The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-08
Ih2 Escape.

NAAAN"H NfAfE "IAE M-NNNAHA ANI MAlA"
steps Of a splendid mansion aud wan
about 20 pun the bell when a sudden
burst Of meriimcnt within seemed 20
deter her. and she again resumed her
course with an air more haaty aud
tlmid than bcfore Having passed
dozen or more houses she paused IN
front 81 one that. compared with the
others. were a quiet. secluded air
After some hosiiation she yeniured 10
ring the bell The door was opened BY
q servant. u whom she inquired II she
could see the mistress Of the house.
Il viii see" be replied
In few moments he ruppeared and
conducted her Into the parior. elegant
~ though not SLOWLY furnished. The
inmates were n m!ddlc-aged lady Of
pale though not slckly counienance.
somewhat precise IN dress and man.
ners. aud n young man who sat az the
table reading.
Il am very anxious" said the r..
male. approaching the lady. Ito oh.
tain employment In some family Tor a
few months are you willing TO FUR.
nlsh me with s0mef'
what kind OF employment would
you liKeT' inquired the lady.
Il should prefer ncediework. either
plain OF ornamental. but am willing
10 undertake any labor whatever that
! can perform 10 your satisfaction"
"Wdl. sit down. and we viii talk
more about Il: but first tell me your
unmc. and II you have a recommends
tlon from your last employer"
my namc." she replied. hcsltating
little. "is Mnfy-Mary lewiston"
"And the name Of the family where
you last reFidcdf'
Pardon ne. madam. but cannot
tell"
she was evidently much agitaied as
she replied. and forgcifui Of the faded
cloak that concealed her form. Il slip
ped from one shoulder and revealed a
rich white satin dress. trimmed with
blonde. and an elegant pearl necklace.
| The lady now Observed for the first
time that she was very beautiful. q
| discovery that the young man had nj.
/ ready made. although at the time Of
/ her entrance he WIS In the midst Of n
/ deeply Interesting artlAe ON political
economy. The lady put on a look u
severity. and fixing her eyes on the
necklace. told her she could give no
employment 20 a person who found
means Of obtaining such expensive or.
naments.
ooh. don't turn me away" said the
/ gih. bursting Into tears. and wiring
ing her hands In great 0istrees and agl
/ talon. III you do | don't know What
will become n me"
The young man now hastily throw
aside his beck. and approaching the
lady. said IN low voice: "Aun
Leonard. ! neg 10 speak a few word
with you IN private"
Mira. Leonard rose. and. passinl
through the folding doors. 20 dis
inncc that conversation could not b
heard by her visitor. although. feellnl
some anxiety relative 20 a gold waiel
that hung over the mantel. she coul'
keep her eye on her.
"WeI. Percy" she said 20 he
nephew. who had followed her closely
"what have you 10 say that Is Of m
ture 20 privatey"
"Slmply that ! do wish you wOull
take this young lady on trial I knOy
what your impression Is. but II ] eve
saw Innocence depleted IN a humai
coymtenance sce Il In hers Artiiic
may have lured her Into the hannis o
vice. and II she has made her escap
turn her not away from your door an
compel her 10 return"
"Pcrcy." said his aunt. II her fac
were not 40 beautiful were its cxpre'
sion ever ~ lnnocent do you think Nh
would lind Ia you 10 powerful
lcddcry'
"Shc ought TO-" he replied. slight
colorlng. "and l think she wou.,
Promise me, aunt, that you Will n
cclve her"
NO. Tor your sake must turn b,
away"
THAT you shah never do. prom
lsed my friend Northcote that ] woul
spend q few weeks with him. and a
though Il u not exactly the season
make a visit In the country, l wi
start tomorrow morning. Now, aun
you have no excuse. or none that "
arr not capable Of dcsplsing. II Il vi
prevent YOU from performing 4 90,
: action. have sewing enough myse
that wish 10 get done TO employ h.
Tor three months"
"Wcll. Percy. since you are 10 ear
n est for her 70 remain. II you win PROF
I. Sac 20 make your visit 20 your frieI
i NorthcOlc, ! will take her a week
! two upon trial though ! should hot
Y surprised II she should know no mo
= about hemmlng aud stitching than u
is do"
le Mrs. Leonard returned and resuml
.e the seat she had left.
i Il think You told me that your nan
:, II Mary lewiston" said she 20 q
a girl. who sat weeping and trembling
~ Il did"
y "As my nephew thinks Of lcavll
a. town tomorrow to he gone some tin
ie aud a. I shall be rather lonely. ha
D. concluded 10 let you remain a week
a two upon trial"
!, Your woris are a thousand tim
better than life 10 me- said she sta
VI lag un aud sclxlng Mrs. l.eonar,
ie hand. which she pressed b. her lips
i. "Siay," said Mrs. Leonard. dis,
n carlng her hand with an air n
he showed that she was slightly annoy'
M III yOu remain herr there are sevc
conditions which you must promise
comply With"
II win comply with ANY condltl
that You wish. Al | ask Is that y
will suffer me % stay"
70 'srhe first condition Is that you mai
~ under no nrefeSt whatever leave
"a house. except 90 attend church on
In sabbath. aud then Il must b. In 81
~ IlnN with .nmn nlrann whom ] Al