Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-12-31

near Pyrmont, and we are thinking Of
sending her to them, where she can be
much more in his society at times.''
This fairly staggered me. Ny face
must have shown my feelings.
''You seem strangely affected" said
she critically.
Il shall lose my pupil"
'You can get another"
IA man in my condition does not
easily find a home like this.''
1.-The other pupil is not far to seek.
VIII you not take me?'' she asked,
softly and swcetly.
IL can teach her," I answered.; ''but
you-what can I do for your You are
better musician than I amt
''Oh, no. she almost whispered;
''Oh, no! I have no taste like yours.
I have no soul like yours. You can
teach me everything. You can put
the soul into Ill the music that I can
only make into statue.'
Flattery will have its way. Twas as
much on my guard as could be, but
earnest tlattery-dattery which hoped
and believed to be the expression of
truth, softened me, and conciliated me
towards her, though suspected her of
deliberate and deep-laid falsehood
about Mary. The light was of ro-
mantle and confidential kind. The
fire was warm and large without flicker
ing, and the twilight made the room
look sumptuous and mysterious. The
woman so close beside me was very
beautiful. Her proud eyes were light
ened with a soft fire, her pale face was
tinged with si ght underglow. Her
long white hands touched mine now
and then patronizingly or friendly IS
she talked.
"Ah, Miss Beaufoy," I said. '.you
should have far more able master
than 1 am. You are too good for me.
I do not deserve this confidence. I could
never be your master"
Eyes, you could" she said very softly;
"Then my sight is so againft me-"
I went on, refusing to put an interprc-
tation on her words which was as OBJ
vious as it was embarrassing.
"Ah, poor cyes!' she murmured>
pressing cool hand lightly over my
forehead, which was hot with worry
and agitation; 'poor eyes! but you will
not feel the want Of your sight hero"
''Miss Beaufoy," I said, taking her
hand from my brow, and holding it,
II should be no man, no gentleman, II
l did not feel deeply your care, your
kindness. But, If my pupil goes, I
must return to St. Bartimeus's till I
can find something else to do. To
take you as my pupil would be IN
abuse of your friendship, and an insult
to your powers.
''No," she said; ''no, It would not.
You must stay; you will stay. cannot
bear to think Of your going back 70
that miserable place. and leaving a
miserable place, behind YOU"
''Miss Beaufoy, would you have me
stay against my will-if I feel II
against my self-respect1"
"But you cannot go unless choose -
she said with low laugh. II can
keep you here If will. You cannot
find your way out"
Then she suddenly, almost hysteri-
cally, changed her tone. She caught
my hands, and held them to hor face.
Her cheeks were wet with tears.
"Forgive me-forgive metz she said,
and long sobs began to shake her frame.
.*You are angry" she said.
mo. indeed" 1 answered, feeling
that an earthquake might do more
good than harm at Hanover Lodge just
! then. mo, indeed" In a. soothing q
tone as if were speaking to = wilful
child. The imperious Giulia seemed ia
take comfort from the tone. Full Of
the strangest mixture Of feelings. owe,
| which, like the moon over q troubled
sea, the face of Mary Fortescue seemed
to shine and shed a little of Heavens
sorely-needed light, Tracked my brains
for clue to the right way out of thif
trying little scene.
The sudden tameness of the Basilisk
I may honestly say, filed me with
alarm, but help came from an unex'
pected quarter. The door opened, and
in the dim light, Plowitz appeared. HI
came up to US, and ga1ed at US with
quizzical sort of haH-smile. Thu
Basilisk was absolutely unconcerned.
She laid her hand again In mine, ant
said calmly:
Il have been having quite a battle
with Mr.. Coplestone to induce him t
remain"
! "And hep"
Again that look of intelligence be
tween the pair.
"And he,'' said the Basilisk, before
could deny or cxplain-''andh he will no
desert mt"
"Good," said Plowitz gaily; ''that i
right; that is we'll. You must let Mar.
know that. It will reconcile her tn
more to leaving you."
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