Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-02-01

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TCHAPTER IV-CoNTlNUED.1
Mrs. Lilly raised herself up from her
stopping posture over the rose tree,
and pushed back the blue sunshade
from her bonnet so as to obtain a good
view Of Bells face, which looked any
thing but calm. Her cheeks were
burning, her eyes bright and her mouth
undecided between smile and sob.
bad hands, Bell. But had better let
you and yoar advisers know at once
that IL this is an attempt to shame
Mr.. Lilly into giving you money to
keep you from doing this thing, it will
certainly fail"
Bells lips decided for the sob:- 4heY
Quivered, and she burst into tears.
''H0w can you say such thing?
How can you think it? am trying to
do the best can for my darling child,
and to pay my debts and live honestly.
II you think / am capable of such q
mean scheme, Mrs. Lilly, 1 had better
not come here again." And Bell walk
ed away at her quickest pace, and once
more excited the disapprobation of
Mrs. Hogg. by the rapidity with which
she secluded down the High street.
Mrs. Lilly took her daughter-in-law's
abrupt departure very quietly. 1t was
only zone Of Bells huffs," she sup
posed. But" thought that cool-head-
ed lady, Bell said something about
paying her debts. wonder how much
she owes? think Mr.. Lilly had bet
ter pay any outstanding bills Of this
year for her. That will be much bet
ter plan than giving her the money to
squander. And as to her nonsense
about teaching, don't believe she will
get single pupil in Codlington-that's
one comfort
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CHAPTER v.
Miss Barnasconi did her best for her
friend, and neither by nature nor by
habit was she easily discouraged Or
ba1hed. Nevertheless, after more than
a months endeavor to get some one to
employ Mrs. Jack as daily governess,
she began to despair. But she took
care not to report to the young widow
general looked upon her project.
Employ Mrs. Jack Lilly as govern
ess!," cried one II should as soon
think Of employing the baby in the
nursery. Not that she is so extremely
voun. in wears. A great mapv Of those
girlisil airs are put on. But I should be
very sorry to see my children copy her
firty manners" al
Airs. Jack Lilly ought to be asham-
ed of herself" exclaimed another;
hawking her advertisements about
CodlingtOn! I'm sure pity the Per-
cival House people. There is no say
ing what headstrong woman like
that may do next to disgrace the FAM
fly."
Tim sorry can't patronize your
friend, Miss Barnasconi, "said a third,
giving back one of Bells poor little
circulars, ''but You see am very init
mate with the Lillys. and it would be
too unpleasant for me to have her here.
MS governess; for happen to know
from Rebecca Lilly that the family en-
tirely disapprove Of her teaching. And,
you know, it is quite unnecessary. It
Is merely done out of temper, because
in extravaganza. All, yes; dare say
she tells you differently. No doubt.
But Mrs. Jack has her share of cum
ming, and she quite takes you In, you
kind, simple creaturer'
9 Then, as if by tpreconcerted arrange
ment, Bells tradesmen began to send
their bills in, in more pressing man.
ner than usual. She sat up night after
night, when Biddy and the child were
gone to bed, pulling herself over her
accounts, and trying to discover bal
ance in her own favor. But the figures
were inexorable and proved too plain
~ that she owed more than she could
pay. Her debts were not large, but
they weighed heavily on her spirits.
She had not been to Percival House
since her interview with her mother
in-law in the garden. But Mrs. Lilly
had sent her basket Of summer veg
etables with her love, and Rebecca had
met her in the street and had said,
How do you do, Bell? 1t is q long
time since you came to see U.S." EN-
ma, indeed, had taken no notice Of her
greeting; but then, when she had seen
Emma they had been on opposite sides
OF the street; and emma was looking
into a shop window, and might not
have seen her.
All which reflections meant that Bell
was, making up her mind to go once
more to Perciyal House. She would
ask Mr.. Lilly to lend her some money,
il he would give none. She would
rather owe it to him than to the trades
people, and perhaps he would take it
back by installments. And then when
she got her pupils. Poor Bell sighed,
and changed the phrase in her mind.
e she could only get some pupils,
things might go we'll with her yet.
well, l must 60. I suppose" she
said to herself one morning. She was
greatly depressed. A fresh bill had
just been sent in. Popsy had appeared
with a great rent in her frock, and
had to be patched and darned before
1t was possible to take her out for q
walk. Popsy bore this misfortune
with the greatest equanimity. But it
went to her mothers heart to see the
child shabby. The Codlington Chroni-
Gle lay on the table, folded down SO as
to show an advertisement beginning,
"a widow lady, of good education, de-
Glres to find daily pupils" etc. Bell