The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-18
HOW SHE WAS RIGHTED.
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"Have you any references r.
"No, madam, l am a stranger in the
city. But if you would only try me -
There was an appealing look in the
soft gray eyes, and n culver of the neither
lip that went straight to Mrs. May
fields heart. She looked again at the
applicant.
She was dressed plainly, yet neatly in
black but the look of settled sorrow that
appeared in the curve of her mouth, and
in her sad eyes, might or might not be
wholly occasioned by the loss of friends.
Altogether there was an air of re-
tinement about her that marked her
as lady, and one not used to brave the
world alone.
Mrs. Maytield was at bottom q kind
hearted woman and after some hesita-
ton, and with misgivings that were natu-
raj to one governed rather by custom and
the opinions of others than her own
Judgment, she finally consented to re-
ceive the new governess on trial, and
Miss Compton entered Immediately upon
her duties. Mrs. Mayfeld was pleased
to find that the children took to her
kindly and when she saw with what
cheerfulness the governess entered into
all of their childish pursuits, and her
tact in everything, she felt sense of
quiet satisfaction in her choice.
{" believe that we shall like her ever
so much, Tom," she said to her cousin,
Mr.. Harkworth. "She 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.
g am getting quite impatient to see
your paragon" replied Tom. "Do
trot her out, Lib, as soon as conyen-
lent"
Mr.. Harkworth was lounging in an
easy chair, with an air of perfect COM
fort, listlessly glancing over the paper
The words were scarcely out of his
mouth when the door opened, and Miss
Compton appeared on the Threshold.
There was momentary hesitation, a
slight opening of the eyes, and just a
suspicion of heightened color in the
cheeks, and then the governess advanced
with quiet self -possession.
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 Comp
tons life III her new position. She
proved herself eminently qualified as an
mstructress, and her lady-hke bearing
and modest retirement won for her the
esteem and confidence of her employer.
Delicacy of feeling prevented Mrs.
Maytield from trying to penetrate the
reserve with which she spoke of her early
hfe, and all that was known of her was
that her father had died leaving her I'M
provided for, and that she had chosen to
rely upon her own efforts rather than be
dependent upon relatives.
AS for Tom, he was q 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. If
he seemed to take an unusual 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 it was lacking in no de-
vice in respect, was so familiar and free
from anything like restraint, as to awak-
en- in Mrs. Mayfeld's mind not the
slightest suspicion of his true feelings.
One day Mrs. Mayfeld went out, ac-
companied by her children, but leaving
Miss Compton in her boudoir in charge
of the baby. Upon her return she found
her governess in n state of nervous agita-
ton. She left the room somewhat hur-
riedly, evidently to cover her discom-
posure. AS Mrs. Mayfield stepped to
her dressing table, she. discovered her
portmonnaie lying open and several bills
beside it.
GLOW careless / am - she said, hasti-
w replacing the money in the pocket
book, and putting it into her pocket. !
And then az wonder what was the
matter with Miss Compton she seemed !
disturbed. There must be some trouble
III her life, poor soul J!
Presently the door bell rang. 1t was a
milliner's girl with new bonnet for
Mrs. Mayfeld. The lady was pleased
with it, and took out her portmonnaie to
pay for it. She had the money all
counted out and rolled up. Upon
counting it again before handing it to
the girl, she was surprised to find it five |
dollars short. There was no other mon
ey in her purse except some small |
change. She ran up stairs and looked |
on her dressing table, where the money
had lain. 1t was not there, and further |
search proved frIitless.
The Lady called to her governess had |
she seen any money lying about Miss
Compton had not. She joined III the
renewed search, and seemed disturbed |
that the missing bill was not found.
Never mind, it may come to light"
said Mrs. Mayfield but, as such things |
always do, it left feeling of dissatisfac- J
ton on her mind.
Later in the day visitor called. At
ter exhaus6ng all other items of gossip,
she said
"And your governess. II is sad. isn't |