Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-03-21
CHAPTER VII.
THE DOCTORS CONGRATULATIONS ARE NOT
CORDIAL.

THE DOCTORS CONGRATULATIONS ARE NOT
CORDIAL.
Is was arranged that for the present
should live at Glendale House, going for
q few hours daily to COaltOwn to attend
to my duties at the bank. 1t was also
decided that the engagement between
Miss Hargreava and myself should be
kept secret.
4 won't even tell Edna, said George,
that first afternoon Of bliss, as my be-
trOthed and L sat over the fire, Mrs. Har-
greaVe having left us two alone. No; 1
won't even give her a hint of it, she con-
tinued, playing idly with the hand
screen she held to shade her face. Ser
wants talk so, you know, even the best of
them"
What was there in the remark that sent
a sudden chill through me? L answered
You told me you did not regard her as
a servant, that you knew her to be q
ladv-"
Il make her a companion-a friend
She sleeps now in the little dress ing
room next mine; nevertheless she Is q
servant She came to US as one. She is
paid the wages mother has been used to
pay my maid. Please touch that bell, dis
tinctly, twice"
L obeyed. The signal seemed under
stood, for almost Immediately the door
was opened and Edna entered, carrying a
>
me. Instinctively, rose as she came to-
ward US, and moved a small table close to
Georges side, whereOn she placed the
tray.
Mr.. Dudley will pour out my tea.
You need not remain to-day, cried
George.
And without a word but looking very
sweet and grave, and not a little sad, the
girl turned to leave the room. I opened
the door for her, but received neither
word nor look OF thanks.
Are these NOrth-COuntTy manners?
Do they rise and open doors for servants
in COaltOwn?" asked George, as I ro-
turned to my seat.
Il don't know" L answered. a little con-
But why did you do it? Was it be-
cause I told YOU I believe she is by birth
and education lady?" she persisted.
Perhaps" 1 answered evasively.
Then don't do 1t again, please. Y on
watched her in a way that would cause
any girl to feel uncomfortable. Oh, Jack,
Jack, what are you about now? Putting
all that sugar in my tea? You may have
that yourself, sir-I prefer mine without.
Mother has many crazes, as no doubt you
have discovered, she continued, taking
the cup l poured out for her, without
cream or sugar, accorging to her direc-
tions. Zone is, she thinks it a good sign
when a man is fond of his tea. 1t is, &C
cording to her, a certain guarantee that
he is sober, steady and respectable in all
his ways In your case, the fact that
you dislike smoking and abhor stimulanta
has proved the surest road to her affec-
tiOns.
But what reason has she for one mo-
ment to suppose
why, didn't you tell her this yourself
during that long tete-G-t ete you and she
had together here? Didn't you agree with
her in everything? I know why you did
it, Jack. 1t was for my sake-because
you love me-"
mol Upon my soul, I had no inten-
ton of so deceiving her. There has been
some mistake which must explain.
TOO late now, sir! I do so pity you
you poor, poor boy. No more nice to-
bacco and cigars. No more"
What the-I mean 1 wish you WOulG
not joke about it, George. Surely, Mrs
HargTeave won't exact
She laughed in way that somehow
grated Just q little on my senses.
She'll hold you to it to the last letter
You don't half know my stepmother
After giving her TO understand yoJ
agreed with all her crazes, you'll have {,