Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-11-07
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a treasure OF COOK, ma ALL
And, of course, this was carried
down by Mary to the empress of the
kitchen, and her MAJESTY was rewarded
for all her trouble.
What did l tell your" she demand
ed. Master Jack knows"
Jacks appetite was always good, in
love or out of it, and this evening
would have been the happiest in his
life but for certain twinges of con-
science.
What should he say to Leonard, the
faithful friend, when he got home and
was asked how he had parted from
Una? However, he stif1ed conscience
il is always easy to do that at dinner
time.
''Will you have some core claret?"
asked Mrs. Davenant, as she and Una
prepared to leave him. you can
smoke a cigarette, if you like; but
open the window afterward."
81 won't have any more claret, and
won't smoke" said Jack. "I'll just
finish this glass and come with you for
a cup of tea"
a cup Of tea"
Five minutes of solitude spent in
going over every look and word OF the
lovely creature he had won, were
enough for Jack.
He found them seated at the win
dow; Una in low chair, almost at
Mrs. Davenants feet. They both looked
up, as if glad to see him; and Mrs
Davenant at once rang for tea and
coffee.
Una rose, and officiated with calm
self-possession and accustomed ease
no one would have guessed that her &C
quaintance with a London drawing
room, and it's accompanying forms and
ceremonies, was only that of few
weeks-and brought Jack his cup.
In taking it, he tried to touch her
hand, and nearly upset the cup.
Take care, my dear Jack" said
Mrs. Davenant. HAS he spoiled your
dress, my dear?"
NO." said Una, her face red as a
rose. cit was my fault"
Eyes; it was her fault" said Jack,
significantly.
you always were clumsy, my dear
Jack" said Mrs. Davenant. You are
too big"
cpl get myself cut down foot or
two," said Jack.
Happy They were as happy as any
two women in London, Notwithstanding
Jacks wickedness.
Jack glanced at the piano.
81 wish you could play" he said to
Una.
Mrs. Davenant looked at him.
''How do you now she cannot?" she
said.
Jack looked embarrassed.
81 rather fancy l heard U-Miss
Rolfe- admit as much. But she can
sing, know.
''And you can play for her. said
Mrs Davenant. "You used to play
very nicely when you were a boy
and she sighed.
Jack looked dubious for moment,
then, with sudden assurance and conf
dence, jumped up.
Let me try. Will you come, Miss
Rolfe?"
Una followed him to the piano, and
Jack turned out all the music from
the canterbury on the floor.
Come and see if there is anything
you know" he said, and Una knelt
down beside him.
Of course Jacks hand was on hers
in moment.
81 nearly let the cat out Of the bag
just then" he said. Il must be care
full"
but why?" ased Una. why may
we not" she paused, then, having
raised her eyes, she continued-"why
may she not know?"
$50 she SHALL" said Jack, call in
good time. l can't consent to share
my secret all in one evening! Be
sides"
Cannot you find anything said
Mrs. Davenant, sleepily, from the next
room.
Jack stuck up some music on the
stand and sat down.
He had played we'll at one time, in a
rough fashion, and had wonderful
ear, and, quite regardless OF the music,
he launched into prelude.
"Sing the song you sang the other
evening, my darling" he whispered. Il
remember every note of it..
Una obeyed instantly Free from
any spark of vanity, she knew nothing
of the shyness which assails self-con-
science people. Jack, with his acute
ear. played a running accompaniment
easily enough; it was true he had re-
membered every note Of it.
"You nightingale" he whispered,
looking up at her, and the fervent ad-
miration of his eyes made her heart
throb.
"Now sing something yourself,
jack" said Mrs. Davenant.
Jack thought a moment, his fingers
straying over the keys, then softening