The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-03

funny, doubtless, but grave enough for
those concerned, and most complicated
for herself Explanation was unpeces-
sary, indeed. Loyalty broke off his rela-
tions with Miss Troth because Capt.
Buistrods had fallen in love with Miss
Shaftol Kate thrilled in reading the
confession, but it was dreadful.
Since he had thus declared himself, un-
consciously, she owned her love, she
gloried in it. But the mere knowledge Oi
that fact forbade her, a dependent To
allow meetings, under the admiral's roof,
which had been harmless if disconcerting
before 1t did. not occur to Kate, even as
a possibility, that she might misunder-
stand the motive of Loyalty's withdrawal.
Capt. Bulstrode's eyes were too expressive
for that.
But how to check him? She had no
grounds for giving hint, nor was he in
the least likely to supply her The
children must 90 out, their goyerness
must accompany them; and Kate owned
herself no match in strategy with this
young soldier. She thought of feignine
illness, but he was a man who could wait
The only means of escape was resigna-
tion, and that would be disastrous. A
girl is not called upon to sacrifice her
livelihood, perhaps all her future, to
avoid an honorable suit from her en-
ployer's heir. Heroines of story do that
kind of thing, but Kate Shafto was a
"human girl, +" no more and no less. She
resolved at length to take a holiday-that
would give a pause-and wrote Mrs.
Cantley forthwith to ask whether she
could be received. The good old dame
consented with warmth by return OF
post.
The same morning Mrs. Bulstrode sum
moned the governess to an interview; she
seemed fiurried and nervous, and she
spoke less kindly than usual.
"My dear, we are starting for the con-
tinent tomorrow. You will accompany
us?"
Kate was amazed. "I was Just going to
beg short holiday, madam" she said
This will be twelvemonth's holiday.
should not ask you to give the children
regular lessons. We go to Italy, thence
north, and we winter in Rome. The ad-
miral will be with us much of the time. u
Kate could not inquire whether Capt
Bulstrode would be of the party. She
answered:
81 should like to spend few days with
my friends before leaving them for Sc
long, madam"
"You can't do thatr' said Mrs. Bull
strobe shortly; and Kate's spirit rose al
her tone.
"Relying on your constant kindness,
madam, l begged my aunt to receive me,
and she has made arrangements"
The lady looked in her face, which had
grown stubborn, thought an instant, and
spoke frankly, with total change of man
ner.
81 honestly think, Miss Shafto, as ]
hope, that you have been comfortable
with us. We have not tried to be kind,
for it was no effort; and you, 1 believe
found it no effort to be grateful. / speak
for the admiral also in declaring that your
character and disposition made it q
pleasure to have you in the house"
Indeed, madam, you have treated me
as daughter ~ Kate exclaimed, her eyes
full.
Mrs. Bulstrode stretched out her hands
and drew the girl to her bosom. Heaven
knows, dear, that wished to do sol
feel certain we can rely on your honor p
And then she told how Jack had sought
an interview the night before, and
solemnly announced that he would marry
Miss Shafto or no one. Good and simple
by nature ignorant of the relations be-
>.
little embarrassment in making her ap-
peal. 1--WE put all our hopes in you. my
dear" she concluded tearfully. "You
will not infict this dreadful disappoint-
ment on us?"
Kate laughed while she cried, but the
prayer touched her warm heart. Happily
Mrs. Bulstrode did not think of asking
that she should never accept Jack; her
single idea was to keep them apart. Kate
agreed to travel for year, after a week
holiday at Richmond. Capt. Bulstrode,
they thought, might learn where she was,
but Mrs. Cantley's address he could not
find by any means he would use.
The same evening she arrived. Lydia S
interest and her questions may be imag-
ined. To avoid them Kate paid visit to
her old nurse next day-found that dame
yet more inquisitive about the letters she
had forwarded, and fled again. On the
very doorstep she encountered Capt. Bull
strobe, whose face lit up. Her mind at
the instant was full of 'loyalty" and
"Miss Troth," after the nurses chatter
so full that she mixed up the anonymous
with the real personages inextricably, and
addressed him with hot indignation.
$50, sir, in defiance of your solemn
promise, you are trying to find me?"
my promise he repeated in blank
astonishment.
Kate saw her error and turned shar ply
away He looked at the number of the
house thoughtfully, and overlook her at a
stride.
Observing the name of this street,
turned into it from mere curiosity. 1t is
quite true that l was seeking Miss Shafto.
Can it possibly be that l have found Miss
Troth ?"
She hurried on, confused, longing to
deny, to dismiss him, but unable TO find
words. 1t was too certain that Jack s
quick brain would carry him to further
discoveries. In a moment more her fears
were realized.
''And you accused me?" he exclaimed
abruptly. 'AIiss Shafto is not only ac-
quainted with Loyalty's promise to Miss
Troth, but she also charges Capt. Bulstrode
with breaking it, Then-then, this is the
reason you broke off our correspondence
have only to tell you why acquiesced." F"
81 don't wish to hear l won't hear !"
'I have done nothing to sacrifice such
treatment as an honorable man deserves,
Miss Shafto. You must hear meW
ooh, don'tp she cried, at her wits
end. 'I have promised Mrs. Bulstrode ~
SIS that it?'' he laughed. For how
long have you promised p
For twelve monthsl"
'That's an awful time, but we shall see.
Now, since | have spoken-at least,
since you understandable twelve months
shall begin an hour hence. Then l will
go away and weave plots against my we'll