Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-12-06

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her service. She knocked at the lib
rary door, but a footman informed her
that the earl was in the drawing-roo'n,
and Norah, entering the room. found
him seated with lady of rather more
than middle age, but still remarkably
pretty Sne was dressed in exquisite
taste, and Norah, as she stood still,
was Instantly attracted towards her,
as the elder lady regarded her with
pleasant. welcoming kind of smile.
The earl rose and assumed his most
graceful attitude
This is my daughter Norah, Lady
Ferndale," he said
Norah approached the p'easant-look-
ing lady, and Lady Ferndale held Oh.
her hand; then she drew Norah to-
ward her and kissed her very prettily.
my dear, l am very glad to see
you'll" she said, and Norah thought
how well her voice matched her gen.
tie face and kindly eyes, You have
seen my husband" she smiled, "ani
have made great conquest of him!
seem to have known you for years,
he has talked so much of you
Il hope we shall be great friends.
haven't any daughters of my own
left" with a plaintive little cadence.
they have gone from me now; and
am so fond of young people,, as your
father knows
"All the world knows Lady Fern.
dale's goodness of heart"
1T is never safe to give your father
an opportunity of paying a compli-
ment, my dear, but l mean what
said.'
And always, with charming SINGER
ity, say what you mean, dear lady,
observed the earl, with another bow
Yes, that's the worst of me! Fern
dale often says that my excessive can
dor will be my ruin, and that he is
continually getting me out of scrapes
into which my plain speaking has hur-
ried me-"
She held Norah's hand while she
was talking, and looked at her now
and again with the deepest interest
and admiration.
1--WE must tell each other all about
ourselves. dear" said She Suppose
we begin at once?"
But we can't, while the earl sits
there listening, can we9"
Il take my dismissal
NO, don't go; I've thought of an
other way, as the cookery books say;
wonder whether you would care to
come back with me to dinner. VIII
you, Lord Arrowdale?"
The earl conveyed courteous mega
tive by a wave of his hand.
Il am sure you do not want me-" he
sail But if you will confine your ia
yitation to Norah--''
'Taat's just what want!" remarked
Lady Ferndale, with her refreshing
candor. II want to have her all 70
myself. Will you come, my dear?
My ponies are at the door, and we
will neither of us Dress she CANCEL
at Norah's dress approvingly, and, in
deed, don't think you have anything
prettier than that frock!"
Il shall be very glad to come, Lady
Ferndale."
Then run away and put on your
hat, and we'll start at once" said
Lady Ferndale. Then, as Norah left
the room, she turned to the earl with
an exclamation of surprise and admira-
ton. Gracious, what beautiful
gil! | don't wonder at Ferndale's
raptures! What happy man you
must be to have such sweet creature
for daughter!'
Il am gratified by your approval of
her. Lady Ferndale'
APPROVAL" she exclaimed; that
isn't the word I'm in love with her
at first sight Why, she will be ire
mendous success and set the county
agaps How you can possibly have
neg have kept her from you so long,
can't think
The earl's face grew momentarlly
hard and cold. and Lady FerndaIe
fastened to add:
However, wherever she has been.
she has been well trained and cared
for That little air OF repose and dig
nifty she has is simply fascinating |
suppose she gets her manner from
your"
rhe earl smiled. and waved the COM
pliment aside gracefully.
Il have not yet had time to criti-
else her" he said, but am delighted
that you should see anything to ad !.
Blire in her. For my part, ! thought
fser-" he paused a moment. "un-
like any member of my. family
Lady Ferndale reflected for mo
ment her head on one side: then she
responded with start ing candor:
Yes, SO she is. quite unlike, when
come to think Of it: she is SO much
more beautiful than any OF the Arrow
dascs 1"
Thank you for us and for her. be
said.
We'll, that hair of hers, and her
eyes are simply wonderful. and I'm