Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-10-17
7 G SSA.
CHAPTER II.

dow and looked eagerly out. On the
platform tall lady, richly dressed in
sealskin and dark furs, was standing;
she was talking to a ouple OF porters,
who listened to her harangue with n
half-bashful, half-amused grin on
their faces.
Mr.. Cleveland looked too and
laughed.
''Ah, there is Mrs. Calender! Sow
ing the good seed as usual" he said
mockingly. Allow me to assist you
from the carriage, Miss Caroline"
He hesitated moment. then went on,
with quick glance at the girls per-
plexed face, "Shall l introduce you
to Mrs. CallenderP"
"Please dol shall DO so much
obliged"
Miss Caroline put her hand willingly
upon the proflered arm, and crossed
the platform. Mrs. Calender was
too much absorbed in lecturing the
porters-both of whom Miss Caroline
afterwards ascertained were recreant
members of the Blue Ribbon Society
to notice their approach; and it was
not until Mr.. Cleveland stepped for
ward and, raising his hat, directly ad-
dressed her that she turned.
She bowed coldly to him; then her
eyes rested on Teresa's face with dis
approving stare. The girl had not
removed her travelling-hood-it was
warmer and more comfortable than
her hat--and very charming and pref
~ oh lnnl-n1 in, -. nS1p
ed lining. But the cOquettish head
gear found scant favor in Mrs. Callen-
der's eyes. For an instant she star
cd steadily at the girl; then, much to
Mr.. Cleveland's delight and amuse-
ment, she turned decisively away with
a scornful snilT
His dark eyes were twinkling with
malicious amusement as he stepped
forward.
Good afternoon, Mrs. Calender.
Allow me TO introduce you to this
young lady-Miss-
He paused suddenly, silenced by the
contemptuous look in Mrs. calendars
eyes.
Thank you very much, Mr.. Cleve-
land / am decent English matron,
and do not wish to be introduced to
any of your play acting friends" she
said, in low but perfectly audible
voice.
Miss Caroline flushed to the very
roots OF her pretty hair with astonish-
ment and anger.
What an odious woman!" she
thought Indignantly, and she threw
back her dainty head and, stepping
forward, boldly confronted the enemy.
you are Mistaken am Teresa
Cardiner" she said, in voice which
trembled with suppressed anger.
Teresa Gardiner
1t was Mrs. Callender's turn to look
surprised. She looked steadily at the
proud quivering face; but her own
softened, and she held out her hand.
IL really beg your pardon, my dear!
| expected to see some one quite diff
ferent!" she said apologetically, but
with a mistrusted glance at Noel
Cleveland's amused face. Seeing
you with Mr.. Cleveland, fancied-
But never minds all your luggage
herePn
CoS IlttNG JuEtc DDAtS.
Every well; the carriage is waiting
outside. Your luggage will follow in
the cart Good day, Mr.. Cleveland. :"
She put her hand within Miss Car
dimes arm and would have swept her
OF; but the girl with quiet, decisive
movement, drew her arm from the de-
tanning fingers and held out her hand
to Mr.. Cleveland.
Goodbye. Thanks for all your
kindness!n she said, in sweet defiant
voice.
Mrs. Calender frowned; but she
did not speak again until they had
taken their places in the carriage.
Miss Caroline was equally silent. She
sat in her corner and looked out Curl
ously at the shops and the crowds Of
people as they drove through the
lighted streets, with little defiant
expression on her face. Mrs. Callen-
der should be the first to speak, the
girl thought.
Mrs. Calender did speak at last.
IL am afraid you thought me rather
abrupt and discourteous just now, my
DEAR" she began; "but---" She
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steady look in her companions eyes.
"Yes-you are right did," Miss
Caroline answered composedly,
"Well--I couldn't help lit was
your own fault" the elder lady rejoin-
or sharply. Seeing you dressed out
in that outlandish hat
"0utlandish 1t is the height OF
fashion, assure you'll | bought it
only month ago in Paris, Miss Car
dine interrupted meekly.
al don't care where you bought it
a more SNOWY thing never set eyes
ont" Mrs. Calender retorted, con-
tracing her dark brows. "Well,
with that and seeing you with Noel
Cleveland, naturally concluded you
were one of his female acquaintances;
none of whom" the speaker went on
with increasing severity, ''are people
should care 10 know"