Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16

grandmother" says Hal, incredu-
lousy. she was dreadfsliy III, /
know-wasn't she, Vane?"
NO" says vane. You forget her
training in the Nancy Bell"
Fishing about the bay isn't cross
ing the Channel" says Hal And how
are your" he asks, staring in his d.
rect fashion.
quite we'll" says Yane.
You don't look quite the thing,
says Hal Tired, eh?9
Perhaps so" responds vane, smil-
ing. Compared with the bronzed
eountenance which you are aceus-
! toned to see whenever you look in
I your glass, my dear Hal, | dare say
We all appear in the last stage Of
consumption Have you stained your
self with walnut juice, and do y i
wear very high heels on your boots?"
Laughing and chafng. they go up
to the hall. lined with servants, and
into one of the reception rooms.
Jeanne had no eyes as yet for any.
thing but Halls tall figure and hand
some face, or she would find plenty to
call forth admiration in the spacious
room and its magnificent but tasteful
and characteristic appointments.
Indeed. there is barely time TO look
around before the sound of wheels an
nounces the arrival of the other car
riages, and she and vane nave to go
into the hall to welcome the guests.
They are not too absorbed to notice,
and loud are the expressions of dc,
light and admiration which are ex-
i pressed.
by Jove! this must astonish the
Germans" says Lord Lane. ITS a
medieval paradise"
"say that to Herr Graf. and you
VIII amply repay him for all his trou-
BILE" says Vane, smiling. HE had
carte blanche. and has done just as ne
liked. Herr Graft" and he turned 10
the polite major domo who stood Sc
renely respectful, I'VE are admir1ng
your taste"
The major domo bows almost to
the ground.
Milford has not seen the other
apartments" he says; Il trust they
will meet with his approval"
Then the various ladies' maids
came forward; they have already had
plans of the castle, and know the
rooms allotted to their respective
mistresses, and the ladies' go up the
stairs talking and admiring as they
go.
Jeanne looks over the massive bal.
lister
Wait for me in the hall. Hal she
ssys, and Hal mods.
Don't be all night. then!"
Dinner is served in an hour says
Vane, by way of a gentle reminder.
Then the gentlemen go up to their
rooms. and only Hal and Bell, VINO
i are both dressed, are left
"Well, Bell!" says Hal, laughingls,
seating himself on one of the low,
broad stairs, quite a deluge OF
swells, isn't it? You look excited
Sounded like some one reading the
peerage out loud when Herr Graf
announced the namesl No wonder
the butcher and baker were rejoicing
today; it will taka CT the resources
of Forbach to Seed this nest for a
single day. Did you hear the bugle,
and see the flag, Bell? / had an idea
that only royalty was allowed to hoist
pocket handkerchief in this way"
The marquis is a Knight of the
Carter" said Bell, "and 1t is one OF
their privileges to float flags over
their residences when they are inhab-
iting them"
Thanks" said Hal, innocentIy.
You are a bottomless well of infor.
nation. Is there anything you don't
know?"
Bell does not rebuke this disre-
speetful levity, but pacing up ana
down with small steps, wipes his
forehead, and fidgets with his hand
kerehef.
"she looks very well don't you
think, Hal?'
'Who?" says Hal, staring,
"Je-the marchioness."
Jeanne? oh. ye- --jollyl"