The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1875-08-27
ONE WOMAN S SPHERE
CHAPTER XIII.

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one man above all others whom she was
most anxious to avoid, came a blessed
eounter-shock, suggested by the neees-
sity Of keeping out of his sight. She
felt that his recognition would be her
ruin and disgrace. Besides, she was
imbued with spirit of honest indigna-
ton which neryed her to the calmness
Of desperation. -.....
81 find myself alone in the world, en-
gagged in a ahand-to-hand encounter with
destiny. All unused to struggling in
the depths of the slough of necessity, l
yet will struggle and conquer" she
said, while before her vision rose
cherished memory that often whispered
to her in dumb appeal "You will, you
must succeed for my sake"
A delicate supper was brought by an
obliging waiter, and Rosa forced herself
to eat. &
HMy physical frame must have the
strength to sustain my spirit" she men,
tally exclaimed, as, rising from her
couch, she proceeded deliberately to
pour her tea.
HIf you please, mum" said the waiter
girl, as she returned for the tray, bring
ing a goblet filed with some kind of
rare old cordial, with which, in her bet
ter days, Rosa Lee had been familiar;
'Tf you please, mum, there's a gentle
man in the parlor that sends that, as
wishes to see you"
A deadly pallor overspread her face,
and she caught her breath nervously, as
though facing a sudden danger.
"Who is he?n she asked, hesitatingIy.
"Don't know, mum. A captain, or
major, or cun'll, or something. He
says to me, says he: rs Rosa Lee here2i
Says ], who p Rosa Lee says he.
And 1 said, Faith, and how should 1
know, when Pm only servant in the
house, and the ladies is none of 'em me
buzzom acquaintance Though God
knows they might go further for friend
and fare wuss than il they stood by
Margaret O'Haragan.' ..--.-
"What sort of a looking gentleman is
he, Margaret2n
"och, an he's peart enough. Square
built, with broad shoulders an iron
gray hair"
"Well, Margaret, you may make my
room tidy and then admit him; but
mind, if anybody else asks about me,
you are not to know if am at home. -
"Are ye Christian lady, and would
ye have me to be tellin' tie, mum?"
"No, Margaret, not that. But want
you to see that nobody finds me. This
captain is an old friend, and I can trust
him. Will you promise ?'' and Rosa
slipped bright half-dolIar in the girls
broad, honest palm. .gfHrt
'Tndade ye may, mum. Blessin's on
yer swate face. An now, the rooms
tidy, an ye must swallow a mouthfuI of
yer cordial, an then Pll bring yer COM
pany."
"Captain Mason !" exclaimed Rosa,
"Tm so glad to see your
"Why shouldn't any lady be glad to
see gentleman of my superior endow-
ments ?'' laughed the Captain. "But,
seriously, my poor child, you look 70 be
in great distress. Has some rascally
Israelite, or some more rascally Anglo
Saxon been cheating you out of your
very eyes in the millinery line, that you
should look so wild ?"
''Captain," and Rosa crouched before
him like a guilty creature, "yOu are
my friend, aren't you ?'
"Well! well ~ and Captain Mason
broke into hearty laugh. "Why
should you imagine such a thing? OF
course not, you dear little goose! Who
ever heard of man being friend to a
qOOndSl 9n
Captain, you can't mean what you
say" and Rosa eyed him wonderingly.
"Why shouldn't ?' aud again the
walls of the apartment echoed with
laughter "Don't woman's rights agi-
tators tell us that men are monsters,
tyraats, and all that And aren't you
strong-minded ?'' n
''Please don't quiz me any longer,
Captain. understand you now. Listen
to me. / am in mortal terror, and ]
want friend. VIII you assist me?"
'Yes, my puss. Does It want the
color of a new dress decided upon, or is
It in doubt about the shade of a neektle
that will best suit its complexion?
Rosa burst into tears.
'I didn't expect such treatment from
you ?' she sobbed.
"I beg your pardon, Miss Rosa" her
friend exclaimed, earnestly. 'I had nc
idea you wanted any aid except little
showing about streets and business
houses Of the city. What can I do fol
you ?'
81 want you to find out all about Lord
punbarton and-and-his-wife. Iwant
to know"
Rosa stopped speaking and gazed alb
stractedly out Of the window.
What do you want to know ?" asked
the Captain, in wonder.
'If his wife is badly hurt; where
they are boarding; when they are go
Ing back TO Europe, and all that. And,
mind you, do not on any account permit
them to meet me, or know that am