Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-17


INJURED, and knew that her voice ac-
corded with her face; "but' she lift
cd her eyes for an instant TO my face
"but do not know how you can help
me. But you have helped me;
your words have strengthened and re-
freshed mo. / shall notforgct you"
She spoke rapidly, as though only so
could she command her voice. As she
ceased speaking. she made m 1vement
to leave me. detained her
''lf you think me kind, why do you
reject my kindncssPn l said. you
have perceived that am eincere. Do
not leave me. Let me walk with you;
1t is not right for you to refuse me-
/ spoke with vohcmencc. for indeed
| was impetuously in earnest. She
tacitly assentcd, and we left the church
together.
II do not know why you have had
the power to melt my reserve she
said, "but feel willing to tell YOU of
the troubles that have come upon me.
Perhaps you have guessed that | am a
southern girl Parents, fortune. hap
piness, all have been destroyed i'm tins
war. was sent North, supported by
money my father gave me. until he was
Killed. Since then / do not know how
! have lived. For the last month
have been trying to get some sort of a
situation which would support me-
But have no recommendation. Who
would intrust children to en- utter
stranger
You wish to be a govcrncssP" l in
terrup;cd, eagerly.
al Wpuld ratbnr n, a ,,,,gfr to,,b,,. ~
she replied; "for that | know am fit
tod-but ! feel more uncertain in re-
gard TO being able TO teach children
that which is the duty of governcsscs.
was educated at convent, and par
ticular attention was paid to music.
for my tastes all led in that direction"
While listened. was deciding on
the proposition TO make her She
looked, and almost stopped in her
walk. saying:
81 do not recognize myself in thus
speaking to stranger Trouble has
increased my natural reserve"
We were at corner, and she eN-
tended her hand.
'Let your dreams tonight be of the
good YOU have done" she said, her lips
crrving swectly as she spoke.
DO you 20 down this street?"
ASKED. She bowed "If YOU leave me
now 1 continued. 'at least promise
to call and sec me tomorrow. believe
l can get you n situation"
Her eyes shone at the hope. She
took my card with subdued eareness.
pressed the hand that gave it and
walked quickly away
TO what absurd church have YOU
been this morning. asked my moth |
err when | came down TO dinner that |
day. She was in full outdoor dress, |
having just returned from listening e. |
the Rev. DIR. --. the minister. par /
excellence. Of the creme dc Ia creme. /
10 whose discourscs | very seldom lis
.ened.
ITO the new Catholic, my mother"
replied, sitting down. inwardly hop
ng that she would not scold me for
lot accompanying her.
valk,'"
Yes, all the way"
''IIJw odd of you. You don't know
low much YOU missed in not being at
jur church. Dr. had such
'weet lecmon-and young Varens was
here With the Chapman girls. ou
lnow he's just from Europe. and is
ooAiLR perfectly splendid Wonder ]
{ one uf those girls expects 10 catch
imp Mrs. Chapman viii do her best
Q secure him-doubtlcss he'll fall into
he trap. We must give party on
purpose to have him hers. He'll be
overwhelmed with invitations. When
shall Il be?''
l had hardly listened to her talk till
felt conscious Of the question she had
asked. | looked up in some bewilder-
ment, saying:
Excuse mc-what is it you say?"
You never listen % me, ~ She ex-
pctulantly. Il was telling
you about Marmaduke Varcus. He IS /
-he best part in town, and was saw
ne that we must give a party fOt him.
do wish you would take some interest
IN what say
''But, mother, / don't know Mr.
Varens, | said. deprecatingly; "bc-
sides, / was thinking Of some one else. -"
continued, boldly resolved to tell her
my thoughts now.
She looked perfectly indifferent rs to
what were my thoughts, and | said.
Are you not curious about my med
tations, motherPn
She looked across the table at me.
Ind asked kindly, for with all her friy-
'lousness, she was kind:
what is it? Some ragged nrchin
whom You met on your way 70 church?
Am 20 patrOnize him, make him foot
nan, butler. or whatPn
laughed at the half alarm displayed
. my mothers face.
81 see you think me an eccentric phil
/ sad. "but I'm going
o be useful this time. I've found a
music teacher for Annie"
What do yOu propose doing with
lr. DclOrme?" asked my mother.
'But he hasn't suited you, - / said
You complain every time he gives
.nnie her lesson. This girl whom /
ave seen is coming here tomorrow,
hen, If you like her, you can engage
or dire ltly; and, ifyou please, mother,
wish her TO live here in the house
Se lady, too. for she is one," ! con-
Iuded, emphahcally.
"Who IS she? What is her name?
he has recommendations, SUPPOSE
Il don't know who she l.: and YOU
Ill not be particular about reference"
'Oh, / shall nOtl' cried my mother. Z
little scOrnfully. II must then solicit
lis unknown 10 become an inmate Of
ur house, and be very grateful If she
"Oh, no"' / exclaimed; "it is she
,ho will be grateful 30 your own o
ind self, mother and give this girl !
'iaL IL can do Us no harm, and can
ot fail Of doing her good" J
But, how am % know what innu- /
acc she may have upon AnnieP She
ay be one Of those excessively low q
sople, responded my mother in a
M yielding tone L
"No, indeed-for. as the story books o
~ she has seen baffer daxs -