Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-06

Z spring afternoon, the park was
at it's best and l had met Mrs. Ventry,
who, it must be explained, was one of
my oldest and most intelligent friends.
She had an elaborate French poodle
with her, and both were attired with
exquisite taste. The three Of us were
strolling quietly along
'Joco and 1 walk every afternoon
for the benefit Of our health" she ex-
planned. "The victoria will pick us up
IN a few minutes, so you must just
give me a full account of your doings.
What an age you've been away! Tell
1Ile the scheme"
Dear lady, I've been attempting to
shoot the lion in his own country, I
have been Staying the wild pig in Nor
Deco, l have"
80, the usual kill expeditionv she
interrupted. "That doesn't interest me
I'm the least. You know, Hugh, It's al
most preposterous! Here you are, an
intelligent man Of 80, more than COM
fortably rich, and you have never yet
come to me with an interesting love
episodew
Il will make amends now," I said,
gravely.
Tell mer' she cried, eagerly.
80, it happened on my way home.
was putting in a few days at Monte
Carlo. You know La Turbie, the little
place on the hillside, behind the princi-
palityY She nodded. "Well, was
struggling up there by the road, with
some idea of enjoying the view, when,
about half way, carriage passed. In
1T were two ladies, presumably mother
and daughter"
And the younger onew cried Mrs.
~sTentry.
WAS gloriously pretty! They were
out of sight in minute, but when I
reached the place I found the carriage
standing outside the inn, empty Z
wandered round and caught sight of
the ladies again. The girl was climb
1ng a rocky piece Of ground in order to
get better view. Jove, If you could
have seen her!'
Eyes, yesr' cried Mrs. Ventry, i'm
patiently. "She was adorable, made a
pretty picture; but please go on. There
was something else?"
= Eyes, there was something else," l
said I'm moving quickly her foot
slipped on the rocky surface and she
fell. went quickly to her assistance.
It turned out to be a badly sprained
ankle, and, as she couldn't walk, l
helped her to the inn, escorted by
mamma. There she tainted from the
pain. / was again of assistance, and
when she came to, well, you know,
tAdela, / studied for a doctor until an
eccentric relatives will made me pro-
fessional loafer."
"How romantic! And you fell in
love with her?'
Head over ears! If you could have
heard her voice, seen her"
"Ankle?" put in Mrs. Ventry inno-
Gently.
"Her eyesw finished, with severe
glance. 20, her whole personality was
charmingw
''And it was the beginning of an at
tachment? Do tell me how 1t pro-
wressed"
'It didn't progress" 1 said gloonily.
SIN the excitement Of the affair l for
got to give them my card, and, after
Ranking me and asking me to call,
4Ney drove off without leaving me
Their address. 1 spent an entire week
kearching, but without success. 1 had
Fallen In love with a divinity, but only
10 lose her the next moment!
"Poor old Hugh!' said Mrs. Ventry,
alphabetically.
Her victoria drew up close to the
curb and she moved toward 1t.
81 have to go on to those tiresOme
Brabazons now" she said with a sigh.
She got in, and 1 lifted the French
poodle up on to the seat beside her.
[ continued my stroll, and had not
gone very far when 1 caught sight Of
a tall, handsome. bronzed young man
hurrying toward me.
''Ah, here you are, Skeff, old man"
ne cried, shaking me warmly by the
hand II heard you were back, got
Around to your rooms, and your man
told me might find you In the park,
so came along at once"
Lord Dennis Gorison was a nice
young Irishman, lieutenant In regi-
ment lately return from South Afri-
ca. He was another of my Oldest
friends
80, I'm in such a mess, Shetland
want your help!' he exclaimed, de-
spondently.
eco ahead-let's hear the lateStw
said, with sigh.
"Well, before l went to the front,
two years ago, was a. younger man."
he began. hesitatingly.
1.-THE argument seems sound" I said,
.thoughtfully.
40, you know what 1 mean, Skeff!
was much younger-a silly young
koolp' He paused. well, to cut the
Nhory short, fell In love with an