The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-06-18

/ then succeeded IN controlling herself
! She was a shrewd woman. and took her
/ cue instantly. And so her aunt had
/ not discovered the girls IDENTIFY 1t
/ might still be possible TO keep the Sc
cret. But not by sending her away at
I once That course would enlist Mrs.
/ WauCh's sympathies still more power
fully, and the truth would be sure 70
come to light.
} i would do anything in the world to
/ Oblige you. dear aunt, - she said, sweet
/ ". i may have been little hasty in
/ dealing with the girl. If she viii come
1 up to my dressing-TOOm, l VIII talk the
/ matter over with her, and see what can
be done"
/ She rose, and Miss Grey gratefully
I prepared to follow her out. The old
/. lady detained her for another word.
] If YOU fail to come TO an agreement,
/ NV dear. he sure to call for Mrs. Waugh
/ before leaving the house. 1 will see
/ that some other refuge is found" "
Thank you, madam
Mrs. Beaman was relieved to see that
. the mention OF her aunt'S name had no
I effect upon the girl. 1t seemed to be
! strange to her ears. Evidently Ger
I trude Vane had never spoken it in her
/ daughters hearing.
! Just like her, ," she muttered. Ger
! trude was always just so proud and ret
/ icent. She might have starved, but the
/ first oveTtures toward reconciliation
would never have come from her"
The moment they were shut into her
! dresSing-rOOm alone, she said, sharply,
/ to the trembling girl:
Now let us come to an understand
/ ing. Your mothers daughter is not
| the proper person to receive under my
roof as InStTuctreSS to my children. To
J you, personally, l have no objection,
/ however. l viii consent to employ you
[ for the present, on two conditions"
80, madam, you are very, very kind"
''In the first place, you are to drop
your present name, taking any other
that you prefer"
'Papa's mother was a Stuart. can
be Lois Stuart. If you think best"
That will do Now for the second
condition. Mrs: Waugh Is a very &c
centric person, full of whimS and no
tiOns. do not care to have her on in
innate terms with you. You must
promise me TO avoid her as much as
possible, and on no account are you to
tell her more Of your history than she
knows already"
Il do promise"
The girls tone was half sad. Her
heart had gore out already to the old
woman who had spoken so kindly to
her. and she would have been glad to
claim her rs a friend.
Very well. I viii send you to your
room, and you can lay aside your
wraps"
When Mr.. Beanan returned home,
and heard the remarkable story from
his Wife's lips. he was almost beside
himself with rage and apprehension"
1t is fate he fumed. N NOthing else
could have brought the two together
under my roof at time SO inOppOTtuue.
The girl must march from here as soon
as it can be managed
"Of course, " Mrs. Beaman answered,
looking at him significantly, But
when she goes it must be under such
circumstances that Aunt Waugh viii
be glad to get rid Of her.
Yes"
It happened the next day that the old
lady met the new gOycruess for a mo-
ment on the stairs. She paused, drop
ping her two hands gently or the girls
shoulders.
I hope you like your situation, my
deaTr' she said.
Il am trying to do my duty, madam"
Mrs. Waugh smiled at the evasion.
Il understand. ESther'S children are
hard lot to get along with. [ see them
occasionally in the grounds and about
the house. I would sooner have the
same number OF SavageS to manage
Then dropping her voice, she added:
"What IS your name, dearr"
LOIS. madam
Mrs. Waugh echoed it with a start.
why, that is my name, too. We
ought to be better friends than ever.
WIN you come and sit with me when
you are at leisurei'
The girl glanced up and down the
hall. flush rising in her cheeks.
i should be glad. But-but-Airs.
Beamau would not like it. she falteT-
ed, hurryiug precipitately away.
That same evening Louis CaStletOn
called to see Marcia lie had been ab-
sent ON flying trip 10 the South. and
had recently returned. Mrs. Waugh
+ liked the young man at once. He
seemed frank, honest and Ingenious
qualities she knew how to appreciate.
There was plenty of gay, cheerful
talk, and finally the young man asked
for music. Marcia was an Indifferent
performer on the piano. and her voice
had but little compass, though she was
always ready to display 1t. Mrs. Waugh
listened an odd twinkle in her bead
like eyes. Finally she turned to her
niece and said:
'Why not bring in the new govern
ess2 l heard her singing and playing
to-day, and her performance was quite
creditable. 1t would be a diversion for
US ALL
Mrs Beaman glanced at her husband.
She could scarcely conceal her dismay,
y mere schoolgirl | don't believe
in bringing person of that sort into
the draWing-rOOm."
"Humph! Send for her, Esther-just
to please me. I shall 60 for her myself
if YOU refuse"
Mrs. Beaman touched the bell. There
was no help for it. She knew from ex-
perience that when Mrs. Waugh had
once made up her mind to anything she
could not be easiSly diverted.
! Lois came, looking very dainty and
sweet in her simple black dress. Louis
CastletOn started UP with an exclama-
tiOu of surprise and pleasure. Almost
/ invOluntarily he extended his hand.
Il am very glad to see you again. 1t
( is a pleasure | did not anticipate"
T Marcia stared, biting her pretty lips
/ till the blood came.
/ is it possible that you have met this
/ young person before, Mr.. CaStletOu?"
/ she said, in a naughty tone
les. We happened to be on board
. the same train. But / was not 50 fort
innate as to obtain an Introduction. l
/ did not dream she WAS on the way
/ here"
Lois blushed prettilv as she met the
young man ; ardent gaze.
/ Mr.. CastletOn did me = real service, !"
I she faltered. My foot slipped as | was
getting out Of the coach, and 1 must
have fallen and hurt myself but for his
. timely assistance.
''Indeed!n said Marcia, with a palpa-
4 ble sneer. Il have noticed there is al
. ways o handsome young gentleman
near to offer his services whenever %
/ young lady Is awkward enough 10 STUN
/ BILE"
Lois's cheeks burned like Gre as she
. seated herself at the piano. The first
notes she struck We're tTcmuiouS and
weak, but she soon recovered conf
! deuce. When presently her voice rang
through the room. pure, rich, and de
Hci0usIy sweet. Mrs. Beaman gnashcd
her teeth with rage and envy.
ssWbO dreamed the little fool could