The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-26
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What could any man have done but promise
that it should be as she wished?
Ihey were passing through copse of trees
not Tar from the house, when child-a little
glrl-darted out of a summer-house nea,
them, followed by very beautiful young
woman, who was evidently her governess
Sir Roberts little niece said Lady Tudor
Ana she would have passed on, but Sin
BASH mad caught sight of the governess'
face.
Il beg your pardon he said, turning
eagerly to Lady Tudor; but that young lady
is a friend of mine Will YOU excuse me fol
one moment While go and speak to her?'
A friend Of yours-is she really?' said my
lazy Are you quite sure Basil? She is {
Miss Drummond-little Laura's governess"
oh, yes, l know her well! Do please ex
cuse me for a moment"
And as he spoke he FASTENED after the
goVerneSS and her charge
Ncra had seen and recognized him. al
though she had pretended not to do so.
She had far too high a spirit to desire t.
clam acquaintance with Lady Tudor's
guests, now she herself occupied such q
subordinate position.
Nevertheless, when she heard his step:
hur1y1ng after her, she could not altogether
prevent thrill of pleasure tingling through
her veins.
He overlook her, and frankly held out hi
hand.
Miss Drummond, is it really YOU? You
can't think how glad I all to see you"
1T is very kind of you to say so, Sir BASIL
she SAID, trying to respond to his greeting a.
frankly as it was given, but not quite sue
ceeding.
Her color came and vent, and her lovely
grey eyes could not raise themselves conf
IDENTIFY to his face.
Doctor Emerson and his daughter are
away on the Continent as I daresay yol
Know, ne went on; "and 1 haven't seen then
TOT months. Otherwise should have beer
asking a 3, them about you. Where have yor
been all this time? I've wondered often"
Il have been at Tudor House for the las
TWO months, Sir Basil am compelled tt
earn my own living now; and a governes.
seemed what 1 was most fitted for. Ny
uncle is dead, and had no other home Dea
Doctor Emerson wanted me to go and liv.
with him and Meg; but I couldn't bear tn,
thought of being burden on anyone, so
was very glad to get a situation as COVER
ness"
The flush in her cheeks increased, as She
said all this, but she was determined ht
should understand her position.
I see," said Sir BASIL gently.
He didn't offer single word of sympathy
Perhaps he understood her nature vel
enough to feel sure that any such word Woul(
only wound her pride
Lady Tudor had marked with scace-con
ceaIed irritation Sir Basils eager desire tt
renew his acquaintance with her niece's gov
erness, and she decided to join the group her
self and SO end the interview. :
her goYerness with - . -e1
"Sir Basil tells me you are an old acouaint;
ance of his, Miss Drummond. How remark
able these chance meetings often are!'
But, although her smile was sweet there
was feeling of hot anger at her heart az
she noticed how earnestly Sir Basips ewes
rested on the girl.
Gould there ever have been anything be.
tween them?' she asked herself, jealousy
be lady by birth and education, she had al.
ways been poor"
Trying to reassure herself with this ref1ec.
uon' She said a word or two to little Laura
ana then smiled sweetly into Sir Basils face
come Basil we must be going if 1 am to
nave your advice this morning." she said
we we nave quite long way to walk
Gooo-bye, Miss Drummond,' he said, put
ting out his hand to the governess Il hope
we shall soon meet again.
had no idea you knew Miss Drummond
6asl! said Lady Tudor, as soon as Nora
and her charge were out of sight Where
ever did you meet her, and when?"
lew months ago. She was staying with
Some friends near Dorincourt"
,,., n lndeeo! She is really very charming
girl" said my lady at a venture. stealing a
urtlve glance up al his face
she IS indeed" he answered, warmly
1here is something sc delightfully."- frank and
breezy In her manner-altogether unlike the
ciety." usually III So
take quite sisterly interest in her.
went on Lady Tudor, softly II think it is
30 hard' you know, for a girl to be thrown
oue upon the world. dependent on her own
e2ertlons, as she has been. And then
fancy, she has other troubles-a ve-affair-
whlcn may, or may not, end happily. The
course OF true love never does run smooth
you know
=, "A love-affair!" Sir Basil, as he repeated
tnose words, in what he tried to make a care
less tone, could not help the color rising to
his cheek. -
HIS heart had not yet learned to forget its
!oVe Tor the girl whom he had hoped to make
his valentine.
Yes, am afraid so,'' said Lady Tudor, he,
! .SL oraln concoctlng a story on the spot
She has never named it to me herself. In