The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-16
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Our parents were very poor, and my
brother and would both have grown
Us Eftnod any education had It not
been that pap1, who was a page in the
house Of Representatives., found favor
ilh one the members, who gave
linn d. npD6fntment to West Point.
Ill Pani an officer in the Unit
81 engineers. while I-well.
what MD do after mothers death
but - 3 sefvfce2
PAU cline sec me during his fir
Tough mer endet, but 1t was
not pIessant FOR him TO let his class
mate now that his sister was a
housel ii, and It was very embarrass-
ing Tor him. lie couldn't do anything
70 lift me out OF such n. mental position.
Tor cadet las only enough from tho
70 ernnaent to pay his way at the ncad.
envy Consequently on graduating he
didn,f come again, though he wrote me
That now he was nm oficer on officers
Day he would do something to elevate
my condition. But a second lieuten
ants pay Is very small In proportion to
his Expenses, and SO It was that Paul
and Irdrifted away from one another.
Ten years passed. L was lady's maid
for Miss Rosalind Phillips, wealthy
young lady In Washington. She was
engnged when entered her service to
one yvhc, lived at distance. Miss Phil
Inns never mentioned her lover to me.
She was a high bred girl, naturally ret-
cent and would sco.n to talk conhden-
daily with a servant. 1t was not
known in society that she was en-
gagged Indeed would not have known
myself had not seen bulky letters
constantly coming in.
One day letter arrived that put my
mistress in hutter, and heard her
say to her father, ''He'l be here In
Few days. he came In the afternoon
ai,out 3 o'clock. Ny mistress was with
him In the library till 3, when she rang
Tor me to bring In tea. OF course
looked at her lover. The face was
familiar to me from the first, becom-
sfrF more and more so till recognized
my brother Paul. He scarcely glanced
atme.
kept my eyes fixed on the tea
cups, but just before going out looked
at him agnin. His eyes were fixed on
me with glance shall never forget.
There was recognition, but with 1t pain
and fear looked away without any
room.
paul was a great deal at the house,
and OF course we met often. Whether
he thought didn't recognize him or
whether he assumed that would not
embarrass him by making our relation
ship known did not know. At any
rate, he Ignored me, though detected
4 panied expression on his face every
time I entered room where he was
on one occasion was alone with him.
( saw that-he was thinking of speak
ing to me: but, realizing that this might
make It harder for him. maintained
servants demeanor and as soon as
possible left the room.
Then came the announcement of the
engagement and immediate prepara-
lions for the wedding. PauTs regiment
was stationed in the Philippines, and
ne had received a leave of absence to
come home to be married. Just before
the wedding my mistress told me that
she was to go back with him, counting
on me to remain in her service and
make the journey with her. declined.
She coaxed and offered higher wages,
but 1 remained firm in my resolution.
One day she rang for me when she was
with Paul and said to him before me:
Helena says she will not go with
us, and fear shall have to change
my plans and let you go back without
me- Perhaps you can persuade her"
Helena" he said, "either you must
go with us or we will not go together"
He spoke with sincerity and resolu-
tion. was astonished. A glance al
him assured me that he had made
known his wish.
Very we'll" 1 said. Rather than be
the cause of your parting will CO."
That night after Paul left Miss Phil
lips came upstairs very quickly and.
passing me without looking or speak
ing to me, went into her room and
locked the door. The next morning
when went to attend her she drew
me- down beside her on the bed.
Helena" she said, II have not slept
a wink all night. have had II terrible
decision to make, and 1 have made it.
nave decided for Paul and for you.
Last night he told me all. Circum-
stances have forced you apart and
placed him in an embarrassing posi-
ton. You have both acted with great
tact and judgment, just as 1 would
have had you act.
paul and 1 wish you to accompany
US TIL we have sailed as my maid to
avoid talk, after that as our sister"
She put her arms around my neck
and kissed me.
"oh, no: can't do that said,
tears streaming from my eyes. Eve
always worked for my living, and I
&c.,, -, for Paul