Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-05-06
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CHAPTER. XIII.-(Continuedo
At intervals she sang again, and al
ways with the same success. Compll-
neuted and caressed by the guests, her
aace lighted up into that vivid beauty
Of expression which constituted one of
der greatest charms. Still, the smiles
chat visited her lips were evanescent
ones; for Oar though he continued to
aover near never attempted to address
aer.
When the concert was over, he went i'll
search of Mrs. Glenaughton, and found
her very much fatigued, and full OF
anerulous complaints of lda's neglect IN
leaving her so long.
II will bring my cousin to you, and
Men go and find the carriage" he said,
making his escape from her fretful
speeches to execute his errand.
He found Idr talking animatedly to
I.eehlade, who was leaning against the
pedestal of a statute which his careless
movements dislodged just as Darcy drew
aear He and the pedestal rolled on
she floor together, without receiving
much damage; but the statue tOppled for
ward, and struck Ida, before her cousin
could spring to her assistance. Darcy,
AOweyer, was not the only one who had
perceived her danger Lestelle had seen
Started forWard-and clasping her
arms around the confused girl, had en-
deavored to drag her away; but, failing
Sn this, had fallen with her, receiving
severe contusions on the head and shout
der from the heavy piece of sculpture
Ida, who was only stunned by the fall,
was soon able to open her eyes, and reply
20 the questions poured upon her. L
am not hurt" she said; only little
frightened and shaken | saw the statue
coming down upon me, but l had not
4he power to move away. Some one,
However, tried to save me; who was it?
Pray tell me-"
Madame Lestelle," said one OF the
indies who had gathered around. "And
she has not escaped rs well as you, for
her head is cut, and she is still faint and
dizzy
Ida's lips suddenly compressed, and a
cold "Indecdw was the sole reply she
vouchsafed as she linked her arm in
Darcy's. Take me to mamma, please,
or she will hear what has occurred, and
DC alarmed about me-"
He complied, and, with more than Gus
somary assiduity, cloaked and shawled
Mrs Glenaughton and her daughter, and
put them into their carriage. But he
drew back when Ida made room for him
Beside her.
Thanks, but | must return and per-
form the duty you seem to have forgot
aen--express a grateful sense to Mad
anne Lestellc of her generosity in endeav-
aring to save YOU"
Ida leaned forward and answered in
accents of suppressed passion, Il had
rather die than owe my life to her! Has
she not robbed us of Percy?"
Il cannot say; but this | do know,
Mat you carry your resentment too far
when YOU permit it to render you I'M
WGmanly."
These were the harShest words that
Sad ever been uttered to the petted,
spoiled child of Gen. GlcnauShton. For
q moment her eyes flashed angrily, and
she was ready to heap haunting reproach-
es on the head OF the speaker; but his
fearless mien and the manly regret with
which he was gazing at her, subdued her
against her will.
Go. then. Darcy" she, saiA, in chohed
accents. Blame me if you choose.
cannot help it. She might have spared
me your love. She is insatiate in her
cruelty; and-and we were so happy till
she crossed our PATH
Mrs. Glenaughton, impatient at being
Kept in the night air by this whispered
conference, now gave the coachman the
signal to drive on; and Darcy's last
glimpse Of Ida showed him that her
Beautiful face was buried i'll her hand
Ierchief.