The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-06-30
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CHAPTER lA.-lCohtlnueo'l
II am very glad to hear 1t, exclaimed
Earle, kindly, ut seems like pleasan
spot, and | think this pure, fresh all
will benefit your health and spirits.
also have settled here, having bought
practice"
"Shall we go to Sir Reginald nowr
returned she, at the end Of their AMI
mated conversation. II presume he II
awake by this time"
yes! at once, and hope ] shall fine
him more easy than he was this morn
ing"
DR.. Elfenstein made quite long call
as he had much to do to make the baro
net comfortable for the night and a'
Ethel raw him handle the mldred mar
so gently, and soothe him with kind, en-
couraging words, she felt that he mus
possess a heart Of almost womanly feel
Ing, and her interest and admiration
deepeDed
After Earle Elfenstein withdrew, a
late dinner was announced, and In the
dining room Lady Constance presented
to Ethel her nephew, Robert Glenden-
ming, and niece, Belle, his sister, the
former greeting her with rather an inso'
lent look of admiration, the latter with
bow expressive Of naughty contempt.
From that moment Ethel saw that
neither Of these young people would pro-
mote her happiness while she remained
under this roof.
Mr.. Glendenning did converse with
her but It was with such an evident air
of conudescenslon that her replies were
brief and cold, while his sister remained
silent during the whole meal, with the
exception of answering one or two ques-
ticns asked by Lady Constance, which
answers were given In cold, mechanical
way, that told Of mind preoecupied and
absent.
The truth was, this young lady was
surprised, and not at all pleased, with
the Introduction Of such a rarely beauti
full girl into the home over which she
held sway.
She was intensely proud and selfish
and felt that here might be an influence
exerted upon her few admirers that
might interfere with her prospects.
The prospects particularly in view al
present were the winning Of the hear
and hand Of the new physician lately set
tied In the place.
She had been introduced to him at tht
home of friend, and had admired his
elegant bearing handsome face and quie
manners. and instantly had resolved t
lay siege to his heart.
After leaving the table, tho ladies re
paired to the piazza, followed by Mr.
Glendennlng, AS Belle paused to plucl
from one of the vines few flowers fo
her neck, Lady Constance turned t,
Ethel and remarked;
II suppose you have no friends II
this vicinity, having but just arrived.
Ethel hesltated, while faint blusl
suffused brow and cheek as she replied
II have found one here very unexpect
edly. DIR. Elfenstein. We crossed tn
Atlantic on the same vessel and as M
aunt was taken very III during the voy
age he attended her, and consequently
became well acquainted"
Instantly Bellies attention was rivete
by these remarks, and with 4 sneer sh
eXclalmed
II presume, then, you waylaid hin
this afternoon In order to renew the aC
Quaintanee."
Pardon mel" replied Ethel, with diG
nifty. II waylaid no onei We met cal
ually on this piazza as he was abou
entering to see Sir Reginald, and col
versed for a few moments"
ut seems to me for the future, whe
my uneles physician visits him, 1t woul
be well for you to remember that yo
now occupy the position Of subordinate
and therefore should not put on the ali
Of an equal to attract his attention. va
the rude and unladylike reply.
Belle" interposed Lady Constnnc
who, with all her faults, was natural
klnd-hearted and Just, you forget thu
Miss Nevergall In coming to us does NJ
cease to be gentlewoman."
"0r, gentlewoman's poor relation
was the cutting answer.
"A remarkably beautiful one, hoy
ever" said the brother. Say, Belle
ne added, teaslngly, you must take cal
or she will carry off some of your beaux
The indignant girl gave him glant
OF Wlthefng scorn, Dut merely bhlu, WI
an angry toss Of her head;
"Let her beware how she interfere
with me In any wayl A word to the wis
Is sufficient"
Ethel could scarcely control her indi
nant feelings, as she listened to these Ii
suldng remarks issuing from the lovel
lips Of the glrlish speaker, but after a
effort she did control them, and withot
a word turned away and again sougl
the side OF the Invalid.
But she found him irritable, and har
to please, and the moments passed In HI
room became intolerably long, and sh
sighed for the time to come when sh
could retire to her own apartment, eve
though she knew strange and annoy
ing duty would follow her there
Finally the baronet told her II sh
was weary to go, adding harshly; 81 al
tired already Of gazing at your pal
face" then more kindly, as he saw sh
was startled by his rough way Of speal
ing, II hope shall feel better In tn
morning. If so, l shall like to have 20
read to me, or as you understand must
will listen to a song"