New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-07

And Monsisur's great age" broke IN Lord
Ebbrides. ironically. Wei. give It 70 me- Why
hold it behind your back? That Mademoisehs
Derohnn may not see you've brought one OF your
masters
FRANCOIS grtnning IN sickIy fashion. unwili-
ingly produced an old stick OF Philips. looked
on. amazed.
'.MadernoiseIle is shocked by this evidence Of
your dupIicity. but you see I'm not" continued
FrancOis's tOrrnentor. TN not only reward
yOu''-givins him money-"but use the cane to
lean upon instead Of laying il across your Shout
ders. Walk slowly behind please. to the
house. Plenty OF time then to telephone your
master that the III gentleman is up--and with
MademoiseIe Derohanr
Francois. looking Ike whipped hound
obeyed.
can I see YOU alone IN the house. AtheuaT'-
walking swiftly hOmeward- can you
obtain an hours liberty? 1 hear you are under
constant surveillance"
That is not tue" 7 said. proudly. Where
did YOU hear such false nonsense
was indignant with his manner toward me.
He took it for granted that I his friend
Everybody knows more about you than your
self. 1T seems. / grant that some mistakes with
regard to your position here are made They
are annoying but perfectly natural ones" We
can give hour-and you wiu2''
Yes. I can and will"
he stopped. touching the hem Of ny skirt with
white unglOved fingers.
This Is damp Pray change t. II you have a
plain gown in your wardrobe for Heavens sake
put it on" He took out his watch. Il shall
wait for you in the library. It's now a little
after half-past nine. II you don't reJoin me az
ten-Tn come 70 find you"
ozIr Nras
for the hour he demanded. CHANGING back
him standing staring at Francois. ualsv-
oIent smile lighting up his coarse features IN
amusement over the mans bitter discOudture.
troubled by finding Madam stIIl IN bed
heavy with sleep. Julie stood By the glass
veranda door which was closed. the rose-coIored
shade drawn down. When I entered she had
one corner OF this shade in her hand and was
peepfng out cautiously. II fearful Of being dis
covered. Hearing she dropped II. turning
frightened. haggard face. Relieved when shs
saw who It was she came swiftly forward her
finger her lips
Hush she whispered Madam has had
bad night. She may sleep now. Come away.
MademoiseIle." she drew me into the corridor.
closing the door OF Madann's room noiseessly
behind I stared in surprise. What was
coming7
"'MademoiseIIe." she continued IN the sans
noarSe Whisper you 30 70 TAX Win Hior0s
Lord Ebbrides? Then you recognized hirnr
Yes"
II have recognized him. she exclaimed.
striking her hands together. but softly. 'Disu
de DieuF'
Her agitation was intense. but she never for
one moment forgot Madam. and il was the more
impressive from being violently repressed-
Sorry for her distress. begged her to tell ms
what was the matter
Il may be able to help you julie"
II was faithful to MadernOiseIes mother
she said. piteously. IT never gave her cause TO
complain
That Is true. Julie. You served my mother
well What is IT you wish
"Oh, MademOisellei Don't let him know that
THAT Cray is here! Don't tell him. Made
moiseile. beg. I inploreF'
She was down upon her knees at my feet. Z
| looked at her steadily. She hid her face in the
| folds Of my dress. I wondered why she feared
| Lord Ebbrides-if Il were because OF his coming
| that Cray had fallen III? But Julie had been a
I faithful servant Lord Ebbrfdes a faithless
friend. Instinctively I ranged myself on her
side
7 promise not to tel him. julie. Don't be
afraid You have my word"
She rose lightly 70 her feet. calm. composed.
hardlooking. Her handsome face was haggard
and lined. but II wore its accustomed mask
Thank you. MademOisele.' she said. quietly
L know I can rely your word" and glided
back silently into Madam's room.
CTo be cOntinuedJ