New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-04

ANHI
A three days storm followed our return 20 the
Hall Philip remained at home Saturday as well
Sunday. and. having no men stopping with
him wished me 70 play billiards with him. 20
listen while he read aloud or sang-in short. 10
give him all the time spent out Of Madam's
room In return ne took me 20 church on sun
day in spite OF the storm. II with sigh OF
relief that I saw him leave for town on Monday
morning. I was weary Of serving two masters
At that afternoon Madam bade me go for
walk The rain had stopped. but from the looks
OF the heavy clouds might be expected 20 re-
commence at any moment
a hang-doE expression does not become
thee" said Madam. rudeIy- Go exercise it
away Philip will wish 20 see thee smile on his
return. He is a fool. All men are fools Fools
and devils by turn"
I did not like 20 leave her. The sky was
lowering depressing. 7 tried 20 excuse myself
from going. and was Informed that was con-
ceited. imagining myself Of too great imDor-
tauce.
PRAY. how did we exist before We saw thy
face. miss" she inquired. with intense scorn-
"A beautiful face but not clever marble
girl would have as much intelligence as thou.
Good. yes-but dull. No spirits. no gayety. no
conversation, The men have spoiled thee with
their admiration: but from ne. an old woman,
learn the truth Thou art exquisite. but-of-a
-dulness-most-weariso Go walk. keep
thy beauty, II Is all thou hast
obeyed-
The garden proved too depressing; ragged.
forIorn. after the scourgfng OF the storm
then tried the wood path. which one might al
WAYS expect To find dismal and 50 feel the
changes Of wind and weather less As walked
under its heavy wet canopy Of branches drops
Of water battered down. Ny feet slipped on
the ked MOSES covering the narrow path
Tree trunks. undergrowth-aH seemed - exude
dsnpuess and slime.
had expected 70 feel Measure az ravisitins
the rustic bench where Dick had told ne what
liked so much n hear but instead Of pleasure
found only memories Of Cray lurking. fur
tive listener. in the thick woods present.
ment OF evil took possession Of me In vain
reminded myself OF Dicks cheerful letter
snivered. vague. shadow. the odd dread lin
gared To shake II OF the better walked hur-
-iedIv on Their 7 heard some one coming along
the path behind ne. 7 glanced back No one
was in sight As I Ia stopped 70 look the foot
steps had ceased. Thinking was mistaken
went on. The srealthv tread recommended
Again stood still Not sound walked on.
The person followed II vas ike the chilt's
game Follow my leader"
ANNOYED for the person behind BE-
tamil fastened onward. but as fast as [ went
i almost ran-my unseen companion kept
pace Bitterly repentinz my folly in choosing
the lonely path I tried 70 decide what was best
10 90. Should I 20 into the meadow and make
a bold dash across II 70 the highroad, Or follow
the path skirting the wall 20 the lodge. where
might claim the protection Of surly Pat. who
had not been dismissed with the other servants
chose the latter course but was unable 20
keep to il. Ny pursuer taking advantage % a
curve in the path which served 10 screen him.
had gained on me. so near could hear his
heavy breathing. The door in the wall vas now
but few feet away. With my heart beating
like triphamrer. the remembrance OF all the
horrid stories had heard OF tramps surginz
through my brain. 7 seized the knob. The door
locked
This untoward discovery restored NJ courage
had no longer 10 think. 20 decide. but 70 act
Suddenly cool placed my back against the wall
and turned 20 confront-Francois.
Yes Francois The new butler. Big broad
shouIdered much out OF breath. greatly ennbar-
raised C1aude's successor stood sheepishIy be-
fore me. had much ado not 70 laugh. so alb
surd seemed my flight from Madam's messenger.
Had I known II was you. I should have
waited FRANCOIS" 7 said smiling What Is
your message?
Message. Madenoiseue? have none"
did not ike his face. he had snifty eyes. a
sly expression looked him. surprised by his
answer
Then what do you wish
Nothing MadernoiseIe" The shifty eyes
sought the ground.
You are out for q walk perhaps" said.
haughtiy Pray continue tat once
he did not move I grew indignant.
Explain yourself FRANCOIS, Your conduct f. |
strange. TO say The least Why do you remain
here when desire you TO go on? Answer.
please"
7 have 10 obey orders. AIademoiseIs"
Whose. pray
MONSIEUR
What are Monsfeur's orders 7 asked. |
sternly
ITO follow Mademoisells" vas the surprising |
answer.
To follow secretly
Yes. MademoiseIe~ Then. seeing my look % i
incrsdulity. OF suspicion even, he added. Non |
sieur said Mademoisells preferred 10 walk IN !
attended must not know that followed. and Il 4
has been difficulties. OF a difficulty extreme. /
impossible He wiped MS face a large silk 4
handkerchief The roads are new 70 me. to-
day o, a wetness terrible SLadsmoiselle walks i
now rapidly now slowly. sometimes stops. Ma
thude was 20 have come with me. but feared the
damp, A cag. Mathnde" He shot a sideways
glance NJ rrs from his narrow eyes VIII i
please MademoiseTe 70 resume her promenade,
turned without word and followed 'he pan
under the wall 10 the lodge and entrance gates
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