The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1895-11-22

.'SAo esiA W yoatSSit SoA tsANA'
is there nobody In the house but yot
and me?"
oh. there's uncle, Of course, but he
never takes luncheon" replied Carmen,
with her mouth full OF cold chicken;
we shan't see him TIL dinner. and
there's Mrs. Webb, tho housekeeper,
who orders everything; and will look
after our clothes and trot us on 10
church on Sundays. But otherwise. MS
] told you at old Prism's; we shall have
the place to ourselves"
IT Is Observation-Disclosures cried
Margaret. lust rs II we were two prin-
cesses shut up in a maglclan's castle,
ike Princess Floralia. In the Fairy
Ring How wish there was d mys-
terry at Abbotsville-som dread secret
that no one ever discovered before, and
-SHfeshould be left for us to ind out for
ourselves! Don't you, Garment"
But Carmen did not answer. and as
Margaret glanced up at her, she fancied
she had grown red and looked annoyed.
what nonsense are you two little
ladies' talking aboutg' exclaimed q
sharp voice, as there entered the dining
room. small. withered-looking woman,
dressed In quaint, oid-fashioned cos
tune.
"Ah, Webb, is that you?" replied Car
men, carelessly; here Is my friend,
Miss O'Reilly-you must put up sec
und bed in the south room for her"
you can't sleep In the south room,
Miss Carmen" interrupted the house
keeper, quickly.
And why not, pray?-because it's
too good for us, ! suppose"
"oh. no, miss! haven't you always
slept there? But still"
We'll. l mean to continue to sleep
there, md SO does Miss O'Reilly. We
intend TO sleep together, but you knoS
| can't stand anyone In my bed with
me-"
Il know you're as fond of your ease
M you are of your own way. Miss Car
men, and that's saying n good deal for
1t. But what was Miss o'Reilly saying
as ! came into the room? We have no
secrets nor mysteries at Abbotsyllle,
thank heaven, and hope we never may
have!'
II was only saying how nice It would
be II there were one" said Margaret
in low voice. for the little woman's
sharp way of speaking intimidatcd her.
The voice. low as It was. seemed to
strike Mrs. Webb's attention. for she
turned at once to look at the speaker.
God bless my soul!' she cried.
"What for?" demanded Carmen.
That's Just like your lmpudence,
Miss Carmen" replied Mrs. Webb; but
this little lady has beautiful hair. Just
like spun silk 1t is, and the color of pale
gold. | never saw any like IL before
not 20 fine and so thlck-but once"
why. Isn't there any cream with the
tariff" said Carmen, whose mind at that
moment was soaring above such triv-
lalltles as Margaret's pale yellow hair.
because we're short OF cream and
butter. too. with this long. dry. season.
miss, and | must retain certain guam
tlty-"
You always say that when come
home for the holidays. Other people are
served well all the year round. You
might put them on short commons for
once when ! am here"
oh. Miss Garment" said the house
keeper, repronchfully.
Now Margaret. II you've done. wen
/ 20 and sec something OF this rusty old
place. But come up to my room first,
| itH the best In the house. take good
caro- OF that. and whilst you are here
wen share II together" and before the
servant could demonstrate against the
proceeding. the two girls ran out of the
dining room together.
4 To Margaret O'Rellly Abbo,svlllo ap-
! pcnrcd as something which she had
only dreamed OF and never seen. The
! broad Etnlrcases, carpeted with velvet
/ pile and ornamontod with marble stat
ues placed In inches In the wall. tho
/ long corridors. the suites Of rooms, the
/ lofty ntalncd glass windows. all COM
blncd to Inspire her with awe.
Il never saw such a beautiful house
I IN my life. Carmen" she said. Docs It
an belong TO your unclc?"
yes. Of course, and II will be mine
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no thhhk hea'on'
why do you say that' would you
not have likcd TO nave q cousin
why you goose, u ! han, ! shon'u
not nave Dech the holtohH. Don you