The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-19


friendship anyhow. she said. shall go and
sing?"
So we went and sang l had never heard her sing
like it: and when she sang "Solveigs Song" it
seemed hurt She had the daintiest voice and
it seemed just the dainty way she would sing her
love, if loved anybody
1 the tears in her eyes l thought perhaps
there was somebody else in her own position but,
when | asked her, she said No. no. no." quickly:
and Lady Parbury in. and she away.
/ told Lady Parbury and she said she was glad
l suppose was a way; anyhow 1 could
she play the game with me, be
friendly and just tolerate me- like some people
in her position would
The others seemed really pleased. especially Lady
Evelyn She rushed in when talking to her
sister and whirled me round till under the
mstletoe she looked up and laughed: and
kissed her. Lady Mary trembled when did 1t.
and when Evelyn out she turned red. but
pretended notice
There uncomfortable pause whenever
they left together the day. spoke
her.
Il quite understand your feelings Lady Mary
I said Believe me. will respect them"
You don't quite understand them" she said in a
whisper, "because-if l tred-I think I ought to
try-and-and-"
NO" 1 said firmly. 81 do not wish you to per.
suade yourself that you for me. 1 shall never
be satisfied with make-believe however kind. Do
not try Lady Mary. Let will
God grant it may"
''But think 1 should-like to try" she said Il
ought to. because"
She looked at me. and felt on fire for moment.
for that she felt 1t her duty to let me act
her lover if chose; but steaded myself and only
touched her
when you love- Lady Mary" said, there is
question of trying and you are Loyalty doing all
that you ought to in giving your company. WIN
you for walk With me. If do not mind?'
81 do mind" she said. Il shall like to- L.
have something to tell YOU
She laughed the shy. awkward laugh again she
away. 1t must be awkward for her. knew.
and felt sorry for her.
She upstairs putting her hat when the
postman l had just read the letter and had
walked the drawing room. where they all were.
when she down. She looked pink and smiling.
and l felt | couldn't say what had to say till I
turned away from her. AS it couldn't begin
for few moments.
1.-The lady waits, Sir Lazybones!" said Pigtan.
"You look nice, Molly. Now doesn't she?"
She turned me round by the shoulders to look
at her again.
Lady Mary looks-herself," l said And have
something say all of you. This letter is from
my lawyers. My Aunt's will left her money between
her nephews and neces equally. They thought
the only one but they have found another
family. large There are twelve Of us al
together. This, of course, alters everything You
will, perhaps, excuse my departing this evening"
thought for once had put it like a gentleman.
hadn't understood how real gentlemen and ladies'
felt, l found, because thought they would protest
politely, then let co. but they didn't do
anything of the kind The earl took hold Of my
and said. Don't be such You'll stop here.
if tie you up" And Charlie wanted to know IL
thought they were all Founders; and Pgtail caught
hold of my hand and squeezed it furiously
"oh Tommy" she cried. and we're friends,.
Lady Parbury startled most of all; for she
just with her embroidery If nothing had
happened, and glanced up at 81
'You are keeping Molly waiting" she said calmly
Then at l turned and looked at her; and she
reminded me being in church than
Il am quite ready-Tom!" she said She smiled
at me- and blushed at using my name first
time: seemed just much the great lady,
only more woman. looked at her for long time;
and she held out her hand; and / took IL.
Now said, Il know what it means to be born
ladies and gentlemen. Let act as IL had been
born-like you Thank you-and-goodby'
/ bent and kissed her hand 1 think that
what a gentleman would have done. Then I walked
straight for the door and into the passage. hadn't
much pluck after / got there. for everything
misty in eyes, and CROPPED with my arms-and
found Lady Mary in them,