Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-03

as she handed out fluffy bundle,
whence faint murmur proceeded.
Eyes. But | shall expect you to call
me Mr.. Herbert" he said as he let the
bundle tumble into his arms, but made
no motion to receive it.
Il shall do nothing of the kind" was
the surprising response, and then Her
bert, who had just had his ears meta
phorically boxed, noticed daintily-
shod foot on the carriage step, and
rather tall young woman jumped light
ly to the pavement in manner that
indicated perfect familiarity with
carriage department.
IF you will bring the baby INTO the
house will relieve you Of it, as you
don't seem to know what to do with It,"
she said, and Herbert meekly led the
way and ushered her into the library.
Come, darling she said. turning on
him so suddenly that he almost dropped
the darling" who now began to wrig-
gle and scream. That brought Herbert
to his serses.
she will take you to her room. pre-
sumo you know just what your duties
IRE, and it will not be necessary for me
to explain them. If there is anything
you need you can mention it to Mrs.
Daniels. You will find her very kind"
"Then you have not engaged nurse
for the baby?" said the girl, pushing
back the masses of ruddy hair from a
very attractive face.
mo, my dear-I beg pardon-Miss-
Miss-you have not mentioned your
name"
The look she gave him was wither-
ing. Then she walked out of the room
and went in search of the housekeeper
herself.
| "Whev!" said Herbert. "a minis
ter's daughter! By George. she might
be a kings daughter by the way she car
ries herself. What possessed Alice to
engage such girl as that and bring
her here? She's much too fine for the
place"
He did not see her ugaiD that day.
But the baby was dressed and sent
down, ard he experienced degree of
establishment when he saw it that he
was not prepared for in the least. In
the first place, it was chubby infant
of years growth. Then it was per-
feet cherub in its appearance, with the
sweetest and most appealing smile,
dimplcs of the cherubic order, and
golden hair that huffed about its face
like an aureole. The housemnid brought
it in, and Herbert, after admirmg and
petting it, asked in an Indifferent man
ner, as if the thought had just occurred
to him, where was the baby's nurse.
/ Taking her comfort" was the reply
made in us flippant tone rs the young
woman might assume to the brother OF
her mistress, and who was, in certain
sense, the head of the house.
"What do you mean ?" he asked.
"Why, she's that high and mighty
we darsnt speak to her, just as if sh,
was any better than the rest of us il
she do wear better clothes"
"Oh, she dresses well, docs she?"
"Yes, sir, she do, and she makes mt
and Miss Daniels hold the baby an wal
on her as if she owned u.s."
"She has never lived out before" sait
Herbert, land you are to be patient ant
considciute with her until my sister re
turns; then she will make permanent
arrangement to suit herself. Nc quar-
reling, remember"
Something is wrong" said Herbert
"this is no meek little girl, the daughte1
Of a country parson. If mistake no
she is an adventures, plotting some III
terror scheme. And yet with that fact
, it seems impossibIe!"
'! Not again was the baby's nurse visi
bic OH that day. Herbert sent for TIN
housekeeper, but she had either beer
: bought over or won over, and had moth
ing but words of praise for the new
maid. She declared that she was a per
feet lady
/, This proved confirmation of hi
fears. A perfect lady going out as
nursemaid was not probable condi
ton of things. He spent the night il
alternate bouts with doubt and Ger
tainty. In the morning he sent for tn
young woman. She came and prove,
to be moic attractive by the cruel ligh
, of day Her dress was of elegant GU
and finish, and set off her stately form
! to advantage.
you wished to speak TO meY sh
said, and Herbert thought he saw
CLEAN OF amusement in her face, and
made him angry.
81 merely wish to ask you-t
know"
1t was not easy to say what was i
his mind. with those eyes looking a
him from under their level ,rows.
81 would like to know how Mrs. Rob
erts-my sister-happened 20 meet 20
and secure your valuable services in tn
your present capacity"
He hal stammcred and halted as tn
expression in her face changed fror
amusement to anger, and then 20 cor
tempt.
"You wish to see my credentials?
she asked. presently.
: ut is customary" he answered.
II think ALL beg pardon, Mr.
! Roberts, is the one to demand creder
tails" size replied.
You are not what you seem to be
you are masquerading," Herbert r,
torted, holly.
g! think you will be satisfied whe
your sister returns; that will he to
:, morrow. Until then have nothing
/, say, and will not desert my charge"
: Herbert tried another tack.
h "As the baby is to be n fixture in tn
: family, I suppose must order pc
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