Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-30

pie never do. Any way, don't come to- morrow, Marjorie. Come one day next week-Monday-will that suit? Yes, all right. Goodbye then, dear, and thank you so much; and be sure you come again on Monday afternoon"
 The following Monday I therefore went round early after luncheon to see Lady Isabel and help her entertain her aunt, but found the house in a state of great commotion, and the hall full of boxes and parcels and pugs and the parrot.
 Are you going away, Lady St. Al. mond?" I asked the old lady, as she came out of the morning-room. giving loud directions to her maid about her luggage and her pets.
 Yes. yes. am going at once." she replied hurriedly. "Such a dreadful thing has happened, Miss Anstruther." She drew me into the morning-room Don't be alarmed" she said tragic ally, looking exceedingly frightened herself; don't be alarmed, my dear. Here. put some of this on your hand kerchief." She poured something ex- ceedingly pungent on to my handker- chief as she spoke with so shaking hand that most of it unfortunately fell on my new white blouse. There is no danger. assure you; none whatever"
 What Is it?" asked; whatever is the matter?"
 Poor Isabel! I am sorry I mis- judged her. I really thought her ill., ness was fancy; but they say 1t is measles-German measles-the most virulent and contagious kind. I only hope it's nothing worse. Doctors often make mistakes. am not at all ner. vous for myself" said the old lady, who was obviously in state of the most violent alarm; but my maid is quite young girl, and these infec- tious things are so trying. thought had better return home at once. My nephew is unfortunately away" she continued He was obliged to go out of town yesterday morning-so very unfortunate for him. I wanted to wire. but Isabel would not hear of it." T will go up and see her at once" said, turning to leave the room.
 "oh! my dear,"-the old lady looked horrified-"pray do not run so needless a risk; it would really be most unwise of you; I must protest"
 But I am not at all nervous" re- assured her.
 She held out her hand. "very we'll, then, if you really will: but 1t is not wise of you-not at all wise. How ever. you know best-I will say good bye, though, as I daresay you will not be down before go."
 "0h, I can easily come down and see you off."
 No. mo-" said the old lady sharply; T must really beg of you not to do so -there is my young maid. you see; for her sake I must not run any need. less risks. Is your cab there. Earnest"
 She was evidently in a fever to de- part, but luckily was not kept much longer in suspense, for. as I turned up the corridor towards Lady lsabels bedroom, I heard the first of the boxes bumped heavily against the top of the cab and the brougham drive up to take the Aunt.
 Elise came to the door to meet me.
 How Is Lady Isabel7" I asked. T am sorry to hear she is so III. Elise. "
 Elise's conduct was certainly re- markable, if not actually heartIess.
 She passed me. and leaning over the stairs. looked eagerly down into the hall below. Returning a moment later, she ushered me with many apologies Into Lady Isabers bed room
 The blinds vere drawn and the fur. nIture was carefully covered with dust sheets. but beyond a faint odor of some delicate perfume there vas no sign of Lady Isabel
 why, EIIsey-I turned to the girl in utter smassment--vhere on earth -
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