Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-02-12
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thAl oomnany assembled at Gen.
ne'I! ,osidence. Everybody felt
anonass united in love and friend
lH' r rls was to remain with MS
D s,, and friends on tuE E4 n,S Er s na-
's' ,;. nT his brothers new abode.
!. az l, psss in a letter his deep sor-
9 e. ssr;nr been separated from him,
y u I nr, him upon the glori-
% %.' landed to the old general at
w. va. an and was silently read by all
's I'D ,op intend to answer?' asked
90 ,s,r only render my thanks In a
b Ines" AL. ,sttor was
A., a-'r r1friendly nor reproachful, Har-
sI p,rnond was painfully affected by
w. naughty tone; the more so since
'- .9 never fully believe in his
S ~ rnt. Even If he was not in
.' b,rnd TO seek his brother and ex-
4, hand in peace, he would have
|, a had the mlsSiye given him some
.,.,camen Thus they remained es-
T rt,, and Edith maintained their
.ri, relations; they seemed to be in
...,bs rode, walked or drove to-
ytr and even their nearest relatives
rsl them in carnest-expecting
sn "a become betUthed or married ere
!, Nevertheless Victor never enter
r,s inch a Thought, and did not be-
:. ma, persons familiar with his first
h you'd interpret his thoughts other
I, Edith enjoyed the happiness his
,hra brought and did not care for the
rp satisfied with the benign fate
sra lad sent her.
Tg simmer found him again on a
Al Through at the StratmOres' The
g :lrl felt his presence like the warm
we Of the spring. Victor was the
rIa Of her purcst blessings. The
q reen meadows seemed to grow
,aa as they str0Iled together, and
BEAUTIFUL and picturesque landscape
sHei a more richly colored grandeur
sgg. their mutual look rested upon
lt q. las. the beautiful spring and
z-s passed and for the second time
q gaid farewell. Then caLIe Christ
. eve again, which was enjoyed at
@aae Castle this time. Both fami-
aTgg assembled as two years pre-
q WITH the exception of Gertrude,
aSaj no; leave her child.
ID hlston and brother were among
gSE The universal hilarity did
I'd 70 refresh them, and Count Ed
d S.ratmore did his best to amuse
irle with bubbling humor. DR..
lion repeatedly observed his host.
&ay tie count fell back in his chair
Gsned rigid for a moment, a
ag .ca on his noble features. But
Tearance was only momentary,
alauompOt he laughed in. his usual
~ manner.
Raiston, before taking his depart
iN1SSed with the countess the cpl
With serious apprehension.
s perhaps unnecessary. countess,
llal the deep interest | have for
family. My sentiments and the
have for the hand of your daugh<
..nNsac', | have always kept to
!, ID o0der not to lose the counts
'a1D Your friendly look has al
Hra.44 TO me the sympathy you
'a io' Constan and myself"
.'' uay a.. be true" interposed the
% oat You will readily perceive
cannot oppose my husband, not
~, .5 G .y daughters sake. Otherwise
~ nave given you my daughter S
y marriage long ago"
-'oa You heartily, countess" kiss
* mana respectfully. You may
g'so l love and respect you as a
~. = Nl and i is for this reason that
.e e5' IL my duty to prepare you for
I, @1 IF, contingency. Did you notice
j. 1'olun1s disturbed look to-
,a'oed" '''eu " o'
!. vt mistaken. 1t was slight at.
1''PeHy. l OWNED this lone
b., ~ must shield him from all ex-
Saa should Il change happen
Nurse r.,Se' DO not fail to notify me at
& !, ,' 0.y' We will hope for the
~. said sympathetically.
a[ may not lose him; our mar.
,r. a~s oern one Of perfect happi,
, 1.W the countess; then added
!, ! :s. can heal wounds and
N, ''.,y' them. For the first time
h away the peace instead OF
1, r -, Nevertheless. let me thank
Sr ' ". faithful fcrethought."
d @ s,sa.y | would have withheld
4 us ~ ., ,u,'on from you on thi.
I L, T ~ one knows" responded DIR
''1-y pressing the countess