The Indianapolis journal., 1904-03-01
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suppose. pursued Helena, d0ubttuily, tnal
he must know by-and-by all you have told me-;
but am not sure Ask Mr.. Crisparkle's advice
my darling. Ask him whether / may tell Neville
as much or as little of what you have told me
as 1 think best"
Rosa subsided into her state-cabin, and pro-
pounded the question. The Minor Canon was
for the free exercise Of Heena's judgment.
Il thank him very much.A said Helena when
Rosa emerged again with her report. ASK
him whether it would be best TO wait until any
more maligning and pursuing of Neville the
part Of this wretch shall disclose itself, or to
try TO anticipate 1t: 1 mean, so far to find
out whether any such goes on darkly about us?'
Inc Minor Canon found this point SO difficult
70 give a confident opinion on. that. after two
q reference to Mr.. Grewgious Helena acquiesc-
ing. he betook himself with a most successful
assumption OF lounging indiference) across the
quadrangle to p. J. T.'s. and stated 1t. Mr.
Grewgious held decidedly to the general principle
that If you could steal a march upon a brigand
or Wild beast you had better do It; and he also
held decidedly to the special case, that John
Jasper was brigand and wild beast in COM
Thus advised. Mr.. Crisparkle came back again
and reported to Rosa, who i'm her turn reported
TO Helena. She now steadily pursuing her train
OF tnOught at her window, considered thereupon.
We may count on Mr. Tartar's readiness to
heIp US. Rosa?" she inquired
po OH & yes Rosa shyly thought SO. oh, yes,
rosa shyly believed she could almost answer
for it. But should she ask Mr.. Crisparkle? Il
think your authority on that point good as
ms, my dear" said Helena, sedately, and
Helena! '' i0' -
You see. Neville" Helena pursued after
more reflection, knows one else here: he
mas not so much exchanged q word with
any one else here. If Mr. Tartar would call
minute for the purpose, frequently; If he would
even 90 So almost daily; something might come
Something might come of it, dear?'' repeated
rosa, So5a, surveying her friends beauty with a
IF Neville's movements are really watched
ana II the purpose really is to isolate him from
life out grain by grain (which would seem to be
the threat 10 you), does it not appear likely"
communicate with Mr. Tartar to warn him off
from Neville? In which case, we might not only
Know the fact, but might know from Mr.. Tar
'"i az, "nat the terms OF the communication We're
- see!' cried Rosa And Immediately darted
presently her pretty face reappeared with
gTesty heightened color. and she said that she
had fetched in Mr. Tartar. and that Mr. Tar
Sir, ;, VINO VINO Is waiting now in case you want
In not little confusion between the inside of
the state-cabin and out-had declared his readi-
ness 70 act as she had suggested, and to enter
on MS TASK that very day.
II thank him from my heart said Helena
Again not little confused between the Flow
eer,saTden and the Cabin, Rosa dipped in with
assurance from Mr. Tartar. and stood waver-
ing In a divided state between Helena and him.
otI PiOEtu l1dt CONFUSION Is not always neces-
saflly awkward, but may sometimes present a
very pleasant appearance.
he ninaflI 9 now W caring; gb SAID Helena we will
to this interview for the present and will part
n, hear Neville moving. too Are you going
TO Miss Twinkleton's?" asked Rosa.
''oh. could never go there any more: I
couldn't indeed, after that dreadful interviewer
Then where are you going. pretty one?"
Now 1 come to think of it, / don't know. -
said Rosa. have settled nothing at all yet,
put my guardian will take care Of me. Don't
De uneasy dear. L shall be to be some
CIT did seem Iikely)
- And l shall hear Of my Rosebud from Mr.
TARTAR inquired Helena.
Yes, L suppose so: from" Rosa looked back
again In hutter, instead Of supplying the name
But tell me one thing before we part dearest
eena cHI, Tel me that you are sure. sure, sure.
Help it. "T,v iove?' p
Help making him malicious and revengefll 7
You know how love you, darling answered
Helena, with indignation; but | would sooner
see you dead at his wicked feet
Ihat.s great comfort to mel And you Will
tel your poor brother so, won't you? And you
will give him my remembrance and my syn1pa-
IH: Ana you Will ask him not to hate me ?'
With mournful shake of the head, as if that
would be quite superfuous entreaty Helena
and her friends two hands We're Kissed ~ bar
and then she saw third hand "a brown onel
appear among the flowers and leaves. and help
The rejection that Mr. Tartar produced in the
Admirals Cabin by merely touching the spring
knob OF locker and the handle Of a drawer
macaroons, gllttering lqueurs magicalv-pre-
served tropical spices, and jellies of celestial
an instants notice But Mr.. Tartar could not
make time stand still; and time, with his hard
was obliged to come down from the bean-staIE
country to earth and her guardians chambers.
what is next to be done? To put the sams
thought In another form; what is TO be done
Rosa could only look alphabetically sensible
Oh belng very much in her own way and in
freproof. up good many stairs in FurnivaI7s :
Inn for the rest of her life. was the only thing
in the nature of plan that occurred to her
IL mas come into my thoughts" said Mr.
Grewgious. that the respected lady, Miss
iwlnkieton, occasionally repairs TO London in
the recess. with the view of extending her con-
neSton, and being available for interviews with
have time in which to turn ourselves around we
might invite Miss Twnkleton to come and stay
With WITH ta, you Iv,for. for I'm month7'
Whether" explained Mr.. Grewgious. I'VE
might might take axe FUR furnished lodging in town for
that ct charge of YOU in it for that period?''
And And affieTWaTdsT afterwaTds s5Id h,H,oq NJ Rosa
should be no worse off than we are now We
- II think ink that might smooth the way as
Then let US" said Mr. Grewgious rising
cdSi go and nd look look for furnished lodging. Nothing
eoulC De more acceptable to than the sweet
presence OF last evening. for all the REMAINING
evenings OF my ezistencei but these not fit
quest OF adventures, and look for a furnished
lodging. In the meantime Mr. Crisparkle here
kindly Miss Twinkleton and invite fbat
lazy to cooperate in our plan'
MI. Crisparkle willingly accepting the commits
sion, took his DEPARTURE Mr.. CsreWziOtIs and his
ward set forth on their expedition
AS Mr.. Grewgi0uss idea Of looking al a
id IufhisHe9 f lodging was to get on the opposite
bill in the window, and stare at il. and tban
work his way tortuousy to the back of tba
mouse ana stare at that; and then not go in
the same result their progress was hut sIou.
At length he bethought himself of a Widowed
cousin. divers times removed. of Mr.. Bazzard' $
who had once solicited his influence in the IOdqer
world, and who lived i'm SOUTHAMPTON strest
bloomsbury Square. This Iady's name stated
in uncompromising capitals of considerable size
On Oh DFass osor-plate, and yet not lucdly as to
sex or condition, was Bilckin.
Personal taintness, and an overpovering nor
sonal c2ndor, We're the distinguishing features
or Mrs Biilckln's Organizat ton She came Ian
with the air of having been expressly brotebt 70
Tor the purpose, from an accumulation of several
swOons.
Il hope see you well. sir" said Mrs. Bu-
lickin, recognizing her visitor with bend
Thank YOU quite well. And YOU ma'am 9''
returned Mr.. GrewgiOus.
II We'll" said Mrs Billickfn hecornf,,
hever ham"
My ward and an elderly lady," said Mr..
Grewgfous, wish TO find a genteel lodging for n
month or so Have you any apartments availa-
bic, ma am?''
Mr.. Grewgious." returned Mrs. BillicKin. 81
meats available -e
This with the air Of adding: Convey me 70 the
stake, II you will; but while | live. I will be
And now. what apartments ma,ar p, osked
MT GreWglOus, costly. To tame a certain severity
apparent on the part of Mrs. Billickin.
what you Will II Is the front parlor Miss -
said Mrs. Billickin. impressng Rosa into the