Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-13

minutes past 6 by the clock, and it is slow, 4
anything"
SO she ratified on until her rcstlessness began tc
affect the governess also, and she felt almost
nervous when at last footsteps sounded on the
gravel path, followed by voices in the hall. The
door opened; she resisted the temptation to raise
her head until Mrs. Seton Brownies voice rose in
gushing welcome.
MIR. Mainwaringl so pleased to meet you again.
Where have you been all this time? We have
often talked of YOU"
Roger Mainwaring replied politely as he shook
hands with his hostess, but his eyes were on the
girl in the window recess who had risen suddenly
to her feet at the mention of his name.
Let me introduce you to Miss Wildman," con.
tinued Mrs Sefton'Browne. her quick brown eye
watching the grave, manly face before her. "Shc
has come to keep me company and teach the chill
dren. | was SO lonely after dear Fanny left us
YOU remember my cousin. Mr.. Manwaiing"
Roger Nainwaring replied mechanically.
Miss Wildman bowed, and he returned the ac
knowledgment stiffy; there was a look of surprise
and embarrassment on his face that was not lost
to Mrs. Seton Browne. If, instead she had look
ed at her governess. she would have learnt more,
Tor a woman's face is always more sensible of her
feelings than that of man. AS it was. her soul
was perfectly satisfied
When dinner was over the governcss would fain
have withdrawn, but Mrs. Seton Browne desired
her 10 sing, ana SO she reluctantly approached the
piano
What shall I sing?" she asked ditfidently.
"Will you sing 'Aud Robin Gray'?" asked
Roger Mainwaring, quietly. at is great favorite
of mine, and | have not heard it for ages"
Certainly" replied Helen, coldly turning over
her music with trembling fingers.
She sang sweetly in low voice The pathetic
ballad moved Mrs. Seton Browne almost to tears
and her husband said Bravo" hoatsely when it
lnI III. .l-
what opposite Never had the unassuming gov.
erness conducted herself with so much hiaritv
and gayety as on this memorable evening. and
never had the sacred precincts of that little
with its yeow-bowed curtains
lunches of burushes. and hand.painted mirrors
echoed with much mirth But no sooner had
her bedroom door closed against the outer world
and the key securely turned in the lock than
Helen Wildman burst into tears A strange thing
to do, truly. after so enjoyable an evening.
Me saw Miss Mainerin'.' small Peter Seton.
browne informed his mother few days later.
Me see HIM, too, chmed in his still smaller
sister, and added He tissed me-"
We'll. answered Peter. scornfuv. "he kissed
Miss Wildman, too besides"-drawinr himself
np-"men never kiss each other, so that's moth.
ng."
But Mrs. Seton. Browne thought II was soms.
thing; she was greatly scandalized. and vet did
not know exactly how she was to broach the sub.
ect to her governess. 1t worried her good deal.
nevertheless. and she at last found an opportunity
If remarking:
"Iou met Mr. Mainwaring the other day. Peter
tells me?"
Yes. replied Helen coloring under Mrs. Sef-
ton Brownies cold gaze
Did he mention when he intends coming to see
us agan?"'
"No-at least think he said something about
next week.
Mrs. Seton Browne was highly indignant.
Really. Miss Wildman." she said, TT think
when my friends intrust YOU with messages for
me. YOU might take the trouble to deliver them"
Helen Wildman about to retort that the
message was not for Mrs. Sefton-B Browne. but re-
Trained; and during the week that followed the