The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-13
CHAPTER. HI-(Continued1
By BEATRICE WHITLEY.

CHAPTER. III-(COntinuedD
"Never mind, love, never mind. 1t
was a mistake, SO l will not repeat
what might be an annoyance to you.
make point of forgetting anything
unpleasing. Those kind of people do
not mean any harm, not at all; but
they are not discerning"
These remarks were not likely to ar
rest Helens curiosity.
Il should like to hear what he said"
Miss Milford was of a plastic dispO-
sition; though she formed her own
opinions and preserved them, yet she
was always ready to comply With the
wishes of her companions.
"He didn't say much, Helen
From behind them came some indig-
nant and isolated words, of which
shameful "Sir Adolphus, indeed"
grinding the poor;" IAN old-clothes
mani" fought to know better" re
spected herself" and mot a word of
TRUTH" were distinguished Die.
"Why did you go to see the omnibus
conductor, auntie!"
Il had asked him to look out for you
at the station. l had given him shil-
ling and he had promised to see after
YOU When you did not arrive we
went down to the Mermaid, where the
omnibus stops, to inquire for you The
conductor, doubtless to screen has own
carelesSnesS, had the effrOntery to tell
me that you had started for NOelcombe
in young Mr. Jones' dog cart with that
gentleman. Yes, dear, he even SAID
that Mr.. Jones valet told him not TO
wait as his master was taking SoOu
care of you and would see you home
l questioned him, for l could not pc
wrong and foolish to invent so lmpos-
sible q tale to screen his fault
While Miss Milford was speaking
Helen blushed, and her gray eyes
Sparkled, but with mischief, not nal
ice. She did not execrate the inventor
of the calumny, but she laughed ana
turned the subject.
Don't faint, Aunt Elizabeth, but
want some lobster. l was never so
hungry in my life"
After supper the aunt and niece set
tied down for that moderated femln-
inc delight, "lOng talk" Helen was
good company; she had plenty to say,
and when she listened she was a good
listener.
Helens unfeigned interest in and ad-
miration for every flower of the held
or garden was delightful to Miss Nit
ford
Il have not enjoyed an evening so
much for years. she told the girl, as
they mounted the stairs on their way
to bed. ''It was very good of you to
come to me at last, love, though l am
afraid you will find it dull with only
an old woman for your companion.
You bring brightness with you, so L
hope you will be content here, though
the life 1 lead will seem monotonous
and quiet, know"
II thought Noelcombe was raging
with dissipation, auntie, ever since 1t
had engulfed the great Sir Adolphus.
'Well. my dear, / hear that Newton
is always filled with guests and l be-
lieye that the Jones' entertainments
are continual, but they do not invite
me to partake in them. However, my
friends at the Priory. the Marjoribanks
are hidden to the ball there next week
and have already offered to take you
with their party.
Il shan't go, though" Helen SAD
with mighty yawn; "those sort OF
impossible people don't amuse me. L
suppose everybody who goes to their
house goes either to laugh at them or
for what they can get"
Helens tone was not dulcet; Miss
Milford was surprised at it.
81 know very little about them, my
dear. They sit near me in church
such rows of servants and very smart
young ladies; they litter good deal,
which is not seemly; but | hear that
Lady Jones is extremely kind to the
poor. Their mansion is very red and
much decorated; Sir Adolphus, people
say. was his own architect. You can
see the lights from the window of this
room-over i'll that direction-a little
further to the left-below the clump OF
trees. Iove--you are looking at the
wrong spot Good night"
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