Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-25

of a sigh, mo ONE
Mamie appeared in the doorway, and
Eugene rose swiftly. II have been
trying to persuade Miss Tabor" he OK.
planned, with something too much ot
laughter, ito play again. You heard
that little thing Of Chaminade's'
Mamie did not appear to hear him
She entered breathlessly, and there
was no color in her cheeks. Ariel
she exclaimed, 81 don't want you ia
think I'm tale bearer
oh, my dear" Ariel said, with Q
gesture of depreciation.
NO" Miss Pike went on, all in one
breath but am afraid you will
think 1t, because papa knows, and ha
wants to see you"
What Is It that he knows?"
THAT you were walking with Joseph
Louden" CThs was as IL she had
said, THAT you poisoned your moth
err II didn't tell him, but when he
saw you with him was troubled and
asked Eugene what I'd better do, be-
cause he always knows what is best"
tMr. Bantry's expression, despite this
tribute. was not happy.) And he i'd
vised me to tell mamma about 1t and
leave it In her hands But she always
tells papa everything
Certainly; that is understood" said
Ariel slowly, turning to smile at Eu-
gene.
The daughter Of the house exhibited
signs of CONSERVATION He wants to
see you" she repeated falteringly.
He's in the library"
Having thus discharged her errand,
she FASTENED to the front door, which
had been left open. and out to the
steps. evidently with the intention of
removing herself as soon and as far as
possible from the vicinity Of the II.
brary.
Eugene. visiby perturbed, followed
her to the doorway OF the room and
paused.
do you know the way?" he inquir.
ed, with a note of solemnity.
"Where?" Ariel had not risen.
''To the library"
"Of course" she said, beaming upon
! him. II was about to ask you If you
wouldn't speak to the Judge for me-
This is such a comfortable old friend,
this chair
"Speak TO him for your" repeated
the nonplused Eugene.
She nodded cheerfuly. "If I may
trouble you. Tell him certainly ]
shall be glad TO see him.
Eugene went. There was nothing
else to do. And he wished with every
step that the distance to the portals
OF the library might have been greater
In whatever guise he delivered tbs
summons, it was perfectly eflcacious
A door slammed heavy and rapid
tread was heard In the hall. and Ariel
without otherwise moving, turned her
head and offered a brilliant smile Of
greeting.
at was good Of you" she said as the
doorway filed with red imperial wrath,
"to wish to have little chat with ne.
I'm anxious. of course, to go over my
affairs with you. and last night after
my journey I was too tired. But now
we might begin, not in detail, of course.
just yet. That will do for later when
I've learned more about business"
The great one had stopped on the
threshold
MADAM" he began colby, when |
say my library mean my
"Oh. yes" she interrupted. with ami.
able weariness; II know. You mean
you keep all the papers and books Of
the estate in there, but I think we'd
better put them off for few days
I'm not talking about the estate
he exclaimed. What I want TO talk
to you about is being seen with Joseph
Louden"
YES" she nodded brightly. That's
along the line we must take up first"
Yes, it ISL He hurled his bull bas,
at her. You knew everything about
him and his standing in this onmuni.
ty. l know you did because Mrs. PIKE
told me you asked all about him from
Mamie after you came last night, and
see here. don't you
ooh, but knew before that" sht
laughed. II had a correspondent III
Canaan, one who has always taken a
great interest in Mr.. Louden. I asked
Miss Pike only to get her own point OF
view"
Il want to tell you. madsm," he
,, shouted, coming toward her that no
member of my household
That's another point we must take
up today I'm glad you remind me OF
it," she said thoughtfully, yet with 50
, magically compelling an intonation
, that he stopped his shouting in the
, middle of word stopped with au
apoplectc splutter. I'VE must arrange
| TO put the old house in order at once"
We'll arrange nothing OF the sort,
he responded after moment of angr,
, silence. You're going to stay righ
I here"
) "Ah, I know your hospitality" she
: bowed graciously But of course
must not tax it too far. And about
; Mr. Louden? AS I said, l want te
I speak to you about him.
"Yes," he interviewed harshly, $50 d
|. and I'm going to do it quick You'l
fnd"-
Again she mysteriously batfled hin