Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-02

her shoulders. The coming Of light
seemed to remind her that there was
work to be done in the world, even II
typewriting scarcely held the first place
. in her thoughts
She got up, set the Kettle on gas
| stove, in order to make herself cup or
tea, then, taking off her evening attire,
, she plunged into a cold bath, and dres-
sed In the quiet black frock she usually
wore.
These simple preparations for the
days campaign being over, and the tea
having considerably refreshed her, sne
sat down by her machine and typed on
with unf1agging assiduity and dillgence
till 10 O'Clock, doing more work in three
hours than she had done in who're
week
Ten o'clock having struck by the little
clock on the mantel Shelf she got UP, put
on her black hat and cape and went out
She had never been to her uncle's mouse
in Queens Gate since her fatner uleui
but she was going there now, because
she wished to see how Eva was, anu "
have a little conversation with her'
AS Janet had walked all the way
from Chelsea, it was past eleven before
she reached her destination. Eva was
still in bed, but she was gushingdy re-
ceived by her aunt. who did not
for a moment allow her to perceive
that she regarded her in any light as
stranger; though she too seemed 10 nave
no consideration for anyone but EVA
in last nights episode, and entirely ig-
nored that Janet had equally shared the
danger
"I am so glad you have come, Janet!'
she cried "Our poor dear Eva Is sun
quite upset by the terrible scene OF last
night I have advised her to stay
quietly in bed. How brave OF Mr.: GIN
ton to rescue her as he did; and only
fancy her being so much in love with
him! SO strange how things come
about. From what people said l
| thought it was you he cared for.
For me? don't know why you
should SUPPOSE Janet stroVe TO
speak calmly, but her lips were very
white Mrs. Girdlestone was not. how
ever, in the mood for noticing Janets
emotions. She was almost as much ex-
cited as was Eva herself,
so delightful if they make a match
of itp she interrupted. Your uncle
says he will give Eva a dowry, for he
is sure that a talented young man like
that will make his way. Let us go up
to Eva, shall we? I am sure she will
like to talk it all over with YOU"
Janet nodded in acquiescence-a pain
full gulp in her throat prevented her
from speaking. BY the time she had
followed her aunt upstairs she had re-
covered herself once more, and as she
entered Evas room, she looked the
caiInest and primmest of demure elder
sisters.
Eva, on the contrary, colored and APP
peared nervous. She knew full we'll
no one better, although Janet had never
acknowledged 1t in words-that this
fascinating young dramatist was very
dear to the girl who had worked so hard
for his success She turned away her
head and held out her hand as though
to ask forgiveness for the treachery of
which she was ashamed. But had not
Janet promised her father when he was
on his death-bed, that she would be even
as a mother to her young sister,
who was his idol? She took Eva in her
arms and kissed her with an amount of
affection that somewhat surprised the
conscience-stricken girl who had been
telling her aunt that very morning how
much she loved Montagu Clifton, and
how very unkind it was of Janet to try
and keep him away from her.
81 am so glad you are none the worse
darling, for the terrible fright of last
night" said Janet, at last, 0oosening her
arms from about the girls neck. Now
get up, pet, and L will help you to dress.
The hero of the adventure will be here
presently, and he must not find you in
visible"
Eva colored, and asked hesitatingly.
"Mr. Clifton-ds he coming here? II
do not think l want to see him any
more after -. o Janet!" and she hid
her burning cheeks in the pillow.
Nonsense, nonsense! Why, Eva, love
has made you coy! 1T is a new quail
ty"
''But, Janet, you love this man, and I
have always thoughtful perhaps last
night-that he loved you. Tell me the
truth honestly, as you always do"
Eva had turned once more to her sis
ter, and was looking at her with large,
wide-open eyes, as though she would
read into her very soul. 1t was try
ing ordeal for poor Janet, but she went
through with it bravely, saying firmly:
'tWhy should you think 1 love Mr..
Clifton because diligently did the work
for which he paid me, I cannot ina gfne.
Any way, never intend to marry him.
Whether he loves you, Eva, we have yet
to discover, but from the little scene in
the managers room last night should
say that you need not despair"
20 Janet you dear, dear old thing!
You have always helped me in every
difficulty and made my troubles light.
And I have behaved very badly to you
my Janet, in leaving you all alone in
that miserable dull place. But never
come and live with us. You can help
Monty so much better with his writing
than l can ever do. 1 shall never be
able to do more than try and look pref
ty for him, and love him-whiEe
YOU"
The tears were in Janet's eyes; this
prattle was almost more than she could
bear; but she managed to control her.
self. by assuming hurry and an anger
she by no means felt.
You really are too tiresome, Eva; if
you don't mean to get up 1 must leave
you to dress by yourself, for 1 have no
home.'
The maid will help me to dress, if
that Is all, said Eva; but like talk
ing to you, because, you see, L can't tell
her all feel about Monty
wen, we must talk about him some
otner Time. l must be off. Come round
and see me when you feel well enough .
kiss, and she was gone downsteirs
and out OF the. house without meet
lag any one, for which she was duly
thanKful. Her cup Of misery seemed
Iuli TO overlooking; she must nour II
fortn IN solitude and tears. If she ,Uo,,id
not netray herself by letting them see
the anguish she was suffering.
instead OF returning to Chelsea and
. NC mV ;.Ih OF which she had spoken, she
went INTO Kensington Gardens and sat
ior long, long while, fighting, struggie
ing, wrestling with herself, under The
| shade OF friendly tree She was afraid
to go home until she had brought her f.
1eenngs under some control, lest Mont
agu Glitton's promised visit should be
pald before she was prepared to rece,ve
NH nm. one nad learnt from Eva's own Inns
| now much she loved him: there was ne
further doubt on that matter. she b "a
yet to ascertain whether the love T,as
returned, and, though she acknowledge5