Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-05-30

dubious shake OF his dark, curly head,
and the Eliot girls are not relatives OF
mine, | am their fathers ward, and
nearly n penniless one l fear"
There are worse Ills than being pen
niless," said Anne, looking at him with
shy admiration from under her long,
lovely lashes
lie was about TO respond, when
coarse laugh startled both
"Oh | reckoned I'd catch you some
time, Rich II you do pretend to be such
saint You meant to get the start OF
me with the pretty housemaid, OBJ
serve. But I'll overlook that IL you let
her give me kiss" the newcomer ex-
claimed boisterously, as he staggered
up the hall toward them.
II was easy to discover that he was
an Eliot His resemblance to the sisters
was as noticeable as their likeness to
each other, AS he advanced, leerlng
and chuckling, Anne arose to her feet,
her delicate face white with indigna-
ton.
"Oh, you needn'. put on any airs with
me, my dear" he sneerd, as he ex-
tended n hand to seize her,
Rich struck the insolent hand aside
and placed himself protectngly before
Anne.
you will go at once, WillSie, unless
you want quarrel with me-" he said,
with stern Significance
Willie began to buster. But any
serious dissenslon was averted by the
sudden appearance OF the cook.
III you don't stop your tricks you
won't get your rich cousin for q wife,
Mister Wilkie" she admonlshed him.
"Oh, can pull the wool over her
eyes till l get her" Wilkle boosted,
wickedly,
As Anne followed the cook up the
broad staircase, she smiled gratefully
down at her gallant young defender,
who stood with barred head, looking
after her with all his beautiful soul
shining through his dark eyes.
Half an hour later she began her ca
reer as waitress, chambermaid and
seamstress In the Eliot household.
1t was soon discovered that her taste
and skill In the later capacity were al
most invaluable; and henceforth the
girls kept her occupied almost wholly,
In their services.
At first she dreaded lest WillSle Eliot
should repeat his insolence, and she
scarcely dared venture outside the sew
ing room.
But he did not annoy her again al
though she was convinced that he was
deferred solely by wholesome awe
of Rich Clayerlngs vlgilant eyes and
powerful young arms
Anne was not unhappy during those
days. But sometimes her lovely eyes
trimmed with gentle tears as she re-
Elected upon the unendlng misery Of the
many young creatures who are doomed
to drudgery and the tyranny which Is
harder yet to bear, from dawn TIL dark.
all their lives, from the cradle to the
grave,
1T Is such treatment which makes
bad servants, | am afraid" she said to
herself.
She spent many pleasant moments
with Rich, sometimes at the piano when
the others were all away, and some
times strolllng through a dim and
dreamy strip Of pine grove between the
house and the ever-brawlng creek a lit
tie way beyond TIN garden.
Meanwhile, the Ellots' long-expected
guest and cousin from the far West had
not arrived.
But early on the morning Of Decora-
ton Day n dispatch from her was
brought to the house by a messenger.
Miss Bethune was at the Glenvlew
hotel, and " they would call for her
later she would accompany them to the
cemetery.
you must be careful how you be-
have before her, Wllkle; you must re-
member she has lots Of money said
Mile.
you may never have such chance
again, Wilkie, to get rich wife, said
ella.
you must let her have your seat in
the carriage, Rich; there won't be room
for ALL" said Mrs. Eliot.
"oh, l don't mind walking" that
young man declared. I'll start early
and meet you at the hotel"
II don't see what he wants to come
for, I'd rather he wouldn't, I'm sure.
I'm afraid he'll try to set Miss Bethune
against Wilkle. He does dislike the
poor boy so" Mrs. Eliot grumbled later,
as her stylish equipage was speeding
toward the Glenhurst house.
On their arrival the party was con-
Quoted to private parlor elegantly APP
pointed.
Rich Clavering was already there.
They had waited but a few minutes
when there was little rustic at the
opposite end OF the ROOM and white
hand slowly drew aside the heavy
portiere
Every eye was turned that way and
fixed upon the lovely girl, who paused
for an instant, looking, against the
crimson background, like a picture
stepping from It's frame.
Amer broke from every lip.
And 1t was Anne indeed. Anne Be-
thune happy enough and generous
enough to forgive even her enemies, II
she had any.
She rode with them to the cemetery,
and Witnessed the Decoration Day serv-
Ices at her soldier grandfathers new
But she walked away with
Rich beside her--her lighted husband.
80 that was why you insisted
should go to the hotelY' he said once.
you sweet little deceiver, am not
half worthy Of you. But, ah, Anne,
what dear little housekeeper 1 shall
nave"
What the Ellots said Is not recorded,
Suggested Memorial Day.
OF the late Martha c.. Klmball, who
irst suggested Memorial day, George