Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-08-17
CHAPTER III.

Sheila Fraser explained everythi in
her sharp way, and Audrey, standing
modestiy In the background, looked in
admiration and surprise at the neat, well
turned figure sitting easily iu the saddle,
at the small. oval face under the straight
hat brim, and the coil of red gold hair
at the nape of the neck.
How pretty this Miss Frnser was Her
teeth were so even and Sd white. her
cheeks SO rosy warm in color; only her
eyes seemed cold and hard. They moved
about quickly, and to Audrey were just
like sharp needles.
II rode back to inquire after Lord
John at his mothers request, because
some one said he was really hurt. Now
I wish 1 had not been so Guixotic
really don't quite know what I shall do
Miss Fraser tapped her smell foot with
her whip impatiently, and then frowned.
The wind had blown the veil over Au-
drey's face again, but she could see
through it easily, and she did not like
that frown, 1t made the eyes more sharp
and cruel than before.
II suppose it Is no use asking you to
have some luncheon with me, Mrs. Thorn
gate said, and then, all at once, she re-
membered Audrey, and uttered an ex-
clamation. Il very nearly forgot" she
said, turning to Miss Fraser, your new
maid has arrived. This is she'
Sheila Fraser looked carelessly at the
slender form in its black cloak and all
"Ohl" she said shortly; she paused
moment, and then addressing Audrey,
you had better go up to Dinglewood at
once; ask BRIGHAM; she will tell you
what your duties are. and-cr-what is
your name?'
"Maxse Audrey Maxse." Mrs. Thorn
gate replied. quickly.
"Weh-er-Maxse, you must alter
your dress. That funeral cloak and veil
are simply absurd. Please see to that at
once"
Miss Fraser bent from her saddle to
ask one or two questions confdentially of
the wears wife, and then her face flushed,
and she uttered an exclamation of pleas
ure.
Here he is, after all !' Is a horse
man came heetly toward them.
Jack Glendurwood pulled up with a
jerk.
"Halloo, Sheila, you here2' Why, 1
thought you would have been at Sher-
wood Downs, at least, by this time"
He was thoroughly well cleansed of
all mud, and looked as speck and span as
Miss Fraser herself. as he removed his
hat and greeted Mrs Thorngate
Heard you had a cropper. and, as
your mother was anxious, l rode back
to see what was left of you," Sheila re-
piled in curt, somewhat masculine man
ner.
Poor mother" he said, lightly. well.
the best thing we can do is to tear down
to Welland The hounds went through
there a few minutes ago, heard; 1
thought l might catch them up here, but
as they have not come this way, we are
pretty sure of tumbling in with them in
that direction"
He looked eager to be off, and his eyes
never went toward the gate where Audrey
stood, shrinking back shyly, in her black
garments. A few more words exchanged
and the two young people rode off, and
Mrs. Thorngate came up to Audrey.
well, how do you like your young
mistress looks?" she asked, kindly.
Audrey paused for a moment, then in a
numb sort of way she answered:
"She is very pretty, 1 think"
Miss Erase L. the acknowledged beau
~ Of these parts-she IL an heiress. Din
siewood \ lovely place. hope you