Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-08
CHAPTER. XVII.

Whilst Raymond, though sick at heart,
was permitted to spend Christmas sur
rounded by parents, friends, wealth ana
luxury. Beatrice passed the day lonesome
and in abject poverty, almost. Ken
meth and Julia had married. They had
rented three rooms and had reserved the
best one for Beatrice, which they diVld-
cd into two compartments by means OF
4 curtain. The front part was to serve
Beatrice as a parIor, the other as sleep
ing room. Julia being greatly attached
TO her former mistress, dispensed WItn
many Of her ornaments i'll order to make
the latter's rooms as cheerful as posi-
BILE. AS Kenneth had managed TO Sc
cure a good position on the police force
and conforta BILE.
On the day following their marriage
the young couple conducted Beatrice to
their new abode. Beatrice'S eyes ghded
to the cheerful fire burning in the hearth,
then to the curtains, the carpet and the
rug before the Sofa
Although the furnishings were not as
elegant or rich as those she had been as
customed to in Marsden's house, everssS
effort had been made to render the rooms
as cheerful and comfortable as their
limited means permitted. Here it was
that Beatrice passed Christmas, and it
was with grateful smile that she look
ed upon her faithful Julia.
Chow do you like our idea of dividing
the room?' asked Julia, expectantly.
eve thought that you would like to have
a room at your own disposal, although
your presence will always be welcome IN
our own. You can work and do your
writing at the little table there by the
window, and we hope you will not feel
too discouraged while you wait for Mr..
RAYMOND to escort you to his home as
his wife"
A low sob burst from Beatrice.
Julia" she began, 81 am very thank
full but unhappy, and if l do not receive
some tidings from Mr.. Raymond very
soon, l shall feel it my duty to depart
for Easton myself"
81 could never consent, dear lady,
Nevertheless, l have resolved to go
i must do so. OF course | must first
earn enough money to defray the travel
ing expenses, then | shall depart and
endeavor to solve this mysterious 81
lence."
"Please consider the danger, Miss AL
berson," admonished Julia. 'Marsden
might see ard recognize YOU"
II will travel at night, and, arriving
there, go direct to Gen. Raymond, from
whom l expect to receive a hearty well
come" and her face frightened visibly,
at the thought Of the chance of meeting
Victor again.
Eyes, but, first of all, you must be
there-and to travel alone! l can hard
ly bear the idea. Suppose you should
be recognized?'
THAT would be terrible, indeed, but
then this suspense and anxiety is also
dreadful I will try to disguise myself
at least put on heavy veil, and then
nobody can recognize me. Are you sat
isied now, Julia?"
mo. not quite, Miss Alberson. will
only feel relieved when you have safely
returned. However, let us first consult
Kenneth. By the way, have you any
relatives there save Mr.. MarSdenw
"What do yous mean, Julia? Even II
l had, how could that concern Mr.. La
throp?"
II don't know, but he claims to have
seen lady who bore remarkable re-
semblance to YOU He could not ascer-
tain who it was. She was escorted from
the Hotel De Monde by an old gentle
man. Later he met her again, this time
coming from St. Paul's Cathedral, and he
swears he saw Count Bozell at her side.'
Count Bozell" exclaimed the girl,
terrified ooh, if he is IN London, l am
not safe a moment. No, no; he must
have been mistaken"
HE will not admit that he is mis-
taken. He would have taken the girl
for you, Miss Alberson, were he not
aware you were at home"
(To be continued.l