Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-10-07

NarAAHA ANNAAA ~ Aaa@HA=- 49,
wore ON a strias round her neck 50
that Barney should not see IT, for II
Barney knew Size lad Il he would im-
aglne she possessed untold riches and
might suggest branching ont.
Tie boy had told her tie ring once
BELONGED 10 his mother Why had she
accepted itl Not for its money value
surely. though that was considerable.
But Il had seemed very pleasant for
her 10 have H. Knowing that 1t had
been his mothers. she felt that he ne
spected her rs the greatest lady In the
land when he could oifer her his dead
mothers ring.
And he had sent her a note this
morning bidding her meet him this
afternoon and answer the question he
had nut 10 her 50 often-would she be
come his wife:
To think Of him and his bright ways
and the possibilities that lay before
her. They could 20 away from these
crowded. congested cities. ont 10 newer
parts of the world where he might
quickly work himself into being pow
er. she at his side. He was educated and
enthusiastic. and education and enthu-
siasm might do anything in this world.
But here was Barney again. He was
laughing.
You're in for it-' he said.
She looked at him for explanation.
The old man has come after his
son." he went on. They told me at
the hotel. Papa and sonny had 1t hot
and heavy last night; almost came to
blows. And all on your account Your
maine was famed from one TO the 9th
er of them. It's the biggest card the
shows ever had. Well be crowded
tonight
Maggie and Sally look black" he
went on. But tonight with crowd
ed house III manage to pay them
something on account. Remember
your stunt with the boy. Glen, keep
it up" And he went away whistling.
Mademoiselle had many things TO do
before she was free to keep her en-
gagement. First of all, Maggie march
ed in. She had been closeted with the
/ "charmer"
"Clem," she said Sally and | have
made up our minds that We won't sc
on tonight without some of our back
pay. Barney's promises are all wind
and we can't live of air pudding II
| you can"
Again came Barney, in the depths
this time.
"Clem," he groaned, Maggie and
Sally are drawers, and they've come
down fiat for their salaries. Couldn't
you manage to borrow something from
that young fellow
stop that she blazed out Don
ever let me hear you say anything like
that again"
ooh, you needn't mount the higt
horse with me"' he retorted. Il dom
care what becomes of the show. Only
your sisters children will suffer- that's
ALL"
| Mademoiselle watched him leave tn,
tent and knew that he went for some
thing to invigorate him, as lie usual,
did when anything went wrong.
Surely she must get away from al
this; she could stand it no longer
She hurriedly tossed on her street at
tire.
How bright the day was! How
clear and clean the whole world look
ed away from the tent. 1t was
good and beautiful world, and surel,
she had right to some of the good
ness and beauty. She paused for
moment to drink in the glory of sun
shine and blue sky, feeling young, al
most girlish. Then she went on. Sh
had walked some ten minutes or s
when she glanced round. Yes, ther
he was. She knew he would be o.
the watch for her But the boy wa
white Of face, and there was frow
between his eyes as he came up t
her. LET US get into some Quie
spot" he said. 81 have good dea
to say to you"
There was new quality about hir
that spoke Of mastership. She wen
along beside him. silent as he, thong
she glanced at him sidewise now an
then like some timid schoolgirl An
then they came to little square wit
benches arranged about a glitterin
fountain where sparrows hoped an
bathed in the bright spray. She seate
herself. She knew that the time ha
come when she must make her DE-
, cision, when the boy had all at once b.
come man. a masterful man.
He continued to stand.
my father is here" were his fri
, words.
, "Yes?" She looked at the bathing spal
rows
"He followed me-" he went on, "a
though l were a child and did not kno,
what 1 was doing. A child!
, In flash the difference In their age
appealed to the woman who listened. H
was twenty. one, while she was-any az
she chose to look
: at Is like this he continued my IL
ther has foolish plans for my future
have my own ideas. l shall 60 In fc
politics; that's the field for fellow lik
me. AS for the social side OF life, al
tired Of all that nonsense You are pay
ing attention.
? ooh, yes" she answered hastily.
my father" he said heard Of 20,
and he came after me. He says l kno
= nothing abour you. He speaks OF youn
, girl he had selected for me- the daughts
Of friend Of his. He twits me with ha,
ing liked her till l aet you
!. You liked herr" she interrupted
e oh" he said, when you came could
, think Of any one else?'
The fervor of his tone touched her.
But told my father all that was owe
, Then he reminded me of your social D,
) sition. l hope | do not pain you In speal
, ing so plainly l want to be honest, yc
know"