Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-18

wished 10 Keep up appearances, sne
was anxious that Gaspard should
think well Of her, and now he had
overheard her speaking Grossly and
had Inundated her before Esperance.
She hated him, but strove to recover
her place in his estimation.
You gentlemen spoil us nova
days" she said smiling graciously.
This is such household Of women,
though, that we are used to waiting
on ourselves"
ooh, indeed!' said Gaspard, gravely.
She detected a sarcasm In his voice,
and WINGED then thinking that lit
tie tiattery might be of use, she con-
tinued more hopefully. And Esper-
ance is such a help to us-such a
very great help-we should miss her
so much. l can not tell you how 1,
in particular should miss her"
1T Is very good Of you, am sure"
said Gaspard, in that grave manner
which made Mrs, Mortlake so uncom-
Portable. OF all things she detested
irony the most, and there was, be-
sides, an angry light in the clear
brown eyes confronting her, which
bafiied her even more. She would not
give up, however without one more
attempt to win his good opinion.
Il am so yexed that we can not
give you room here, it seems SO
very uncousinly, but | am sure you
will understand how it is 1t just
happens to be one or our full times,
otherwise we should have been most
happy to have had you with us
There was something so very
snake-like in her manner, that Gas
pard could not believe a word of this;
he turned with relief to Cornelia's
straightforward GOODNESS.
Il am very sorry, too she said,
grayely but | hope it will not pre-
vent your seeing as much of Esper-
ance. You must come in here when
ever you like; my study Shall be
quite at your disposal"
Gaspard thanked her warmly, and
rose to go, Mrs. Mortlake, in despair,
sent off her last arrow.
Yes, pray come in as often as you
like, and you will, | hope, dine with
US tomorrow; we shall be delighted
to see you
Thank you. | shall be very happy
to come" and Mrs. Mortlake trieo
not to look up, but felt once more
the searching look from those keen
eyes. Esperance watched with
amusement, while Gaspard shook
hands quite a Anglaise, and followed
him into the hall for a few last
words.
TO her surprise, the door was
scarcely shut before he caught her in
his arms, kissing her again and
again.
"Cherie, you should have told me
before! Does that woman always
treat you so?"
How" asked Esperance, surprised.
Mrs. Mortlake, do you mean? She
was only little cross. What do !
care now that | have you?"
And you never told me what you
had 10 put up with said Gaspard,
reproachfully, ut is a hard world,
Esperance, very hard"
But happy for this one week" she
said smiling, This must be our
carnival. How 90 bless Mr. Magnay
for sending you here There is
plenty Of happiness in the world after
all and kindness also. Cornelia was
nice too, this afternoon"
yes, we will take advantage OF
her study, | think | shall come
tomorrow morning"
Tomorrow, yes; how we shall
talk' and, Gaspard. do not forget to
send round all your socks; l must
have a grand darning'
You forget my new outfit"
NO, but for the voyage. you ex-
trayagant boy; now don't forget, as
early as you can this evening THERE
must SO; some one is calling"
Bother them'' said Gaspard, i'm
patiently II won't have you run of
your legs you are tired as YOU can
( be-"
She let her head rest on his shout
der just for a minute, then. as the
call came again more impatiently she
started up.
II must go Enough tre-ts FOR one
day Goodbye. mon ami, ald prom
Use me 10 have a good dinner at the
Spread Eagle"
She hurried away. agl was greeted
10y eNpostulatous on h,r slowness, IN
voice which Gaspard did not recoc-
uize but which ne raucied must he
long 20 Mrs. Morlakc. As the speak
err passed along the gallery he could
NOT avoid hearing the words, N you
don't know how rs behave I'm other
peoples houses YOU must lie tausht
No, don't quote Corne,ia 70 me-
While he house is full Of visitors
He did not stay for more but snatch
ed un his hat and strobe ont Of the
house s'amming the door after him.
+ To hear F,speranoe- his Esperauce-
spoken 10 n that way II was mad
deDinE ntolcrahle' This terrible.
oppressive dependence what was III
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