Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-01-18

ihey were home early. She stood at at
.entlcn, and went to open the door for
MISS Fraser. There seemed to be some
lltie confusion, and then Audrey heard
frank, determined voice.
tell you I'm going to carry you up
stairs. l will not leave you till I see
you safe in your ROOM"
1here was some murmured protest, and
then Audrey perceived Jack Glendur-
WOOD, coming along as easily as posi-
ole, carrying Mrs. Fraser's slight form
IN his arms. He saw the girl in an in
slant
Which is the room?'' he asked, quick
10 read and appreciate the sympathy in
her great blue eyes.
ohe led the way and opened the door.
Marshall was doing by IN Ere
what is it?" she cried, starting up
hurrledly; then, as she grasped the sit
uatlon, "Ah, Miss Constance, knew
now 1t would be; you weren't fit for it,
my lamb! Bring her here, my lord. I'm
rlght thankful to you 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 looking inexpressibly beautiful,
though as white as ghost, in her long,
black velvet dress, with the 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. Il shall not leave Until l hear
you are at rest
AT rest?" A faint, bitter smile flick
cred across the pale lips, AID then Mrs.
Fraser stretched out her hand. Good
night, my friend. Heaven bless you and
thank you for your loving care of me.
Ii am not worth it, Jack, dear; I am
not worth it,
For answer he bent down and kissed
the white hand, and then Mrs. Fraser
caught sight of Audrey standing behind
1T was no dream! 1t was no myth !
Como to me, child! All, do not be fright
ened; 1 will not harm you. 1 will only
kiss you, and gaze into your face"
Jack Gendurwood had turned with a
start, and made way for Audrey to pass
him. She move slowly across to that
olack-robed form and knelt down. She
was not frightened only awed and
strangely stirred.
Lift up your eyes. Ah!' 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 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
done nothing but talk of this child's face
all day. It's only weakness, l fear. Poor
Mis- Constance ~
Come" said Jack to Audrey, very
gently
As one in a dream she rose 10 her feet
and followed him out of the room, and
then. when she was outside, she burst
into a food of irrepressible, nervous tears,
leaning against the wall. .>aeSiess of any
enc or anything but the strange, wild tu-
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.
IOOE CIlIu OOI 1lIllS CulIu uc1l,
as she lifted her tear-stained, eloquent
loneliness to his face, he drew both her
hands in his. Don't cry, child! he
said quickly, I'll hate to see you cry.
You seem very lonely; you are strange
here. Come; shall we strike q bargain
You let me help you yesterday, you must
let me help you again. Shall we be
friends?"
FRIENDS, my lord?" she faltered. you
and 1. Oh, it cannot be! ! am only
servant, a charity girl, AMI ycu-"
"Are henceforth the friend of that char
ity girl" was his answer, and with that
he bent and kissed her hands as he had
lust kissed Constance Frascr's and, with
tender smile and gentle goodnight"
went slowly down the stairs and out of
the house.
ITO he continued)