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

Leola came round-he mad to give
her his hand through the thick places
and uttered an exclamation of ad-
miration.
1t was beautiful sketch of that
part of the lake in front of which she
had stood; and very cleverly he had
dashed in her figure. The face was,
Of course, unfinished.
Perhaps" he said, looking wistful-
ly at her, you will let me complete
the picture-I mean the face. tits
a pity" he added, thoughtfully, that
you were not sitting on that tree
overhanging the water. What fine
scene for an Ophelia."
Leola laughed quietly.
Il could hardly be expected to climb
trees without a purpose. The picture
is very pretty"
Pretty" he repeated, with sigh;
yes, and that is all. There is some
thing higher than painting pretty
pictures"
Leola looked at him curiously. He
looked sad, dissatisfied, and thrust his
hand through his long, wavy hair.
But it is more than pretty" said
Leola, gently. Look at those water
lilies-they are beautiful; they seem
to be really floating on the water"
Don't say SOL" he said, earnestly.
How can you say so? Look at the
originals themselves and he pointed
to a cluster under the overhanging
tree. See how fresh, look at the
beautiful white, the dead yellow, and
now look at my miserable mockeries,
Why" and he grew fiery and hot with
Impotence at his own incompetence
"See-wait till / get you one" and
he sprang to the tree, threw himself
across it, and leaning over caught the
finest of the lilies. Now, to all
who have ever made acquaintance
with this charming and obstinate
flower, it is well known how toughly
and tenaciously it's blossoms cling to
their stems.
AS an artist Lord Beaumont ought
to have known this; perhaps, in his
eagerness, he had forgotten it. At any
rate, he pulled at the flower, and the
flower, apparently, pulled at him, for,
without word or cry, he slid head
foremost off the tree and into the
water.
For moment Leola felt inclined to
laugh; it was so sudden and comical
a disappearance But in a moment
as the pale, fair face rose to the sur
face. she saw that the water was deep,
and that he could not swim.
In an instant she sorang to the tree
and screamed for help.
But although she bent down as far
as she could, she was not long enough
in the arm to reacn the struggling
man. He went down twice-she
ceased to scream, feeling faint with
horror-then, suddenly, as she her.
self was about to fall, she felt pair
of hands seize her and almost throw
her on the grass, and then, with a
splash. some one Owed into the lake.
The next instant there were two
faces on the surface-Lord Beau.
mont's and-Cyril Kingsley's. Before
she could thoroughly realize the fact
of his presence, the two men were on
the bank, and one. was kneeling over
her.
She rose, feeling slightly giddy, and
was conscious that a strong-and
wet-arm was round her waist. 1t was
Cyril Kingsley's.
did hurt your" he said. Forgive
me-"
She drew long breath.
mo, no." she said. do not think
of me-
There is no one else to think
about" said Lord Beaumont.
He spoke In very quiet voice. but
there was an Intensity in 1t that
brought both the others eyes upon
his face
1t was very pale, and very set, but
there was light in his eyes as they
fixed themselves upon Cyril Kings
ley's face that embarrassed him and
made Leola's cheek blush.
Sir he said. you have saved my
life!" and he held out his hands.
Cyril Kingsley took the small hand
lit was wet and hot. and chung to his
own.
"Oh, no." he said. with a short
laugh: you would have got out all
right"
You have saved my life," said
Lord Beaumont. There are nine
feet OF water there and cannot swim
You have saved my life; are you
ashamed of it?"
by no MEANS" said Cyril, wringing
his hands; IF 1t is true, am sure
ii was worth saving"
THAT will be seen," said Lord Beau
mont: I'VE shall discover that to-
gether. you and l, if we live, for we
shall be friends"
Cyril Kingsley drew back as IL he
suddenly recollected something.
That will also be seen, Sir" he
said. quietly.
My name is Beaumont" said his
lordship, looking inquiringly.
Leola broke in eagerly:
This genueman's name is Kings