The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-09-30
BTDDEFORD, ME-, FRIDAY MORNING

lie had been unusually grave oil day. IL
seemed TO the housekeeper that his manner
was changed toward her. ,..r...,,r, .rf
Il have few questions to ask, II you per-
init me, Mrs. Franklin" ls.-..-g
She instinctively felt alarmed at his tone.
Certainly with an ominous pause.
Il have been told, he said, .that Miss Kate
Franklin, q young girl, by Disgusting herself,
palmed herself of on me for several months
as Mrs. franklin, an elderly lady. Is
there any truth in this story3' looking search
ingly at her. f.g 10 fH.t.F sslH
She had started to her feet, then trem.
blingly sank hack into her chair.
yes, II is true,' she murmured faltering.
ly. .r.s
Il confess fail to sec for what object MY
heart you could scarcely expect to gain in
that character -.l I
your heart! she repeated scornfully. q
had no such laudable ambition (; had never
seen or heard of you till | saw your adver.
tisement. Would you like to know for what
purpose took upon mo garb so rcpugnant!
You shall. To save myself from starvation.
had eaten but one meal u day ior week
when lupplicd tn you, and was suffering with
hunger then. My money was all gone, ex.
cent few pennies with which to buy roll
for tho next days meal, and had no pros
pect of more, for had been refused farther
sewing. But why should you find fault?
Her pride rising. what matter If / were
Mrs. or Miss franklin. old or young, II |
fulfilled the duties undertook? Have not
taken good care Of your house2 Have not
made you comfortable? n have not, de-
duct from this quarters salary, which you
paid this morning, whatever you like.
Il have no tault TO find, except for placing
yourself and mo in an awkward position,
were this tn become KNOWN
Waves of color mounted to the poor house.
keepers temples. g.. a.
Il thought meant no one should know,
least of all you-besides, IL thought when
engaged to come that you were married
Oh, what shall | do2' And she burst into
q passion of tears. r. u"'W .
MIR. Dayton's manner changed. i +
Kate Kate did not mean to distress
you. Nobody knows but mo-nobody shall
know And he soothed her tenderly. kate,
look up. love you with all my heart, and
| want you for my little housekeeper-my
vile always. Kate, what do you say?' taxi
ing her in his arms and laying his cheek
against l,crs. 'My own Knte, is IL not
She murnured something between her sobs
that she must 60 away that minute. Hl
Nonsense, darling! Haven't yon been
here for months? What difference can u
day longer make? You are safe with me,
Kate. Oh, because know who you are,
Miss franklin, will you give me the pleasure
of hearing a song from that long silent voice ?
q Katy, you fairly bewitched me that day !!
I'm. afraid you will bewitch mealways. But,
Katie, let's off with these trappngs,' unity
ing her cap. and removing the gray hair, and
with the action down fell the wreath OF brown
tresses.
20 Mr.. Dayton, you were not-surely you
were not at home that day! looking up and
covered with confusion.
'Yes, Mr.. Dayton was-in the library,
with an accent on his name which Kate un
derstood. ...
20 Edward and you teased me with all
those foolish questions when you knew
Yes, my Kate. why not -
But you looked 80 innocent
He laughed. r
Il shall soon. hope, have somebody. u
not mother. to confds in; and Kate. it is
my duty and pleasure to give you husband,
so that, in future, you can answer without
so much pain, when he is inquired alter
You are too generous o .e.e
Il can afford to be generous he said. ear.
nestly, when have had the precious gift OF
your love. Kate, blest forever bo tho day
that first engaged my housekccper.' ..