Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
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consult you, my lady"
''In an hour, then" said Kate.
She lay still for half an hour; not
sleeping, for that was impossible, but
spending the minutes in attempting to
realize her position, in Strengthening
the resolution she had made, to dc
her duty.
Then she got up, and Marie, the
maid, who had been unpacking some
of the imperials in the next room
came in and assisted her to dress.
your ladyship will wear plain
evening dress tonight" she said
81 have nothing but plains ones,
said Kate with half a smile. "You
will find one of black lace"
yes. my lady; have got it ready
said the maid, promptly. Il thought
it would be the one your ladyship
would choose"
The girl. who was about the same
age as Kate, as a capable and in.
telllgent maid, and something over
and above that, and Kate's beauty
and gentleness had already won her
heart
81 hope I shall not give you too
much trouble" said Kate, as she sat
down before the glass and the girl UNI
fastened the thick coils and let her
hair fall like a silken cascade oven
the snowy wrapper. Il have not been
used to a regular maid, though one or
my fathers servants at home was
kind enough to wait upon me on oc-
casions."
The girls heart went out to her
more and more at this simple appeal.
Il shall not think of trouble, my
lady; and l am sure you will not give
me any; it will be a pleasure TO serve
you. Your ladyship has lovely hair!-'
For that matter. 1t Is no nicer than
your own, | dare say" she said,
simply.
The girl who had been accustomed
to have her little batteries received
by her former mistresses in naughty
self-complacency. colored with amaze.
ment
will you wear any jewelry-and
what, my lady?" she asked presently.
Kate was about to answer, None, -
when 1t suddenly occurred TO her that
her husband would be pleased II she
wore some of his presents, so she
said:
There is a pearl and ruby set /
Will wear. please"
Marie arranged the suite with care.
full attention. and stepped back to take
inspection.
your ladyship is dressed" she
said, and added to herself, "and II
there is a more lovely young creature
bride or no bride-in London, then
| should like to see her!"
A footman came to the door a few
minutes later and announced that din.
ner was ready, and Kate went down.
Marie following and arranging her
train in the hall, the two gigantic
footmen standing like gorgeous
statues on either side of the door.
Kate entered the drawing-room. and
was surprised to find It empty She
walked around II for few minutes,
looking at the decorations and orna-
monts.
There were costh pictures on the
walls. rare ornaments, and artistic
furniture: II was, in short. drawing
room of the present day. furnished by
an upholsterer who had received
carte blanche.
A footman came in with some Goals
and she thought she would ask him II
Lord Carr-Lyon knew dinner was
waiting.
His lordship is not in yet my lady
his lordship went out half an hour
ago-to his club. he said. my lady"
Kate wondered little. hut few
minutes later the door opened and
Lord Carr-Lyon entered.
He was in evening dress. but much
less overdressed than usual, and his
hair was disarranged and his face
flushed.
Sorry you've had to wait" he nut
tered Il went down to the club-it':
just around the corner--to get m,
letters
He offered his arm. and they Wen
into the dining room.
The dinner was an elaborate one
and admirably cooked. the servant:
perfect in their noiseless and rapt at
tention. Kate, with her good resc'u
ton strong upon her, made an effort
at cheerful conversation.
did you find many old friends a
the cluhg" she asked
He looked up with a little start a;
il he had been lost in thought
mo" he said, in low voice. thai
sounded harsh and strained. ITS mo-
the time of year: London's beastly
just now"
Kate wondered why he had chosen
to come TO London If that were SO
but she said:
II always picture London as bright
and gay at any time, but that's oe
cause know so little about it, dare
say"
Il dare say" he muttered. with his
eyes bent on his plate.
Kate made one or two more efforts