Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-04-22
and steadily,

There is one other l have-heard
of, whose name is not here, 1 think"
'Indeed!' he said; then, that Is
the buffers fault. Permit me to add
it to TIE list"
His name is Harry Herne,'' she
eaid, quietly.
He is not servant on the estab-
lishment, Miss Darracourt.''
Il understood that he was always
here" she said.
That is partly true" said Mr..
Head, with marked constraint. The
young man was favorite of your
uncle's, and-well yes, l think he
spent most of his time at Darracourt.
He was, no doubt, useful to your
uncle"
Then he would probably be useful
to me-" said Lucille.
Just So" assented Mr.. Head, tame
ly. Exactly. Ahemi' He folded and
unfolded the list. ''I'll put his name
down, if you like" he said; "but in
what capacity"
GIVE me the list, please, I will
think the matter over"
Mr.. Head handed the list back, feel
ing rather confused and bewildered
There is not much else" he said.
ooh, yes. l have paid into the local
bank here sum which I deemed suf-
ficient for your present wants. Three
thousand pounds. Here is the check
book, Miss Darracourt. If you want
any more-I mean ready cash-you
have but to write to me-or tele-
graph. will present to you shortly a
statement giving the total of your in
come from various sources. 1t will
prove to be very large one, your
uncle having lived well within his
means"
Il shall not know what to do with
it," said Lucille.
"The Court will consume a large
portion of it. You, no doubt, will
have a house in town, and-weIl,
there are plenty of way Of getting rid
even Of SO large an income as yours,
Miss Darracourt." He glanced at
his watch. eve have still a quarter of
an hour he said would you like to
walk in the grounds? Shall I show
you the stables? They are considered
fine. Your uncle spent an enormous
sum upon them, and there is a cap
ital stud"
Lucille said she should be glad to
go with him, and they passed out.
Il have no doubt you find the Court
rather lonely at present" he re-
marked.
ut is so large" she answered.
In a few days the county families
will call upon you. There are some
nice people in the neighborhood." He
ran over the names Of some of them,
all strangers to Lucille, of course.
Lady FarnIey, of the Grange leads
!. the fashion here-or did, | should
say; she was the principal lady in the
place until you came"
And will remain so. 1 should
think said Lucille smiling.
The mistress Of Darracourt must
rule IN Darracourt, as a matter of
course he responded.
"Good-morning, Harne!" said Mr..
Head cOldly. Il have brought Miss
Darracourt to see the stables, but
your dogs have stopped further pro-
gress."
Il know all the horses here: shall
I show them to Miss Darracourt?'' He
addressed Mr.. Head, but his glance
rested on Lucille.
Il will see them after breakfast. -
she said
Eyes, Miss" he said, and the tone
was so softened, compared with that
in which he had addressed Mr.. Head
that the gentleman stared.
There is the bell" he said. and
they turned and went out under the
arch, the servants standing like SOL
diers, with their hands to their fore
heads.
AS he opened the door for her to
pass in, Marie Werner came toward
him hire sharp eyes glancing from one
to the other.
Have you two early birds caught
plenty of worms?" she said, with her
ready laugh.
1--WE have been to the stables" said
Lucille.
Il know that, dear. My room over
looks them. You weren't there long.
By the way, who was that tall young
fellow with the air of a disguised
prince-the one with the Whip"
oh Harry Herne, you meant" Mr..
Head responded, careIessly.
And who is Harry Herne?" she
asked, quickly.
Nobody of any consequence" he
answered.
Isn't he? Then he ought to be, if
appearances deserve anything. l
don't think have ever seen a hand
somer man; have you, Lucille?''
Il have seen so few" said Lucille,
carelessly, and glided past her.
CHAPTER III.
An hour later the Marquis of Merle
entered his study. The sun was pour
ing through the latticed windows, and
most men would have thrown them
open, and allowed the fresh, pure air
and sunlight to flood in unimpelled;
but Lord Merle went to the window
and drew down the blinds, as if the
sunlight was something to be shut
out This made the room, which was
rather dark and dingy, assume a dis
NAL aspect; and as he stood, with one
hand resting uDOn the table his