San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-01

uHluCky uOg 10 nave missed the cnance OF
a long journey with you. might have
had, with judiciOus management, the priv
ilege of kissing away your tears, if you
shed any, and generally comforting you
Shall follow? must think"
The shock was great to Mona when she
read of her good friends illness. Hitherto
Nine. Debrisay had been invariably well,
an ! the idea Of her being alone and help
less, in a mere lodging, was intolerable.
Mona Immediately determined To go to
her, and, as Uncle Sandy rightly surmised,
nothing would have held her back; no fear
of being disinherited would have prevent
ed her, as Uncle Sandy said, from gang
ing her ain gate"
1t was cold raw morning, thick and
foggy, when she reached her destination.
The landlady greeted her warmly: she was
evidently glad to have the responsibility
lifted off her shoulders.
Madame has seemed better ever since
she had your telegram yesterday; but, for
all that, she has had terrible night, such
a fight she has for breath, poor dear. sat
up till past two with her, and then Lizzy
took my place"
L W III SO anu Stt llCI az OlCC, OdlNI
Mona.
"Do have a cup of tea first, miss"
'NO, thank yOu-after."
Poor Mime. Debrisay shed tears of joy at
the sight of her dear child.
And did your uncle agree to your COM
ing?" she whispered
He was obliged" returned Mona, smil-
ing. Though he grumbled, he was quite
good about 1t. suppose he remembered
how kindly you nursed him."
Il would be so sorry if was the cause
of any bad feeling between You! But, Oh!
it is joy and comfort to have you near
me- darling!"
Though quite inexperienced in nursing,
MOna's cOmmOn-Sense and careful Observ.
ance of the doctors directions soon taught
her, and the atmosphere of cheerfulness
she created was infinitely beneficial to the
sufferer. A few days saw a decided i'm
provement. Soon Mona was released from
the fatigue of regular night watching, and
Nine. Debrisay was about to take more
nourishment; while the doctor announced
that we were doing very well indeed"
In few days, Mona had the pleasure of
assisting her friend from her bed to an
easy-chair by the fire, when the girl put
in her heal to say there was gentleman
in the drawing room, and would Miss Craig
speak to him.
II will come directly" said Mona.
Mona soon followed her into the front
room, where cheerful fire was burning,
though otherwise it looked too accurately
neat to have an inhabited air; and there on
the hearth-rug stood Lisle.
The sudden surprise brought a quick,
bright blush to Mona's cheek, and she stood
still an instant, the long, straight folds OF
her morning-gOwn sweeping from her
graceful shoulders to the ground, giving
her additional height and dignity.
IL hope am not taking liberty in call
ing so early?" said Lisle, coming forward
to clasp the hand she held out with the
exclamation
81 had no idea it was you! fanCied you
were still in Scotland.
pray, who did you expect them" asked
Lisle, sharply, IS he still held her hand,
and looked with eager inquiry into her
eyes.
General Fielden-a friend OF Madame
Debrisay's," withdrawing her hand from
his clasp. "Have you any message from
my uncle? Is all well at Craigdarroch:"
Il do not think Mr. Craig knew that
was coming to London" he returned. at
was rather IA sudden idea of mine. Are
you not going to ask me to sit down.
ooh. yes. of course! Pray, sit down. Sir
St. John. am 50 startled ut seeing you,
that forget my manners, she said, laugh
ing. GLOW did you know where | was;'
well. Won see, | speak the language,
and asked your Killed kinsman. You do
not suppose was going to lose sight OF
youP'
Something in his tone-his eycs-made
Mona uneasy. She did not want to come
to any explanation with him. She did not
want to quarrel with him. Yet she told
herself that he could not have been so &C.
centric as to have fallen in love with her
over again. Had he really cared for her,
he wUAld never have tried to hand her over
to another.
81 have been too busy, and too anxious
about my friend Madame Debrisay, to
think of anything else" said Mona, cOldly,
as she drew low chair to the fire; and
Lisle seated himself at the table.
eyes! understand, you have been do
ing the Sister Of Mercy business, and you
look like it. Those bewildering eyes of
yours look weary, and your cheek is pale.
You want air and light. Can you not get
off duty for an hour or two, and drive with
me to Harrow or Richmond? 1t is fine
brisk day, and it would be heavenly to
have you all to myself for even a short
spell"
You are very good, Sir st. john" re-
turned Mona, calmly, "but it is impossible
could leave my patient yet"
Later, then, l may be able to persuade
you"
lyon will not stay long in town at this
unreasonable season." she said "And |
do not LrnI.. .hnr, AIaln,,,n nnLrisnu will