The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-17
VOLUME II.
CHAPTER l.

The duchess sent word to the Hofmar-
schau that she and her two sons would
pay him visit. There was nothing un-
usual in this proceeding. During the Ire
time OF her husband she and the duke had
constantly partaken OF the hospitality OF
Schonwerth. for the Hofmarschall was
high in favor with the royal pair and re-
garded as a true and faithful subject OF
both. Even during the year following the
dukes death, when the royal widow nNeo
I'm retirement and solitude. away from the
nomp and ceremony OF the court, she had
often, when riding through the forest, dis
mounted from her horse. and accepted a
cup OF coffee I'm the drawing room or
Schonwerth Castle. on these occasions
her beautiful face with the ruches Grape
cap on her head looked. in It's sorrow and
sadness. as n carved in marble; and the
old Hofmarschall as he gazed at her In
his polite kindly way. gradually arrived
at the conclusion that the grlef-stricken
lady had really loved her husband But
after the announcement OF Baron
Mainau's approaching marriage. she ceased
her friendly visits at the castle. merely
sending now and then 10 inquire after the
health OF her old friend, who had suffered
lately from an attack OF gout somewhat
severer than usual.
Now, however. Herr Won Rudiger APP
peared one afternoon with the announce
ment that the little royal princes were
very anxious TO come and pick the fruit
from the castle garden. "a they had been
in the habit OF doing every summer for
years Dinner was just over, and dessert
was on the table. when Herr Won Rudiger
arrived The old Hofmarschall sprung up
as n he had suddenly grown young again.
put his crutoh IN the corner. and made an
effort 10 crawl 20 the window without
support Then no beckoned Liane 10 his
side and gave her number or instrIc-
tions regarding the viands and wine 10 be
had the next day.
Now what are we 10 do?" exclaimed
Raoul 10 his wife. as he followed her from
the room when she had finished speaking
to his uncle. II had agreed as you know.
10 your wish you should not be presented
at court till after my return from the
East: but a. the duchess intends honoring
Us with n visit tomorrow, you must re-
ceive her and be duly presented" And he
added as he tried To suppress smile OF
self-consciousness and shrugged his
shoulders I'm malicious despair: 'T don't
see how you can avoid ~"
II know that" she replied. calmly; and
taking from her pocket a tiny notebook.
she began writing in it the orders she had
iust received about the cellar. slowly
walking across the wide corridor.
Good Your coolness and self posses
sion under all circumstances arc really re-
markable. But there IL one thing should
like TO give you hint about, II ! may"
why not7" provokingly Indifferent
came the question.
"The duchess has a-well-dislike TO all
studied simplicity OF dress; she laughs at
II. and Now, your inclination, Julaine
I'm that"
81 hope you give mo credit Tor having
tact enough 20 know when 90 follow my
inclination. and when 10 appear as befits
the honor ~ my rank" she interrupted
laughing "a she stuck the pencil IN her
book. and put both In her pocket
Don't fear ! won't wear a muslin
dress"