Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-02-17
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Lady Val had been right. 1t was Stella
Indeed who was advertising her qualitica
tions II teacher; and Mr.. Moncrieff Oh
the following afternoon walked down to
the postoffice 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 d
book in her hand. AS she neared him
he 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.
"Will you come in. Mr.. MoncrieffT 2
Stella asked "Mrs. Sinclair IL sure to be
home almost Immediately, and she will
be so grieyed if l have not offered you
. cup of tea"
Thank you, but l am afraid l must
aot wait. Miss Raeburn-eXcuse me-is
il true that you want pupils? My ques-
ton sounds abrupt: but our time may be
limited, and | heard that you were
anxious to teach if you could hnd schol-
ars."
"Yes, but | do not think that l shall
ind them here" said Stella. They tell
me that | must go TO Glasgow or Edin-
burgh. or even Londonr' and she sighed
st the prospect, and looked at the purple
hills with eyes that seemed ready TO I'LL
with tears.
1--WE might perhaps find you pupil
OF two nearer home," said Mr.. Moncrief.
Miss Raeburn, viii You consent 10
give my little girl, Molly, some lessons
and teach her as You yourself have been
taught
Your daughter. Mr.. Moncrief? But
she is much too old for mel wanted to
teach little children only" said Stella,
coloring up 10 the eyes in much confu-
sion.
''She could not have a better teacher.
Mr. Moncrieff said, calmly "She has
had many disadvantages. and l should
be glad to see her in wiser hands than
mine"
The two had n plain, sensible, business
like 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
tect the new arrangement should begin
as soon as the Sinclairs left Dunkeld.
Dir. Moncrieff quilted her at last, and
stroae away down the lane toward the
high road once more. Here, as he trod
the shady path, his attention was arrest
sd by the appearance of man who loi-
tered along the road before him. This
man was rather understood, lean, and Of
u paIiid complexion; as Moncrieff neared
him, handsome, sallow face, with Jew
tsh features and a 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 man who for many years had
made Torresmuir his home-"I did moi
know that you often came this way"
II don't" said Ralph Kingscott, with
an easy laugh. But L happened to turn
in this direction to-day. l don't know
why. 1t is a pleasant walk"
He did not mention that he had been
tracking Alan's steps all the afternoon,
or that 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; land I have
engaged Miss Raeburn to teach Molly
every day from ten to four"
THE deuce you have" exclaimed Mr.
Kingscott, In his heart. But he did NJ
say the words aloud.