Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-10
CHAPTER Xxx.


THE month of blossoms Sweet
maiden May" came round again, bring
ing all most worthy of note, men of
letters, artists, poets, statesmen, beau
ties and bellies to the great city. Lon,
don was in its pride. The season was
a good one, and every one looked busy
prosperous, and happy.
In the drawingroom of one of the
prettiest houses in May Fair Lady Ora
name sat with her friend, confidante,
and companion Miss Lowe The
house was not grand mansion, nor
was the drawing room one of the most
sumptuous, but everything in it spoke
of refinement and elegance Lady
Grahame herself was more elegant
than beautiful; no one knew ner age;
and what was still better, no one could
guess it. She might be looking old
for thirty or ypung for fifty. Her dark
hair was as luxuriant as ever, roses
doomed on her cheek and Lip, there
was light and fire in her dark eyes,
and no wrinkle or line marred the
pleasant comely face.
Lady Grahame was fairly entitled to
be called 'well-preserved." Why
should she be otherwise? Her life
had been one calm, untroubled scene
Oh enjoyment. She knew nothing of
the darker side of life, though she had
vague idea that somewhere far away
from her prosperous happy world there
were darker shades of human life, dim
mysterious troubles that made people
old before their time, ard brought
them TO that wonderful mystery called
death. She was the only child of a
country squire, and early in life had
married Sir Wilton Grahame a barone,
of noble descent, and through him was
connected with some of the best fam
lilies in England. Her mother was the
I daughter of Lord Dalecairn of Dale
cairn, and her mothers family was a
large one.
Sir Wilton Grahame died, leaving his
widow comfortable jointure; her par,
ents died, leaving a small fortune; and
Lady Grahame, while still in the prime
of life, found herself free and un.
fettered moderately rich. liked and
courted by the numerous aristdcratic
members of her family.
Lady Grahame made no pretensions
/ to intellectual culture. Sse knew the
names of the leaing authors of the
day, she knew the most popular artists
and the best pictures they painted.
Such things were talked about =
and she never liked to be behind.
There all mental effort ended; she
liked an elegant house. well filed with
pretty knick-knacks, she liked few
few well-trained servants, fashionable
dresses, and good jewefry, all of which
tastes her income enabled her to
crafty, The one grand study of her
life was comfort She had no idea
beyond it. Her sofa-cushions and easy
chairs must DO of the softest down: no
breath of cold, no rough wind must
ever come near her Her table must
be dainty prepared. and her slumbers
never broken.
In order to ensure this continual at
tention to her comfort, Lady Grahame
sought for a companion. She was not
long in finding one. For a certain
stated sum Miss Lowe consented to de
vote every thought OF her mind to the
persoasl comforts of Lady Grahame.
The ladies had been out shopping.
and something had evidently caused
Lady Grahame great pleasure. for her
eyes sparkled. and her comedy. pleas
ant face was lit with smiles.
Il tell you, my DEAR she said to
Miss Lowe, that / have really never
seen more elegant or handsome man.
Poor Sir Wilton had a nice face. but
was not to be compared to him: his
attentions were quite marked. Mrs.
Henderson tells me he has besieged
her with requests for an introduction
to me-"
To be continued.