The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1906-02-08
A LADY OF
LONG AGO

r HE sudden ehying OF his spirited
mare almost threw Dudley into
> the road. but In an instant he had con-
troll OF the plunging animal, whose
movements had to be confined to .
strictly up and down course. ~ the mar
row. grass-grown road was bordered on
either side by thicket Of tropical
growth of assorted shrubbery. overriding
by trailing wild grape vines.
when Dudley and the mare we're quite
normal the former looked about for the
cause OF the unexpected maneuvers. The
cause stood In some bushes at the right
OF the road and as Dudley gazsd At the
fantastic figure he instantly exonerated
his horse.
The Lady of Long Age" who stood By
the roadside looked as II she might have
been cut from the pages Of an 1880 maya
zine. A multi-rufied voluminous silk
skirt. certainly worn over hoops. black
lace mantilla. a poke straw bonnet COW
cred with flowers, a white lace veil, silk
gloves, with reticule comprised the at
tire OF the quaint figure. Her snow white
hair was parted In the middle and fell
over each ear In symmetrical ringlets.
"Oh. pray you, pardon me-" she said
In q thin, little voice. Il fear startled
your steed. I tried to withdraw from the
road when heard you coming, but the
shrubbery is impenetrable."
Dudley lifted his hat courteously and
assured her that II was Of no moment.
while his mare turned her head In NOR
tincation on beholdins the harmlesnees
of the little piece OF antiquity.
as this your road!" asked Dudley. II
should be pleased TO drive you 20 your
destination. My horse 10 quite manage
able--you need not be alarmed"
THE Lady OF Long Ago" as Dudley
termed her In his thoughts. came for
ward. raised a tiny foot 20 the step and
sprang lightly In.
Thank you kindly. sir. am on my
way hither to the home of Squire Lang
ley, two miles this road. then to the east
one mile"
This road does not seem to have been
much travelled" remarked Dudley. Il
should think the road commissioners
would get In here and NOV out all this
stuff"
The lady gave little shrek.
"Oh. sirl 1t would be vandalism! The
road Is thing Of beauty as II 10. My
nephew would not allow II to be cut
down. You have never travelled this way
before?"
"No, am not quite sure OF my road
now"
Are you a stranger in this vicinity.
them"
Entirely; though hope not TO be
long. | am In search OF friend OF my
fathers"
Indeed! May inquire the name' |
am familiar with all the goodly folk
about here"
"His name is Henry Hartley"
She gave a little start and looked al
him keenly through her veil
THAT. sir. 10 my nephew'r name"
She removed her gloves, opened her
reticule and hastily fumbled among Ia
contents.
Il find that have failed TO bring I
card" she said, In shocked tones. m,
name is Lavinia Hartley"
"And my name" he responded, III
Dudley Johns. That is also my fathers
name"
"And lutte household word with us
assure you. My nephew trequentl,
speaks OF your father feel as though
ought to accompany you, but | am OF
my way TO tea party. OF course, yol
will be at the house on my return thii
evening. My nephew Will insist upon |
visit from YOU"
IL certainly hope 10 meet you agaii
and often" said Dudley, earnestly. blu
did you know my father? II seems as |
l had beard him speak your name"
She fumbled nervonsly at the reticule
"I-pardon me, sir, but my memory 4
very deficient cannot tell you. Thi
Is the turn you must take. Our home 4
a mile away, a large colonial house o.
the right"
"of course" he said, IT shall take 20
10 Squire Langleys."
During the rest Of the drive Dudley lie
tened. fascinated, to the quaint speeel
OF the Lady of Long Ago. They passed
moving machine and again Dudley ha