The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-06
BBBE'S TRUST.

BhBb'S lRUNl.
%HE brisk coachman slammed the door;
XIX Ieaped upon his box and we ratified
MN out of the village into the country as
fast as we could. | was his only passenger
i. Bebe Small, little French girl, ID years
old. straight from the Founding Hospital
of St. John and on my way to Mrs. Grey OF
Five Corners, who had sent for waiting
maid ! had an English father but French
mother and | was born IN Paris.
At the death of my parents the people IN
whose hands | was left sent me 10 -ALleI'e.
70 find some relatives of my 1ather s.
found uobolvthat wanted me, ana after be-
ing claimed by ST. Johns and remaining
there year was put en- route for FIVE
Corners. there to make myself home WITH
A strange old lady who had the reputation oil
being very eccentric. The train had left me
at a pretty little place called Orchardsville;
thence proceeded 10 Five Corners.
We ratified through long woody ROAD
and snatched at the syrfnga in blossom
that brushed the windows Of the cuach'
was the only inside passenger
Here we are at Five Corners, little 'un'
Now, whose house IS it?"
"Afrs. Grey's," 1 answered.
lIeN IG al 0lGNS al lNG JULIUS
''She's an old lady and lives alone, and
wants a waitng-maid."
Mrs Tamah. l guess. All right
He shut me in. We started again and
proceeded to whirl around several corners
until we ratified up TO g high gate by the
roadside.
Before this gate was left with my trunk.
A smooth gravel walk led up TO an imposing
door with a brass kuoc6er.
A tail. thin old lady, in scrupuiously
neat cap. finally opened the door.
az am Bebe Small from St Johns" said L.
Mrs Tamah's waiting-maid-yes. Come
in"
She opened the door and revealed an
apartment where a tiny old woman, ike
witch. sat among q cloud OF red drapeTv.
The prIm old lady told her who | was.
With her gray old head shaking palsy,
she peered up at me-
Can she make a bed ?" she asked, queru-
lousy, her tiny hands folded and the red
shawl across her knees.
shell show you what she can do, I sup
pose said the other lady, and stripping
the quilted rugs from the beds she pointed
TO me 10 rrarrange them.
When the last pillow was replaced Mrs.
Tamah nodded, satisfied
she viii do. lake her down and give
her something to eat Then send her up TO
read 10 me"
l had biscuit and raspberry tart for lunch.
linen L ItLuIutl 10 TIE Teu cIUIlDeT, anu
read to the queer little figure there.
These were my chief taskS-to make Mrs
Tamah's bed which she diSarranged twenty
times day, and 10 read TO her. Sometimes
She would sleep all day, and then l would
be at liberty to wander about
Mrs. GTggS, the prim old lady her house
keeper ana chief domestic, had given me
leave to frequent the great garnet OF the old
mans on,
/ found many curious things there, illu-
minated manuscripts, ancient garments,
and quaint personal ornaments. But |
never disturbed anything more than to ey-
anime it and lay 1t back, until one day |
found a pack Of cards. They We're in the
DIVER Of curious old work-stand. These
put IN my pocket for future use.
One day the bay pony that grazed in the
ward, and whose name was Puck, died
Two men tied his legs together, took him
away in cart, and buried him in meadow.
/ was surprised 10 see Mrs, Iam1h pull
aside the damask curtain, look after the
cart and cry. She went back 10 her stuffed
chair and Sobbed herself to sleep.
Another day she was sleeping. 1t was
winters morning, and l sat by the win
dow. Suddenly | saw a sleigh whrl up
to the gate, and then a man came up the
path.
To my surprise the door opened few mo-
E.enis after, and this man came into Mrs.
1amah' room. She woke up and saw him.
Go away, Bebe! 20 awayl" she cried.
shaking her hand at NE. l went away
to my little bedroom, and tortured my
se.f wondering who the stranger could be.
With a taper in my hand, descended the
stairs. | opened the library door aud con-
fronted young man. 1t was the same who
had sought an interview with Mrs Tamah
Il at day. He had been overlooking drawer
of papers. They we're strewn all bout. Be
fore could retreat lie had stepped bet8een
me and the door.
boldly.
:. am looking for money!" he replied.
lie was young and handsome.
DO You know who l 2" he asked.
shook my head.
nouncrd. 1' LIZ ''i-
You know where she keeps her money"
he SAID, suddenly Selling my wrists. 4" You
must get it for nue.. And for your sake. /
promise to refund it."
i shook my head.
No, cannot do that" said 1. "But I
have lived very quietly here, and | have
some money. will loan you the 500.
trust ma?" he asked "'-e
res, said /, land will get it now"
Drought roll OF bills. He counted them
and drew long breath.
Whit is your name ?" he asked
/ told him.
How old are you?"
Sixteen"
thought you hardly 70. Little Bebe
neaVeh Helplng me, you shall not repeut
inns nights work. Heaven bless Won. little
one Good-oy until we meet again
lie swung open one of the lihrarv win
COWS, Ieaped out into the snow and yyas
gone anu was
The winter passed away. Mrs. Tomah
seemed low and wept much. Sometimes
would hear her moan:
Mowbray! Mowbray!'
one never conhded to me what l already
knew. But | thought if her son could see
now miserable she was he would not feel
SO hard toward her. Her trouble wore on
her. That summer she died.
when her, will was read it was found
mat she had left $4,000 to her son Now
pray Grey, with plea for his forgiveness.
She had left other members of her family
IN! sell Included, handsome sum.
But was left without home. | resolved
that would go 10 New York and find sir
u laatin as nursery, governess to some little
visit Mrs. Tamah's grave. 'N' ~
1t was in pleasant spot. undar n ,v;l1o,,,
AS approached l saw a man kneeIino ho
sac tHe grave: lie rose. recognized Nov
pTay Grey, with tears on his cheek. INV
oo,n Lt tdi ,beoe' l have heard, and 1 have
nave seen her once more. She begged NV
forgiveness. l should have begged hers for
my neadstrong ways. Since / saw vonr
sweet little face have kept NV life c youi
mere is your money, Bebe-eYery cent hon
estiy earned med And, little one, will Won not
''df AZ rye corners as my wife?"
ne ned my hands; he kissed nv hrou
my lips. And / felt that loved him DiTgbm,
wa was hye years ago. Mowbray Grev ia nnan
NY nus oahd' tender and true.-Selected Nv"
A. suffocated by Gas.
80. LOUISA Olsen, woman aho,t 90
80, VI age, was suffocated in her -