The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26

been on the front of the carriage Lucy had
herself and Horace. She had spoken very low in
French and Rose had been obliged to ask
tween the two girls and the bunch Of vioess on her
she had asked Lucy sharply. And Lucy had lied. Il
said what lovely day it was she replied.
You You said i. It in French"
Next time say It in English said Mrs. Ayres
@Of IL Lucy had lied to her mother. she had
lied to her. She had lied in two anguages She
must be very strange girl" thought Rose She re-
little pans Of regret through She had been
very ready to love poor Lucy
heard footsteps the gravel sidewalk outside the
front yard. and then a mans figure came into view.
there swing OF skirts. Her heart beat
fast when the opened the gate and shut it with
Immediately she saw who it was, from the slightly
heard him enter She heard doors open and close
time she heard murmur Of voices Then there was
flash light across yard from lighted lamp
ing carried through a room below The light was re-
hected the ceiling of her Then it vanished
and Sylvia had retired for the night She almost
knew that Horace was not in the house. She had
heard him go out after supper and she had not heard
him enter. He had habit of taking long walks on
fine nights Rose wondered Once the suspicion smote
her that possibly after all Lucy had spoken the truth
that Horace with her. Then she dismissed the
had said she recalled herself had heard Lucy
lie She knew that Horace could be fond of girl
Ike that and ne had known her quite long time
piness regned- She sat still, and the at last
branches
and the whole landscape was in q pale. clear glow
Then Horace came Rose started She stood fol
and down the spiral very noseessy She opened
front door before Horace. 1t had been unlocked
started back Hush" whispered Rose. She stihed
laugh: step back out in the yard just minute
back and Rose Joined him after she had closed the
door with great care.
shadows" whispered Rose. Il want to show YOU
The two stole down to the gate Then Rose faced
Horace in full glare of moonlight. Look at me-
said she. and st1ed another laugh of pure childish
delight.
Horace looked. Only few of the stones which
was all Of simmer and CLEAN like creature decked
Z am looking."
do see2'
They are poor Aunt Abrahama's Jewels. Aunt
lovely old fashioned settings You can't half
1T is beautiful enough now" said Horace with a
of gasp Those pearls around your neck?'
coral And look at the dear old pearl spray in my
hair Wait. I'll turn my head so the moon will show
yes it is" replied Horace, regarding delicate
q ooh at and he..
and had to tie the earrings on, because
them as they aree believe earrings are coming into
vogue again; would have them into rings?"
i think that Will be better fancy tho earrings
dangling make me little nervous already. See ali
these brooches the rings
Rose held her hands and twirlsd her ring laden
fingers and laughed again an They are pretty large
emerald that are charming and several of the
dearest old fashioned things Think Of poor Aunt
Abrahana having all these lovely things packed away
bureau drawer and never wearing themr'
Il should rather have packed away my name" said
so should T. Isn't it awfuls The Abrahama II
simply dreadful, and the way 1t comes down with a
of whack the White! Poor Aunt Abrahama!
feel almost guilty having all her pretty jewels and
ing pleased with them.
oh she would be pleased. too. ii she knew
Il don't know. She and my mother had been es-
tranged for years. since my mothers marriage
Would be pleased, do you thinkg'
"Of course she would. and as for the things them
selves they fulfilling their mission
Rose laughed Maybe Jewels don't TO be shut
up for years and years In drawer away from the
light, said She They do seem almost alive. Look
really see the green in that emerald.
Horace was trembling from head to foot. He could
hardly reply.
Why you are shiverinS." said Rose Are yot