New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-24
Abbey & Grau Opera Co.


and as he came nearer. she perceived that he had
one black ear.
All the light from the west seemed concen-
trated on the animal who now stood still in the
middle of the highway and looked back, as II
waiting.
Almina rose pushing her chair violently from
her.
ITS Yucatan" she said, in high voice. shes
comm. Sally. she's comn'!'
But Sally dashed out of the door first. She ran
down to the end of the yard and just then
carryall. drawn by two horses came rapidly
along and turned up toward the house.
Some one in the carryall uttered an exclama-
ton and leaned forward.
The two women saw pale face, brilliant with
emotion.
Somehow Sally reached forward and took her
young mistress in her arms. The yellow woman
turned away still holding the slight figure. She
carried it toward the house. She was saying in Il
sobbng voice
Honey. Lamb, Dress her. Bress her"
The large dog walked close beside them and sat
down on the foer near the lounge in the south
room. where Sally put her charge
The yellow woman knelt down and began I'M
fastening the furs Temple She was crying
audibly.
Temple was i'll. she had not expected this change.
The thin. pale face was transparent. and though
now held quiet, 1t had upon it suggestion OF
intense excitement.
But Temple usually carried herself so quietly as
to deceive some people into eXclaiming: You
don't tell me that woman is nervous
Sally threw back the fur cloak. Then Temple
reached forward and took the large brawny
dark hand She clasped both her own about it,
She smiled UP into the dusky, tropical eyes gaz-
ing down at her
Don't yo' Don't YOU cried Sally.
Don't what
Smile at me. tell yo' carn't abear it,
l carnt."
But I'm so glad to see you Sally
Sallv's face warped She choked on the word
she tried to speak Then she burst out in the
beginning Of a prayer.
Stop" SAID Temple
81 war gwne ter pray fur yo'," answered the
yellow woman.
Il know it. don't want you TO pray for me-"
Sally gazed in surprise at the face before heT.
The face had hardened little.
Temple tried to speak in a different tone.
I'm tired you know and-and"- she paused
She knew that she musl no, say what was in her
mind
IN hold Sally's hand in both her own. She closed
her eyes but she could feel the lids culver and
burn over the eyeballs. Still she kept them
closed
The dog thrust his nose into say's lap and
| whined.
Outside Amna was standing by the carriage
| which had driven Up close to the door.
Mercer had occupied the seat with his wife
When Sally had take? Temple away he had
| descended quickly. He took Amna's hand.
standing for a moment bareheaded before her.
| He greeted her with calm cordially. 1t
| seemed that he in no wise partook OF excite
ment Of any kind
Miss Drowdy noted that he also was haggafd
| ard worn: but when she inquired concerning
his health he answered that he was perfectly
well.
He turned and busted himself with the wraps
and satchels in the carriage. Every motion he
| made was controlled and effective
When the luggage deposited just within
the kitchen door. Mercer turned to Amina.
| whom he had not allowed to help him. ana asked
If he might see her for moment. He was going
| away that evening. and
Here Almna could not help interrupting with
| the exclamation;
! Going soon?
"Nv engagements are made" the reply,
land must keep them, If possible. The driver
| here will wait an hour, when he will take me
hack to the station in time TO catch the return
! train 10 Boston ! shall get there before mid
night"
Mercer drew out his watch and looked at it
HE face did not show that he could not tell the
time. though his eyes dwelt on the dial
Aln,ina led the way into the kitchen She hur
riedlv placed a chair for the minister and ther
sat down and gazed at him.
Mercer also sat down; but he rose instantly
He thrust one hand into the closely buttoneC
| coat The other hand held tightly the rim Of h'
hat.
The woman gazing at him thought she hao
never seen any one look calm and cool. Sh
respected Mercer greatly. but just now sh
thought she did not much like him.
after all" he began. in a clear voice, 81 don
know that have much to say. know you vii
do all You can for Mrs. Mercer. She is wretchcd
. II will require a long time for her to recover
Don't spare money IN the slightest degree.
shall forward you certain sum per month
r Please don't demur at that know you are hos
pitable but you haven't much money
Here the dry. even voice paused a moment. Al
: nina wondered why she felt such a growing cx
element. She had never seen any one quite s
= calm as this man was.
II shall be only too glad to do all can 70
Temple" she said
, Eyes: | know; I'm sure of that with Sigh
, movement OF the hand and hat. I'm going t
e ask you to write TO me every Monday; you wi
tell me how Mrs Mercer is every Monday? Yo
1 | understands
e The tone rasped little.
Il understand
r And you promse?'