The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-12-19
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Lord Chesham-and he lives in Gros-
venor Square. What thcu?'
Mrs. Jones felt sense of exulta-
ton that she actually had lodger-
nay, amongst the highest in
the land. Yet was her voice not one
whit less stern.
'And why are you here, thcn?"
"Oh, Mrs. Jones, don't speak I'M
kindly to me. for I'm miserable enough
already! My husband and met at a
soiree, and-and | don't quite know
how it happened, but We met several
times after that Then it was all nv
fault showed him that | loved him,
and | tried to get my fathers consent
to our marriage lie wouldn't hear
of it, and So The voice
suddenly broke into a deep sob.
And SO you ran away. Well, now,
put on your hat and things, and ask
your father for help"
"And do you think I'd go back and
ask for help? Never"
For yourself, no." said the land
lady; 'but for him, if You love him,
yes. Come, don't hesitate; go and
put your pride behind you. It's for
him to be hard, not You. Go! I'll
see TO this poor, half-starved chap.
| Go, and bring back doctor and help
with you"
With extraordinary energy she
helped the still undecided wife into
her jacket, and almost hustled her
| downstairs.
See your father if you have to stay
| till tomorrow, and trust me 10 nurse
your husband. Law, I've had one of
my own, and so / know" The de-
ceased Jones very existence YVES some
what apocryphal, and in spite of her
distress Ellen Carstuirs was smiling as
the front door slammed behind hcr.
At length, worn out with fatigue.
she stood in front Of her old home.
The constable looked intcnlly at her
rs she passed and wondered whether
| he ought 10 Move her on or not.
Then, with flush OF shame, she
knocked at the servants door and
felt neryously at her heavy veil
'Can | see Mrs. Edwards?" she
asked timidly, of servant.
''She's busy now. What name
shall / say?' was the question, and
like flash the baby name her old
nurse had given her came to her
memory.
Say Mrs. 'Toddles' wants to see
her"
The servant grinncd broadly and
left her standing Mt the door for what
seemed long, long time.
You're to como mp TO the house
keepers room please, mum. " The
words recalled her to herself, for she
was leaning tired out against the
wall and she stumbled blindiy
| through the servants quarters.
only honey! Ny bonnie bairnp
cried tie housekceper, rs she tool, the
exhausted woman into her arms.
"Why haven't you been here before?
How is it with you?'
Pit.fully she noticed the faded
jacket aud the haRgard face Ct her
Young mistress.
ooh, nurse, my husband is i'll!
And, nurse, we are nearly starving,
| aud -
But Mrs. Edwards had gone, and.
with shaking hands, was trying to
hurry ON the preparation of some
/ food.
and my father, nurso-do you
think hen forgive me?"
Hes very bitter against you both
mainly because you haven't written
| to him or asked him TO take YOU back
again. lie is out To- dinner tonight.
but is coming homo ut I o'clock"
And 10 was now barely @. and her
husband was lying needing the food so
. bounuiully spread ON The tray beside
her.
TO divert her attention Mrs. Ed
wards said
"Comc aud look nI your old room.
my dear yJu'il find nothing moved.
for such was your fathers wish.
Come, now, dry your eyes, and hope
for Che best.
And $50 Elton Carstairs walked
ouco more bon her fathers house and
coutrastcd it's luxury and wealth with
1 her own shabby garrett.
Nurse, where's my statue gomez"
ahe suddenly asked, pointing 20 an
empty pedestal as the head of tho
main staircase.
IL had been whim Of Lord Chcs.
hams io haya his daughters form
sruIpt1rcl 10y % great artist, and,
clad 900 flowing Grccinn robes, with
lamp bro ile hand, the statue had been
universally admired for ita beauty and
I ita gracoiof outline.
''Ics, replied the woman. 'It was
taken down whom you went away.
such % pity, too, thought, for Ghopol
/ it would hayo s5iicucd him after
awhile.
But the girl was not listening. She
was thinking OF % daring scheme by
I which 10 play Tor her husband and
herself
"Nrsc. whore ore those clothes
wore for that statue? They were i'm
my wardrobe
Mrs Edgards turped suddenly
round.