Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-08-21

They were home early. She stood = q.
tention, and went to open the deer for
Masss Fraser. There seemed to b some
little confusion, and then Aotrey heard
frank, determined voice.
II tell you I'm going to carry you up
stairs. I will not leave you till 80
You safe in your ROOM"
There was some murnured protest, and
then Audrey perceived JACK Glendur-
wood, coming along - easily - posi-
bic, carrying Mrs. Frasers slight form
in his arms. He saw tie gil in An IN
slant
(which Is the Yosmr' be asleA, quick
10 read and appreciate the sympathy in
her great blue eyes.
She led the way and spsncd the door.
Marshall was AoEias by n Gre
what Is it?' she cried, starting mp
hurrledly; then. a. she gsaspcd the sit
uatios, "AA, Mis- Constance, knew
new II would be; you wereat At fer u,
my lamb! Bring her here, ny lsFd. Tn
righ' thankful to you for carrying her
up: she's as weak A. an infant, that's
wha. she is"
Dent believe her, Jack" said Con-
stance Fraser in her sweet, feeble voice
She was lying back in . crest wide
chair, lssking inexprsssibly beautiful,
though as white o. q ghost, in her long,
black velvet dress, with the rich Valen-
dennes lace about the neck.
Jack Glendurweod folded his arms and
looked down 1t her sravely.
Promise to 90 to bed at once," he
said. Il shall not leave Until I hear
you are at rest"
al rest?" A faint, bitter smile flick
cred scross the pale lips, AID then Mrs.
Fraser stretched out her hand. Good
night my friend. Heaven blsss you and
thank you for your loving sre Of me.
IL am not worth It, Jack, dear; I an
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 net be fright
ened; will not harm you. will emily
kiss yeu, and gaze into your face"
JACK Glendurwood had turned with a
start, and made way for Audrey to pass
him. She move slowly across to that
black-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 a moan escaped her. Suddenly she
1n, lzII c.I
on her breast.
"Take her away, my lord ;" cried Mar
shall, bending over her mistress. "She
has got something on her mind She has
don, nothing but talk of this child's face
al day. It's only weakness, fear. Poor
Mi- Constance
Gene" said Jack to Audrey, very
gently.
As one in q dream she rose to her feet
and followed him out of the room, and
then, when she was outside, she burst
into food of irrepressible, nervous tears,
leaning against the wall, aeexisss Of any
one 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.
"Poor child! Poor little chiidw Then,
as she lifted her tear-stained, eloquent
loneliness to his face, he drew both her
handle in his. Don't cry, ehild!" he
said, quickly, IL hate to ace you cry.
You seem very lonely; you are strange
here. Come; shall we strike a 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 bel am only
a servant, charity girl, ana you"
Are henceforth. the friend Of that char
ity girl" was his answer, and with that
he bent and kissed her hands as he had
just kissed Constance Frascr's and, with
a tender smile and gentle goodnight"
went slowly down the stairs and out Of
the house.
Ito be continued.)