Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-10
CHAPTER XTv.-(ContinuedJ

name had been converted by MS leiio"s
into "'i[iilus," and passed as such into
general household use. Miss Madeline
remained in the dining room to give some
directions TO her maids. Louis and Mar
scia went out on the yerandah.
III is too lovely TO stay in doors" said
Louis. Suppose we ride over to Les
aie's and make a callE'
Agreed said Marcia. I'm dying
40 see Maggie's wedding dress, anyway,
lit only came home last night"
- had rather see yours" said Louis,
with a thrilling glaA e, which now scarce
~ brought the blood 70 Marcia's cheek.
She was not half so happy in her en-
gagement as she had hoped TO be.
Il will go and get ready" she said,
anxious to escape, as she always was
when Louis tried loyemaking. She had
promised 10 marry him, she meant to
keep her word, and be a good ana faith
ful wife. But she could not bear to let
him make love to her, and she vaguely
wondered il all girls felt SO when they
were engaged. Maggie didn't, She was
sure. Bat then Maggie almost worshiped
Lionel, while she--well. perhaps she
might come TO love Louis as much-after
= while
The ride to Leslie's was very pleasant,
and the welcome they met as hearty as
ever
Marcia went upstairs with Maggie 10
see the wedding dress. just home from
louisville or course Myra had to re-
main In 'he parlor with Mr.. lie Dru
while they were gone--it would not be
polite to leave him alone.
The wedding robe was lying in state
upon the bed in a spare chamber, love
Nv creation OF pearl white silk and frosty
lace the wreath OF orange blossoms in
a white box close by with the long, white
Si;.cs and fan The dress was really
beautiful. and Marcia could hardly ex-
press her admiration.
Yes, it is pretty enough" said Mag
gIe But | wish | could wear red.
shaH look like black ghost. if there is
such thing. in all that moon-shiny
Waite stuff, Red ana black would suit
me much better"
"Red and black would be a very odd
bridal Dress said Marcia. Though it
would become you better than white. you
bright little brunette. 1t is pity all
young brides are doomed to wear white,
you will be lovely in IT," cried Mag
gle. DO you know I haven't got over
my disappointment IN not having the
5satle wedding yet? l do think you aud
Louis might be married with as
'.But I'm not ready, and won't be for
TWO months yet said Marcia, blushing
deeply,
wen. you might be bridesmaid. any
show"
NO. Maggie, dear, you know l am
TOO busy; and as / am SO soon to be u
bride myself, it would be very embarrass-
ing. Please, put somebody else in nay
Klace.
"Shan't." responded Maggie, promptly
since you refuse. / win have no one but
-ATyra and Or. Barnett. Who are to be
your bridesmaids. Marciaf'
Il haven't asked them yet, but | mean
to ask Myra and-Florence," said Mar
els. hesitating an instant over the lest
name. why, Mag. look Mt Myra. She
Is mr. in tones Of sudden alarm.
sMyra, child, vlat in the world ais
your cried Maggie, turning suddenly tc
her sister.
Hvra had only just come mp from the
narlor. and entered the chamber whers
fhe girls were She was deathly white,
and seemed painting for breath. but she
tried TO smile. as she sank into chair,
and answered:
Nothing at all 70 be frightened ovAr.
I've been threatened with sick headache
ali day. and the heat Of the parl5r made
me feel faint. SO l came upstairs"
Paint! l should think so.' cried Mag
4sTgt,fe, ysFIita y Como
right into our room and lie down, aud I'D
get you the camphor."
Il believe / Will for o few minutes, ~
said Myra. throwing herself upon IT,
E,e,l. But | won't have the eamphoi.
Mag. You needn't get it. A Attle rest
IS all wan. Go back to the porior.
R,oti, Of you, and I'll be ali right present
A."
~Shan't / send Lima up 10 stay with
youT asked Maggie
No, no. answered Myra. quickly.
Perhaps / can go TO sleep. but couldn't
il any one was in the room
Maggie conteuted herself by droppiug
I, curtain 20 darken the room. aud placing
a bottle Of fragrant cologne beside the
s,ad. Then she Went downstairs with
Marcia. where Mr., Louis, calm and smit
aae. waited for them. and kindly hoped
Miss Nyra was not seriously indsposed
While upstairs poor Myra hid her
4hrohhiug head in the soft pillows. closed
gter blue eyes YEARLY, and wished that
siey might stay closed forever. Alas
.p,sD Myra,
The commission which Squire Doug
las wished Vance To execute in Washing
sna was the purchase Of "A set of dia
rrouds for wedding gift to Marcia
lie intended TO buy them in Louis
xilIe. but 1t was probable finer one,
gV3uld be obtained in Washington. Tn,
good Squire even instructed Vance if ht
could not get what he wanted in Wash
inEton To go on 10 New York City, Civ
5ag him two thousand dollars in New
York draft 10 cover the expenses.
Vance hailed this as Il special stroke 81
good luck because il would enable hin
80 write back home that lie had gone oJ
"a New York on business for his uncle
and the Squire would confirm what a.,
said. without arousius any suspicion OF
she part OF Mr. Louis.
Vance made all arrangements to star
ON Monday Sunday evening lac wen
over for a last call on his faithful frieu,
Florence Marcia. from an upper win
dow, saw him ride away, and murmureI
H >ouldn't even spend the last even
ing at home.
But the next moment she was reauk
ing herself. saying "of course, lac voui,
naturally want 10 De with her" An,
she did not dream that it was for he
sake Vance was taking an this trouble.