Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-02-01

CHAPTER vII.-(continued
by Fergus Hume

eyes, a straight little nose, and a charm
ing rose-lipped mouth were Kitty's prir
cipal attractions, and her hair was reall
wonderful, growing all over her head i
crisp golden curls. Child-like enough he
face looked in repose, but with the smil
came the woman-such n smile a laugh
ing, merry expression such as the Greek
gave to Hebe. Dressed in a rough whit
dress trimmed with pale blue ribbons an
her golden head s~lIrmounted by a sailo
hat with q scarf of the same azure hu
tied around it Kitty looked really charm
Ing. Kitty hod examined CASTOR with
woman's cuickpess of taking in details
and she mentally decided he was the best
looking man she had erer seen only sa
wished he would talk. Shyness was no
a part of her nature, 80 after waiting
reasonable time for Vandeloup to com
mence, she determined to start herself.
Ira waiting to be entertained" sh'
said, in a hurried voice, raising her eyes
then afraid of her own temerity, she look
ed down again.
CASTOR smiled a little a Kitty's out
spoken remark, but remembering Mad
ame's injunction, he rather mischievousl,
determined to carry out her desires to thu
letter.
1T is 4 very nice day" he said, grave
lg. Kitty looked up and laughed merrily
II don't think that's a very original re
mark" she said coolly. producing mn mp
pie from her pocket. "If that's all you've
got to say, / hope Madame won't be long
Vandeloup laughed again at her petu'
lance, and eyed her critically as she took
a bite out Of the red side of the apple
xp;fb hor rr6ifo tootb a.
you like apples?" he asked, very much
amused by her candor.
pretty WE'LL" returned Miss Mar
churst, eying the fruit in a disparagine
manner; peaches are nicer; are Mad
ame's peaches ripe" looking anxiously at
him.
II think they are" rejoined CASTOR,
g~ravely.
II don't like your eyes," said Miss
Kitty, suddenly.
What's the matter with them?" with
a, quizzical glance.
'oThey look wicked"
"Ah, then, they belle the soul within"
returned Yandeloup, seriously. II assure
0 I'm a very good young man."
She was about to reply when Madame
Midas entered, and Kitty few to her with
a cry of delight.
.Why, Kitty" said Madame, highly
pleased, II am so glad to see you, my
dear; but keep OF, or I'll be spelling your
dress"
Eyes, so you will" said Kitty. retreat
ing to a safe distance: what a long time
you have been"
..Have I, dear?" said Madame Il hope
n. Vandeloup has proved a good substi-
tute.n
MADAME answered vandeloup, gnily,
I'VE have been talking about the crops
and the weather"
.Oh. indeed" replied Mrs. Villiers, who
saw the flush on Kitty's cheek, and by no
means approved of it; lit must have been
very entertaining"
every |" assented CASTOR, going back
10 his desk.
"Come along. Kitty" said Madame,
with 4 keen glance at her clerk, "let us
to the house and see II we can find
any peaches"
When vandeloup came home to tea he
found Kitty was as joyous and full Of life
q ever. Madame Midas felt weary and
worn out by the heat of the day, and was
sitting TRANQUILITY by the window ; but Kit
y, with bright eyes and restless feet, fol-
Selma all over the house, under the
pretense Of helping her, an infection
which that sage spinster bore with patient
After tea it was too hot to light the
lamp, and even Selma let the FIRE go out,
while all the windows and doors were
open to let the cool night wind blow in.
sat ON the verandah with Nc
Intosh, listening to Madame, no was play
fnR Mendelssohn's I'm a Gondola.n that
melody full Of the swing and
Rhythmic movement Of the waves. Then
10 please old Archie she played AUD
Lang Syne'-that tender, caressing air
which IL ono Of the most pathetic and
heart-stirring melodies in the world. Ar
rhie leaned forward with bowed head as
The sad melody fioated on the air, and
thoughts went back to the heather
lad Scottish hills. And what was this
Madame was now playing, with its pierre
Inr sorrow and sad refrain? Surely
Farewell to Lochaber." that bitter la
nent Of the exile leaving bonny Scotland
lar behind. vandeloup. who was not at
lending to the music, but thinking Of Kit
=. saw two big tears steal down McIn-
scGh's severe face.
.sentiment from him?" he muttered in
I CYNICAL tone .why, I should have as
cor expected blood from ! stone."
Suddenly the sad Air ceased, and after
! few chords, Kitty commenced to sing to
0adame's accompaniment. CASTOR arose
his feet, and leaned up against the
loor. for she was singing Gounod's charm
~ yalse from "Mirella." the bird-like
Melody 81 which suited her high, clear
rolce to perfection. vandeloup was rath-
= astonished at hearing this innocent lit
il maiden execute the difficult valse with
ease, and her shake was as rapid
md true as IL she had been trained in the
schools Of Europe. He did not know
Kitty had naturally q very flexible
voice. and that Madame had trained her
nearly a year, When the song was
ended CASTOR entered the room to express
thanks and establishment.
sYou have a fortune In your throat,
mademoiseIle,,, he said, with a bow. ..and
[ Assure you I have heard all the great
Of tod y.Efr Patti downward"
have only been able to teach her
Tery Iittic."s said Madame, booking affec-
tionately at Miss Marchurst, who now
stood, blushing at Vandeloup's praises,
'sbut when we find the Devils Lead | am
going to send her home to Italy to study
ringing.
.For the stage? y asked yandelonp.
is as It may be- replied q
ma eniymatica...y.
CHAPTER VIII.
SlIvers and his friend viiliers were
~ 10 means pleased with the existing
Itate = Mthinss IN sending Vandeloup
10 ~ Pactolus claim, they had though,