The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-10-05

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feels that few weeks in my jolly So
ciety will do him a world of good, so
that I can look for him any moment.
You must prepare for quick surren-
der to his charms, Lenore.''
II shall prepare for nothing of the
sort, cousin Ralph. You shall see into
what rare piece of marble I can
metempsychose my heart
"Perhaps; but I warn you!"
And I thank you for it, but it is
unnecessary"
Although size had told her cousin
his warning was unnecessary, Le-
nore's curiosity was strong to see his
peerless friend. Visitors at the
manor house were very few and she
looked forward to the arrival of their
guest as an event in the monotonous
round Of her life. Ralph had so ex-
patiated upon bis friends personal
appearance that, if she found not a
god, surely her disappointment would
be woeful
Seated upon ledge or rock which
had been torn from the mountain
side above her in some great, cataclys-
mic upheavel Of the past ages, she
held novel listlessly and marveled
if, seeing him in all his peerless
glory, she should succumb to his
charms-What then? She laughed.
Such an idea was absurd.
Hearing a step behind her, she
sprang up in alarm.
Pardon me if I have frightened
you," said stranger, bowling grace
fully, "but I am looking for gentle
man by the name. of Bronson, Ralph
Bronson; does he reside near here?"
So this was peerless Pierre! He
had magnificent form, a clear, sweet
voice and, as he raised his cap, a
mass of yellow curls were visible; but
his face! although regular in form,
with large, fine eyes, sensitive nose,
and refined mouth, his right cheek
was disfgured by a terrible scar.
Miss Lenox caught these little details
of his appearance in the brief mo-
ment he was speaking.
You are half mile from the road"
she answered, pointing in it's direc-
ton; 1.-The house is only a short dis.
lance north, after you reach that. l
am Mr.. BrOnsOn's cousin and live at
the manor house. I was just about
ready to return and, if you like, I will
show you the way?"
THANK you; you are very kind. So
this is Miss Lenox? Many a time
have I heard Ralph eulogize his
cousin" He stopped, picked up the
novel which she had dropped in her
alarm, and handed it to her with a
pretty gesture. In fact, I think all of
Ralph's college friends were more or
less acquainted with Miss Lenox.".
From this point the conversation
lapsed into various subjects. Lenore,
becoming deeply interested in their
talk, found themselves approaching the
manor house all too soon. Ralph saw
them coming and fastened down the
walk to meet them. At the first
glimpse of his friend, Pierre Merrivale
became strangely silent and a panied
expression settled about his brows
why, old fellow, this is quite sur
PRISE" said Ralph as he drew near
and caught his friends hand; then,
looking into, his face, he started and
a sharp cry of establishment escaped
him. "Great heavens, Pierre! what
terrible"
Mr.. Merrivale turned his head away
sadly and his friend recollected him.
self.
Forgive me, forgive me, old chap;
but you know you"
Eyes, know, Ralph. I have not
always been this way, but" with a
sigh, "misfortunes come to us ALL"
It was In this manner that Pierre
Merrivale came to visit them. He
was bright in conversation and agree
able in manner, but was neither gay
nor careless. II handsome looks i'm