Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14

beside the perfect taste and cut of
 Lady Hollands gowns. So thought my
 lady herself as she glided down the
 passage to her boudoir-stiH, for want
 of space, temporary workroom-and
 her noiseless footsteps enabled her to
 witness very interesting scene
 within.
 The half-opened door revealed Cissy
 sitting idly at the table, mass ol
 silk and chiffon lying untouched in her
 lap as she listened eagerly to her con-
 panion's talk. On the table, perilously
 near her ladyship's new bodice, sat
 Anstey Cheshurst, leaning forward to
 admire more fully the brown eyes that
 watched him with such unfeigned ad-
 miration, l cannot actually declare
 that my lady's hair stood on end, per-
 haps had it cost less it might have
 done so, but at any rate her eyes flashed with indignant anger and her
 bony fingers could have torn Cissy in pieces with the greatest pleasure. It
 would never, never do for Anstey to f1irt, however harmlessly, with this ig-
 nominious little worker. Lady Hol-
 land, chemists daughter, had gone to the same school as Cissy's mother, the daughter of a farmer). Goodness only could conjecture what Miss h. gots might do if she ever suspected such thing. Anstey must be made to see that amusement with the bour- geoise was too dangerous in their present position-of course, she did not consider for moment Cissys feelings in the matter. People of that class, my lady said, were mercifully born without feelings. Certainly she ought to have known. Anger quick ened her usually deliberate move ments, but she was yet too slow to prevent a scene that positively par alyzed her. Anstey, jumping lightly down from his undignitied seat. said a few loving words to Cissy and kissed her dimpled chin with ardor His mother shivered from head to foot and glared at the unconscious pair with helpless fury.
 Her scapegrace son then quilted the room as his mother swept in by the second door nearly speechless with wrath. It was a pity Anstey did not look round before he closed the door; he little guessed the tableau he left behind him, and yet, Lady Holland, what did you ever do that gave you the right to look down at that shrink ing little maiden with such scorn and bitter contempt? I own she is foolish little creature, for she pays her small bills regularly, helps those who cannot repay her. and never wins money by gambling with those who cannot afford to lose. It certainly could not have been with any feeling of conscious merit that Lady Holland frowned at the startled face, which seemed to say: q couldn't help it, really I couldn't. Please forgive me-"
 q witnessed your disgraceful con- duct with my son, Miss Blackwood i You will have the goodness to col , lect your things instantly and leave the house. Your services are no longer required"
 The tone brought vivid color into i Cissy's cheeks, and curious. rather | teasing, twinkle danced in the brown eyes as she said demurely: 'I was going to tell your ladyship that I could not come any more after to- day. I only came because of the fact that your ladyship wanted this dress for your grandchilds christen- Ing"
 T would rather go in rags than keep you a minute longer ig this house."
 Certainly. your ladyship. And my 
 Itwas no use reviewing empty purses the money was not forthcoming, so Lady Holland took refuge in righteous 
 Your account, indeed. After the scene that has just taken place, I wonder you have the ef- 'rontery to ask me You may con- 'ider yourself extremely lucky, Miss if I do not warn every body of your disgraceful conduct"
 And the equally unpardonable be- lavior of your son" retorted Cissy. 'acing the angry woman quite calm y. But you are right about the money. Lady Holland; it has been paid"
 What did the girl mean? Was she mad? Or had Anstey discovered the lebt and paid it? Hardly possible, or Anstey and his mother were gen. 'rally in a state of petty warfare. and Ter numerous debts were carefully hidden from his critical eye.
 Perhaps you will have the good less to explain what you mean
 When I said was paid" explained Iissy. 'T did not mean it was paid n money but I have received what s more than Its equivalent For ome time I hesitated out of respect or you. but your treatment exhaust d my patience, am all alone in the world, so-sO-I-" Finish your sentence. I have yet 0 learn why Mir. Cheshurst troubled .imself in my affairs" Your son has paid me no money: e could not do go. Unworthy though
 am of the honor. am your lady hips daughter-in-lsw Anstey knev would be hopeless to invite you to UT wedding. s0 we were married uite privately at the Church of st. .ndrew's yesterday. Good morning. our ls:yship.7