The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1875-09-04
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never knew O mother" he said.
" She died before my earliest recollec-
tion. believe that, man as am, II 1
had 9 mother, ! should 20 to her with
all my grlefs, as o little child would.
have sometimes thought OF asking you
TO act as mother In the quite evenings,
when have longed to confide in some
one. Ny mother would have been
about your age, think"
Assih there was o vivid color in the
cheeks Of the housekceper, such a. IL
rarely seen in the aged, bat 1t was ac>
companied by a quiver Of the mouth,
and ended In cough, but both mouth
and cheek were quickly covered with
handkerchief, and quite violent it Of
coughing succeeded.
Af. Dayton, however, did not eeem
70 notice, though he had given her one
curious glance, instantly withdrawn,
and he continued:
"For instance, respecting matri.
moDy, whose advice OF so much value
as a mothers? Who so quick to see
through character, and made good se-
lection Had you son, whom about
here would you select for q daughter
in-laW, MrS. FRANKLIN z"
81 am not acquainted with any of
the young ladies', Mr.. Dayton she
answered, family, after pause, during
which he seemed to wait for an answer
True, but you have seen them all,
and are, should Judge, good discer-
ner OF character from observation.
Whom would you select from those you
have seen Pr ht. Dprsistpd
have heard the Misses Grandson
highly spoken of. Their appearance
would seem to prove the truth. doubt
not that you agree with me-" she re-
turned quietly.
1t was now his turn to color, which
he did, slightly.
do agree with you," he answered
emphatically.
1t was late In September. Mr.. Day,
ton and the housekeeper were both in
the parlor. He had been unusually
grave all day, 1t seemed to the house,
keeper that his manner was changed
toward her.
" have few questions to ask, If
you will premit me, Mrs. Franklin ?"
bhe felt instructive alarm at his toge.
Certainly" with an effort.
There was an ominous pause.
have been told" he said, "tbat
Miss Kate Franklin, q young lady, by
disgusting herself, planned herself of
upun me for several months as an el~
derly lady. Is there any truth In this
story 2" looking searchingly at her.
She started to her feet, then tremb-
ling sank back into chair.
Yes, 1t is true," she mui INJURED,
'falteringIy.
~ confess fail to see for what OBJ
ject. My heart you could hardly ex-
pect to gain In that character" t.
!" Your heart !" she repeated scorn-
fully. had no such laudable am
bitlOn had never seen or heard OF
you tlll saw your advertisement.
Would you like to know for what pur-
pose touk upon me q disguise so re.
pugnant? You shall. To save myself
from starvation. i had eaten but one
meal day for a week when applied
10 yon, and was suffering from hunger
then. My money was all gone, excep
few pennies, with which to buy a rol
OF bread for the next days meal, and
mad no prospect of more, for had beer
refused further sewing. But VIII,
should yon find fault 2" her pride ris.
Ing. !" What matter If l were Miss O.
Mrs. Franklin, old or young, IL l full
nlied the duties undertook Have
not taken good care of your house
Have i not made you comfortable +? I
l have not deduct from this quarter
salary, which you paid this morning
whatever you like"
have NO fault TO find, except TO
placing yourself and me in an awkwar
position, we're this to become known.
Waves of color mounted to the poo
housekeepeI's temples.
thought meant, that no on
should know, least of all y0u-beside
Il thought when engaged to come
that You were married. Oh what sha
do" And she burst into passion Q
tears.
Mr.. Dayton's manner changed.
kate Kate l did not mean TO di!
tress you. Nobody knows but me-
nobody shall know - and he soothe
her tenderly. Kate, look up. loy
you with my whole heart. i want yo
to be my little housekeeper-my viii
always. Kate, what do you say :?
taking her In his arms and laying h
cheek against hers. "My own Kat
Is 1t not ?"
She murmured something betwee
her sobs, that she must 60 away tn
minute.
Nonsense, darling Haven't yo
been here for months What different
can day longer make ? You are sa
with me, Kate. Oh, because i knO
you are Miss Franklin, will you gi,
me the inexpressible pleasure OF tOr
from that long silent voice. O
Katie. you bewitched me that day
am afraid you will be witch me alway
But. Katie, let's take off these ira
pings" untyiDg her cap, and removir
the gray hair, and with this actiC
down fell the wealth of brown tresse
"Oh. Mr.. Dayton, you were not
surely You were not at nome that day
looking mp, covered with confusion.
Yes, Mr.. Dayton was--in the
brary," with an accent on his mar
which Kate understood.