The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-01-08
A SAD OCTOBER HOUR

P"AA NoniHh WAS hlahu4ng. leunlu
one elbow against the stcnr edge o
the baiussrade and wistfully reeardln
the autunnal foliage.
The woman's face was full OF happ,
expectation. II was no longer yer,
young Or fresh, but II was ntill D
charm and tenderness Under her ha
the glossy waves Of ner hair wen
scarcely touched with a gray thread
Mrs. Chesuey was conscious that IL
taste and education she belonged 10 !
different epoch from that Of the nyel,
guests round Der. They were absolute
~ modern, and she had very little II
common with them. Since her hus.
bands death she had lived quietly
and almost alone In country house
gardening. studying. working for the
poor. When nc last she had made az
her mind 10 accept the invitation OF a
cousin OF her husbands the effort had
been painful and depressing. She bad
grown shier and more silent IN those
years OF quietude. Even IN her new
fashioned clothes she somehow looked
OF different world from that OF Miss
Vincent and Lady Norledge. who were
the beauties OF the party.
MY dear, she IS essentially early
Victorian was the verdict OF the live
~ Lady Norledge as she discussed
Mrs. Chcsncy with a friend. But now
on this October afternoon. standing
alone IN the heeting sunshine and
among the falling leaves. Mrs. Ches.
ney felt young. triumphant and abso.
lutely Indifferent 10 the opinions If
every living soul excepting those Of the
person whose advent she was await
ing.
She had felt MS II she were IN
dream when her host a few days ago
had announced the approaching ar
rival OF a new and distinguished guest.
The name az General Trebovir was 10
everybody's mouth.
Some ten years ago Hilary had part
cd from this man with an anguish that
was no less unbcarable because She
had known That lis love for her was
as strong rs her own and perhaps even
the motive for much that was noblcst
aud best IN his life During those
years, which had sceiacd an eternity.
these two had held no Communication
with one smother
This had Eecn her wish alone. FOR ne
had strongly maintained That, unhap.
PLY married rs she was. a friendship
80 pure ard devoted NJ his FOR her
must nc least make n easier Tor her
10 exist under what was 100 heavy n
oad for solitary woman. But she
had remained frm. and he had gone
away IN bitterness OF spirit Now, 10.
lay sh0 felt sure he was coming here
Tor her. and her alone. and she was
oyfully waiting
Then. though she could not help no
Icing how gorgeous the chrysanthe.
NUNS seemed as the sunlight fell In
long streak across their faces. she
thew that he was coming down the
iteps at the corner and straight 10.
ward her. Her knees were shaking.
md there was curious singing in her
AIRS, through which she heard his
'leasant voice speaking. Half me-
hanically she put out both her hands.
MY dear Mrs. Chesney, this IS IN.
Iced n pleasurel I had not the remot.
st idea when Franklin told me that
should find a charming party that d
lis words were 10 be so truly fulfilled" G
Hilary had let one hand drop and !
BOXED at him. stu half smiling. His :
rords and his manner had hurt her.
mt she was emphatically brave, and
er tremulous expression had sudden.
Y given way 10 one that was calm
nd friendly. I
II, too. was delighted" she said. G
when they told me you were com. y
lg." Then. with a sudden impulse.
he added. "But my stay here is very
hort, for I am afraid ! must go to-
borrow or the next day"
"Oh. what a pityl Can't you put OF
uty engagemonts-fo / am sure that t,
! what they are-and stay on just .
tile longerY~
He spoke kindly and as n he wished
or 10 remain. hut without a trace OF
motion
The general took out his watch. r
II was very good OF you 10 want me u
come and see you out here. but / Of
lust fear 10 IN aud write some o,
ling rather Important for the post. I m
'isb could have stayed on longer Il
ow and chatted about old times" q,
Yes; wish you could" a.
A streak Of light fell on his face.
es. he wns not much altered. and his
-ay hair became him.
well. we VIII go on with our talk :.
ter" said he
Tie raised his hat and turned away
mount the steps IN
On the topmost terrace another fg-
e now caught her eye. II was that
young woman. very graceful and
crt and dressed In an exquisite gown
crimson and fur. This person paus-
and held hand mp to her eyes
hen Hilary saw her start on. walking
Try quickly down the gravel path
lat led toward the nref fgrht ~