Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-10-01
CHAPTER XIV.

P0mDuilGLlUu CLbOoN 49,
lana though she was by no means
.nrions to accompany Miss Dacre,
hose constant condolences about Lum-
,.n made her feel uncomfortable; for
during his visit to Dresden she had
Daroeiyed what was the real attrac-
.ion which brought him there, and she
bsd sense of guilt towards Miss Da-
ere which oppressed her.
However, she will be going away
soon was her reflection as she Gress-
Cd always in black, but not now in
srch mourning-black lace over black
satin her snowy neck and arms show
ing through their transparent cover
ing and a jet comb shining among the
abundant coils of her rich, dark-chest-
nut hair.
AZ am so glad you could comet"
cried Miss Dacre, when she got into
the carriage Il cannot go quite by
myself. and there is no one else in
Paris | care to have. Do you know,
nv father says he thinks he saw
George Lumley on the Boulevards this
morning"
Indeed! Well we have seen moth
ing of him"
The house was crowded with a brill
liant audience. The music was light
and sparkling Many glasses were
turned to the box occupied by the two
Notwithstanding Englishwomen
Hope Desmond had had a budget from
her faithful friend Miss Rawson that
evening, and something in the con-
tents had sent her forth with a bright
color and a smiling face. Even Miss
Dacre. self-absorbed as she usually
was, thought, How handsome Hope is
IOOking!"
That young lady, who had been
sweeping the house with her opera
glass, suddenly started, and exclaim-
ed, Why, there is George Lumley in
the balcony opposite! He is with Lord
Eyerton. IS it not extraordinary?-as
soon as l come to Paris he appears.
STAY he sees US; they are coming
over. don't know how it is, but
felt l should meet him here
IN a few minutes the door Of the box
opened to admit Lord Everton and his
young nephew.
Well, Miss Dacre, this is an mex
pected pleasure" said the gallant old
peer l met Castleton a couple of
hours ago, and he told me you were
coming here tonight. Then this young
Scapegrace called at my au quatrieme
and we agreed to look you up"
saw Richard SavilIe in town the
aay before Yesterday" said Captain
Lumley as he shook hands with Miss
Desmond. He told me you were in
Paris; and-here I am"
II IS the best time for Paris, every
tning looks so bright and gay she re-
turned, with some slight embarrass-
uent' Rather different from Ores
den"
nope there may be change from
the Dresden tone" he replied, with
some significance Then he turned to
greet Miss Dacre with great cordial
lly, and while they talked with much
animation Lord Everton addressed
Miss Desmond.
Delighted to see you! So glad you
nave not deserted my distinguished
'lSlerln-law. You remind me of Una
ana the Lion, or I might say the I'll
ger The softening power you have
exercised is amazing. 1 only wish the
process extended in widening circles
10 embrace a few more than your ia
Yored self"
wish l possessed the power you
credit me with" returned Hope, smil-
ing as she made room for him beside
Ler She was always amused with the
ooyISn old peer, who showed her a de-
Sree of kindly attention which touch
ed her.
AND how are you getting on?" he
continued, in a confidential tone. 81
AuoW that good fellow Rawson count
u On You as an ally in the cause of
1adame'S prodigal son."
l do not get on at all. 1 have had
'u. one chance of pleading for him,
&1o am afraid I made little or no
IMPRESSION. Mrs. Saville has been
EEoloundly offended. Naturally, she
VII. ind it hard to forgive"
She is somewhat adamantine. If
sou succeed with her shall say you
S are, d deucedly clever young woman,
S~1' l am inclined to back you.
-uoSl tell Hugh what first-rate adj
.oN"Is ne has. l had letter from
~.n few days ago. His ship will be
u commission-let me see, in less
nan I'VE months. The present First
-O.u IS an old schoolfellow of mine,
anu ne wants a lift with him. He must
~eep up, You know, now he is a mar
r r,so man-poor beggar. Then, in
way, am responsible for his sins"
=, Oh' indeed" said Hope, looking at
III with eager, earnest eyes.
Yes; I knew old Hilton for years,
vi vi and on. He wasn't bad fellow at
@Tn-very much in my own line; and
you."