Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-04-22

"You 1orlet the men treat or whfcn
you deprive me, when ysu refuse me the
qualification of hearing you sinS,' he
reminded her
"But THAT is we--Miss Hill and
will sing for you with the greatest
pleasure any morning you are disposed
to come and listen to as"
Miss Hill hemmeG significantly, and
directed a look at the actress, which
made her redden with yexation, and
withdrew her hand from Darcy's
II had forgotten. 1t is not likely that
Gen. Glenaughton's nephew will care
to come here again"
'Try me-" he replied impulsively. "If
Miss Hill does but iudorse your invita-
ton, shall find it irresistible"
His conscience stung him, rs soon as
these words had been said. What would
his uncle or Percy think. il they knew
how readily he had yielded to Lestelle's
destinations? And Ida, il it ever reach
ed her ears that he had been the ac-
tress' willing guest, would she forgive
him?
But Miss Hill, instead OF seconding
Lestelle, was stammering something
about Wyett Paulton, which provoked
her pupil into retorting angrily.
"Mr. Paulton is the lessee and man
ager Of the theater at which l am en-
gagged. While / am within its walls, l
obey him: but here l am my own mis-
tress, and permit no one to dictate to
me- Mr. Lesmere, in Miss Hills name,
as well as my own, / repeat my invita-
ton"
Dear child, what have you done? You
will make him so angry with you said
Lettice Hill, when Darcy had gone.
"Who? Wyctt Paulton? SO much
the better" Lestelle haughtily replied.
''The days when l dreaded his displeas-
ure have gone. and our disputes are
verging towards a climax. His long
concerted plans must now be carried out
promptly, or not at all"
Whatever he may plan is for your
benefit. Lestele."
cor for his own? the girl queried, in
creduIously. From you | have received
kindness that crayed no reward be-
yon,l my affection; while Mr.. Paulton
expects sacrifice which would far out
weigh every service he has rendered me-"
"You dream. Lcstele. or you misun-
derstand him. But Miss Hiil's face
grew pale as she spoke. What can he
ask from his pupil more than his CON
tract insured nina fair share OF the
sum she receives at the theater!"
Lestele regarded her steadfastly.
Cannot you guess? Have you the
courage to hear the truthT'
Lettice Hill gulpcd down n sob, and
bravely replied, "Wyett Pauton has
been my affianced lover for years. Speak,
il you like, but remember that l shall
not credit anything which touches his
honor"
Her bravery was, however, but as
sumcd AS Lestelle bent forward to
speak, n wild cry burst from her pale
lips.
"No no, / cannot bear it. l have
loved and trusted him so long! You are
cruel---cruel to try to shake my faith in
him. Some day. when | am Wyett's
happy wife you will be ash AIMED Of your
injustice, and ask his pardon for your
doubts"
Lestelle was very much disposed to
tell her that her prediction would never
be realized; that the crafty manager had
but made use of her during the long
years she SO patiently awaited the full
fillment Of his half-implied promises;
but poor, trusting Lcttice looked SO I'M
utterahly miserable that she forbore to
add to her distress. Ere long. the too
credulous woman must inevitably know
that Wyett Paulton sought a weather.
bride; but Lestelle could not he the one
from whom she should hear this.
Go be continued)