Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-11

awoyy do YOU do, Mr. BergmanF' she SAID
"You see we have taken you by storm
! Miss Eyerleigh was just behind her.
al had sent the carriage to bring Carol 70
mass the afternoon with me. when your
4 nnele called and told US OF the accldens
/ which had befalIen Won. / felt that would
/ have TO come right OFF and see your condl-
/ ton for myself Are you really better,
Norrisi Don't let us disturb you. Whyi
what a high pulse you have, taxing MS
wrist between her dainty fingers
s.Then il must be through the pleasure OF
seeing YOU. for assure you | an not nan
the invalid they try TO make out. Al DC
around again in day or two.h
..You must keep away from dark alleys
and avoid late walks, if il is only for my sake,
Norris. Remember, you are the only APP
proach to a brother hare ever had. am
too selfish TO lose you, since you appear 10
have come at last TO the idea that you owe
MS something in the way Of attention and
companonship. | intend to increase the
debt if can
s'You are very kind, Althea"
81 intend to be kind to you" said Althea,
with a gentle smile soflcniag her brilliant
beauty.and then she began talking about his
injury. Would the arm oe al right when the
cut healed. and was it fact that those ter
rible train robbers had taken this plan to
wreak their revenge on him,
Carol SAID very little, but her soft looks
were full of compassion and she gave him
her hand as they were going away, hoping
he would soon be well again. Althea turned
ut the door for last word.
II am going TO see your doctor, Norris,
~. I har
carriage shall come for you. | shall have
you TO stay with US for week, or you VIII
be exerting yourself too soon'
Then a wave of color famed up into her
face: she stood quite still, as voice on the
outside made itself heard, with disappoint-
ment and unpleasant surprise in It.
"Carol Childerl What on earth are you
doing hercf'
Before Carol could answer, Miss Ever
leigh stepped over the threshold.
"Your sister is in no way to blame for
coming. Mr. Childcr. brought her with
me. Goodbye, Norris, glancng back. II
will call again soon
''Oh. am glad YOU have come to call on
Mr.. Bergman. Lyman exclaimed Carol,
brightly. 1T has seemed so selfish in us
never 10 ask for him, after all he did for
us. You are going in, arc You noti'
"After ] see you ladies to the carriage
Then, as Carol ran down the narrow starr
way IN advance: .sIi3s Eycrleigh, have
offended you.'
She gave him quick glance and smile.
1.-THE offense is forgiven if you have come
to make amends.
Lyman Childer sunk his teeth into his
lip She had observed his dislike for her
friend and resented it, If he had come
with the intention Of calling upon Berg
man, he changed his mind. He stood until
the carriage disappeared. then. pulling his
hat down aud turning his collar up, he
walked rapidly away, turning into the mar
row streets which led toward the river.
He seemed in some doubt as to the local
Ity in which he found himself. casting sharp
glances about him, until he came to low
which had bar-room attached.
This he entered, looking over the room
which was half filled with rough class Of
He selected an empty table at
he side, and seating himself gave an order
rs an excuse for being there, apparently,
ior be did not touch the refreshments that
gere brought