Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1907-05-13

sat Herr Won Wade. His long frame
reclining in fauteuil his head rested
upon the light wallpaper, which
threw his dalA brown hair into bold
relief. His right hand, negIigently
holding a cigar betw cen his fingers,
dropped from the window sill. The
left was raised, as though he had just
been speaking His neighbor, Bar
oness Lessen, bent forward with her
most agreeable smile, as though the
words had been addressed to her
self, instead of directly to Helene.
She sat rather near him. and had some
crochet work in her hands. On the
whole, the group looked rather peace
full. Fraulein Won Wade was reclining
in a chaise-longue. A broad wrapper
enveloped her small figure, and the
beautiful brown curis were concealed
under morning cap, the pink bows
of which brought out the sickly pale
ness of her face into all the bo.der
relief On her outstt.tch q finger
perched the cockatoO. She held it
caressingly to her cheek, from time
to time. The "detestable creature
was called Darling" might shrek
as much as it pleased, and was re-
proved with a sympathizing. What
vexes you, dear hearth at most. Here
too, was reconciliation and perfect
peace.
At Elizabeth's entrance Helene
beckoned her in a friendly way, yet
it did not escape the girls attention
that the lady had to struggle with
more or less embarrassment.
Dear Rudolph she said, taking
Eiizabeth's hand, here you see the
amiable musician whom / have to
thank for many an hour of keen en-
joyment. Fraulein Ferber-called by
her uncle, and also in the neighbor-
hood Gold Elsie-plays SO delight
fully that 1 wish to beg her to make
see, dear child she said, turning to
Elizabeth, that | am unable to
give you my support at the piano;
will you kindly play something for
us alone?"
With all my heart replied Eliza
beth, but l shall be very anxious for
you have placed two unconquerable
powers before me, the clouds outside
and the favorable opinion you have
Gained in advance for my playing"
May excuse myself for an hour?'
asked the baroness, folding up her
work and rising. 1 should like to
take drive with Bella, ro)i thing
has not been in the fresh air for so
long
Il think she can have air at first
hand, whenever she takes the trouble
no put b head out of the window
said Herr Won Wade brusquely knock
ing the ashes from his cigar.
Heavens! Is 1t disagreeable to you,
dear Rudolph, to have me drive? I
shall stay at home, of course, If"
Il am sure l do not know why !:
should detain you. Go, drive as much
and as afIen as you please" was
he undisturbed reply.
The baroness pressed her hips to-
gether, and turned to Helene. rs it
agreed that you will take coffee in
my room? l shall not be gone very
long, because of the showers. In an
hour shall be at home and shall
not let myself be deprived of the
pleasure. dearest Helene of leading
you to my ROOM
You will have to let yourself be
deprived of it, said Herr Won Wade.
1t has been my Office for years, ana
l hope my sis er 'oes not think
have grown less skilful during my
absence.
Certainly not, dear Rudolph; I
am very thankful to you, if you will
be So kind cried Helene, her glance
anxiously wavering from one to the
oher. The baroness had already con-
quered her irritation; with a most
engaging smile, she offered her hand
to Herr Won Nalde, kissed Helenes
brow, and rustled out of the room
with a Well, then, au revoir!"
During these brief nego iatfons,
Elizabeth had been observing the
u1dl WHOSE lace dIpu voice IlIlQ re-
Gently made SO strong an impression
upon h"r. He" terror, for that was the
whole of her former mighty sensa-
ton, had Deen repeated, just now, on
finding Herr Won Wade Unexpectedly
here. How quiet his eyes were today,
icq cold, as they rested upon the bar
onesse's face. The upper part of his
face, which had / without that, some
thing unusually stern It's out.
lines, seemed iron when the eyes as
sumed their present look A we'll
cared-for chestnut beard surrounded
his lips and cheeks, and flowed In
soft waves down upon his breast.
Herr Won Waldo did not look young,
and. though his slender figure had re-
tanned its elasticity, the indescribabl9
control and quiet of his carriage and
mtions lent him dignity which CON-
mands respect, and belongs to older