Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-12
Mrs. Miller, the nurse. What in the world
could this sombre, embarrassing woman want

Mrs. Miller, the nurse. What in the world
could this sombre, embarrassing woman want
with him at this hour Of the night
"You-Mrs. Millerl" he exclaimed. "Is
anything the matterp
MAY | come in, sirr' she asked.
Certainly; what can ! do for you"
She entered the room and carefully closed
the door. Franks wondernent grew. iio
could not help picturing the dismay which
would fall upon Horace and Herbert had they
known that at o'clock in the morning he
was conversing with female member OF
their establishment.
Mrs. Miller drew near to him. MAY Ispeak
few words to you, Mr. Carruthersp She
asked the favor respectfully, but as one who
fully expected IL would be granted.
"Speak away" said Frank, good naturally
But is thers any thing wrong i'll the
nouseF'
Nothing more than you know Of, STR"
Her words bore meaning which did not
escape CaTrGt hers. They told him that Mrs.
Miller was quite aware Of what had taken
place between him and Beatrice. He WINGED
mcnta..y. The thought of his rejection he
corn..s the gossip Of tho servants hall was
not oasant.
-, H. let mo hear what you have to say.S
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The strange visitor laid her hand on his
arm. She was tall woman, he was a man
Of middle height, so the faces of the two were
all but on a level. Frank, who had never
until now taken particular notice Of the
nurse, was much struck by the wild, intense
look in those dark eyes which CLEANED from
The white, worn-lookng face. He began tc
wonder il her wits were all right. But she
spoke sensibly, although there was passion in
! her voice.
"Mr. Carruthers," she said, "ten me how
much you love Miss Beatrice"
The sudden question staggered as well a,
annoyed Frank. He frowned. II am not il
the habit of making condolences toto stran
gers He was going to say ''inferiors," bu
it was q word he hated using
ooh, sir; don't misunderstood me- Tel
mo" tho woman spoke with startling ear
nostncss-'tcll me: set my mind at rest
Let rae know that you love her with all YOU
heart and soul-that tho very ground he
foot presses i, holy to yOu-Lhat you coult
cherish Ter, caro- for her, be true TO her I'm
til death! Tell mo this and make me happy
Surely You arc not ashamed Of loving hcrf'
Her manner was so impressive that Car
ruthers for the moment forgot it was but
servant who addressed him "No," he said
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tie opposite wall. 60 / am not asname
of loving her. What concern it is Of your
l cannot divine but love your mistress a
much as n man can love woman"
Mrs. Miller bent down and kissed his hand
She murmured few words which he coul
not catch. Most men, not being kings o
princes, object to having IL cir hands kissed
Frank did. "Have you anything more t
say| he asked.
Only this, sir-you will wait, will 20
mott"
wait For whatF
"For her-for Miss Beatrice. Oh! NJ
Caruthers, you won't go in a fit of ange
and give yourself away to the first doll-face
woman who smiles on youl You will wa
for the woman you love-fve, ten, twent
years, it may beF'
She clutched his arm, and her eyes locke
, ct him with that same intense, implorir
gaze.
Il shall never marry another woman, :" sa
, frank
"No-never. Wait for her. She shall
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