The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-17
CHAPTER XXII-

Twas the morning after the events re-
lated in the last chapter had taken place,
that Ethel sat alone in Lady Clair Lin
woods private beudoir, apparently en-
gagged with some pretty fancy work, but
In reality more occupied with her own
sad thoughts then the needleWork,
During the weeks she had been in this
place everything had been done to pro-
mote her happiness, She was ever treat
ed with the greatest kindness, and by
Lady Claire with true affection. She
had entered into all her pupils pleasures
with seeming sympathy when her soul
was even most cast down. How beauti-
full everything looked to her weary eyes
az she cast them from the window! How
full the air was of fragrance, from flow
ers and bush, and how merrily a starting
was singing from the branches of an old
elm tree near by! But this innocent glee
nwoke no answering echo in her own
heart; there all was desolation and sor-
row. -----.. @-----.- -.. 'r- .--.. .. r..
She felt so lonely in this her youth
no mother, aunt, relative near in whom
60 iind sympathy and love. Yes, che was
utterly alone, and would be until claimed
by an unknown father; and when she
might be cheered by the love of one true
heart, her misfortunes had alienated its
respect, and all she could do was to
constantly battle with her own self, and
strive to overcome the unfortunate at
tachment that was wearing upon her
health and spirits.
To-day, the more she resolved to for
get this man, the more she studied over
his GOODNESS, the more fondly she remem-
bered him, and told herself it was her
own want Of frankness and the suspi-
cious circumstances In which he had
found her placed, that had shaken his
confidence in her integrity, and merited
only his scorn. But, bound as she had
been to solemn secrecy, she could not
conceive how she could have acted diff.
ferently, and she felt convinced that, in
order to be true to the trust imposed up,
en- her, she had done no wrong.
So deep had been her reverie that she
heard no bell, no opening door, no sound
and not until the words, Miss Nevergail
hope do not interrupt you," fell upon
her ear did she dream that she was MOI
alone.
Starting to her feet, she turned to face
DR.. Elfenstein. She would have extend
ed her hand and welcomed him joyfully
her, and as he offered no further greet
Ing she merely assured him she was
perfectly at leisure, and then wheeled III
large easy chair for his use.
Not noticing the latter, however, the
doctor took lighter one, and placing il
opposite the one she had resumed, said
as he sat down:
II am glad to find you alone, as my
hVant 10 INN RnFN4 I'd
one but ourselves. The footman tolG
me at the door that the family were alb
sent, and would find you here"
"They are absent for the day, and
therefore, am at your service"
1.-The nature of my business, l fear
may startle you, but l feel that l ough
not to forego it on that account. l shall
be obliged to ask you several questions
that you may dislike to answer, but, Mis-
Nevergail. allow me to say, as a preface
that perfect frankness on your part will
be the best In the end. Certain things
lately transpiring, have led me to regre
exceedingly that did not use my owl
Judgment that evening when we were to
gether in the corridor at GlendenninI
Hall, and search for the cause of on
fright. came to talk with you a littl
upon your CdF6ST HHlIS III tudJ uouSe
Had you, as suppose, any especial rea
son for not wishing that candle lighted
and a search madeP
Poor Ethel! She knew not what cours
10 take now to regain his esteem. CeE
tainly she could only falter, while
burning blush mantled cheek and brow
ST had, but cannot explain It"
"Are you ashamed to tell the reason !
4Not ashamed, doctor. Save for wha
I did under eempulsion IN the tower,
have no cause for shame"
Then you certainly are very dii