Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-04-11
CHAPTER XVII.

CHAPTER XVII.
Ada was daily expected. the vessel In
which she had sailed having landed at
New York. and numerous preparations
In honor Of her arrival were In progress
at Cedar Grove, where she was evidently
regarded 40 a person Of consequence.
The best chamber In the house was ap-
propriated for her use; Mr.. Delafeld him.
self taking much interest In the arrange.
ment Of ito furniture, and bringing over
each morning fresh bouquets Of flowers.
which, In costly vases, adorned the
apartment. Every one seemed anxious
and expectant, save Jessie and Halbeit,
the former Of whom did not wish her to
Dicks time, while the latter openly
avowed his dislike. saying he wished
she'd stay In Europe always.
particular reason why I should do 30,
dreaded her arrival. and when Mt last
word came to the school room that she
was In the parlor, and the children must
come down to see her, stole out into the
garden, In order that might put Of the
interview with her as long as possible.
knew I must meet her at the supper tn.
bic, and SO after time I went up to my
room to dress. DOMINIC n plain white
muslin. which I had often been told be.
came me better than aught else I could
wear. Before my toilet was finished
little Jessie came In and insisted upon
twining among my curls few simple
buds. which, she said. looked mighty
NICE" adding, as she stepped back pace
or two to witness the effect, II think you
are heap prettier than Ada; but Uncle
Dick don't, cause I asked him, and he
said. OF course Ada was the handsom.
est Hal says how he's her beau. and
I reckon he 10, for he kissed her like
fury"
"He kisses everybody. doesn't her' ]
asked; and she replied:
mighty nigh everybody but you.
never seen him kiss you; and when
asked him why. he said you wouldn't le
him-won't your"
ut wouldn't be proper" I said. smil
Ing down upon tho little fairy, who. pois
ell on one foot. was whirling In circles
and then looking up into my face will
her soft, dreamy eyes.
| At that moment the supper bell rang
and bounding away, she left me alone
For full Ave minutes I waited, trying Il
summon sufficient courage to go down
and ut last Gliding myself for my weak
ness, I started for the dining room. My
footsteps were light, as they evidently
were not aware Of my approach, fol
they were talking Of me, and rs reach
cd the door, l heard Jessie. who wa,
giving Ada a description of her teacher
say: "Why, she's the properest person In
the world, for she won't even let Uncle
Dick kiss her."
Ada Joined In the general laugh; and
at the same time lifting her large. languiJ
eyes, she saw me, and started slightly
fancied. 40 she recognised me. Sht
had changed since I saw her last, and
her face now wore q weary, jaded look
while the dark circle beneath her cyelidi
told of late hours and heated rooms.
miss Lse-Miss Montrose," said Mrs
Lansing. and tho proud Ada bowe,
haughtily to the humble governess whN
with heightened color. took her accua
toned seat at the table.
"Y0u have seen each other before,
believe" said Mr.. DelaAeld. looking curl
ously at both Of ~, while Mrs. Lansing
In such surprise, exclaimed. "Seen eacl
other! Where, prayf"
| waited for Ada to answer, and ate
staring at me a moment, she replied
quite indifferently, "Miss Lees face doe
seem familiar, and II l mistake not,
met her once or twice In Boston"-an,
this was all she said, II except glance
half entreating, which she threw at m,
from beneath her long, dropping lashss
This glance ! did not then understand
but now know 1t to have been prompt
ed by a dread lest should tell Of her On
gagement with Herbert Langley, an,
thus betray her to Mr.. Delafeld, 4
whom, It seems, she had positively dc
died the whole, sOlemnly assuring hin
that there had never been between then
anything more serious than mes
friendly acquaintance.
III I only knew she would never tell.
said Ada to herself that night; but Oh
will, accidentally II not Intentionally
LOWERED people like her. are Away
bold, and as she becomes better acquaint
ed with me, she may possibly say some
thing to me about Herbert In the pres
cnce Of Mr.. Delafeld, who will Questio
her, perhaps, and thus learn the whole
So IN be prepared. She's nothing bu
poor governess. and my word will
preferred to hers, provided first civ
her the character Of deceiver."
ITO ne continually