Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-10-18

The squire uttered an exclamation
why, Faradeane, this is-isn't this
rather too big present for my little
grip he said, with smile, but a
grateful and affectionate light in his
eyes ~ she had been princess, in
stead of the daughter of country
squire, You could not have been more
generous"
miss Olivia IS a princess to all OF
us, sir, he said In the half-sad and
melodious voice which rendered even
his commonplaces significant. ut is
and old relic have had by me for
some time, and ! thought that Miss
Vanley would forgive It's old-fashioned-
ness"
(Which | expect increases It's value,
and that must be great, apart from the
antiquity Of the thing. These stones
are very large and very lustrous.
Look at this, Bradstone!'
yes" said Faradeane, carelessly.
Il am no judge OF gems. None could
be too pure for Miss Vanley."
Eyes, very jolly" said BARLEY Brad
stone. Put II on and let Faradeale
see how you look In It," She did not
offer TO comply but stood with the
neeklet In her hands, and he took 1t
from her and put II round her neck
and struck an attitude. What do
you think of 1t, Faradeane?" he ex'
claimed.
Faradeane looked at her for mo.
ment and smiled.
THE old gems were never so honor
ed before he said; and though he
tried to speak lightly, there was a per.
ceptible culver In his voice
"rhey are very beautiful" said tho
squire. Take care OF them, my dear.
I am sure they are extremely yalu.
able, although Mr. Faradeane treats
them 30 cayalierly"
olivia put up her hands to unfasten
the nocklet, but could not do so.
Lot me try" said Bradstone.
They like you so well that they don't
care about parting from you. | can't
do It! Where's the spring, Fara.
deane, do YOU know? Just come and
see, will your
Faradeane came slowly fora ard,
and rs he did so olivia put up her
hands again.
I'll think ! can do IT," she said,
with Il strange tremor In her voice.
Don't you try" said Bradstone,
with n malicious enjoyment of her EN-.
barrassment. Let Faradeane do It;
he knows the trick of the fastening, |
dare say"
1T Is very simple" said Faradeano
will you allow me7' and he forced
his voice into tone of ordinary 20.
likeness.
She bent her head and no touched
the hidden spring lightly; but as tho
necklet parted his fingers touched her,
and her face and neck grew crimson
as she raised hor eyes to his face
Then she took the neclllet from his
hands and, without waiting to put It
III It's tub't ltll inc lppllt
BARLEY Bradstone thrust his hands
into his pockets and looked otter her
and then ut taradeane's polo set face.
What lngrattude!" he said, half.
moclingly and with a loud laugh.
laugh, "She didn't even say Thank
YOU
Olivia went up TO her own room,
her heart beating, her neck still burn.
ing where Faradeanes fingers had
touched, and as she opened the door
she started and uttered an exclama.
tion, But is was only Bessie who
rose to meet her.
"Bessie!" she exclaimed. How
YOU startled mel" and she sank into
a chair, painting,
Bessie looked at her gravely and
brought her u bottle Of sal volatile
from the dressing table; but olivia
put 1t away with a faint laugh.
mo, no, | am not SO badly frighten.
ed as that" she said; but did not
expect to see anyone, and with n
piteous little smile, Il have grown
nervous lately. Bessie"
Il am SO sorry, MISS" said Bessie
meellly, "They told me to come up,
stairs and wait as usual"
Yes, yes; quito right, said Olivia
quickly and | am very glad to SEQ
you. Take your things off and let us
have some tea. Have YOU come to
say goodbye to me, Bessie?" and he
smiled again
mo, not goodbye, MISS replied
Bessie. i've come to ask YOU to take
me with you"
ITO take YOU with ne! why"
yes, miss, she went on, with down
cast eyes. 81 am going out into ser.
vice, and I've come to ask YOU If
you'll engage me for your maid"
why, Bessie!' exclaimed Olivia.
catching mt her arm and drawing her
toward her, You are going out to
seryicel | thought Vour fafher apulA