Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-03-19
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her will. and receiving a stiff acknowl-
sdgment from Mr.. Rawson of its
safe receipt, occupied Mrs. Saville for
D few days, before the expiration OF
which she received a few polite lines
from Miss Rawson saying that, II
quite convenient, Miss Desmond would
call on Mrs Saville between one and
two on the following day.
II am sure I hope she will do, and
not be too silly" thought the imperi
Gus little woman, as she penned
brief acceptance of the appointment
THE generality of women are wonder
fully foolish and narrow; though men
are idiotio enough too, occasionally. A
whole day OF Richards company Is al
most more than l can stand; yet he
Il always respectable, and would never
commit the culpable folly his-there, |
will not think any more OF that"
The morrow came bright and warm,
and Mrs. Saville established herself In
the smaller of her two drawing-rooms.
. beautiful and gorgeously-furnished
room. full of buhl and marble-inlaid
tables, luxurious chairs and sofas. old
china statuettes, flowers, and all the
stceteras which wealth can give. 1t
opened on a small conservatory In
which a fountain played, and was cool
sr than her boudoir.
She was half-reclining among the
cushions of a lounge. with her pre-
cious little dog beside her. and trying
to give her attention to newspaper,
when the door was opened and Gap
tain Lumley" was announced.
why, where did you come from
abe exclaimed, not too cordially, and
holding out her small-beringed hand to
q tall, slight, well-set-up young man,
with light hair and moustaches, laugh
ing eyes. and certain resemblance to
Hugh Saville, though OF slighter,
weaker type.
From Herondyke, my dear aunt,
he returned drawing chair beside
her. II have Just a day OF two in
town, and l thought I'd try II you
were still here"
Are you on your way to Houns
tow7"
Yes. Just like my lucki they give
me my leave when there's not thing
W w. AnQ lAhb JULIE DcbSdA NIB
nolles. my sub. gets 1t next week"
II suppose you are all as usual7"
Yes. Uncle Everton Is at Heron
dyke Just now. and In great force. He
r. tho most amusing old boy I ever
met Are you better, Aunt Savillei
Ny uncle said he called here on his
way through. and you were not well
enough to see him"
"I was not well; and certainly
should not get out of my bed to see
Lord Everton."
Wouldn't your Well, I--Oh-ah-
res, to be sure" said the young man
hesitating. Il am glad to see you look
ing 30 much better, at all events" he
went on. when do you go down to
Ingleneldf"
"On Saturday"
II can often ride over and see you,
continued Lumley. with a fascinating
smile. He had a nice voice and q
pleasant caressing manner; indeed. he
was considered a very Irresistible
young man by the women. and mot a
bad fellow" by the men.
You are very good" frigidly.
81 suppose there is hardly soul
left In town. Just called at the Mont
gomerys'. and found the house shut
up; so I came on here to have a chat
and bit of luncheon"
my dear George. l don't mean to
give you any luncheon. lady is
coming here; she ought to be here
now. I am going to test her Quallfica.
o. IN -
Ion to myself. and can't have you
here talking nonsense"
Wont she be bore?-
do you think shall allow myself
70 be bored7"
well. no. Aunt Saville," said Lum.
ley. with bright smile. 81 don't think
you will"
Here the door was again thrown
open, and the butler announced, with
much dignity. Miss Desmond"
There. you may 60" said Mn. Sa.
vile, impatienuy.
VERY WELL" said the young man,
Eood-humoredly. II will call again be
fore I leave town My mother sent
you her best love-
Il am very much obliged. II You
want a dinner, come back here"
"A thousand thanks, am already
engaged Au rsvoiri" He shook hands
and retreated. pausing at the door tc
let a lady pass-a tall. slender youns
woman. in simple black dress. as
straight as 1t could be at that period
Of fiouncea, furbelows, draperies, and
sashes. The newcomer was young. YET
youthfully mature; abe wore a quist