San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-07-15

face dimpling with delight. "You are
not much hurt, are your
''No, Rosa, don't think so. What
has happened? Where are we?' And as
the color came back to her white cheeks
she tried to raise herself and look around
her. The two men drew back and left
the little girl to explain.
Don't you remember, Aunt Margery,
we turned into the kind old woman's
house-there, she is--Iand Bobby was
frightened and ran the. cart against
tree-then a man came and caught
him and this big gentleman carried you
in here? Oh, was afraid you were
killed" And she leaned against the
girl with a sob.
Don't cry, Rosa; you have been a
brave girl" Then, as old Hannah held
a glass of water to her lips, sSThank
you" she said, and tried to sit up. 81.
"You're just drenched, miss" said the
old woman, who had gathered up her
wits, laying her hand on the girls
shoulder; land the little girl too.
They'd better come with me, sir" turn
ing to Mr.. Somers, "and get their
clothes dry. Then as the girl involun-
tarily glanced toward the window, "the
rain is pouring down. 1t amt fit for a
dog to be out in such storm"
"You are right, Hannah said John
Somers decidedly. Perhaps you can
find some dry clothing in the house for
the lady and little girl" and he crossed
the room and opened the door as the
girl raised herself, and leaning on Han
nah's arm and followed closely by the
child allowed herself to be led into Han
nah's domains. "When you have made
them comfortable, bring coffee to us
here, and perhaps they will come and
take some with u.s." said Mr.. Somers.
"You are very kind" said the girl,
and he closed the door and came back to
his chair
This seems destined to be an event.
full day." said the old lawyer. what
do you propose to do with your guests"
IF this storm does not wear itself out
soon they must try to put up with the
accommodations that we can offer them.
Uncle Martin must have had some hab-
liable rooms. l am glad the accident
was no worse-it is bad storm to be
caught out in. wonder who they are.
suppose they will enlighten u.s."
Soon the door opened and both men
glanced toward it. The young girl,
leading the child by the hand, advanced
into the room with dignity and fine
carriage Of her slender figure that inn
pressed both men. Hannah had been
won upon by the stranger, and had,
hunted out some long unused garments
for her A long, black dress fitted itself
fairly well to her figure, and over the
shapely shoulders Hannah had pinned
little Grape shawl, crossed in front aftera
fashion of her youth. The girl had soft,
brown eyes, and light hair twisted high
On her head As she entered the men
rose, and Mr.. Somers drew another chair
in front of the fireplace. :,
81 hope Hannah has made you as com.
Portable as possible, aud that you will
not be the worse for your accident and
the drenching," Mr.. Somers said.
"She was very kind" answered the
girl, her hand on the back of the chair.
81 came to explain who we are, and to
ask if we may impose further on your
kindness"
"Will you not sit down and let us con.
slider what can be done" said John Som.
ers, and as she seated herself in the
straight backed leather chair, the child
on hassock at her feet, the gloomy old
room wore more cheerful air. The
evil and trouble that had come wildly
out of the past that stormy evening, as
the darkness fell and the lawyer related
the wicked deeds Of the men who had
lived bad lives and died awful deaths in
that same house, faded away, as if across
the dark past fell ray of light, holding
out hope of brighter future.
my name is Douglas" she said. She
fancied the little lawyer gave a start,
but Mr.. Somers, whom she addressed,
showed no change of expression, only
his deep set eyes watched her intently.
81 am visiting my friend Mrs. Carleton;
perhaps you know the property that they
have lately bought not far from here"
81 wonder if it can be Jack Carleton,
who was at college with me? and he
smiled as he spoke.
"Mr. Carleton is often called Jack by
his friends she said.
"He was very popular at college; he
greatly enjoyed joke, and his laugh
was so irresistible that the dullest was
forced to join in and forget his woes and
be cheerful while in his company.
What property did he buy? l have not
spent much time here the last few years.
Il do not know whether can describe
it. 1t may be mile from here, not
farther, should think; one hundred
acres, and long, low house, partly
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