Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
CHAPTER IN.

CHAPTER IN.
Lady Val had been right. It was Stella
indeed who was advertising her qualifica-
tions - teacher; and Mr.. Moncrieff ON
the following afternoon walked down to
the postofice in order to make inquiries.
In answer to his questions he was fur
nished with the address of the lady who
wanted pupils. As he expected it was
Miss Raeburn.
He made his way up the hillside by the
grassy road which led from the highway
past the gates of st. Anselm's and over
the hill. Before he reached the gates he
congratulated himself ON his good for
tune. There was Miss Raeburn herself
walking slowly along the road, with
book in her hand. As she neared him.
~ could not help remarking that she was
sweeter-looking than ever. He shook
hands with her, and told her that he in
tended calling upon Mrs. Sinclair and
Miss JacQuetta Raeburn, but evinced no
special disappointment when told that
these ladies were out driving with Mr..
Sinclair.
'Wil you come in, Mr.. Moncrieff?"
Stella asked. ''Mrs. Sinclair is sure to be
home almost immediately, and she will
y 20 grieved II I have not offered you
cup Of tea"
thank you, but am afraid I must
not wait. Miss Raeburn--excuse me-is
4 true that you want pupils? My Dues
don sounds abrupt; but our time may be
limited. and / heard that you were
anxious to teach if you could find schol-
an"
eyes, but do not think that 1 shall
1nd them here" said Stella. 'They tell
ne that / must 60 to Glasgow or Edin-
burgh, or even London!' and she sighed
ct the prospect, and looked at the purple
hills with eyes that seemed ready to fill
with tears.
I'VE might perhaps find you a pupi!
q two nearer home," said Mr.. Moncrieff.
Miss Raeburn, will you consent to
give my little girl, Molly, some lessons
and teach her 40 you yourself have been
taughtr'
'Your daughter, Mr.. Moncrieff? But
che II much too old for mel wanted to
teach little children only" said Stella,
eoloring up to the eyes in much confu-
don.
''Shs could not have better teacher"
Mr.. Moncrieff said, calmly. "She has
had many disadvantages, and should
- glad to see her In wiser hands than
0ins."
The two had plain, sensible, business
IKE little chat, in which Mr.. Moncrieff's
respect for Stella's capacities was in
creased tenfold. He left her at last
with the understanding that she would
talk over the matter with her Aunt Jacky
and that If her Aunt Jacky did not OBJ
5ect the new arrangement should begin
~ soon a. the Sinclairs left Dunkeld.
Mr.. Moncrieff quilted her at last, and
strode away down the lane toward the
high road once more. Here, as he trod
the shady path, his attention was arrest
Cd BY the appearance of a man who loi-
tered along the road before him. This
man was rather understood, lean, and Of
pallid complexion; as Moncrieff neared
him. handsome, sallow face. with Jew
tsh features and great black mustache,
was suddenly turned upon him.
why, Ralph" said the Laird of Tor
resmuir. stopping short, and looking in
unfeigned surprise at his late wife's step
brother-a man who for many years had
made Torresmuir his home--"I did not
know that you often came this way"
Il don't" said Ralph Kingscott, with
an easy laugh. but / happened to turn
In this direction to-day. Il don't know
why. It is pleasant walk
He did not mention that he had been
tracking Alan's steps all the afternoon,
or thar he was in a state of concealed
rage at the bare thought that any mat
ter of Importance had been transacted
without his help.
1--WE been at St. Anselm's," said Mon
Grief. after a little pause; "and I have
engaged Miss Raeburn to teach Molly
every day from ten to four"
1.-THE deuce you have" exclaimed Mr..
Kingscott, in his heart. But he did not
say the words aloud.
CHAPTER Y.
When Stella arrived at Torresmuir two
days later, Molly's greeting Of her new
governess was raptnrous. She rushed at
Stella and embraced her frantically. then
danced round her with such evident de-
tight that Stella was amused and sur
prised.
Yon dear, delicious thing.' cried
Molly. "How awfully good it is of you
- teach mel / never thoI1pht that any,