Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-12-07
CHAPTER VIII.

land Place was one of those London
dwellings whose name is Legion. 1t was
tall and narrow, its rudy complexion
darkened to a scedy brown by age and
smoke, and its paint faded and crusty
from the wear and tear of too many Lon.
don seasons. 1t had five rows Of narrow
windows, placed there. to all appearance.
simply as back ground for a limited va
riety Of potted shrubs.
High up was the chamber of the two
Misses Foster; for the dwelling was not
q mansion Of unlimited space. and this
large upper chamber was very capable
OF containing two beds and two young
ladies', even with the almost constant al.
dition Of very diminutive French maid.
And though n tiny room adjoined 1t,
which Miss Foster called her dressing
room, II inclOsed her graceful form but
seldom; for the advantage Of younger
sisters unfailing attention and acute sug-
gestions overbalanccd any Of those objcc.
tions which Gencvievc Foster would 9th
crwise have urged against sharing any
ones apartment.
On this evening Luccttc had been dis
missed unusually early. and Miss Foster
was herself putting the finishing touches
thoughtfully weighing the relative merits
of pink and blue, before selecting accou-
terments for her crisp white grcnadine.
II should not wonder" she pondered
aloud, III mamma does not begin at once
to make much Of her, just rs IL she were
a guest. Mamma Is so uncertain that l
can never feel sure Of her."
But she listens to reason" observed
the elder sister, ms she put In her emerald
earrings; "and We have had a sensible
talk together about Miss st. George. She
Is no relative Of ours, and no guest--not
even an acquaintance. She Is here for a
special purpose, and she must be left
to pursue that purpose conscientiously.
1t Is, indeed, for her sake that l have
urged mamma to let her continue her
studies undisturbed."
For her sake, Of course; and. indeed.
for mammals, too" observed Victoria
Foster. "Mamma would be the very last
In the world to wish for another grown.
up daughter"
IAN awkward, uneducatcd daughter,
too," put In the elder sister, complaccntly,
who will have no idea Of the very com.
moncst usages Of good society. Pooh!
Mamma has too much regard for her
~wn reputation"
dont at all agree with VIII ABOUT
Miss st. Georges beauty" said Victoria,
presently. Certainly I saw her only for
a minute, but ! think her style will not
be taking 10 London
''Takingy' echoed Miss Foster, with the
calmest contempt. "Who Is It to take 7
The girl will be at her lessons. II her
beauty smites Miss Archer, all the bet
ter; but who else can 1t smitcT'
"Win. He IL coming this evening. you
know; ana nc seemed SO anxious ABOUT
seeing ner 'nat perhaps nc Will DC CON-
'"x , 9en IT,
w" WISER t"an Sou ,".s"e. re-
Jo'neu tne e'uer sister re u NOT one
" msI'y ON an Income OIL tnree n"naleo
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suppose WI" o. ueo'se s,"' v"s
aown. ~" VI" 'ea'e "'' " W ~ VI
'oua.e' =,
she did not nc down at AL my dear'
returned MRS. roster. she nus been
unpackns, ana now she ~ with Miss Ar
eher 10 tne senoo' room
WY o'u NOT MISS N.cner 10 nome
TINS afternoon, US asuau
- thought II WISER explained Mrs
roster, anu indeed, KINDER win
timio ar OF dep.ecauoh--t keep her
TINS evening" Miss 81. george wou!d
nave feit 30 very lonely as Tory wouid
not consent TO d'ne early ana stay WITH
her. wisn' even now' that you would
stay with her, Tory.
Nonsense!' exclaimed victoria, with
quiet contempt. AIN ! 10 DC maze
school girl Just to please this utter stran.
ger, Tor whom we nave done great deai
100 mucn eiready 10 Allowing hef 10 come
mere q arr
but you are q school girl, Tory re-
marked her motner. III you were not,
why shou'd MISS Archer ana your mas.