Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-05-03

DOIH dlliot, anu CdItu lOI uOtuluS
beyond the sphere of his art.
While he could WOO his mistress.
which he did with the devotion of a
devotee, he wanted no other, and thus.
at the age of twenty-three, the heir
10 one of the largest earldoms in the
kingdom was as Indifferent to the
wealth and might of his inheritance as
hermit might have been, and moved
among men as one In a dream. He
was very slim and fair, with yellow
head, hung almost to his collar; his
eyes were dark and somewhat cold
people said, but those who had seen
them light up at the sight Of beauti-
full picture, a glorious sunset, declared
that they were warm and expression
able enough. He was very quiet and
reserved, especially IN the presence
of the other sex, which caused some
persons to say that he was a woman
hater; but as a matter of fact, not one
young lord. The world mistook his
reserve for his pride, his thoughtful.
ness for insensibility, and modesty fo
indifference.
1T would not be at all an unusual
thing IL Lord Beaumont refused to
show up this afternoon" said Lady
Vaux, with little laugh.
IF he does, my dear Leola," she
continued, looking at Leoia with
smile, You must be careful how you
treat him."
Indeed" said Leola surprised and
amused. "Why?'
''He is so peculiar" said her lady
ship. who had had conversation with
her brother, and was carrying out his
commands. HE is confirmed woman
hater. you know"
Leola laughed softly.
\ Il shall not tempt him to change his
opinion of my sex"
Lady Vaux leaned forward, and tap
ped her playfully on the face
Il don't know that" she said. But
seriously, dear, he is terribly eccen-
trio, and gives the dear earl great
trouble, Goes in for art, and all that;
to absurd in young man of his posi-
tion. Fancy the heir to Howth spend
ing his time painting pictures, which
he can't possibly wane to sell, and no
body want to buy. They say that he
Is shut up In his studio for days to-
gether."
Il am quite curious to see him." said
Leola.
Lady Vaux did not look altogether
pleased at this remark.
you will be terribly disappointed,
my dear Leola." she said, "that Is IL
you have formed any proper idea OF
what the son Of the Earl of Howth
ought to be. Some people say that
he is good-looking, but can't see 1t.
don't like wax-doll men,"
And she stared absently at the
dark face of Philip Dyce.
A moment or two afterward the car
riage reached the lawn. As Philip
Dyce predicted mentally. crowd OF
people, who had been introduced to
the mistress of Lorme Abbey, came up
instantly, and 1t was some minutes
before Leola and her party could reach
the countess.
Lady Howth had, OF course, called
at the Abbey, and. equally of course,
she had been immensely taken with
Leola's beauty and unstrained natural
ness.
She kissed her. a high mark of
esteem from the countess. as she took
her hand and said
Il am very pleased to see you. my
dear" Then she laughed. Don't
let them tire you"
For two or three gentlemen were
waiting with respectful impotence to
carry Leola off to lawn-tennis.
Il can't play" said Leola.
Wen soon teach you, Miss Dale"
said handsome captain of dragons.
Il win take you for my partner, If you
will allow me that honor
I'VE want one at croquet-we have
been waiting for you, Miss Dale" said
another. young neighboring squire.
Miss Dale cannot play two games
at once" laughed the countess.
II am quite. willing to decide the
matter by chance or single combat"
said the dragon, cycling the squire
with not altogether mock ferocity.
But | can't play tennis or croquet.'
pleaded Jeola, with little blush.
Il am glad of t." murmured the
dragon, ''if am to have the pleasure
OF teaching you either.
There was nothing for II but to take
bat and her place, and the game
went on.
Presently band--the dragons
own-struck mp lively waltz, and the
party was at its height.
BY this time Leola had succeeded In
acquiring some knowledge of the
rules of the game, and managed to hit
the ball once out OF three times. but
she had also made herself very hot.
and, laughingly pleading fatigue, sat
down for little while.
! She was surrounded almost in.