The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-11-21
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THE FOLLY OF YESTERDAY.
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society had been a genuine triumph.
and even her enemies and detractors,
who had been successful in ousting her
from royal favor and keeping her in
disgrace for a year or more, had been
compelled to join in the chorus of well
come and feign, If they did not feel,
a decent pleasure in her reinstatement.
Lady Drumloch, who was still unable
Prue's voice. despatched Lowton with
a message, commanding her grand
daughter to repair instantly to her
and give a full account of the days adj
ventures.
Can you picture the effect, If we
obeyed her to the letter?' whispered
Peggie. Il wonder how she would take
the announcement of your" Prue
clapped her hand quickly over her
mouth, at which Peggie INDUCED in a
CONFUSION of silent laughter, indicat-
ing by signs and gestures the trium-
phant sense of power conferred on her,
by the knowledge of her cousins ire
mendous secret.
Checking her exuberance by an i'm
perlous glance, Prue followed Lowton
into the sick room, where the old lady
reclined on a couch, neal a bright
tire. A look of real delight sparkled
in the old lady's eyes when they fell
upon Prue's figure and animated face.
Come hither, child,' she cried;
kiss me and let me bless thee. Truly,
Prudence, thou dost often vex my
pride with thy %follies, but thou dost all
duchess to you? Did she chide?"
NO such thing, dear grandmother. I
have heard no word today but dear
Prue this; sweet Lady Prue that. Her
grace kissed me on the cheek and cried
out how pleasant it was. for once, to
Be able to kiss a face fresh from
nature, without having to pick out a
spot Where the paint and powder We're
not thick enough to poison one. And
I'm not surprised, for half the women
there We're plastered so thick, twas
like a frescoed wall, and one looked to
see ~ crack When they, smiled. The
duchess was not much better herself;
put she was all smiles and affa bility,
and all my intimate enemies took he
cue n overwhelmed me with flat
teries, and Lord Ripworth lisped out,
Cad, ~Viscountess, nothing happier
months. We have been so dull, that
we have taken to religion as a diver
sion; now you ladyship has come
back to court. we shall, at least, have
something to talk about
The Yarlet! His mother was a
shambermaid and if people did not
taik ABOUT her, 1t was because any
.hlng thai could be said was too gross
TOT ~utterance. I trust you let him down
thoroughly"
oh no; I was bcnt on showing
now amiable I had grown in the coun-
try. only remarked that whatever he
might talk about, 1 had never heard
MN accused of saying anything of
onsequence. There was a large party
to dinner, and 1 heard all the gossip.
FIRST, Lady Beacheombe has presented
her spouse with a son and heir
lis your own fault, Prudence. that
such an event is naught but gossip to
you" said Lady Drumloch severely.
on! la, la! no n can accuse me of
an envious disposition" laughed Prue
Lady Beacheombe is welcome to all
the honors of her position. wonId
not have changed places with her This
afternoon for a dukedom, to say Moth
ing of the privilege of nursing Lord
Beachcombe's heir"
Perhaps tbs all for the best" The
Old lady conceded. The present earl is
a turn-coat, like his fathmer who
came of a loyal stock, and was SO de-
voted to the throne that he offered his
allegiance to every successive us1rner
OF 1T. I would rather see you married
to an honorable Jacobite, who could
use your influence at court for the
cause Of King James the Third"
THE De CITIES are all mauyais sn-
Jets. are they not?" queried Margaret
innccently.
mo, child. there have been De
GIffes as loyal as the Drumlochs. and
Wynnes. who Were worthy to aspire to
2 hand Of a whose fore
fathers laid down their lives for
CHARLES n Martyr. Unfortunately az
late generations. the scum has risen to
the top in more families than tho
Beachcombes."
Well, lear Grannie. as you think
so i'll of Lord B~eachcombe, tits as well
upon Prue's graceful figure and ant
mated face.
perhaps. that circumstances prevented
my marrying him, and left me free for
at least one more season to enjoy life"
SAID Pru and truly, never had / bet
ter reason to value my freedom than
today
You have not told us yet what YOU
did this afternoon" cried Peggie. to
whom her cousins triumphs always
gave intense and unselfish enjoyment.
After dinner, the duchess DISMISSED
her guests, and accompanied by Lady
Limerick and myself. drove to KEN
slngton Palace. where we had audience
of the queen. Her majesty was ex-
tremeiy gracious. and appeared to
She inquired If I stin played the gut
tar, and when / sang one or two ball
lads composed by Herr Haendel-
whose music Is now quite the rage
was pleased to observe that / must
come to Windsor in the summer and
sing to her In the twilight. After that
we played basset. Twas a dull finish
to the day. for the queen fell asleep
and nobody dared waken her. SO the
game was not very lively"
II o go to Windsor. twill be as
Notwithstanding. surely said Peggie.
The duchess will do her utmost for
me-, Y she Is less powerful than for
merly. Mrs. Masham, whom she
placed about the queens person to
further her interests, has Completely
secured h queens confidence, ana
means e use # to her own profit. I
think the duchess would like to use
me to check Mrs. Masham."
Sarah Churchill would scarcely be
50 gracious to any n she did not ex-
|pect to serve her in some fashion,,
said Lady Drumloch. well. NV dear.
I wish thee good fortune. Be wise this
TINS, and 40 not let thy wild spirits
Prue became suddenly pale as death.
"'Tis late In b day for mo to be-
come wise" h said, in q low. wild
voice. oh! Grannie, Grannte. Pm
afraid I have given 9 4 great deal