The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-10-22
CHAPTER. UI-(Continued.)
By WHITLEY.

HI-(COntinued.)
"Never mind, love. never mind. II
was a mistake, so | will not repeal
what might be an annoyance to you
j make a point of forgetting anything
unpleasing. Those kind of people dc
not mean any harm, not at all; but
they are not discerning
These remarks were not likely to ar,
rest Helen's curiosity.
81 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 distinguishable.
why did you go to see the omnibus
conductor, auntie?"
81 had asked him to look out for you
at the station. / had given him a 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 his 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 good
care of you and would see you home.
1 questioned him, for l could not be-
lieve it. The conductor was both
wrong and foolish to invent so impos-
Sible q tale to Green his fault"
While Mis- clifford 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 and
turned the subject.
Don't faint. Aunt Elizabeth, but I
val some lobster. l was never so
hungry in my life"
After supper the aunt and niece set
tied down for that moderated femin-
Inc delight, a 'long talk" Helen was
good company; she had plenty to say,
and when she listened she was a good
listener.
Helen's unfeigned interest In and ad-
miration for every flower of the field
or garden was delightful to Miss Nit
ford.
81 have not enjoyed an evening so
much for years" she told the girl, as
they mounted the stairs on their way
to bed. ut 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 oma for your companion.
You bring brightness with you, 50 l
hope you will be content here, though
the life l lead will seem nonotonous
and quiet, l know"
81 thought Noelcembe was raging
with dissipation, auntie, ever since it
had engulfed the great Sir Adolphus."
"Well, my dear, l hear that Newton
Is always filed with guests and l be-
lieve 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 sou
with their party"
Il shan't go, though" Helen said
with n mighty yawn; chose sort OF
impossible people don't amuse me. l
suppose everybody who goes to their
for what they car get"
Helen's one 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 a good deal,
which is not seemly; but l hear that
Lady Jones is extremely kind to the
poor. Their mansion is very red and
much decorated; Sir A%dolphus, people
say. was lbs w architect. You can
see the lights from the window of this
room-over in that direction-a little
further to the left-below the clump of
trees. love-yOu are looking at the
wrong spot. Good night"