San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-19


Waring was looking duh and sullen; his
clothes carelessly put on, and an indescrib-
able air Of self-neglect pervading his ap-
pearance. Mona was so startled that she
almost unconsciously put her hand through
Macalister's arm, drawing near to him;
and he, somewhat surprised, bent his eyes
upon her with a smile. Warning, who was
talking eagerly, angrily glanced toward
them at that moment. Their glances met,
Mona blushed wildly. Waring grew
white, hesitated, raised his hand to his
hat; but Mona had passed before he could
lift it.
what was the matter!" asked Kenneth.
81 thought l saw a gentleman l used to
know, and II was afraid he might come
and speak to me-"
You should not be afraid Of anyone
when l am with you, Cousin Monal 1
would not let anyone trouble you"
But there are some things you might
not be able to help. However, it is no
matter. No, Kenneth-do not look back"
They talked in a friendly fashion till
they reached the house, when the servant in
formed them that Mr.. Craig had been ask
ing for them, and the rest of the Sabbath
was devoted to him.
Mona's sudden start and slight confusion
soon passed from young Macalister's mind.
But the encounter with Warning dwelt
long in Mona'S. She was greatly affected
by seeing him look so changed for the
worse. Ought she to bear the blame of
this in any way Mol However grieved
she might be, she could not suppose that
tho 1nc1 nf bargo1f h,l ,o,,-L ...l -.
chief. 1t was only his natural downward
tendencies that were swaying him. And
there was so much Of good in his nature,
1t was an infinite pity that he was thus
dragged down. What a horror the man
was to whom he had been speakingl Poor
Waringl She would have liked to have
demonstrated with and saved him; but
even had she the chance of doing so, she
would have put herself in a false position
by showing the kindly interest she felt.
y
A few days after this little adventure,
and much about the time Mrs. Newburgh
had died the previous year. Uncle Sandy
was seized by a very sharp attack of bron-
chitis. For a few days he was even in
danger.
III WHO OSIdoiph LIN lStN ulSlIl-
guished herself. She was a capital nurse,
and had had large experience.
Both were u~nceasing in their care; but
Nine. Debrisay was obliged to absent her
self nearly all day, whereas Mona gave up
her pupils that she might watch over the
sufferer.
Mr.. Craig seemed deeply touched by the
thoughtful care of his nurses-especially
by Nine. Debrisay's; and the sort of mis-
trust with which he regarded her melted
away.
The short Christmas holidays, therefore,
were anything but a cheerful period to
the partners; and though Uncle Sandy
was as fractions as an invalid well could
be, his occasional bursts of grateful recog-
milton Obliterated the irritation of his test
mess.
To Mona, the knowledge that he Wa GO
ing to make Kenneth his heir brought u
certain liberty of action, which set her free
from any fear of being indirectly hampered
by fear Of her own motives.
When Mr.. Craig was able to get up. and
stagger with Kenneth's help into his sit
ting room, he was less disposed thar usual
TO growl and find fault.
well, madame" he said, I'VE may be
wrang in the matter Of doctrine, but you