Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-08-23

They were home early. She stood - -
tenticn, and went to open che deer Tor
Miss Fraser. There seemed to be Spnaa
little confusion, and then Audrey heard
frank, determined voice.
IL tell you I'm going to carry you up
stairs. will not leave you till l sas
you safe In your ROOM"
There was some murmured protest, and
then Audrey perceived Jack Glendur-
wood, coming along as easily as posi-
bic, carrying Mrs. Fraser's slight form
in his arms. He saw the gil In an In
slant
(Which Is the roomr he asked, quick
10 read and appreciate the sympathy in
her great blue eyes.
She led the way and opened the door.
Marshall was doing by IN are
what Is it2' she cried, starting up
hurriedly; then, as she graSpcd the ait
uatioB, "Ah, Miss Constance, knew
how It would be; you weren't fit for 1t,
my lsmb Bring her here, my lord. I'm
RICH, thankful to you for carrying her
up; she's as weak as an infant, that's
wha. she is"
Don't believe her, Jack" said Con
stance Fraser in her sweet, feeble voice.
She was lying back in a great wide
chair, looking inexpressiby beautiful
though as white as q ghost, in her long,
black velvet dress, with ths rich Valen-
Clennes lace about the neck.
Jack Glendurwood folded his arms and
looked down at her gravely.
Promise to go to bed at once, he
said. II shall not leave Until hear
you are at rest"
"At restT A faint, bitter smile flick
cred across the pale lips, aad then Mrs
Fraser stretched out her hand. Good
night, my friend. Heaven blsss you and
thank you for your loving Csre Of me.
IL am not worth 1t, Jack, dear; am
not worth it,"
For answer he bent down and kissed
the white hand, and then Mrs. Fraser
caught sight Of Audrey standing behind.
at was no dream! 1t was no myth
| Come to me, child All, do not be fright
ened; will not harm you. l will only
kiss yeu, and gaze into your face"
Jack Giendurwood had turned with a
start, and made way for Audrey to pass
him. She move slowly across to that
black-robed form and knelt down. She
was not frightened, only awed and
strangely stirred.
Lift up your eyes. Ali !" as Audrey
obeyed her Child Child Who are
you? What are you, with your face that
comes up from the past2" She bent for.
ward and touched the girls brow with
her lips; she chung to the girls hands
and a moan escaped her. Suddenly she
released her hold, and her head dropped
on her breast.
"Take her away, my lord ~ cried Mar
shall, bending over her mistress: "Sht
has got something on her mind She hal
dona nothing but talk of this child's fac,
all day. It's only weakness, fear. Poo
MIG Constance ~
''Ccme," said Jack to Audrey, yer!
gently.
As one in a dream size rose to her fee
and followed him out of the room, ant
then, when she was outside, she burs
into food of irrepressible, nervous tears
leaning against the wall. SesdiesS Of an,
one or anything but the strange, wild tn
null and pain in her breast. Jack stoo
by In silence, but as her so5s died ava
he put his hand gently on her shoulder
"Poor child Poor little child !" Their
as BnS uLtSu uSH LedI-SldluouS SlOQueA
loneliness to his face, he lrew both he
bands in his. Don't cry, childw h
said, quickly, 81 hate to see you cry
You seem very lonely; you are stranE
J here Come; shall we strike bargain
You let me help you yesterday, you mus
let me help you again. Shall we b
friends"
Friends, my lord?" she faltered. ..Yo
: and L! Oh, it cannot bel am onl
a servant, a charity girl, and you"
fare henceforth the friend of that chal
ity girl" was his answer, and with this
he bent and kissed her hands as he ha
, just kissed Constance Fraser's and, wit
! a tender smile and gentle goodnight
went slowly down the stairs and out {
!. the house.
(To be continued)