The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28

who is it?'
Don't know, Sir Charles: but IL is a
kind OF a sort OF n nun. Sir Charles"
"Oh. a Sister OF Charity. Perhaps the
one that nursed me. Admit her. by all
means"
The sister came In. She had a large
veil on. Sir Charles received her with
profound respect and thanked her. with
tion TO him. She stopped him by saying
that was merely her duty. But" said
she softly, words fell from you. on the
bed Of sickness. that touched my heart;
You know my Bella!' cried Sir
Charles "Ah. then no wonder you speak
go kindly; you can feel what I have lost.
She has left England to avoid me-
"All the better. Where she is the door
cannot be closed In your face. She lis at
Baden. Follow her there. She has heard
the truth from Mr.. Oldheld and she
knows who wrote the anonymous letter"
And who did?"
"Mr. Richard Bassett"
This amazed Sir Charles.
well. then. why let that fellow defeat
you. for his own ends? I would go al
once 10 Baden. Your leaving England
has no rival Stick TO her like a man.
sir. and you Will win her. tell you.
These words from nun amazed and
fired him. He rose from his chair flush
leave for Baden tomorrow morning"
The sister rose TO retire.
mo. no cried Sir Charles. "I have
not thanked you, | ought to go down
on my knees and bless you for all this.
To whom am so indebted?"
mo matter. sir"
But II does matter. You nursed me.
and perhaps saved my life. and now you
give me back the hopes that make life
sweet You will not trust me with
your manner
hax
Your voice at times sounds very like
no. ! will not affront you by such COM
parison"
I'm her sister" said she. like light
ming.
The announcement staggered Sir
Charles and he was silent and uncom-
Portable. 1t gave him a chill.
The sister watched him keenly.' bat
Sir Charles did not know what to say.
so he asked 10 see her face. 1T must
be as beautiful as your heart"
The sister shook her head. MY face
has been dishgured by frightful dis
order"
Sir Charles uttered an ejaculation of
regret and pity
II could not bear 10 show II TO one
who esteems me as YOU seem 10 do. But
perhaps II will not always be So
II hope not. You are young. and
you. who have done so puch for meY'
Nothing said she. feigning
vast timidity, you could spare me that
ring of yours. as remembrance of the
part | have played in this affair."
Sir Charles colored II was ruby Of
the purest water. and had been two GEN.
turies in his family He colored, but
was too fine gentleman to hesitate. He
said. by all means. But IL Is poor
thing 10 offer you"
81 shall value II very much
Say no more 7 am fortunate in hav-
Ing anything you deign 10 accept
And so the ring changed hands.
The sister now put II on her middle
finger. and held mp her hand. and her
bright eyes glanced at IT, through her
veil. with that delight which her sex I'm
bauble. She recovered herself. however,
and told him. soberly. the ring should
return TO his family at her death, IL not
before.
Il viii give yo" piece s,od Of advice Ss ,oxT for
hair. and she is very timid. Don't you
take her advice about commanding her.
She would like TO be your slave! Don't
Make a friend of her. Don't you put her
10 this-that she must displease you. or
Else deceive you She might choose
wrong especially with that colored hair"
1T is not In her nature 10 deceive.
ut is not in her nature To displease.
Excuse me. I am too fanciful, and look
AZ women too close. But know your
SPpnei ,bst aPsras one ser Neil Eopr ssys
old you how to carry the basket. Good /
)ye."
Sir Charles saw her out. and bowed /
to her I'm the hall. while his /
servant opened the street door. He did |
Ter this homage as his benefactress'
When Admiral and Miss Bruce reached |
Baden. Mrs. Molineux was away on |
'isit and this disappointed Admiral /
Bruce. who had counted on her assist
nee to manage and comfort Bella. Bella /
leeded the latter very much.
A glance at her pale. pcnsive. lovely 1
ace was enough 10 show that sorrow was
'ooted at her heart. She was subjected 10 /
10 restraint. bat kept the house of her /
lccord. thinking. as persons OF her age |
ire apt 70 do. that her whole history /
must be written In her face. Still, of
curse, she did go out sometimes: and |
me cold but bright afternoon she was
trolling languidly on the parade. when |
III in moment she met Sir Charles Bas- |
ett face 10 face.
She gave an eloquent scream. and turn
ID pale moment, and then the hot blood /
anne rushing and then II retired. and \
he stood at hay. with heaving bosom \
md great eyes.
Sir Charles held out both hands pathet-
cally. Don't you be afraid of me-
When she found he was so afraid Of |
offending her she became more courage 1
'us. How dare you come here?" said /
he but with more curiosity than yfo-
ence. for IL had been her dream Of hope I
10 would come.
How could | keep away when heard /
'ou were here?'
you must not speak to me. SIR | am
Pray do not condemn me unheard"
IF listen 10 YOU shall believe YOU.
won't hear a word. Gentlemen can do
hings that ladies' cannot even speak
bout Talk 10 my Aunt Molineux: our
ate depends on her. This will teach yol
lot 10 be 80 wicked. What business have
Gentlemen 10 he so wicked? Ladies' are
ot. No. ~ is no use; I Will not hear a
yllable. | am ashamed TO he seen speak
ng TO you. You are a bad character. oh.
'harles. is IL true you had n ft?"
Yes"
And have YOU been very ill7 You look
l"
II am better now. dearest" ="
Dearest Don't call me names How
are you keep speaking TO me when re-
uest YOU not7"
But I can't excuse myself. and obtain
~ pardon. and recover your love. unless