Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-08-24

They were home early. She stood ~ At.
tention, and went to open the door for
Miss Fraser. There seemed TO be soma
little confusion. and then Audrey heard
frank, determined voice.
Il tell you I'm going to carry you up
stairs. l win not leave you till / see
you safe in your room"
There was some murmured pr otest, and
then Audrey perceived Jack Glendur-
wood, coming aleng as easily as possi-
bic, carrying Mrs. Fraser's slight form
in his arms. He saw he gl1 In an In
slant.
Which is the ROOM he asked, quick
10 read and appreciate thu sympathy in
her great blue eyes.
She led the way and opened the door.
Marshall was dOziag by IN Gre
What Is itT' she cried, starting up
hurriedly then. as shs graspca the sit
uatIon, All, Miss Constance, I knew
how II would be you werca't &t for It,
my lanb Bring her here, Ny lerd. I'm
righ' thankful to yes for carrying her
up; she's as weak as an infant, that's
what 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. leaking inexprsssibly beautiful.
though ss white as a ghost, in her long,
black velvet dress, with the rich Valen-
ciennes lace about ths neck.
Jack GleRdurveod foidsd his arms and
looked down at her gravely.
Promise to go to bed at once" he
said. II shall not leave Until l hear
you are at rest"
AT restT" A faint, bitter smile fick-
cred across the pale lips, AID then Mrs.
Fraser stretched out her hand. Good
night my friend. Heaven bless you and
thank you fer your loving osre of me.
II nm not worth it, 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.
ut was no dream 1t was no myth !!
Como to me. child All, do not be fright
eRed; will not harm yeu. l will only
kiss you, and gaze into your face"
Jack Glendurwood had turned with a
start, and made way for Audrey to pass
him. She move slowly across to that
black-robed fern and knelt down. She
was not frightened, only awed and
strangely stirred.
Lift up your eyes. All - as Audrey
obeyed her. Child Child Who are
you? What are you, with your face that
comes up from the past" 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. 'She
has got something on her mind She has
don, nothing but talk Of this child's face
al day. It's only weakness, fear. Poor
Mit- Constance !"
Gene" said Jack to Audrey, very
gently.
As one in a dream she rose to her feet
and followed him out of the room, and
then, wheH she was outside, she burst
into a AoOd of irrepressible, rerV Gus tears
leaning against the wall. Sessicss OF any
one or anything but the strange, wild tn
null and pain IN her breast. Jack stood
by in silence, but as her so5s died away
he put his hand gently on her shoulder
Poor child Poor little child !" Then
as she lifted her tear-stained, eloquent
loneliness to his face, he lrew both hel
hands In his Don't cry, child" h,
said, quickly, IL hate to see you cry
Yoa seem very lonely; you are stranE,
here Come; shall we strike a bargain
You let me help you yesterday, you mus
let me help you again Shall we b.
friends?"
FRIENDS, my lord?" she faltered. "Yol
and l. Oh, 1t cannot De 7 ana onl.
a servant charity girl, ana yeu-"
Are henceforth the friend of that char
ity girl" was his answer, and with tina
he bent and kissed her hands as he ha,
just kissed Constance Frascr's and. wit
tender smile and gentle good night
went slowly down the stairs and cut o
the house.
(To be centinued.)