The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-31
CHAPTER VIII.

the conversation between Hilda aud Robert
Harbut, she had a good opportunity for
opening the subject
Mamma, | wanted to ask Miss Corbyn
TO stay here bit"
"Who is Miss Corbyn, Hildam Mr. Leices-
ter asked.
Mamma has seen her seen her several
times, papa; she is a friend of Roberts, or
| suppose l ought to say she is a client Of
his"
.'Oh, has Robert got a clientl That is
something new. l congratulate you, Hilda."
well, she is not exactly client, papa.
not in the ordinary way. She was intro
duced to him by legal friend, or rather the
case was introduced as being a
most interesting one, and he is
advising her. l know all about it.
She has been shamefully treated and is
heiress to a fine estate if she could only
prove it,"
There are a good many people who are
heiresses to fine estates if they could only
prove it," MIR. Leicester said, dryly. "How-
ever my dear, if Robert considers her
cause good one, no doubt there is some
thing in it; at any rate l am sure he would
not have introduced her to you had she not
been a respectable young person"
Miss Leicester laughed.
"You hear that, mother; a respectable
young person. My dear para, she is one of
the most charming girls L have ever met; l
ain quite in love with her,"
THAT is all very nice, Hilda; but as you
have two brothers resident in the house, /
really do not think it desirable to establish
so charming person here, until, at any
rate, the heiressShip is proved
'My dear papa, we have often had nice
girls staying in the house and the boys have
not lost their hearts to them. l don't think
that after seven or eight years OF London
society young men are given to falling IN
love hastily"
Perhaps not, Hilda but the unexpected
happens sometimes. Are you at liberty
to tell us this charming young PERSONS
story'
"No, think not, papa. OF course, Rob-
q ert told me-"
{ ''Of course, my dear"
"But am sure he did not mean to tell
anybody; and | am sure she would not like
it,"
"Well, Hilde, of course l don't know why
you particularly wish to ask her here, but |
certainty think it had better be avoided if
: possible. OF course, if Robert approves
there IS no reason why you should not be as
). much with her as you like; but l really do
think it would be wiser not to bring her
here. am not at all supposing that your
n brothers would be likely to fall in love with
= her, still it is just veil to avoid the posi-
\ blty cf unpleasant complications if one
can Don't you think so, motherm
Yes, quite think So" Mr.. Leicesi or
iaid. Il have certainly nothing to say
against the young lady personally. l have
oily seen her twice when she has come in
SNh Hilda, and she struck me as particu-
larry nice girl. Ladylike, and quiet, and
Win very bright pleasant face-a sensible
face, and pretty, too but do not think it
would he quite prudent to bring her into the
house.
Miss Leicester was silent.
u will think it over" she said after q
pause, and see if it can be managed some
otler wav"
n Robert had agreed to come round next
= rnlng at 10 o'clock to hear the result Of
das application. He saw at once by her
ace when he came into the room that she
lad failed.
so you haven't been able to get your
own way for oncep' he said with a smile
1t Is on account of the boys she said
nefully
A "Nell dear, really Ca not blame your
III Iather and mother One may have every
II, belief that Miss Corbyn is the rightful
owner OF Corbyn Court; but, as l have sad,
"nen we talked about it, our chance of
proving it appears to me to be small; and If
n we fall, you must admit from society's
| p1ht oI view, she would not be desirable
Ia'ch Tor either of your BROTHERS Wemay
Z ano admit that were she to be in the house
.ufee weeks or q month, the chances are
strongly III favor of one or other Of them
= aMug n love witt her. You did not tell
mem her story, Hilda"
ves' III course not Robert"
hat is right; the fewer who know it the
= Tuer And now Eilda, have YOU thought
any other ulan?"
~ Miss Leicester shook her head.
IN nave been thinking 1t over, for 1t
,Us siAeo to me likely that your people might
ect' and it struck me that she might go
IVo one OF those homes for governesses-
the we're are such places, beheve--for bit.
age ol could call for her and AXE her out and
az Ave her at your place sometimes i'll the DAY
oesn uu I Sne would get on very we'll"
les, | think that would do" Hilda
err eed, Frightening up "As you say,
I he dayn
}. Al any rate it would take away her
y 1e Of loneliness" Robert said. land there
IL "ue Other people there whom she could
| J.. .uC with. To her it would be less dull
Iuu Where she is nown He looked at his
%4 u have time to go round there be-
AR I 20 IN court; there is nothing like
az 1lhg the matter at once. | am sure
~ 9@ aASlo to get somethl & settled"
Ia alce in
..1S M, nave nave been having q long talk with
.lS LEI ester about you" he egan, land
e v. rF That you want 10 get place as
''iS5 II't-e' or companion. She thinks you
'i@ a. -Hl companions place much the most
- l@ et'I.' Il you get with a nice woman
.i57 raGs ing 70 interest herself amo & her
LOB bG9S ana viii, have no doubt, be able
10 i@S ' u q post before long. She is very
10 ,Si yit when she takes thing in hand,
'..iiI rs '' not be long before she persuades
lea . "3 luht the thing she most wants is "a
.lA .i, ' lAAlo . and that you are the only
ld a, Ivy 'ue world who viii suit her. But,
.i@s riI''' ms cannot te done In an instant
~ s1a.ao , this, that AS you are anxious
Ais f.'o import should be able 20 return 70
a. you should take up your abode in
- cal Home for Governesses.
- ~, plenty Of them scattered about-
~ pto ,.l ladies stay who have no friends
Ga IL. aeh cut u place, or y BIO wants 10
Vs ''n While l9oaiBg for oDe. She