The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-17
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well, Of course, she is 50 old. Yet be-
heve she thinks erself very attract ve."
Poor thing!" laughed Curzon. and upon
this Miss Sinclair, who had overheard every
word, could control herself no longer.
She bust open the DOOR and walked into
the room white with passion The two, who
were standing hhnd-in-hand by the fireplace
started a little apart, but CurZOn imme-
/ diately recovered himself.
II came to ask you for some tea, Miss
Sinclair" he said, coolly, land / found no
| one here but Miss Julia, so l waited until
you came"
Go out of the room this instantm cried
Miss Sinclair. And as FOR you," she went
on, turning TO Julia, who looked a little
frightened, how dare you receive young
! men here-I say how dare you"
She was simply out of her mind with
rage. and looked as if she were almost about
TO strike Julia. But the young girl drew
up her slender form and faced her.
Mr.. Curzon is a guest in my fathers
house, she said proudly; there is no harm
In my speaking to him"
mo harm! You are disgraceful little
croc die and hypOcrite, and you shall see
whether your mother thinks there is harm
In your conduct or not. Aud you,n aud
again she looked at CurZon, you ought to
be ashamed of yourself, and deserve to be
kicked out of the house, and would be if
Lord Ennnismore was we'll enough to do il.
So was blind, was II" And she laughed
Historically. "A blind to try TO induce
schoolgirl for the sake Of the money she
will have. to run away with you and fill
your penniless pockets. You are a nice
pair. truly-a pair OF hypocrites and liars
both of you.n
"You are mistaken, Miss Sinclair an
swered Curzon, with spirit; ~ had no inten-
ton Of trying to induce Miss Bingham to
run away with me, though have every in
tention Of asking my kind & dfather,
Lord Ennismore. if he will allow her TO be
my wife, when he is we'll enough to listen to
my suit, and earnestly hope that will be
soon.n
you know very we'll you don't hope any,
thing Of the kind" retorted the inflriated
woman passionately; ''you hope he will die,
SO that this girl may get the money you are
runni G after her for. You said so yourself
this very evening"
Really, Miss Sinclair, you are forgetting
yourself, and are talking utter and very
insulting folly said Curzon, angrily.
but there has been quite enough of this,
and am perfectly ready to answer for my
Conduct to Lord and Lady Ennismore, not
toyou."
But shall go at once to Lady Ennismore,
and you will see what she says after she has
heard my story"
She rushed out Of the room as she spoke,
and proceeded, pale and breathless. to the
part of the house occupied by Lord and
Lady Eunismore and Curzon ami Julia
looked at each other In dsmay as she went.
'She is II ad," said Curz1n.
"What will mother say" half-whispeted
Julia in a frightened tone.
Don't be afraid; what, after all, has the
woman to tella That l, an old friend Of the
family, was talking to YOU for half an hour
in the school room. And, Julia, l will tell
Lady Ennismore if she comes what said
would tell your father when be gets we'll"
sob! am afraid they will TT us, said
the young girl, tlm.dly holding out her lit
tie trembling hand, which we we may be
sure was very arnly clasoed.
Take courage, nv darling, he whispered
with tender kiss. land then no one shall
part u.s."
In the meantime Miss Sinclair was rap
ping loudly at the door of the ante-room
which led TO Lord Ennismors's apartment,
and moment later it was opened by
nurse
81 wish to see Lady Ennismore at once"
painted Miss Sinclair, who could not control
her excitement.
81 don't think miss, that my lady will see
you just now" answered the nurse. looking
someah hat curiously at the white face of the
governess; 'she is with my lord, and l can
not disturb her,"
81 must see her!" cried Miss Sinclair in
loud voice, for she had indeed lost all con-
troll over herself.
"Well if it's anything very important"
hesitated tie nurse, who was not quite sure
that the governess was sober.
ut is; tell her at once | must see her,"
Upon this the nurse retired, and few
moments later reappeared.
"My lady is engaged. and cannot be dis
turbed," she said; but if you have any
message for her | can take it,"
"TeI her, said Miss Sinclair, who was
trembling with passion, that l wish to see
her about Miss Julia"
Very well, miss Hope Miss Julia is not
| illf' answered the nurse.
''Give her my message-that is enough :"
| and the woman, after once more looking
cui'iously at Miss Sinclair, went again into
the inner apartments, and a few moments
later Lady Ennismore. pale, worn and bag
| gardeyed. appeared.
"Lady Ennism0re, l have something to
tell you, something shameful" began Miss
| Sinclair, who was almost inarticulate from
rage.
Then Lady Ennismore raised her sunken
eyes, and looked inquiringlY at the angry
face before her.
alt is about Julia and Mr.. Curzon, gasped
out Miss Sinclair; ~ went into the schoo
room just now and found him thee, max
ing love-actually love-to her; and he wa.
most insulting to me-"
"What folly; l cannot stay to listen tc
such folly" ans" cred Lady Ennismore, inn
patiently. Young Curzon is-my nus
bands godson, and like brother to the
children. beg, Miss Sinclair, you will dis
turb me no more by such messages"
"But-n began Miss Sinclair, eagerly.
Lady Ennismore shook her head, anc
waved her hand to dismiss Miss Sinclair
and then, without another word, retired int
the room behind her aud closed the door
and the indignant woman outside was lef
to her own reflections. These, as We may
imagine, were about as bitter as reflection
could be.
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CHAPTER XXXIV.
FRANKS wooINa.
Francis Roche went back to his hote
after his interview with Helen Drummont