."
"Julia, you can inform Miss Alben-
son that l am flattered and glad to be of
assistance to her. Henceforth l shall
Be on Mr.. Count Bozell's heels" prom
Ssed her staunch lover.
Thanks, Kenneth. And now. let us
sake leave. 1t may be for several weeks,
rs l will perhaps accompany my mis-
aress to the Stratmore's. She was invit-
ed and. therefore, month or more may
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