Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
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muEeu SoneLnlng 10 the effect that il
was not surprising; which little bit OF
incense being properly offered and
accepted, Lady Grahame resumed her
remarks with the same expression oil
well-pleased vanity.
Il am told he is wealthy; that ne
made large fortune abroad, and goes
into the best society l know Really
never saw more polished or charm
Ing manner, and such 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 particular to
say.
There are times" continued the
lady, pathetically, when | feel very
lonely. When poor Sir Wilton was
alive he kept me continually amused.
Really, to quote and alter the saying
of French king, "a house without a
gentleman is like a garden without
fiowersr"
Her companion cordially agreed in
this; 1T was wonderful fight of i'm
agination for Lady Grahame.
Mr. Fulton said something about
calling tomorrow morning." said her
ladyshlp; but l 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.
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some strange place. Do you think
pale pink or light blue suits me best :?
/ may as well look nice. We must see
about a becoming toilette, my DEAR
something elegant, but not too young"
Lady Grahame was In 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 of 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 flattery In one hour than
she had ever received before. After
he left them, Mrs. Henderson told her
how often Mr.. Fulton had expressed q
wish to know her elegant and grace.
ful friend, Lady Grahame."
Il think" said Mrs. Henderson. you
have made conquest, Lady Grahame
Mr.. Fulton is said to be immensely
rich. never saw any one with such
How OF spirits and eloquence."
rs he one OF the Fultons of Hex
ham?" asked Lady Grahame.
Il know nothing of his family" was
tae reply: "Mr. Henderson met him
at the banquet given in honor of the
Prince Risentour, and he was quite
charmed with him. I assure you, sew.
eral ladies' of my acquaintance would
be proud to make such conquest"
Lady Grahame was delighted. Not
that lover was a 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, third was too dis.
sipated. fourth could not agree over
settlements; and, In sober earnest.
Lady Grahame cared for none of them.
But she was quite pleasea with the
homage of this handsome, debonnalre
man, whose careless smiles an' words
were so full of life and humor and
Lady Grahame returned home In a
perfect flutter of spirits: for he had
asked permission to call on the NOR.
row, TO show her the wonderful opal
about which he told such a strange,
interesting story,
The morrow came. and Lady Ora
names maid found Il very dlnlcult TO
please her; but when the toilette was
completed she acknowledged II 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,
mony was over.
1t was a bright May day: the win
dows OF the pretty drawing-room 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. II was really n pretty pic,
ture; and Lady Grahame. in her effec.
tive toilette, was pleasant to look
upon.
II will not read, my dear" sac said.
when Miss Lowe suggested book,
st makes me so sleepy and stupid.
Give me that purse am netting; you
can read aloud il you choose"
But not one word did Lady Grahame
hear; her thoughts were all upon the
visitor. whose coming she anticipated
so anxiously. IL was long since a
blush of real pleasure had flushed her
face; but there was one when she
heard loud add very imperative
knock Mt the door Her hand almost