The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-01

behind Us, and stepped out on the oper
heath. We two led the way. while AMT
followed behind, 50 slowly that we were 500
left practically alone.
How came you to walk so fara'' / inauir
ed I'VE are three or -four miles, as the CROW
I flies. from 81. GurioftS"
"uh. 1 came out early. and the sunshin
tempted me on. I did not think that we ha
wandered such a distance. Poor Anita vii
be tired out"
/ "And yous"
'rQh, I love long walk - she replied
/ gayly. Even in Demerara used to wan
Z der for hours and hours in the woods; ant
once | was nearly lost. Night came dowI
suddenly, and had to creep into the bole o
great tree; and l wasn't frightened
though | c',uid hear the tiger-eats crying al
round me; for the fire-flies made Il almost as
light as day. But poor papa nearly went out
OF his mind. and, after that, would never let
me enter the woods alone"
How did they ind your
By beating the woods There were about
= hundred coolies carrying torches and max
ing noise enough TO wake the dead. At last,
as they were passing, l popp-d out of my
hiding place, and cried. quite coolly, Here l
am, papaY He was terribly angry, out /
was soon forgiven"
1T would De a hand heart" murmured.
tenderly, that would not forgive po,s any
thingr'
She looked at me merrily, and shook her
head.
"Ah, you don't know me- Poor papa, If
ne were alive, could tell you different tale.
was always a spolit child. Mr.. Trelaw-
ney."
Thus lightly talking, and play ing with the
merest threads of conversation, 10 avoid
touching themes of more dangerous interest,
We walked across the moor Though il was
wintertide, the air was very close and warm
with sunlight, and Anita Jagged more and
more behind At last we came in sight of
the village, and paused by the side OF the
moorland tam where | had parted with ny
uncle My eyes were liked earnestly ON
Madeline. Suddenly / saw her start and
change color.
Fol owing the glance of her eyes, caught
sight of well-known figure approaching.
III was George Redruth, elegantly dressed,
and carrying a walking-cane
He came up rapidly. and saw by the ex-
preston Of his face that he was ill-pleased
He glanced at me angrily and contemptuous-
ly, and then addressed his cousin.
Where have you been?'' he cried. Il
have been looking for yon everywhere. Do
you know that IL is three o'clock?''
Il did not know it was so late . replied
Madeline, quietly. Anita and l went wan
dering across the moor and down to the sea-
side, where we found Mr. Trelawney.''
he looked at me again, and saw his brow
blacken more and more.
Lunch was served at haif-paSt one,H he
muttered, land my mother has driven over
to afternoon service. l won't trouble Ire
lawney any further. Take my arm, and let
me see you home.'
He spoke with the air of authority habitual
with him. | was not surprised to see Made
line flush angrily, and decline the proflered
arm.
There is plenty Of time for that" she ex-
claimed. See! poor Anita is almost ex-
would be a charity to assist her;
il is none To assist mer'
Indeed, Anita seemed dead beat. She was
seated on a stone about hundred Yards be- |
hind us, resting her elbows on her knees, her |
chin IN her hands. Redruth glanced toward (
her and shrugged his shoulders
Il never go near nIggers," he retoTted: |
cant stand them. Perhaps Trelawney is
not so particular" he added, with an insult |
ferable sneer.
O"t - - AHNss 'htN q 9i~i y Attoit WAS On /
my tongue, when Madeline broke IN. with n |
touch of his own cutting manner.
Anita is not what you so politely cali |
her; and as for Mr.. Trelawney, he is at least |
a gentleman, Incapable of making coarse.re- |
marks, even at the expense of q social infer |
ior.'
This eul0gium of myself seemed to afford |
George Redruth Intense amusement Posi- |
bly, he thought the word gentleman" had |
an odd sound applied TO a person of my posi- |
ton. | flushed TO the temples, but did not |
trust myself TO make any observation. With |
out even looking at Redruth, 1 raised my hat |
to Madeline, and walked rapidly away.