New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-14
TIE House on the Hudson.
BY FRANCES POWELL
Copyright. 1903 by Charles scrion.r's sons)

He spoke with her IN tones so low did nos
hear what he said I remained where T was.
wishing. yet liking to insist upon that be-
ing my farewell Then. remembering that ne
held my bank boOk-with my small savings
and that I must receive the money stir due me
from his hands. realized we must meet again.
AS Julie brushed my hair I asked IL she knew
where my trunk. and the clothes had brought
with TO the Hall. kept
But yes. MademOiselle."
Il going away tomorrow morning. Julie.
and shall rise early to pack. You must b
tired. and need not help me- Tell where
shall find my things. and have my trunk brought
in here. please. That win be all
I glanced as I spoke. at the reflection OF her
dark face in the mirror before which I sat. Did
imagine it-could the woman be trying TO sup
press an amused smile? I remained uncertain
Il am to attend TO everything for Mademot-
selle Monsieur has given my orders"
I was relieved So Philip was as anxious to
be rid Of me as I to go, That was comforting.
and 1 stood In need of comfort Of kind. r
was very unhappy-childshly unhappy about
dear little Madam. 1 unable to realize that
she was in Heaven-and safe could not ban
ish the disquieting feeling that had left her
to face the cold terrOrs Of her new resting place
alone. I determined TO watch until dawn. al
ready so near. The hall clock had Just struck
spite Of grief of my weird fancies fell asleep
Sleep brought peace
I found myself IN vast swamp with Madam
Everything about me seemed strangely tamil
lar I felt I had seen It's moss-hung trees. trs
Shiny underground. many times before.
thought 1 was making a painful way for her
through a very network OF snaky creepers. trail
ing vines that caught at our feet and held
back Suddenly these gave place to an open
meadow. the grass intensely. unnaturally green.
Across this we must run with all speed. for be-
| hind US. close behind. came the fierce baying Of
dogs. I heard Madam cry:
THE blOOdhounds out! They coming"
1 seized her hand put my arm around her.
dragged her forward. AS our hurrying feet
touched the rank grasses Of the meadow. black
mud dubbed up. Too late knew that. in try
ing to save. had destroyed. Madam. We were
sinking in a marsh Then. it's edge. so close
to us, two beasts appeared. We had thought
bloodhounds pursued us-these were wolves.
The smaller Of the two squatted down lazily.
his mouth open. his tongue IoIling out His
rows Of white fangs. thus exposed gave him a
| look though laughing at His expression
was strangely familiar. His eyes were blue.
His companion and leader-a supple. power
full creature-seemed bent upon securing hts
prey. Boldly putting his forepaws upon a hum
mock close to me he bent his head: his fierce
eyes burned into mine. I felt his hot breath
my cheek The agony great awoke-
awoke to find the bright with morning
Ight-to see PhiliD Erranti bending over me.
Had his lips touched my cheek? An. no! 4
must have walked IN time.
There. there. my darIingr' he said. sOoth-
ingly. in answer to the terror in my eyes, III Is
over now. Don't look so frightened. bad
| dream. nothing more"
| Yes. yes. Philip; but &c. please. Oh pray
| goP'
/ He looked at me reproachfully.
| You called for help sweetheart! What could
/ I do but come? 1t Is only half-past SIX. Try
/ for another nap. You need not breakfast until
/ late Try to sleep again.
/ There was a great tenderness in his eyes.
l eff only you would gor'
He smiled indulgently
VERY WELL my Athenai obey"
| He went into his room. slipping the great
/ mirror which concealed the door. back into
/ place. I had forgotten the very existence OF
| this door, had thought IL sealed. The morn
/ ing train. please God. should carry away
from Highgrove Hall. from it's hidden dangers.
| forever
CrO be cOntinued)