Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-28

conversations were alwaye O source OF
tranquil pleasure, but when he did not
come for two or three days. her sense Of
desOlation was almost insupportable.
Meanwhile. Standish found his position
improved, his prospects frightening. since
his successful conduct of business con-
| aded TO him In Berlin and Vienna, Also
shs amount ct work b had + attend to
weI grexly inceased, 90 the time Ne
could place at his wards disposal was less
than formerly.
Fastening one dim afternoon up Pail
Mall, and looking out for an empty han
som, he came suddenly face to face with
Egerton.
He knSw the figure and bearing, but
was almost uncertain as to the identity of
the face, 80 changed was it In many ways.
The large eyes were sunken, and had a
panied. hunted expression. The cheeks
looked hollow. the clear, olive tint had
become a dusky pallor, a large mustache
hid his mouth and altered him still more
why, Egertonr'
"standish! was on my way to leave
my card at your lodgings to let you know
I was in town."
Il am very glad to see you. When did
you come up?'
| q.
l have given up my rooms In the Albany.
l am thinking of trying a little elephant
shooting in Africa If Callander does not
want me. I had a letter from him a cou-
pie Of days ago. Which way are you GO
lngf / will come with you"
Dorothy had few lines from him, too.
last week" said Standish, as they walked
on; ''he had been to see his mother at
Nice. and spoke Of returning to Engla nd"
| so he does to me. He is, for the first
time, anxious to know what success has
attended our efforts. I trust he will re-
turn quite himself"
There was an indearribable melancholy
In Egerton's voice that struck Standish,
and he felt some surprise as we'll as in
creased interest in his companion
How is Miss Wynn ?" continued Eyer
ton: Il have heard Of her now and then
! from Miss Oakeley, and should greatly
I like to see her before leave England if
she will see me-"
This was said IN a constrained voice,
with pauses and breaks, as though he
forced himself to utter the words me-
chanically.
Just now, I am sure Dorothy will not
see you or any one. The boy is rather
seriously i'll with bronchitis-rather a bad
business for 20 small a chap. His aunt
never leaves him. 1t would be an awful
son. 1t II all very hard on such q mere
girl as Dorothy. But she has more of a
backbone than her sweet. pretty sister
bad"
"Yes, yes" interrupted Egerton. hastily
Tell me, how is it that fighty Miss Oake-
ley has stuck SO steadily to her role of
comforterY'
Her heart h better than her head"
returned Standish. Henrietta Oakeley
has proved herself q capital woman. i
have grown quite fond of her. She would
make an admirable wife to any man who
knew how to manage her"
"Oh, indeedP' with q lan8uid smile.
Tel me more about the report Of that
consul Of which you wrote to me. don't
understanA wAy they have not made more
duigen& search for chat fellow you all
saspect-Pedro."
I'VE suspect Don't you1 Come and
dine with me- at the club tonight and we
will discuss It all; now I must 60 on to
Miss Oakeley's. have not heard how
the boy is to-day"
Let me come with you. I must see
them again" 1t seemed to Standish from
the tone of his voice that the necessity
was not an agreeable one.
Come. BY all MEANS" he returned.
They were soon bowling along towards
Kensington.
Miss Oakeley was not at home when
they reached the house. But Collins. who
remained as the factotum, protector and
semi-dictator Of the joint household, said
that she would be in soon.
The gentlemen were therefore shown up
to the drawing room, where tea table
was set ready for the absent mistress.
81 will 60 and see Dorothy, II you
don't mind, Egerton," said Standish. af-
ter moving somewhat resuessly to and
fro, looking at the papers and periodicals
that lay about. ''She generally mounts
guard about this time. and the nurse.
you remember, Mrs. McHugh"-Egertor
nodded his head with a slightly impa.
TENT movement-"goes to tea"
Don't mind me-" returned the other.
Standish had hardly left the room when
Mia Oakeley entered il; she was richly
dressed. with abundance OF black fur on
no, cloak and round her throat, and look
cd very handsome.
..Oh! dear me, Mr.. EgertOn. / am so
clad to see you. l could hardly believe
nv ears when Collins said you were here
Rut do you know you are looking fright
fully i'll? You don't mind my saying So
do you? You ought to go away to some
warm. cheerful place. Really. the sloomi-
ness Of winter in England Is quite sui
,idal. don't you think sOF
-I cannot return the compliment. Miss
Oakley! You are looking remarkably
welII 1t Is an age since we met. J am
.orry I cannot see Mis- Wynn. and Tor
the cause-the little boy, Standish tells
me. Is seriously ILL.,"
.!He is. indeed, but he is a shade better
to-day. Dorothy has been 30 unhappy
about him. 1t would have been terrible
if Herbert had returned to find no BABY
boy. and Aunt Callander would have been
sure to say he died from neglect. l am
very fond Of Aunt Callander; she has
many good points, but she does fancy
such queer things! l am dying to see
Herbert again! OF course, it has been
an awful blow, but men don't grieve for
ever. He is really young man, ana
ought to throw himself into his career.
A ne, no Ia snch q good fellow! You know
nv deep interest in him Is OF Old Date:
won't you take a cup Of tea 2
"No-no, thank you," and Egerton, whs
had started I'D and gone to the fireplace
v,b;le sbe spoke, now sat down and kept
cory still while Henrietta insisted ON CIV
ing him some tea, and Cross examined
him az to his health, his life at his coun-
try seat, and a dozen other topics, wnise
he answered In monosyllables and looked
as II he were on the rack.
Meantime, Standish mounted the staats
TO the day nursery, where be had genera
~ .noken to Dorothy during the boys
,i,,es. The lfttle fellow had taken se-
cold which turned to bronchitis.
"Oh, Paul, he is better@ eAciaieu