The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-05
ITO In0ia-to live 2"

ITO India-to live?"
s'Oh, no, only for a visit. I heard from the
governor this morning. We've some property
in India, and SO has Caroline, and the dad
thinks 1 should do we'll to go out and look
after it. Would you like the trip?"--and as
ne approached to put the question, he sud
denly slipped his round her waist, ex-
claiming, How pretty you look this morn
ing, sweetheart!"
Don't be sill, Jack!" Kitty exclaimed, with
a forced laugh.
ooh! Of course, it isn't allowed" Jack said
drily. I'll try not to forget again. Well,
what do you say about India?'
"Oh, it would be rather jolly" Kitty said
trying to speak in her usual way eff you'd
like mo to go. Wouldn't you rather go
aione?"
well, that is meant" Jack said, indig-
nantly. "You won't let me kiss you or say
+ word, and you're limiting at a separa-
ton of four months or so. That isn't in the
bond, Mrs. Barry
ooh, very well,'' Kitty said, brightly "rll
come, OF course. [ only thought you'd per-
haps get better without women to look
after"
''oh, about Caroline She'd better come,
too, hadn't she? She also has some property
there. and-I think she'd like to travel said
Jack.
: T. yes. If you like Kitty agreed
81 think she'll be more comfortable out Of
England at present" went on Jack, blunder-
ing more and. more.
The entrance of the young lady in question
put an end to their conversation.
Kitty rang the bell for breakfast, and soon
they were discussing the meal and the news
at the same time.
How soon must we go?' asked Kitty
Gould you be ready in a week."
1T can't be too soon to suit me-" declared
Caroline, emphatically; and before they rose
1t was decided that they would go in week.
The ladies were to begin their necessary
shopping at once while Jack busted himself
about berths and such details.
by the bye, Kitty, said Jack, turning
a Ia st,nyy f6or
said that if you decided to go, you'd better
take Denham with you. She'll lend her to
you. It's awfully good of the mater, for she
thinks the world Of Denham-'1
oh wouldn't have her for the world."
cried Kitty, sharply. Nasty, cross old thing!
I couldn't bear her about me. Perkins will
do very well.''
Jack looked troubled.
THE mater thinks a lot Of Denham," he
said.
@she is an excellent maid" put in Caroline,
gravely.
81 don't care!" said Kitty, defiantly. SET
won't have her, so there!'
You must please yourself. Of course" Jack
said, quietly; but I'm. sure you would find
her real comfort She is experienced, you
see. She has Travelled lot, and would be
really useful to you-do for you both-while
Perkins, eveneif She would go, would be per-
fectly helpless and dragon us. You'll think
1t over before deciding won't you?"-and
Jack smiled kindly at his wilful little wife
as he went away.
You'd better take Lady Discombe's offer
of Denham,' Caroline said. 'sshe really is a
splendid woman, and most useful"
She's got face like walnut-shell!"
cried Kitty, angrily. II couldn't bear the
grim creature about me. Perkins is far bet
ter"-and she went away feeling very cross.
However, Perkins vehemently declined to
go abroad "as far as India" as she put it,
so in the end Kitty had to give way, and
before the end of the week grim Mrs Den
ham was installed as maid to the two young
ladies' and ere many days were over they
were all upon the sea on their way to India
Nothing much happened during the voyage,
except that Kitty was installed by common
consent as belle of the ship, that Jack de-
voted himself mostly to his cousin, and that
Mrs Denham thoroughly proved her useful
ness, although Kitty could not as yet over
come her dislike for her.
Caroline moped a good deal during the
voyage (Which Kitty construed in her own
way), but Mrs. Barry was the life and soul
of the ship, being determined that no one
should see she was suffering.
CHAPTER VII.