Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1901-03-16
CHAPTER v.

s1v AihSou tnc IRAN it1i" SoHiah, anu
after few earnest words OF greeting.
crew a stool to her reclining chair and
cat where she could look at him with
out effort. Gladys was gratifed by his
solieitude.
You are glad am better. dear?" she
asked. running her slender hand
through his thick dark hair. You
have missed met"
Very much. indeed. WANTED TO see
you long ago. but Phebe would not per-
init IT,"
she obeyed my wish" said Gladys.
detecting the reproach in his tone.
Never mind that-tell me of yourself.
What have you been doing all this
.ime?"
She listened smIiingly while he gave
her an account OF everything he
thought would interest her. She
dreaded the mention OF Hcien's name.
though realizing IL was Inevitable.
When he paused. she voluntarily in
PRODUCED Il.
Neil Il remarkably ~-ll, answered
Harvey. his face lighting up. and so
Il tho boy. We are thinking OF put
ting him into trousers. Sou'll see them
toon. madam"
In n few days-whcn I am strong
or" she answered. hastily. Il must
not 80 too fast"
NO" Harvey ccquicBccd. He seemed
slIghtly uncomfortable. Nell has mad.
some changes in the establishment
.fVH@ La. 4 Aa.Vas
approve OF them"
GladyB looked at him with Just n
hint OF trouble Ia her face. but said
nothing.
When Phcbc gave her the keys"
Harvey resumed. with the manner of
one who has an unpleasant duty to
perform. she OF course considered her
Gclf the custodian OF your prop rty. and
acted for what she thought your inter
est" iio took one OF Gladys hands
and began playing with her rings In
a fashion he had when. Ms boy. he
confessed some childish fault, and
though he was speaking In almost
Helcn's tone. and USING her very words.
the familiar action made her feel very
tender toward him. she has sent away
tho groom and several OF the maids
and reduced the expenses of the
servants table nearly orc-half. You
will be surprised when you SEQ how
small the bills are
sui Gladys did not speak. but mere
ly looked ut him attcntivcly.
Nell wished me to tell you this. and
beg that you will not interfere with
her arrangements now that they are
made. She has carefully considered
them, and is convinccd-and I'm with
her there, madam-that she has acted
for the best In all things. She really
has wonderful judgment. and you may
safely trust her with the management
OF the house"
"'Still harping on my daughter
quoted Gladys with a faint smile. She
felt she must remain silent no longer.
since silence meant acqu!escence: yet
she might be displeased. Il have no
dout Helen has done her best. and am
grateful to her for relieving Phebe
during my illness. But now that l am
nearly well. dear. my old housekeepcr
will OF course resume her position.
Harvey dropped the hand with which
he had been toying so suddenly that
the movement seemed Ike repuisc'
Il hope you don't mean that Men
will be greatly disappointed ana hui'
II you push her aside. She takes gehu-
Inc pride in the management. ANA.
really. 1t seems httihs she snou'u h'''
It."
"Is Annette among the servants VINO
were sent away" asked GLADYS
have not seen her since my Illness,
Yes. She was the first to GO you
had no need for her whi'e Fheo' ""'
with you.' III
But, my dear. I've had n maui al
my life: | can't do without one. Anu