The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-05-11
belonging to him at the house the day

belonging to him at the house the day
before.
Jack looked at the man. He had moi
had him long, and did not particularly
care for him. He felt that Downs was
lying at this moment. He whistied to
the dogs scattered about, and turned
down the avenue from which his servant
had hurried. He had not gone many
steps before he came to standstill.
There, just in front of him, her hands
pressed close to her breast. clothed in the
black cloak and veil in which he had first
seen her, stood Audrey.
She was perfectly erect, AID held her
head proud and high. The light was
fast growing dim, but he co1ld see how
white her face was, and how her eyes
were glowing.
What are you doing here alone" he
exclaimed, almost peremptoriiy, coming
close up to her. As he did so he noticed
thai her breath was conliog in great
painting sobs, as from some one who had
been mortally frightened. What is it?
What is the matterY he asked, hurriedly.
Twill you not speak to one, little friend p
II have no friends" she said in a voice
that was hoarse with agitation and ex-
element; IL am all alone in the world.
EveL Jean cannot help me now"
Jack Glendurwood moved a step near
er, and his foot kicked against a bag
that was on the ground; but he did not
notice it. Something has happened"
he said, earnestly and kindly. twill you
tell me what it ISL"
hof -, EyaI
dazed fashion for another moment or SO !;
then she gave a little cry, and pressed
her two hands before her eyes.
"Oh if l could have only killed him ]"
she said, fercely, yet kindly. How dare
he! How dare he!"
Lord John started and mis- pulses thrill
ed. He was about to question her, and
then, like fash of lightning, the truth
care to him-Downs' stammcring awk-
wal dness, the girls shame and misery.
The man had evidently insuited her
perhaps had kissed her! rot tide of
color surged to Jack Glendu woods face.
lit shall not occur again." he soothed
her. and still clasping her lar DIS; you
must not come out here in the dusk alone
if you can help it; you are too young,
too-too pretty, my child. Now you are
going to be brave, you will not cry any
mcreY
But the tears were fast coursing one
another down her fair, white cheeks.
II am going away" she said, as we'll
as she could speak. Miss Fraser won't
keep me any longer. She said was to
60 ct once. II know I AN stupid, but
If she would only give me a chance ]
SHOULD do better-but she won't, and
now l must go back to the home and
they will scold me, and"
Sent you away like this at this time
of night? Oh, there must be some mis-.
take !" Jacks voice was full of just
Indignation.
Audrey assured him It was only toe
true, and eased her sorrowfll little heart
by pouring out her disappointment and
misery. until suddenly she remembered
with start, that she was presumina
dreadfully on his kindness, ana came tc
premature stop.
~ shall never, never forget all you
have done for me! she said in low, brok
en- &c ties, and then she had iccsened heI
mold and was out of sight.
He stood gazing after her, and then
a. Il ough urged by some wild, unconquer
abe impulse, he lifted his hand and kiss
ed the spot her lips had toutked.
II love her !" he said to nimself. vague
ly, yet with rush Of joy filing his heart
love her! My darling My darling /!
Ito be conrinued.l