, 1879-05-03


mere mad been written to for her consent to my
joiuins, Them, Which CONSENT ia mere, In rather
Jcsuitical spirit, had given, saving that Paris
was in France, and therefore, she could noI
object.
/ almost flew to the station at the time np-
pointed. At the other end Of my journey,
Rose, with happy face, stood eagerly watching
for me. By her side was tall gentleman, 50
like Rose that Immediately concluded II was
the brother Frank so frequently spoken OF. lie
appeared to oe about ~ years OF age. lmpctu-
Gus as ever, my fri2Ed came. towards me- swith
5. hop, SKIP, and iu,np,' ssquitc forgetting long
dresses and sixleen,'' said Frank, holding cut
his hand.
What week that was. How inscnsibly the
silence that Franks presence, caused wore away,
and our merry laughter ran. our, and has:es of
wit frightened the atmosphere. Sometimes,
though, VIC were Tery grave, anu sat listening
while Frank discussed his favorite subject, antl-
quarian research, till we I'LL caught the en-.
thusiasm and BECAME deeply interested IN all
that interested him.
Mrs Fernet was a ladylike, mothcrly woman.
Her husband had died when Rose was year
old, since which time Mr. Stapleton, bachelor
brother, bad taken up mis- residence with them.
was so happy as 10 becomc an equal tavorlte
with them all. Frank and the "two girls - saw
nil the .slions u in Paris, and at the enu OF q
short week We felt us though ne nau Ano"n
each other all cur lives.
"Bluebell," said Frank, II expect by this
time next year you will have cast me INTO oo-
T I gayc one swift glance at his face, which
seemed to satisfy him, for ho asked no more
questions. ....,,on
The next day saw Rose and l at our studies.
Frank returned to Oxford, ana n1 Mrs. Fernet 10
her house at Pleasant Hill. ....,
Before she went ba.k to England she came to
me one day when alone, nnd began lalk,'s ~
me of lny proposed "going goycrncssinG."
s.My dear,'' said the kind-hearted lazy,
. .althouvh., in one sense L do not
feel justified In thrustiug myself between you
and your parent, l want you to understand tllat
Roses home is yo::-* also' and III iact, So lnuen
have you stcei7.., the character Of my some
what too reckless daughter that l am undcr
1ceu obligations to you, No, don't open those
blue eyes SO owonderingly, or | shalt smle, ne-
sides, what would my own dear blro Ieci III !lle
home-nest II deprived Of her n'ates So after ea.
next year, il MIR. t;rcy still thinks Of your pcins
n goycrness, would you like to come and i've
with us,-in fact, be one OF us, sharing a. ailke our
iovs and sorrows, as Roses companion"
The rush of color in my face whs succecdcu , ~
found no words. T. crept up 10 her. anu: put
ting nv arms around her neck, ,lalu my race
upop her shoulder with great sign OF g'aoncss'
Now run and tell Rose and Frank" she SAID,
after kissing me lovingly.
tn the last flight I saw Mr.. Fernet at t4e oot-
tom. sJImp!': he cried. waited I'LL rcacll-
ri the last dozen Of steps end then sprang INTO
his arms- ..,a,t;,,,
tn me cast aiirift as had been, to say nothing
Of Mrs. Feruet and dear Uncle George! lnese
thoughts kept back the. tears when we sa1o aoleo
* visitor for Miss Grey ss1d ID s n.e5e 4 dor r
mallv. But when VIC cot outslde sne ea1o' ~
is your father, ma cherie" L.
'sAnything wronga You have written to
him2'
very nice situation for you; ana i ne sa,a 9Ia' Ae
"Oh," thought, "then he really has some
consideration for my wel1areV'
With no little trepidation did enter with fn
mere the room where he was waiting me.
There be stood, his cold, restless, gray eyes
elancing as furtyely us ever, bis pale face inex-
presslyc, with world Of motive behind for
once be SO fa7 forgot his habitual caution as 10
appear much astonishcd on bcholdln@ me-
"Why, madam he said, "you hare worked
1La mere las been exceedingly good to me,
papa,'' told him.
La mere appeared much gratifcd. ..
II trust the mental improvement is as great
as the physical" said NY father, with emphasis.
for so long that wondered what he mcaut BY
giving such emphasis.
Il Miss Grey has been found not mean, not
lying, not selfish. On the contrary, when shc
Eocs from this house, Sit, it will be as true
lady. honorable, pure Of heart, ami simple in
I understood all NOW. walked quietly uo to
Mr.. Grey.
as the kind heart OF Nine. Morier believes me
to be, owe it entirely to her and the love tl.at
has surrounded me since the first day set loot
iu this house.n
.'Ah!n he said ;dryly: -, ''Do your pupils ever
have private uleatricals!" ...
sob, yes, now and then!'' answered Ia mere
contly :" Did you intend, sir, to remain,
should nsk YOU to DE present at piece about
to he performed when the school Closes IL Is
called The Heart Of an Epglishman.'"
Nv father turned to me.
.hfme. Morjer has been kind enough to OBJ
tain situation for you, but have other plans.
Your little brother is not q strong chlld,-in 1act
tho poor little fellow was carly discovered to
have spinal disease. n ow VIC waEt an educated
yonrsel{?" =.
An icE GOODNESS ovcEspread mc,-the sudden
crushing Of my hopes was too much for me- 1t
was like suatching one iron, sunny garden. OF
june roses: and placing one IN sunless region
OF Ice. La ,1sere was most indignant
ssMonsieut, surely you will not do such an ln-
iustjrc?n she exclaimed. ga nursery goVerness
OF mcagre quality can undertake to do what you
ask Marion, while she is lifted for higher duties
A sick child! Oh, come to the pinno. Marion
and she rapidly opened the piano.
But saw from his tim set lips that his pur-
pose was tixed
~ am surprised, Almc. Morier, to find one OF
your supposed good sense turning daughter
from her positive duties, when you see the
strong reluctance her very countcnancc betrays.
Yours ought to be the voice to counsel and re-
prove Marion, in fortnight lhes school closes
you will tlcn come on Immediately to Greys-
mead.H
without word OF adieu, he marched out,
| leaving me in despair. ia mere sat down and
actually wcpt. I could not shed q tear! look
her hand aud sighed heavily. Suddenly the door
opened and my father again appeared.
/ II have returned to say that, should you not
choose TO return home, you will voluntarily cut
yourself entirely from your falnlly forever"
I went slowly to my roo1n,, Ia naers having
begged me to lie down. She laid the coVerlet
over me, pattcd me a[fectionatcly, and thcu
+ drew down the blind to Keep tue light from nv
aching eyes. Presently Rose came in: she had
! been CRYING violently.
= Bluepel,n she said tremqilously, coming to
| the beuside, Il are you asleeps"
.No, my tlartng," I answered.
She came close up to |uc, aud, putting her
arms round me, laid her face the pillow, kiss.
have written to Uncle George to come i'm
| uediately; so in day or two VIC shall see him.
Ye will not discuss tie horrid nightmare till he
| eoules;n and she began to cry atfesh.
Uncle George came III day or two, in terri
half r.