Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05

while they solved the riddle which
had held so much sorrow for both OF
them in its meshes, and it was not
until the great clock had chimed the
half-hour after seven that there came
gentle tap at the door, AMI there
entered BERTHE, Miss Mazurka and
Emily.
Joan was for escaping from the
strong, glad arms that held her, but he
kept her fast prisoner still.
Come in, friends" he said, looking
up at them with light they had never
before seen burn in his eyes; come
in and rejoice with us in our joy. All
BERTHE, you told me to be prepared for
a shock, and I laughed at you; but it
was almost too much for me.
Miss Mazurka, if the sight of happi-
ness which we ourselves have brought
about is happiness itself, you ought to
be happy indeed. My love which was
lost to me is found!" and in the sight
of them all he lifted Joan in his arms
and kissed her.
A few months later the Earl and
Countess of Villiars were stopping at
Genoa.
They were on their wedding tour.
Judging by the happiness which
hers, the moon which shone upon their
path was one indeed composed of
honey.
1t was evening, growing fast into
the night, and the two young people,
whose advent in the city had created
quite a sensation in consequence of
the romantic story which attached to
them, had strolled out in the cool air
to enjoy that solitude which even the
magnificent suite of room at the Hotel
d'Italia cannot give.
What lovely night" murmured
Joan, as she leaneu upon her hus-
bands arm and looked up at the sky.
YES" he assented 81 wonder
whether it is as good in England. We
abuse the English weather, but I'm in
clined to think that it's no worse than
other countries
Il don't know" said Joan. Emily
did not say. 1 hope it will be fine
when we get back next week. l long
to see the Void again! Emily says
that the roses are already out and that
the lawns are looking like velvet
He laughed.
Emily is an enthusiast about the
Wold," he said. "And is the new play
success?"
"Yes," said Joan, smiling, land Miss
Montressor is now the public favorite
in place of Miss Ida Trevelyan, re-
signed"
He drew her towards him and
kissed her gloved hand.
I've had letter too" he said
from whom, do you think?"
81 can guess" she said, with faint
blush and a frank upward glance.
Lord Bertie?"
"Yes-Bertie" he said, smiling as
over some witty tidings. And it
contains some news; can you guess
what?"
She thought a moment while he
caressed her hand.
at is about Miss Mazurka?" she
said.
He laughed.
Right again. He proposed to her
week ago, and they are to be mar
ried when we get back! To this pass
has their love of conspiracy brought
them! Well, wish them joy"
'AId land L." she murmured,
nesting closer to him. But for those
two friends, Stuart, should you and |
be walking together here now?"
He stopped and kissed her, and they
turned back towards the hotel.
AS they entered the narrow alley
which leads to that palatial hosiery a
ragged figure struggled out of the
shadow, and, dragging itself towards
them, held out it's hands.
For the love of Heaven, senior,
sonora, PITY"
Joan startled by the suddenness OF
the appeal, shrank a little, but some.
Thing IN the tones of the voice awaken.
ed an echo in Lord Villiar's memory
and he looked over his shoulder at the
squalid beggar.