Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-02

mad taken tea with her."
Leola moved to the window. The
view, with the Home Farm in the dis
lance, swami before her eyes; the
| voices of the speakers struck upon
her ears with blurred, indistinct
sound; doubt. suspicion, dread, were
slowly overcoming her.
'When?" cried Mrs. Tibet so
CURLY that it seemed absolutely dis
respectful.
/ Let me think" said Philip. 81 at
tached no importance to the incident
why should L? There was nothing
extraordinary in Kingsley's taking a
cup of tea with friend. but read by
the light of this elopement, why
and he pauesd, significantly. When?
1t was the day of Lord Beaumont's
accident, Mrs. Tibbett"
When he was wringing wet?" said
Mrs. Tibbett, incredulously.
Philip smiled.
Il admire your staunchness for the
absent, Mrs. Tibbert," he said, kindly;
''but, unfortunately for your incredul-
ity, others saw him leave the cottage.
Edward Young, for one, and he did
not forget to mention it in the ale
house,
There was an intense silence.
well, sir" said Mrs. Tibbett,
drawing long breath, l shan't, for
my part, believe any harm of Mr..
Cyril on the strength of ale house
tongues. Such perfect gentleman
as he is! Besides" she added, with
renewed vigor, there was the letter
gave him noticed that he looked
very grave and thoughtful-that's
what took him away so suddenly!
That was it, depend on it. AS to his
going away like that, that don't mean
anything, for Mr.. Cyril wasn't the one
to make fuss"
"And yet" said Philip, shaking his
head, you were SO alarmed and up
set that you came up here, Mrs. Tib-
bett."
Mrs. Tibet colored, and looked
anything but amiable at Mr.. Dyce.
Ppm foolish woman" she said,
"and easily frightened, besides" and
her eyes filled with tears, I've grown
fond of Mr.. Cyril-he's Ike a son to
me, so kind and gentle as he Island
and" and Mrs. Tibbett broke
down.
! Leola left the window and laid her
hand on the good creatures arm.
Don't be alarmed, Mrs. Tibbett,'
she said, and her voice, though low.
rang clear and unfaltering. "Mr.
Kingsley has only gone up to London
on business, and will be back today,
wine." and she glided to the side
probably. You must have a glass of
board ana, with her own hands,
poured out some wine and brought it
to her.
Mrs. Tibet dried her eyes and
drank the wine, and with respectful
courtesy moved to the door. Leola
accompanied her.
Mrs. Tibbett dried her eyes and
drank the wine, and with respect.
full courtesy moved to the door. Leola
accompanied her.
Let me go up to your room, Miss
Leola, DEAR" she said, in a whisper
Leola nodded, and closing the door,
came back to the table.
Lady Vaux looked UP through her
eyeglasses:
ut is my opinion" she said, slowly,
that that good woman knows all
about it."
Leola looked up with flash in her
dark eyes.
my dear Laura" demonstrated
Philip. softly.
Il can't help It. / may be unchari-
table. ETC., etc." responded Lady
Vaux, rising, but, tell me, if Mrs.
Tibbett didn't suspect something was
wrong, why did she come flying up
here?"
Leola opened ner lips, but remained
/ silent.
MY dear child" said Lady Vaux,
taking her by the arm and kissing her;
of course ! know you think me quick
to imagine evil: but then remember l
| am woman of the world, and you are
an infant, dear, charming, lovable,
innocent child. There, we won't say
any more about it. Perhaps, after all,
Mr.. Kingsley will come back and ex-
plain his fight satisfactorily. / am
sure no one-no one-will be more de-
| lighted than / shall, for positively
dote on the young fellow. But
And her ladyship shrugged her snoul-
| ders.
Philip Dyce came across the room,
and took Leola's hand, bending over
1t with the soft, sleek grace peculiar
| to him.
"Good-bye!" he said, in low, must
cal voice. Il am sorry this should
have reached your ears, and trust
that We may find your generous conf,
dence in Kingsley is not misplaced
and betrayed"
Leola said nothing. but she looked
him full in the face: If she doubted he