The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-18

thing; only he's usually 50 careful about telo.
graphing US II he changes his plans"
| She faltered. and let tho book drop. Matt
picked It up for her and began to look at tho
time table. at first to hide the pain he felt at
tho self-discouragement In which she ended
and then to see II he might not somehow be
useful to her. II see that q train from Boston
meets the Springfield train at Wellwater."
Does there2" She bent to look over tho
book with him. and he felt tho ungovernsble
thrill at being near the beauty Of Q woman's
face which . man never knows whether to be
ashamed Of or glad Of. but which he cannot
help feeling. Then perhaps had better 60
BY way Of Boston. What time does It starta
| Oh. I seei Seven-thirty. could get that train
If don't hear from him at Springfield. But
know shall hear"
A stir Of drapery made them aware Of Louise
| at the library door. Buzette went toward her.
Are you going 2" she asked. without appar-
emily sharing the surprise that Matt felt at
seeing his sister with her hat and gloves on.
and her Jacket over her arm.
| "Yes. I'm going. Sue. Just ran up to see
| you'll had to do that-but We both know I'm
| Of no use here: and 80 we won't make any pre-
tences." Louise spoke very steadily. almost
| coldly: her brother did not quite know what to
make Of her: she was pale. and she looked
down while she spoke. But when she finished
buttoning the glove she was engaged with. she
| went up and put both her hands in Suzette's.
II don't need to tell you that I'm going just to
| get myself out Of your way. It isn't . time for
ornamental friendshipping. and you've
got all the good you could out Of
seeing me. and knowing that I'm anxious with
| you. That's about all there 10 Of It. and
| guess we'd better not spin It out But remem-
Der. Sue. whenever you need me. when you
| really want me. you can send for me. and II I
lov ot~ ID bvN hat
I'm simply waiting. Will you remember that
| whatever happensp"
| Matt gave long tacit sigh Of relief.
"Yes. will. Louise" said 6uzette. They
| kissed each other as II In formal ratification
| Of their compact which meant 50 much more
to one Of them than it could to tho other.
Come. Mattl' said Louise.
| She added hastily. to prevent insistenoe
against her plan. that she would have time to
walk to the station. and she wished to walk.
Then Matt said: II will see you aboard tho
train. and then I'll come back and wait till you
| hear from Springfield. Miss Suzette."
THAT is good idea" said Louise.
But" Adeline urged TREMENDOUSLY. sha'n't
you be afraid to go to Boston slone1 It'll be
| dark by the time you get therel"
''The journey can't be very dangerous" said
Louise. land when I arrive. shall put myself
| in charge Of q faithful Boston hackman. and
toll him I'm very valuable and am to be taken
the best Of care Of Then shall be set down
at our door In perfect safety"
They all had the relief OF a little laugh: oven
| Adeline joined reluctantly in it
When they were once free Of the house, Matt
said II wonder whether she will remember.
inter the worst comes. what you said. and
whether she will trust you enough to turn to
US"
II don't know. Probably she will be too
proud at first But shall come. whether she
asks me or not II they had relations or oon-
nections. as everybody else has. It would be
different. But as 1t is"
Yes. Of course" said Matt
"Iwish could realize that Sue is fond Of
him. as We are Of papa But can't He al
ways made me feel creepy: didn't he your
He was q secret person. Butas far as Ihad
anything to do with him at the Mills. when
was there. found him square enough. He
was country person"
"Isuppose Sues pride Ii oountr1hed." said
Louise.
Matt went on. His secrecy may have boon
only sort Of shyness: Heaven knows don't
want to Judge him. I suppose that that slow
elaboration Of his was an effort to maintain
himself with dignity. OF course. We see him
now in the light Of his rascalty. poor man. and
most Of his traits seem ugly"
They had little time after they reached the
station. and they walked up and down the plat
form talking. and Matt explained how his
father might be glad to have him 20 to Well
water and settle the question whether North
wick was In the accident or not Itwould be .
great relief for him to know. He tried to make
out that he was going from divided motive.
"Oh. you incident be at tho trouble to say
all that to me, Matt" said Louise. II don't
blame you for wanting to 60. even out OF kind
ness"
mo. suppose there's no guilt attaching to
thing Of that kind" Matt answered
There were good many loungers about tho
station. young men and girls. released from
tho shops for the day: In such towns they ind
the station an agreeable resort. and enjoy
never failing excitement In the coming and
going OF the trains. They watched the Hila-
rvs. as they walked. with envy OF that some
thing distinguis which both OF them had.
They were both tall and handsomely made.
and they had the ease before their fellow
beings which perhaps comes as much from the
lifelong habit OF good clothes as from any
thing else. Matt had o conscience against
whatever would separate him from his kind.
but he could not help carrying himself like q
swell for all that: and Louise did not try to
help 1t. for her part. She was an avowed world
ling. and in this quality she now wore drab
cloth costume. bordered with black fur down
the front OF the jacket and around 1t at the
hips. The skirt. which fell plain to her feet.
had . border Of fur there. and 1t swlrled and
swayed with her long dashing stride In way
that filed all those poor girls who saw It with
despair. It seemed to interest almost as pain
fully young man with thin. delicate face.
whom she noticed looking at her. She took
him at first for one Of those educated or half
educated operatives. who are complcating
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no better dressed than others In the crowd.
and there was no reason why he should
not be hat-shop or shoe shop hand. and yet
at a second glance. she decided that he was
not. He stood staring at her with q studious
frown. and with the faint sugg estion OF sneer
on his clean-shaven. hns lips: but she knew
that he was admiring her. however he might
DO hating her. and she spoke to Matt about
him ss they turned from him In their walk and
promised 10 point him out But whom they
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