The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-12

tween the ages of the children. for Madeline
was born a year after her mothers mar
rage with Sir John Haldane.
Ambrose had inherited his fathers, Cap
tain Wilford's scampish propensities, and
had always been headstrong and troublesome
to his step-father.
From the time he was sent to Elton to the
period, nearly ten years later when he was
rustcated from Baliol, he had been a source
of constant trouble and expense.
Sir John had intended putting him forward
in one of the professions, but had to abandon
the idea as hopeless, for Ambrose refused to
apply himself anything.
An excellent appointment was procured for
him at st. Petersburg, but ere long he aban-
doned his post, and after squandering all his
worldly possessions at the gaming tables at
Monte Carlo he returned to his step-father's
house in absolute restitution.
A long series of discreditable episodes oc-
Cured after this and, at length, Sir John,
whose patience was completely exhausted,
shipped him off to Sydney with the proviso
that as long as he remained there he should
receive a quarterly of fifty pounds,
which would suffice to keep him from the
pinch of poverty.
Ambrose MILFORD endured this expatriation
for about twelve-month, when he again
returned to England, to find, however, that
Sir John absolutely refused lo receive or
speak to him.
Twenty pounds, father, dear, would be
matter OF no consequence to you, and-and I
line, for between the half-brother and sister
a strong affection still existed.
I am not pleased with you, Madeline, for
still continuing TO encourage this ungrateful
scamp, said Sir john sternly. Il cannot
well refuse you what you ask; but, recollect
it will be the very last time. Go to the bu-
reau and bring me my check-book.''
Madeline obeyed, Lot venturing to justify
her Importantly; and Sir John drew a check
Tor the amount she asked, and handed it to
her.
Now, Madeline, if, after this 1 find you
still continue to correspond with this worth
less vagabond [ shall be seriously dSpleaSed
You understand"
He seldom spoke so sternly to his idolized
daughter and the girl felt his words to be
tantamount to command
She left the room, only too delighted to be
able to afford some assistance to the prodi-
GAL whom, for her dead mothers sake, she
had never ceased to befriend.
She wrote long, loving letter. full of ten
der reprOacheS and hopes for brighter fu-
ture, enclosed the check and sealed the en-
velope carefully to conceal the coat-of-arms
it bore.
She was anxious that no one should see the
address, and went out on some pretext to
post it herself.
AS she was crossing one of the crowded
thoroughfares child just in advance of her
was in imminent danger of being run over
by rapidly approaching vehicle. GtsFs7 ea'
AS Madeline ,snatched the little one UP in
her arms her letter dropped from her hand
and fell at the feet of a lady who was pass
ing.
She stopped and picked it up, read the
ADDRESS with quick, comprehensive glance
and approaching Madeline, who was as yet
unaware of her loss, handed her the letter
This is yours, 1 think? 1 saw you drop it
a moment snce.''
Madeline turning, found herself face to
face with Madame Werner-the woman who
had so unpleasantly impressed her at the
Opera House d few days before
She bowed and thanked her politely but
had she seen Madame Werner rapidly scrib-
BILE the address her letter bore upon the
back of visiting card, she would have felt
vaguely uneasy.
AS 1t was, she passed on, marveling at
Madame Werner's wonderful eyes and seduc-
tive smile, and hoping, with all her heart
that GeoHrey would not renew the acquaint-
ance of so dangerously fascinating an adven-
turess for such, instinctively, she judged
Madame Werner to be.