Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-15
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was something new and strange 70
you. 1t Is a beautiful place. BY the
way, what do you think Of Lady Lee
nore?"
Stella started.
ooh, she is very beautiful, and as
wonderful as you said, dear" she muir
INJURED.
Eyes, isn't she She will make a
grand countess, will she not"
What" said Stella.
He smiled.
wonderful creatures women are,
TO be sure. For the life OF me
could not tell in exact words how the
countess managed to give me the i'm
preston, but she gave It me, and I'M
mlgtakably-"
What impression!' said Stella
He laughed.
THAT matters were settled between
Lord Leycester and Lady Lenore, and
that they were to be married. They
will make fine match, will they
not?"
"Yes-no--I mean yes" said Stella,
and happy smile came into her eyes
as she leant back.
No, il was not Lady Lenore he was
gong to marry--not the great beauty
with the golden hair and violet eyes,
bui little mere nobody, called stella
Etheridge. She leant back and hug
ged her secret TO her bosom and car
essed it, The hy 'trundled along
after the manner OF ilys, and stopped
at last at the white gate in the lane
Mr. Etheridge got out aud held his
hand for ella, and she lea2t out
As she did So she uttered 2. slight
cry, for tall figure was standing be
side the gate in the light by the
lamps.
Bless my soul, what's the matter?
exclaimed Mr. Etheridge. turning
round. "Oh. it's you MIR. Adelstone"
II am very sorry to have Startled
you, Miss Stella said Jasper Adei.
stone. and ne came forward with his
hat raised b. his left hand his right
was In sling stellas gentle eyes
saw Il, and her face paled.
Il was taking stroll through the
meade rs and looked in. Mrs, Penfold
said that you had gone to the Hall
Coming back from The river J heard
the fly. and waited to sag good
night
II is very kind" murmured stella,
her eyes still fixed on the useless arm
Come in and have a cigar" said
Mr.. Ftheridge. "Ahl what Is the
matter with your arm. MANI
Jasper looked at him, then turned
his small keen eyes on steiia's face.
"a mere triae," he said. met
with an accident the other day ana
sprained It.. II Is n mere pothlng,
No. | won't come In. thanks. Blythe
wau. I'm nearly forgetting a most i'm.
nortant matter" and he put his hand
IN his pocket and drew something out,
II met the postofIlce boy in the lane,
and he gave me this 10 save his legs
and he held out telegram envelope
"A telegram for mel" exclaimed
Mr. Etherdge Wonders Will never
cease. Come inside. Mr.. Adelstone."
But Jasper shook his head.
Il will wish you goodnight, now,
he said. "Win you excuse my left
hand. Miss stela?" be added, as he
extended Il
Stella took it. it was burning, hot,
aud dry.
4 am 40 sorry,' she said, in a low
voice j cannot tell how sorry
ami"
DO not think OF 1t" he said. Pray
forget it. as--l do. he added. with
hidden irony, 1T Is a mere nothing
Stella looked down.
And am sure that--Lord Leyccs-
ter Is sorry
NO doubt" he said Il am quite
sure Lord Leycesler did not want to
break my arIu, But indeed. | was
n yAtiy punished for my carelessuess,
though, assure YOU. that l should
have pulled up iu time,
Yes. yes. l am sure OF that attn
sure | Was in no danger said Stella,
earnestly.
Yes, he said. in low voice,
There was really no necessity tor
Lord LEICESTER 10 throw me OF my
horse. or even insult me. But Lord
LEICESTER is a privileged person, Is h@
notg"
I'll don't know what you meant
said Stella. ialntiy
Il mean that Lord Leycester may
do things with IMMUNITY which others
cannot even think Of, and his sharp
eyes grew TO her face, which Stella
felt was growing crimson.
II am sure he VIII be very
sorry, she said. when he knows how
Apuch you are hurt and he will apoi.
Sglze mos, sincerely
Il have no doubt he said, lightly.
"and after all. it is something to have
ones arm spralned by Lord Lotcester
Wyndward, is il not Il is better
than q broken heart.
"a broken heart, What DO yeu
mean" said Stella, her face flushed.
her eyes challenging his with tooch
OF Indignation.
lie smiled
u meant that Lord Leycestes IS a.
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