Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

she mas pa1df me, an1Worod the
Frenchman, with her sympathy, with
her sweet society. have not taken
money from her. shall never take It.
My labor. Miss Hetherington, has been
labor of love"
The latly's eyea flashed, aud putting
|.up her. purse, she uttered an impatient
exclamation.
'''Nae doubt. she cried! "But from
this day forward your lahors doue.
have come here to pay you your hire,
and to tell you with my ain mouth that
Marjorie Annan's French lessons arc
ended. and that II she needs matr she'll
get them from another teacher =
Caussidiere flushed angrily. but still
preserved his composure-
MAY I ask q question. Miss Hether-
ington?" ri.si-fss
"If you please"
II should like to knoy what authority
you have to act on behalf Of my dear
pupil? don't ask out Of mere curl
osity: but you would oblige me by In
forming mo II the young lady herself
has requested you to come here ON SO
peculiar an srrand?" - ,st3
"The young lady?-a BARN who kens
naething Of the world s ,iss
"But. pardon me. had you her au-
thority to dismiss me. or that Of her
guardian" ~ t5ss. ~ -
1.-THE bairn's BARN. and the minis
ter's old and foolish. I've ta'en the
business into my own hands"
Indeed" exclaimed Caussidtsre. still
sarcastically smiling. 3, S.ss,-s.
Gay. indeed repeated the lady. with
growing Irritation. .And warn you,
once for O.. to cease meddling with the
iassie. Ay. ye may smile! But you'll
smile. maybe, ON the wrong side OF
your face. my friend. II ye dinna TAX
the warning / bring ye. and cease mo-
Testing Marjorie AMMAN" - s
Il was clear that Caussidiere was
amused. Instead Of smiling now. he
Laughed outright, still most politely. but
with self satisfaction which was very
irritating TO his opponent. Subduing his
Amusement with an enlort, hs quietly
took q chair. and sat down opposite
Miss .Hetherinston. 81
"Wsel." she cried, striking with her
star upon the floor. what's your an
swer to my message?" liIs ., y
''You must give me little time, you
have 10 taken me by surprise. In the
nrst place. why do you object to my
friendahip for the young lady? Ny in
terest in her Is great: respect and
admire her beyond measure. Why can
| we not be friends! Why canI not con-
tinue to be her teachcr?"i.' ~
"A bonny, teacher! A Draw friend!
Do you think I'm blind?'
II think" said Caussidiere. with q
mocking bow. that your eyes arc very
wide open. Miss Hetherington. You
perceive quite clearly that love Miss
| AMMAN" W. -'fe i7n'sis ~ n
The lady started ansrily. $1,000
WHAT, she cried 'i-s5y 7--
81 love her. and hope some day, with
your permission. to make her my
WIFE"
sTrem6itng from head to foot, Miss
Hetherington started to her feet.
Your wife," she echoed, ms II thun-
derstruck --sfa -.
.swhy not?" asked caussidiere, calm
ly. Il am not rich, but ] am gentle-
man, and my connections are honor
able. Iiassure you. Why, then. should
you distrnst me SO: II you will per-
nit r1. think lean give you very
good REASONS for approving Of my union
with Miss AMMAN OK M aqi
How daur ye think of t." cried Miss
Hetherinston. Marry that BARN! 1
forbid ye even to come near her, to
speak wi her again." se a.l 9,
.Caussidiere shrugged his shoulders.
Let us return,if you please. to where
we began. You have not yet informed
me by what right you attempt to inter-
fere with the happiness Of my dear pu-
pill" .
by what right" ~
| '>Preciseiy. What may be the ma
ture of your relationship with the
young lady7" ....a
As he spoke he fixed his eyes keenly
l upon her. to her obvious embarrass-
ment. Her pale face grew paler than
ever. 10.
.I am Marjorie Annan's friend" she
answered. after pause.
"Of that am aware, Miss Hethering-
ton. am aware also that you have
been very kind to her; that you have
assisted her from childhood with large
sums out Of your own pocket. May I
ask, without ohense. have you done all
this out of pure philanthropy. because
you have such a charitable hearth"
He still watched her with the same
half sarcastic, penetrating look. Her
embarrassment increased, and she did
not reply; but her lips became dry. and
she moistened them neryously with the
tip of her tongue.
Suddenly his manner changed and he
rose smiling from his seat.
You are fatigued," he saftI. politely.
Let me offer you glass of wine"
She declined his offer. with an angry
gesture, ard moved toward the door.
81 hae warned you.' she said in low
voice. II hae warned you and forbid
den you. II We didn't heed my warn
ing I'll maybe find some other means
to bring you to your senses."
She would have left the house, but
quietly approaching the door, he set his
back against 1t and blocked the way
Pray do not go yet," he said. Par
don me, but you must not. You have
given me your message, my dear Miss
Hetherington; now let me ask you to
hear mine.'