Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-23
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,nured something to the effect that It
was not surprising; which little bit OF
incense being properly offered ana
accented, Lady Grahame resumed her
remarks with the same expression OF
weII-pleased vanity.
81 am told he is wealthy; that ne
made large fortune abroad, and goes
into the best society know Really
never saw a more polished or charn'
ing manner. and such a flow of spirits.
cannot remember the witty things
he said, but we quite agreed upon
many points. He has very handsome
house near the park.
Miss Lowe looked amiably inter-
ested, having nothing particulars TO
say.
"There are times" continued the
lady, pathetically. when l feel very
lonely. When poor Sir Wilton was
alive he kept me continually amused.
Really, to quote and alter the saying
Of a French king, "a house without a
gentleman is like garden without
60 yers!"
Her companion cordially agreed in
this; it was a wonderful fight OF Inn
agination for Lady Grahame.
sMr. Fulton said something about
calling tomorrow morning" said her
ladyship; ''but do not know whether
he will. We were speaking of jewels,
and he said he had very rare and be
autiful opal that he would show me.
forget where it was found. but in
some strange place. Do you think
pale pink or light blue suits me best?
nav as well look nice. We must see
about 4 becoming toilette, my dear
something elegant, but not too young.
Lady Grahame was IL an unusual
state of high spirits. She had called
that morning upon one OF her many
dear and intimate friends. The ladies
had gone out shopping together, and
during the course o. their drive they
met Mr.. Henderson, who introduced
his friend. Mr. Fulton. to Lady Ora
hame Mr.. Fulton was, or seemed TO
be. charmed with her. He offered her
more homage, more compliments, and
more delicate fiattery in one hour than
she had ever received before. After
he left them, Mrs. Henderson told her
how often Mr.. Fulton had expressed a
wish TO know her elegant and grace
full friend. Lady Grahame."
81 think" said Mrs. Henderson, you
have made conquest. Lady Grahame.
Mr. Fulton Is said to be immensely
rich. / never saw any one with such
a flow Of spirits and eloquence."
as he one Of the Fultons OF Hex
nam?" asked Lady Grahame.
81 know nothing of his family" was
TIE reply; mfr. Henderson met him
at the banquet given in honor Of the
Prince Risentour. and he was quite
charmed with him. assure you, sew
eraI ladies Of my acquaintance would
be prond to make such a conquest"
Lady Grahame was delighted. Not
that lover was novelty. for her
pleasing person and comfortable Joint
ure had attracted many. but something
or other interfered with each Of them.
One was too old. another only sought
her for her money, a third was too dis
sipated. a fourth could not agree over
settlements: and, IN sober earnest, |
Lady Grahame cared for none Of them. |
But she was quite please with the
homage Of this handsome. debonnairel
man. whose careless smiles an words
were so full Of life and humor. and |,
Lady Grahame returned home IN a |
perfect futter Of spirits; for he had
asked permission to call on the NOR
row, to show her the wonderful opal
about which he told such 9 strange,
interesting story.
The morrow came. and Lady era
names maid found it very difficult to
please her; but when the toilette was
completed she acknowledged It to
be a perfect success Every good
point in her figure and face was made
the most OF. and every defect carefully
concealed. lady Grahame smiled as
she gave long lingering look at the
mirror; Miss Lowe was observed to
look unusually tired when the cere
monv was over.
It was a bright May day: the win
dows Of the pretty drawingroom were
open; the soft warm breeze was laden
with the fragrance Of mignonette. Lady
Grahame's favorite flower. The blinds
were skilfully arranged. so that beau
tiful rosy light came from the silken
hangings. It was really pretty pic
ture; and Lady Grahame in her effec-
tive toilette. was pleasant to look
upon.
''I will not read. my dear" sac said !,
when Miss Lowe suggested a book.
at makes me so sleepy and stupid |
Give me that purse am netting; YOU
can read aloud If you choose"
But not one word did Lady Grahame |
hear; her thoughts were all upon the |
visitor, whose coming she anticipated
so anxiously. It was long since a |
blush Of real pleasure had flushed her
face; but there was one when she
heard a loud and very imperative
knock at the door Her hand almost
trembled when she rose to greet her
admirer
AS Mr.. Fulton stood there in the /
subdued light of the Nav sun. he