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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Record, 1881-09-30, Page 2THE UUNDEI, SOTTO. SY MARY etOIL F#Aci'r du. iota• o/ "Olti ¥ tfizeton's Afoney;" "mom 1•.r••ls; "T4eS�uires Legacg;0 " Victor adlc ''area bed r,sora's Loco Text; d Shadow on the Thred:ofd;' "Back to the Old Ower eta., etc, CHAPTER XX1V.ssecemeintsed. Hervey, who knew hie mistress as thoroughly as be knew his owe, impor- twice, drew up among the most select ttnd aristocratic of the carriages, drew hiss grays up with- a skill and dexterity which, won them many an admiring glauce,l and pleased him, being a coach- man, tzar more than if the adusiring glances had been directed towards belt. Miss Miss Bruce smiled and bowed around her graciously,. while Bella looked up .and down, and nodded her head and her dot of a white bonnet in answer to the salutations from other carriages, and laughed her greetings to the various equestrians who halted at the door of the barouche. Still as she lolled he the corner, the light, restless eye searched beyond these, and the tiny white parasol calve bobbins; down into Hester's face every now and then, as she moved it to follow a scarlet -clad figure riding Weide-the reviewing : oily cer, sitting easily the splendid 1horse, which danced and cueveted over the grass, as it he felt the stirring military music to. be performed especially for hie benefit. The parasol fell gracefully back . on I3ella's shoulder, andshe held out a tee:ideas, well -fitting primrose glove when the colonel, smiling into the car- riage, tried to keep his horse still and quite a minute at the door.. " How are we acquitting ourselves, Miss Bruce I" he asked,. looking at steither of the girls now, but over the sunny fields to the glittering harness teed dazzling scarlet of the troops. " `fire,' indeed,"laughed Mrs, Bruce. " You would not like any one else_, to class you with .hose toy soldiers." The gentlemen standing there laugh- ed, mid so did Bella, merrily.. " No, indeed," she said ; " this must, seem child's play to you, after yoar real battles." . He smiled at Bella's speech, but answerect Mrs.•Bruce. " Ashamed at being classed with them, yon say I Why, they are in their ranks over there like. men,-. Mrs. Bruce, waiting for their (seders, .ready and obedient. I . apt loitering here, leaving my work half done. Theirs would be the shame, I should fancy, to es. classed with a wandering toy sold- ier like myself. . What do you think, Miss Bruce V' " You mean, of course, that your atm tevtion and thoughts are wandering," she said simply. " Perhaps theirs are ton. We cannot tell so long as we watch only—at a distance, too." "More than your thoughts wander,". said Tom laughing at him, as his horse. backed impatiently. ' " M'Gregor fol- lows their example." " There conies our nolle ,reviewer ewithin hail again. He is as terrible to ale, Lane, as his Saturday"namesake is• to a maiden author," said Leaholnre, in. quick reply. A goy' laughter followed hie grave assertion, while he cantered across the field, and rode round again beside the odd hussar who personated the Saturday Review. " And that is the officer who came down to review the regiment, is it I" R8 her husband rode up to the carriage. tt \Vhy Lord Leaholtue looks by far the more thorough soldier." " So he may, be. my dear ; but that work is all over for him, except this little show now and then, Listen how differently his voice rings to those of the other fellows ; some capital officers; too, there are among them, and a few soldierly fellows in each troop. -con- sidering, I mean what a trifle 'training it is. Hessie, you look as if you wish- es] yourself among them:" " So I do uncle Alf. I do so wish I had ridden with you !" ", But then you could not have worn that odd little thing on the top of your head. Is it supposed to be a bonnet I" " The supposition is open to debate, uncle ; but it is so stiff to sit here all the time. Mayl walk a little, aunt I" Miss Bruce laughed, amused and satirical. " Are you so anxious to be kicked by the horses I" " Let her go Isabel. Tom will take care of her." - Tow, who hovered about the car- riege, though he had left his seat, was ready and eager to take charge of her, and Mrs. Bruce. after a•glance at her hushand's meeting face, told her she might go. The occupants of the luxuriouseush- ioned seats smiled a little pityingly as they watched the two walk off together in the flaring sunshine ; amused, though by the happy excitement of the child - face which looked so, eagerly away over the field to where the regitneut gallop- ed in perfect order against a glorious background of dark autumn woods and hills, then up into Tom's face for sympathy ; but which never glanced at the gay company behind. "Tom," she cried, as the troop dashed past to the ringing clash of their sword -sheaths and the stirring military music, "does it remind you of Balaklava 1" •' "Well, not exactly, clear," Le an- swered, ensiling,, "because you see l was not there. Does it remind you "It reminds ane of the picture that has always been in my mind,'' said fleeter, laughing at herself; "but it is not quite like it." "Not quite, I. think, indeed. Hes- sie, just look round and bow to some of these people, will your' Hester, meeting a pleasant face she knew, returned Ole greeting in her sweet, gtad way ; thee forgot to look further among the crowd, and turned to the field again, "They are going to shoot now, dear.. !hall you be frightened V' "Y`ou will see," And_ certainly there was not'much fear on her face as she stood .watching and listening. "Were you. at. Waterloo just. then, Miss Bruce 1" Lord Leaholine' had dismounted close to them ; and, with hishorse's. bridle over his arm, hie bronzed face very' grand and soldiery, Hester thought, under .the gleaming' helmet, stood beside her, looking curiously down into- the dreamy splendor of her eyes; "No," she answered, simply ; was just coming baok from Balaklava." "With the remnant of the Light Brigade' 1!' "Yves y. poor, noble fellows !" "Just through soldiers, that's all,." said 'Tom, drawing. back as the earl's groom brought up another • horse to Cake M'Gregor's place. "Thorough .soldiers and nohle .fel- lows, too, • Lane," he answered, taking the bridle from his arra; "and there- are Many overthere, who,. though they do not show ofln very . brilliantly to -day, would • have done• the same thing unhesitatingly, and. unquestioningly." "I , rather 'doubt that," said Tom, with'a shake of the head.'�`Vhat- de' you say, Mises?" ' • t'i'nt afraid I like to think of it as a brave; brilliant thing which very few would .flay a done," • . "And I;" added L .ahohne, drawing on his• glove, while his Sword lay on. Hester's dress; "like to think•of it.• is a . brave, brilliant thing which any 'man would have dont ". ' • "They were- obliged to do it, after all," said Toni, "and perhaps in their •hearts they rebelled against,it One of • your blessings' now, •Leaholme, that you need: not follow anywhere. What a much:' pleasanter fate .lt is' to., have to say ,.Gro,' and 'folks go, than to have to go where you are told ?"' • • ''•• "Yes,"' he said, blowly, laying his white glove on the neck of the beauti- ful' black mare, and bringing her a little nearer to, Hester ; "I find it easy to say 'Go,' and folks go ; but. when I say Come, I find it a different matter altogether'' ' " ' _,.Heater looked. up at tum with a sue der., questioning 'look: "Far. different,' he added, with a quick smile as if he answered her We - asked question. ',.Would you rather that the ''Colne'; were said to you,, then V' she said in a slow tone, :which for an instant, but oneinstant only, made his. pulse throb. "I feel' asifI would like. to be treat- ed as 1 have been treating the troops there—gent to the right. and left ;. only the simple duty of obedience be- fore sue, until a .more brave and Sen. sible -ambition conies: As it is," be added, stopping to speak 'more low,. "what 'I am to do,. I. will be and do God' helping me—as. welt'and hearty as I -can:. Were you admiring Fenella? You may safely touch. her ; she will be geutle'and still tinder'your little hand. f he came up to, them watt an evident eagerness in his heavy steps. ''Such a pleasure to find•yau, Miss. Bruce•l though not an unexpected Q»e, as I came to the field to. see those whoin r hoped to see, not the little parade over there,"'. "We came to see the cavalary," said Hester, with 'a little scornful 'settings. of her Besse Bat though she said see he noticed that she turned resolutely away from the, soldiers. then, and walked rapidly towards their own carriage. Slr Ran- dal keeping close beside her, found it' difficult to attract her attention by his half whispered remarks. " Lane," he said, angered by his want of success, e did yon ever hear Ruch shouts as Leaholme bestows upon those pooridiots of his I It reminds me of the lading of a Dutch merchant- man, ,More natural to him, I dare say, Miss Bruce, than the soft accents with which he is wont to address you ladies." " Rather more suitable to the occas. ion," she answered frigidly, ".If we stood a hundred yards away from hien, and awaited his order, we should :be glad to have it distinctly spoken," " Yon are generous to the absent, Miss Bruce," lie said, in his gayest tomes ; " " in poor. Lord Leaholines presence you read. his character more justly. You have had occasion to prove his hypocri8y,.as. I have. unfor- tunately had, too." - Hester felt readyto sink in her self- accusation ; her face grew hot with. shame:' 44 YOU .0g1, hardly judge," she -said, commanding her voice with a great. eilisrt ; "and Lord Leaholine would not thank me, to discuss his character with anyone." ' She movedl quickly up to the car- riage -door as she spoke ; but Sir Ran- dal was in time to take the footman's place, and for moment her hand rest- ed on his, aren. As he closed the door and leaned that arm upon it,'he bent and touched the vet 'where her haucl- hac] lain with his lips, quietly and mil observed, Heater leaned back silent in her seat, while they all. talked together about the• coining ball. ' She heard hiin engage Bela for a particular dance, then she was awai e that he was asking her: for .the honor 'too. . "1.- am: net going, to . the bel•1, 'Sir You see: she enjoys it." ' , "'What a beautiful• creature she i , !" said Tom, as Leaholme watched Hoes ter, still lltanding close beside Tier, Without. ; moving, he drew Amelia back a -little, and ' spoke to Hester. "My sword is heady on my dress, Mise Bruce. Just give it me -=into .:.any right hand." :•. She did so, Wondering at'his request, and. he took it with a•smile and proud bend of his handsome head, which, brought' a quick,'" vivid blush to her cheeks. " Lane, take care of yourself 1" Fenella was shying back as the earl mounted, and 'Tom's nose, as Hester said, was in imminent peril. Then, . to her intense admiration, the beautiful black mare, with arched :fleck and dainty Ave trotted across the field: "'There is Sir Randal Platt, I de- clare," exclaimed Tom, ' presently. " There. with the: Berkeleys. 'Now' he sees- us:" It was too late for Hester to turn :sway, as she would have wished, and dispersedin:the'street belox�";.•and thera'� i t8ionat and Other ' arld$i. was nothing more lo look at. - - I aur invited my dear fellow ; are you I" . "Yes,. so we may as well: go to, gether,"said Told, rather pleased at being addressed as " clear fellow" by a baronet twice his. age, and such a lion inithe fashionable world as Sir, -Randal must have. been---takillgrhis one view of the matter. .Just as dinner was announced it lair; Bruce's room, they to came in dressed,. ostensibly to say au main iuostensibly to exhibit themselves. " You may as well say good night. to me in English," said Hester ; "I have no anticipation of. revoir.--ing either of you to -night."- " Miss .Land looks as if she fancied you would' sit up for her return," said Sia Randal, rather eagerly. " Aur I not right, Miss ,Lane I" td I expect she will," returned Bella, carelessly. Sir Handal gave an ocld little twist to his heavy red mustache, whichelti, , a smile upon the lips, below it,. and tom took Hester's hand and said • good night, Let me look at you Tom," said his step -father, lauginly Butting . u' his glasses.lp "Well, sir f" , ' a • a cf Well, sir, is it 1 Yes,. 1 think so, too: Yon do look very well, sir." " Do I look - worthy to accompany him, sir I" inquired Sir Randal, turning merrily for inspection, • They all laughed, but no one answer- ed but Bella, who murmured swam - thing about not being, ashamed -of .hav- ing reserved a valse for hint., . And he • did look well, too, As there are said to be so many cower( who " west yet upon their chins th beard of Hercules or `frowning Mars,' so there are inany • viilians who wee yet upon their shoulders the heads o happy, honest -hearted' men; Down' the brilliant -lighted staircase' laughing in rather -a free -and -easy man tier, went Tom !incl Sir Randal. Is Hervey,h'eard tha laugh grow loude *hen the .earriege ' door was shut, ane he hurried 'his.' horses through th streets as be.-w,ght have hurried then hacl he known howl ruin -fraught' wa every hour that cemented the Iink be tween: those two Who, sat .behind him. ''All right,' Hervey," cried Tom,•a he sprung down at: the mesh rood' door "coins ..hero for.:us• after leaving til' ladies at the Assernisly.&mos." "Yee, srr,» _ .Tom's handsome, boyish face 'disap peered in the. crowd inside the door Randall," rhes said . bringing her '. ayes unwillingly 'from'. the' distant !so rest upon his expectant face.'• " Not going 1" he cried, the expect anev all. dying v instantly. rk What shall` �I ow n:you allow flint, Mrs:.. and Sir Randal followed more defib Bruce I . " have nothing to do with it;"' she - hie Hervey leaned down fro . ghis Seat, ,just• to see what he could dl replied, raising he 'eyebrows latiguidiy: cover inside before •leadiiiry "What) can. I say' to a flat . contradlc- "Ooocl-ni lit Hervey.", a tory r Nor i, g: , 4 flatter, more contradictory'' Yes;'" A pleasant yoiee, ..'which the Chu answered the baronet, a `rather angryleagh coaehrean who knew, spoke be frown passing over his crestfallen fliclow blur, and Lord I,ealiolnie, his fol She is rather too old for that," put .dress uniform glittering: his long filo. in Bella, gayly ; ,'s'she . would rebel, : cloak, walked slowly in, 'speaking, nod should not you, 'Hessle." ding, and saluting. many. in . the' crow "Yes, said. Hester quietely, her:. as it l•oads way'fot hien..• eyes going back to the troops, and her 7 wo..,ours'.later Ht'rvey and hi horses. waited on the Name .spot: ; on ears closing to the gay talk of . Bella . at ].east; of:'the . three growing very i' and Sian Randal At last he sauntered off to hear the` patient. •: A call came at„ last,.. Draw_ n lli speech of the "reviewing -officer, and the lordship's carriuee. The colonel's ea carriages began to'leave the•held. " A ver'p good speech Isabela " said riage." . ' ' Leaholme servants • nodded • conn Mr,',Bruce as he rode back 'from the pa to Hervey as they passed linecrowd., Are you ready ,now 1 PotThere• was much noisy laughter a the horses in''Hervey, and drive. straight to the Arundel Arms. Yon :preaching. the- door; that free;' loin Will- be atthe windows then in time to 'boisterous laughter which you seldo s ass. , Where's Tom I" )fear—anti never. like to hear—whe see the troops p there are ladlies ill' the party. To Just then he •came up with Sir Randal; camey st 1 Into.tlie street and looke aid, because it was discovered that he, g y too,• was staying at the Arundel Arms among the aervaiits:fo over the ball, Toni gave Mitt :the Heat lowed, towering above the men alio inside the carriage, and seated himself biro, laughinghns: me, se, as dicey all ter on the box. but the•liandsonne, sunl>uriied feet loo •They i°eached the room iii titre' and .ing vary cool and firm in contrast 1V7 a Brice aaand Bella 'tk many that were'there. • r : 'to posisl se on of a window from .which they could Iook all down the street up. which the regiment would pass. •• '$ This ie a pretty good place far vet... ing. • Come, Hee-ie," said • Tofu, :tilos -. ing' the _curtains, hack and puttin;;.her a chair ; hale Sir litandlal stationed him - moll opposite and monopolized the reste of the window, Tom, with ready polite- nese, standing behind his mother wed sister. . Four abreast- the yeomanry passed' under the. windows; riding- well and. regularly to the well-known march, ".1)er Itrieger`s .Lust;" and as the little glittering ;troupe which stirrorrne- ed the hussars advanced, the colonel raised his head with a slow, long loon at the window where Bella Aad and smiled down. Without smiling' or saluting, he passed his eyes on to the next window, where the two eager faces were looking away from him 'to where• the fltst, troops were halting ; rested thele there: t minute, then resumed his light discourse with the other gentle- men, while Fenella felt the bit tighten- ing in her mouth for no apparent cause. ' " Aro you goldrt to dine at :mess, Sir ,.ureal t" .asked Tom, all the 'crowd w . "Will you cone with in Lane?' said. "1. have- room for six . port. .alderfiien in here." "Indeed 1 will," replied Tom, tur ing round to look for his companiot •`Platt ami I together will liielp•to it for you." "Oh, Sir Randai. Platt came. -wi you, then ?"'Ile said, as he-waiteti. f the baronet to take his seat. "Deuced hot tonight, 'dancing, uniform; I should think, •eh, ' Le holme I" Sir Randal i sker% as .tib drove :off. "I must try before T tell yores am not obliged to dance if 1 find it so "1 don't knew," laughed . Tote. . ' guesscyou will have a great deal to do "At any rate; you open the ball .put in • Sir Randal; "I- do not en 'you .that honor" with the heavy o dustless. Is there any hope of her a dieating." ' "1iof the slightest;" he answer pleasantly. " I hope you do not en 1110 .sillier Lane I" (Tb, RE _Ot)Nrt tllltin.)' 11.000' 1►i4n rYnnted To subscribe for the RECOR». ago„ till the end of the year. S r fT,ROP. ] e t s e. Il: e„ rn.. i5r. Got 11e n:• Or gtry By 11: E. CARTWRIGHT'' Summon Pinot Graduate et the Ro 't College of Dental geone of Ontario, o erred rooms fn Y tot is Block, Albert . 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