The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29
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70 Conscience
II. B. Syelsb
CHAPTER 1I.-(Continued.l

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hands-they were very small hands
he had noticed, with sienderly- shaped
fingers wiring themselves together as
Il in overwhelming distress or perplex-
tty. Then she spoke in half-stiaed
voice:
Il think shall go home to him. I
am afraid to bring another doctor. T.
shall do what can for him myself"
A thought struck Enderby and he
said quickly, with shade of embar-
rassment:
IF you are afraid Of Doctor How
arth's charges, Miss Lloyd, think you
can let your mind be easy about that.
He is. believe. very kindly and
generous man."
He saw the girl start and finch a
little, as II his words had stung her.
Then she said:
ct is not that. think had better
go straight home"
Very we'll"
-,Enderby stopped the driver and
stepped out. The gaslight fell full on
the girls face as he turned to look at
1t. What a CHASTITY, pale, troubled
young face it was! Yet it struck him
that it might under certain circum-
stances. be beautiful.
The features were small and aqui-
line, the brow childishly smooth and
white, the mouth and chin softly and
roundly formed, though the former
had a strange expression of self-re-
preston now: the eyes were weird
and dark. though the hair seemed au-
burn, the brows above them Of startl-
Ing blackness. And what child she
looked! Hardly sixteen. he thought.
as he looked at her.
What address shall give the
MANI" he asked.
Burden Mansions" she answered.
They are only about five minutes
walk from here"
Enderby knew them well by name
small flats, mostly occupied by needy
clerks and poor working women.
He stood still for moment think
ing.
II hope your foot will be all right"
he said the1, "and that your father
may be no worse. May I call in few
days and see?"
She gave him quick, almost terri
fed glance, then suddenly her lips be-
gan to tremble pitifully, and she
turned aside her head.
How kind you have been!" she
faltered, "and I have never thanked
you She put out her hand as if i'm
pulsively, then drew it back before
/. he could touch it. cit is kind of you
to wish to CALL" she said. Eyes, I
shall be very grateful if you do. We
live two stories up
How will you get up with that
-sprained foot Of yours?" he asked.
Don't you think X had better come
with you and help you?"
"Oh, 1t is not much" she said, her
voice faltering; but without another
s word Enderby got in again, and they
drove on % Burden Mansions.
They were pile of dull, dreary
looking buildings. Enderby paid the
man and helped the girl, who limped
painfully within the buildings. But
when they attempted to climb the
stairs, he saw that 1t cost her terrible
pain. and he turned to her. saying
quietly:
will you allow me to carry you
up?" It is the easiest and speediest
way.
A little crimson patch suddenly
showed on her cheek, like the mark of
a warm finger; she put up her own
hand and rubbed it feyerishly as if it
3 burned.
No, no; you mustn't" she said.
But. Enderby had already stopped and
taken her in his arms. How light she
was-not SO heavy as many child
Of ten!
Enderby had never had woman in
his arms before, and he was almost
astonished himself to find how tender
~ they EMBODIED this girl. But for the
sake of one woman Enderby was ten
der to all.
They were soon at the landing Of
the second fiat Enderby set her
down, and she stood leaning on the
wall, her face deadly pale again. but
her eyes shining, strangely.
81 cannot thank you," she said, her
lips trembling oddly and uncontroll-
ably. But perhaps God will repay
you for your kindness to me-a
stranger of whom you know nothing.
They say London is, full of wicked
ness, but 1t must be full of goodness.
too. Now must co."
81 shall wait for a moment here !"
said Enderby, with sudden resolu-
ton. "And you will come out and tell
me If your father is any better. Per-
haps can do something yet to help
you.''
She turned away and opened the
door on the left with a lachkey, then
closed 1t gently. Enderby remained
where he was. In few minutes the
door opened again, and the girl stood
at the entrance.
He is sleeping" she said, whisper
ing. Perhaps he will be better now
That is good" Enderby answered,
heartily. MAY call in few days?"
yes: but my father does not wish
anyone to know where he is. You
won't tell anyone about us?" she
hesitated.
you may depend upon me-" said
Enderby, heartily. Good night
He put out his hand, the girl laid