The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
SELECT STORY.
HOW SHE WAS RIGHTED.
.Have rnn anr re6arences2,,

There was an appealing look IN the
soft gray eyes, and q quiver of the meth.
er lip that went stright to Mrs. May
fields heart. She looked again at , ths
applicant.
She was dressed plainly, yet neatly in
black; but the look Of settled sorrow
that appeared in the curve of her mouth,
and her sad eyes, might or might not be
wholly occasioned by the loss Of friends
Altogether there was an air Of refine.
ment about her that marked her as la
dy, and one not used to brave the world
alone.
Mrs. Mayfield was at bottom a kind
hearted woman; and after some hesita-
tion, and with misgivings that were nat
ural to one governed rather by custom
and the opinions of others than her own
judgment, she finally consented to re-
ceixe the new governess on trial, and
Miss Compton entered Immediately upon
her duties. Mrs. May6eld was pleased
to find that the children took to her
anu WhCh rhC c6W vim h0a
cheerfulness the governess entered into
all Of their childish pursuits, and ber
tact in everything, she felt a sense OF
quiet satisfaction in her choice. 81
"I believe that we shall like her ever
40 much, Tom," she said to her cousin,
Mr.. Harkworth. fShe seems TO take
such an interest in the children, and she
is really an accomplished musician.
got her to play for me this morning
while was feeling somewhat unwell." !"
81 am getting quite impatient to see
your paragon" replied Tom. "Do rot
her ont, Lib, as soon as convenient
Mr.. Harkworth was lounging in an
easy chair, with an air of perfect comfort,
listlesssly glancing over the paper. The
words were scarcely ont of his mouth
when the door opened and Miss Comp
ton appeared on the threshold. There
was a momentary hesitation, a slight
opening of the eyes, and just suspicion
of heightened color in the cheeks, and the
governess advanced with quiet self-pos-
session.
With Tom the effect was electric All
appearance of ennui disappeared in an
instant, and upon presentation by his
cousin he bowed with all the Difference
he would have shown to the finest lady
In the land.
This was the beginning of Miss
Compton's life in her new position. She
proved herself eminently qualified as an
instructress, and her lady like bearing
and modest retirement won for her the
esteem and confidence of her employer.
Delicacy of feeling prevented Mrs.
May6eld trying to penetrate the re-
serve with which she spoke of her ear
ly life,and all that was known of her
was that.her father had died leaving her
unproyided for, and that she had chosen
to rely upon her own efforts rather than
be dependent upon relatives.
As for Tom, he;.was marked man
from the FIRST; only he was shrewd
enough to conceal his feelings from his
cousin, whose devotion TO Mrs. Grundy
might interfere with his purposes. II
he seemed to take an undue interest in
the children, it was all in such an off
hand manner as to attract no attention.
At the same time his treatment OF Miss
Compton. while il was lacking in no de-
gree in respect, was so familiar and free
from anything like restraint, as to awak-
en- in Mrs. Mayield's mind not the
slightest suspicion of his true feelings,
One day Mrs May6eld went out, ac-
ccompanied by her children, but leav-
ing Miss Compton in her. boudoir in
charge OF the baby. Upon her return
she. found her goyerness in a state ol
nervous agitation. She left the room
somewhat hurriedly, evidently to cover
her discompoeure. AS Mrs. Mayfield
stepped to her dressing table, she dis.
covered her portmonnaie lying open
and several bills beside it.
"How careless amp she said, hastily
replacing the money in the pocket book
and putting it into her pocket. And
then: ~ wonder what was the matter
with Miss Compton; she seemed disturb
ed. There must be some trouble in her
life, poor soul!"
Presently the door bell rang. 1t was
a milliner's girl with new bonnet for
Mrs. May6eld The lady was pleased
with it, and took out her portmonnaie
to pay for it. She had the money all
counted and rolled up. Upon counting
it again before handing it to the girl
she was surprised to find il FIVE dollars
short There was no other money in
her purse except Rome small change
She ran up stairs and looked on heI
dressing table, where the money had
lain. 1t was not there, and further
search proved fruitlesss.
The lady called to her governess if she
had seen any money lying about? Mis-
Compton had not. She joined in the
renewed search, and seemed disturbed
that the missing bill was not found.
"Never mind, it may come to light,
said Mrs. Mayfeld; but a. such thing
always do, it left feeling of dissatis
faction on her mind.
Later in the day visitor called.
After exhausting all other items o
gossip, she said:
"And your governess. it is sad ism
it that she should be annoyed by such
fellow?"
.. Mrs. Mayfeld looked puzzled.
"Ah, Miss Compton,
Eyes. He just broke Jail. Didn'
you notice it in last evenings paper? /
is terrible to have such relatives"
Mrs. May6eld was more mystife'
than every.
"Her relative? l don't know that
understand you. Miss Compton ha
been somewhat reserved in speaking O
her people and her life before comm
here"
ais it possible that you don't know?
The visitors eyes dilated with aston
ishment, and Mrs. May6eld colore
slightly at her ignorance of the antece