Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-09-07
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CHAPTER (Continued.)

a kind Of jealousy hat she could no.
understand took possession Of her. If
on looking at pictures or photographs
Lord Caraven praised one or thought II
pretty, she would examine it in detail.
to n out, If possible, what he admired
In it. If, in speaking of any lady friend
Or visitor, the earl expressed his admi
ration Of her, a vague unrest woulu
come over his wife; she would try tC
understand what attracted him. He
had q frank, careless, easy way Of eX.
pressing himself. Often, when she heard
him, her face would suddenly grow
pale even to her lips. If he loved at
all, re must love her.
Lord Carayen diScerncd nothing of
this, but Sir Raoul was more deeply
vcrSed In human nature, INC lie saw
that the young countess was beginning
to love her husband with a passionate
love. lie did not know whether to be
pleased or sorry - whether her love
would eve be returned. Yet he could
not feel surprised.
One morning a letter came from La
dy Hamilton, to say that she was re-
turning from COwes, where h had
been staying some time, and would be
glad to pay her promised visit.
Lady Caraven's first sensation on
reading the coquettfsh little note was
not n of unmitigated pleasure. They
had been spending a very happy week
alone. They had beer watching the
builders progress, watching the inn
provements; and the earl was more
pleased than he would have cared to
say at seeing once more n smile on the
faces around him. He did not feel
quite sure at first that he cared for the
coming interruption. He gave the let
ter to Lady Caraven.
IF she cones," he said, ut Is pretty
certain we must invite a party to meet
her."
III you wish it," said Hildred,
quietly.
"Then we will draw up a list of peo-
pie to invite while she is here. We
must have some eligible mem"
what Ices she want eligible men
for7" asked Hildred. as she a wild
ow?" ..
"One Of the youngest, prettiest,
wealthiest widows in England" said
the earl.
Lady Caraven felt a vague dawning
Of jealous dislike.
I an almost sorry that she is ON
ing now" put in Sir Raoul 1--WE are so
very happy-aii our quietness will be
broken up and destroyed"
Perhaps the Countess of Caraven had
never undertaken a task more I'M
pleasant to her than the writing of this
letter, vet it had to be lone with all
the graceful courtesy imaginable. Then
the earl made out a list Of people whom
he thought the brilliant young widow
would like to meet.
There" he said, 1--WE have an eligi-
bic marquis. a court %favorite. a mil
%lionaire, a philosopher and a soldier.
Surely between them her iadyship will
receive homage enough"
His wife noted with infinite satisfac-
ton hat he had not mentioned him
self. Evidently he had no idea Of pay
ing homage to her but the words, zone
Of the youngest, prettiest widows in
England" had made a disagreeable i'm
preston on her. She could not tell
why, but she had an unpleasant fore
boding that evil would come from the
Widows visit, evil both bitter and sore.
There is another thing, Hildred,'
said Lord Caraven; Lady Hamilton
must have amusement. You will have
to lay aside your work for a time and
attend to it. We must nave n ball-a
grand ball, not a mere dancing party
we must have dinner parties and pie
MICS, a regular round Of entertain
ments.'
And my work must stand stil1?' she
interrupted, regretfully.
II am sorry for it, because I know
that your heart Is il It; but rank ana
position have duties that we cannot ig-
more. When a lady like Lady Hamilton
volunteers a visit, it is necessary to re-
ceive her with all courtesy. You will
be able to do something, but not
much"