Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-06-19


Godfrey came down 10 breakfast about
eleven o'clock on the morning Of that day the
first hours Of which he had spent at Euston
station. Not seeing Ellie, he asked Lady
Honoria where she was. and was informed
that Anne, the French bonnie, said the child
was not well, and that she had kept her in
bed 10 breakfast.
"Do You mean to say that you have not
been UP to see what Is the matter with herf
asked Godfrey.
mo. not YETI answered his wife, 81 have
had the dressmaker here with my new dress
for the duchess ball tomorrow; it's lovely,
but | think that there is little too much OF
that creamy lace about IT,
With an exclamation Of impotence Geof.
frey rose and went upstairs He found Eifis
tossing about in bed, her face flushed, her
eyes wide open, and her little hands quite hot
ssSend for the doctor at once, " he said.
The doctor came and examined the child
asking her il she had wet her feet lately.
YES, did, two days ago wet my feet
in puddle in the street, y she answered. But
Anne did say that they would soon get dry il
| held them to the fire, because my other boots
was not clean. Oh, my head does ache
daddy
An. Sllu Tue uocNpft duu iuch tbNti Ahh
the child up, took Godfrey aside and told him
that his daughter had got a mild attack Of IN
Illumination Of the lungs. There was no cause
for anxiety, only she must be looked after and
guarded from chills.
Godfrey asked il he should send for
trained nurse.
"Oh, no, said the doctor II do not think
it is necessary, at any rate at present. will
A.. a. -f.fan
wife will keep an eye on herr
So Anne was called up and vowed that shs
would guard the cherished child like the az
pie of her eye. Indeed, no. the boots were not
wet-there was little, very little mud on
them; that was all.
well. don't talk 80 much, but see that you
attend to her properly" said Godfrey, feel
ing rather doubtful, for he did not trust
Anne However, he thought he would see
himself that there was no neglect. When she
heard what was the matter Lady Honoris
was much put out.
REALLY" she said, children are the most
vexatious creatures IN the world The ides
OF her getting Inflammation OF the lungs in
this unprovoked fashionl The end Of IL will
be that | shall not be able to go TO the Ouch
ess' ball tomorrow night. and she was SC
coming; besides, have bought that lovely
new dress on purpose. should never have
dreamed of going to so much expense for any
thing else
Don't trouble yourself said Godfrey.
THE house does not sit tomorrow; will look
after her. Unless Efiie dies in the interval,
you will certainly be able to so to the ball. -
"Dies-what nonsensel The doctor say
that it is..a very slight attack. Why should
she def
Il am sure hope that there is no fear Of
ANYTHING Of the sort. Honoria-only she must
be properly looked after. / do not trust this
woman Anne. have half mind to get in q
trained nurse, after all.
well, if you do, She will have to sleep out
of the house, that's all. Amelia lady Gar
sington) lis coming up tonight, and | must
have somewhere to put her maid, and there Is
no room for another bed in Effie's ROOM
'.Oh, very well, very well, said Godfrey,
81 dare say that it will be all right; but il
Effie gets any worse, you viii please under
stand that room must be made
But Effie did not get worse. She remained
much about the same. Godfrey sat at home
| all day and employed himself in reading
briefs; fortunately be had not TO go to court.
About six o'clock he went down to the house,
and having dined very simply and quietly,
took his seat and listened to some dreary talk,
which was being carried on for the benefit Of
the reporters, about the adoption OF the
Welsh language in the law courts OF Wales.
Suddenly he became aware of most ex-
traordinary sense Of oppression. An indie
Unable dread took hold Of him. his very soul
was filled with terrible apprehensions and
alarm Something dreadful seemed 70 knock
at the portals Of his sense, horror which be
could not grasp. His mind was confused, but
little by little it grew clearer, and he began
" understand that danger threatened Bea-
trice, that she was in great peril He vas