The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-09

Sir Charles was in no humor to make
mountains OF molehills. why. my dear
Bella" said he. after all, this Is your
department not mine"
Yes. but unless. | please you in every
department there Is no happiness for me"
But you know you please me I'm every
thing; and the more look into anything
the wiser ! always think you. You have
chosen the best wet-nurse possible. Send
her 10 me-"
Lady Bassett hesitated you will be
kind to her. You know the consequence II
anything happens TO make her fret. Baby
will suffer for it,"
"Oh. | know Catch me offending this
she potentate till he is weaned. Dress for
the Journey my dear, and send nurse to
me"
and after long time Mary came to Sir
Charles with baby In her arms.
Mary had lost for time some OF her
ruddy color. but her skin was clearer, and
somehow her face was softened. She
looked really beautiful and attractive
, young woman.
She courtesIed to sir Charles. and then
took a good look at him.
well, nurse" said he cheerfully. here
we are back again. both OF us"
THAT we be, sir" And she showed her
white teeth i'm broad smile. La, sir, you
be sight for sore eyes. How well you do
look. 10 be surer'
Thank you. Mary. never was better
In my life. You look pretty well. too; only
little pale paler than Lady Bassett
does"
II give my color TO the child" said
Mary simply.
She did not know she had said anything
poetic; but Sir Charles was so touched
and pleased with her answer that he gave
her a hve-pound note on the spot: and he
said, Wen bring your color back II beef
and beer and kindness can do it,
Il ain't afeard q that. sir; and III arm
it Tis a lovely boy. sir. and your very
image"
inspection followed: and something or
other offended young master. he began
10 cackle But this nurse did not take him
away. as Mrs Millar had. She just sat
down with him and nursed him openly.
with rustic composure and simplicity.
Sir Charles leaned his arm on the man
telpiece. and eyed the pair: for all this
WAS a new world OF feeling to him. HIS
paid servant seemed 10 him 20 be playing
the mother 20 his child. Somehow IL gave
him strange twingc. a sort OF vicarious
jealousy; he felt FOR HIS Bella. But I
think his own paternal pride. in all it's
freshness. was hurt a little. too.
At last he shrugged his shoulders and
TO Mary that she must wrap herself up.
for IL would be an open carriage.
your own carriage. sir. and horses7"
Certainly"
And do all the folk know as We are
coming7"
Sir Charles laughed Most likely. Cos
sip is not dead at Huntercombe. I dare
say"
Nurses black eyes flashed "All the viii
lage will he out hope he will see us ride
I'm, the black hearted villainl"
SIR Charles was too proud 60 let her
draw him into that topic; he went about
his business
Lady Bassett's carriage. duly packed.
came round, and Lady Rassett was ready
soon afterward: so was Mrs Millar. 80
was baby. imbeddel now I'm nest of
Ia wn and lace and white fur. They had
20 walt for nurse. Lady Bassett explain
"a sotto voce 90 her husband. Just ~ the
last moment she was scixed with desire
10 wear silk gown gave her. I argued
with her. but she only pouted. was
afraid for baby. II IL very hard upon
YOU dear"
Her face and voice was 80 piteous that
Sir Charles burst out laughing I'VE must
take the bitter along with the sweet