Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
CHAPTER XVI.

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ceding night should be as unreal as
the dreams themselves; but from her
window she could see the chimneys
of the Home Farm, and she knew
thai her love was no dream.
He will be here today; l shall see
him in few hours, hear his voice,
hold his hand" she thought, as Mary
dressed her-that Mary who felt more
attached to her young mistress
every day and declared in the sery-
ants hall that she grew more lovely
and lovable.
Leola listened absently as her de-
voted little maid chartered while
she brushed the long, silky hair
She liked to hear Mary's chatter,
although if the ripple of talk ever ap-
preached gossip she checked it in
stantly; but Mary's chatter was
rather constrained and jerky this
morning, and she seemed to have
something on her mino.
What dress, Miss" asked Mary,
with a sigh
Amy you like-no, stay" said
Leola, remembering that Cyril had
once glanced approvingly at a morn
ing dress Of Tussore and Indian wool
- will wear the Tussore.
Yes, Miss" said Mary Its a
pretty dress, and it isn't everyone
who could wear it; but you can wear
anything, Miss.
You always say that, Mary said
Leola, laughing.
It's true, said Mary, emDhatical-
~ Are you going to the village to-
day, Miss?7
mol don't know. Why?" asked
Leola, family wondering at the
question
'-Oh, don't know, Miss Ieastways,
there's quite a stir there this morn
ing.
'Yes?' said Leola, absentIy, and
having received the parting touches
to her toilet, went down stairs
Ms. Wethereu was seated at the
breakfast table, and looked up as
Leola entered, with a smile that was
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troubled, but Leola Kissed her, ard
took her seat, Noticing nothing
There were some letters. princi pa
ly Invitations, which Leola opened
and put aside. scarcely read. Mrs
Wetherell unfolded the paper aud
looked at it, but glanced over her
spectacles at Leola with a hesitating
expression, which was something Ike
Leola's own At last she said.
Which is the Marsdens' cottage,
my dear?"
THE Marsdens'?' said Leola. with
. start oh, let me think-the last
one IL the lane. Why"
4 want to call there this morning"
said Mrs. Wetherell.
Is old Marsden iIl9" asked Leola.
"Pn go with you wonder Cyril
mean Mr. Kingsley corrected
herself with burning bIush-"did
not tell me"
Mrs WethereiI did not notice the
blush or the correction; she seemed
as much absorbed in her way as
LeoIa.
no, Marsden is not Ill. she said.
and | think I'll go alone. my dear,
she added. quietly
Very well" SAID LeoIa. with
sense Of relef-misAg she not If she
went out, miss Cyru2
Breakfast proceeded; neither made
a very hearty meal Mrs. Wetherell
seemed very thoughtful. and Leola
had risen and walked % The window
when footman opened The door ana
announced Lady Vaux
Her ladyship. clad IN sable-tha
mornings were ehEly-came forward
with outstretched hands and beam
ing smile,
MY dear Leola. she murmured. in
her soft. even voice. so Ike her
brothers that It always Jared upon
Leola. you are down. then I
dreaded hearing that YOU were still in
bed 1t is the middle Of the night TO
most people
Not to me-" sa.e Leola.
No. ] know. dear" mmmursI
La Vanx you are one e. those
decidedly strong women who Ike
early risjnE-vou go In for cold
bath every moruing-oh it makes ne
shudder--and enjoy getting your feet
wet But there, | could not contain
myself an, hour directly heard the
news"
"Yes?" said G.eola, iaterrozahvely.
"Win you have a cup of coffee.
Lady yaux?' asked Mrs Watherell
and as she brought /. to her Iadyshjp,
she whispered
mot know" echoed Lady Vaux.
aloud. and with arched and elevated
eyebrows why, my mail brought me
the news the first thing this morn.
ing, ans by this time the village IS
ringing with r."
Leola, who was standing at the win.
dow patting the head Of a huge mas
tiff which she had let in from the ter
race. looked up inquiringly
News. what news?" she asked
calmly.
do you really mean to say you
haven't heard?" said Lady Vaux. with
her dainty Sevres cup half lifted to
her lips.
IL have heard no news this morn
ing" said Leola, with smile. What