Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

fectly veil. felt very sorry for him.
He took up the letter. and, going out
into the hall. called his daughter.
Kate came running downstairs in
reply 10 the summons, looking hur-
ried and annoyed.
How early you have come home,
father" she exclaimed. Il was just
trying to get the Mothers Meetings'
accounts right
Kate. In no very good temper, ap-
preached the tea-table. perceived that
the tray was crooked, and set II
straight with a gesture beiraying in
ward irritation. Carlo, as usual. Of
fered his services with the kettle,
but was so absent-miBded that he was
far from proving an efficient helper
and only made kate feel that every
thing was conspiring together TO an
noy her Surely only a lover could
have been so absent as TO go on filling
teapot till IL overlooked. and TO be
deaf 10 repeated orders TO stop, Was
this tlresome italian :eally going to
host ike the hero IT novel?
All his apologies could not make her
unbend from the chilly reserve IN
which she encased herself.
What news from Casa Bella?"
asked Mr.. Britton, when the disaster
on the tea-tray no longer engrossed
the general att ,ntion
Oh" said Kate. bestowing a cup
Of tea on Carlo with frigid air that
was quite lost on him, Francesca
writes t. ask If she may come next
week instead Of in June It's very
provoking. for / shall be so busy just
then. and there will be no tennis or
anything to amuse her
Carlo did not dare to raise his eyes
lest the wild rapture of hope which
was filling them should become visi.
bic to Kate he sat mechanically
stirring his Tea, making so strong an
effort to control his face and keep his
| Joy secret. that he felt as II his feat.
ures must have become as expires.
sionless as a block oil wood
Il don't fancy she is much OF a ten
mis- -player." said Mr. Britton. Is there
no Enclosure for me?"
oh yes, beg your pardon. quite
forgot; there is line for you from
| Uncle Britton and a little note from
| Francesca. too"
Mr.. Britton glanced through them
then deliberately handed Francesca S
note TO Carlo. possibly intending his
daughter 20 draw her own conclusions
/ f~om the act
II am glad she comes earlier. you
two are old friends, and It would be
a pity that you should not meet
But Kate observed nothing; for she
was fun OF her preconceived theory.
She did not notice the quick flush
which rose TO Carlos brow rs he took
the letter. instead she was secretly
resolving to lose no opportunity of
, snubbing the italian, and proving that
she was quite Indifferent 10 him. and
was aboye that despicable feminine
weakness Of falling in love with q
handsome face and a fine voice
win YOU have any more tea. Sig
nor Donate" she asked. IN her coldy
po ite voice.
No more thank YOU. said Carlo.
looking mp for a moment from the let.
ter.
His ewes startled her; there was an
expression in their dark liquid
depths which she had never seen be.
fore in the eyes Of any man She
got up quickly,
IF You'll excuse me. father. LII just
finish those accounts" she said.
Glare aud the girls viii be down di,
re city"
Meanwhile Carlo. feeling ike one
In beautiful dream. which is only
marred by the dim consciousness that
there must be an swaking, read and
reread the following note;
Dear Uncle George, Thank you SO
much for your letters.I never thought
Il possible tina, father would let me
come. but something in your note 10
him has made him consent: and also.
perhaps. something that has happened
here makes tsfm see that had better
leave home Ton little while II was
Just like you TO keep your promise in
that way. aud he Carlos friend. and
ilst ,,he you, too TO write so often
ior have been dreadfully anxious
Father says. can YOU conveniently
meet me. or send some one TO meet
me- az Charmg Cross by the tidal
train on Wednesday morning? He
does not much like me 10 come such
long way alone. ana the lady with
whom ! travel from Naples only goes
as far as London.
Ever, dear uncle. your loving niece,
Francesca Blitton.
He had his moments of unalloyed
bliss then came the inevitable awak,
ing,
DO YOU think ought to 80 away ."
he said, returning tEe letter 10 Mr..
.sgiiton.
here was something so appealing
in his tone that AIR Rritton tclt a gen.
nine thrill Of pleasure In being able
TO answer. With 4 clear conscience.
Ger aiuy not: The most scrupulous
sense ol honor cant demand that
since her father is well aware thai
you are staying with us.
"Wha3 do you think makes hin
willing fn fa, ms r,se,s, pts .ui3 tsa.ir