The Washington herald., 1908-01-17

Did you ever know two men more unlike
than he and Rupert?'
Yes, they are very unlike" said Kath-
crime.
Mrs. Laneing lay stiu minute or two,
and then she opened her eyes again and
smiled
There was no light in the room, ex-
| cept the strong glow from the flames
which shot up the chimney. From be-
/ low they could hear the murmur Of
voices. and sometimes the excited laugh
ter OF the children.
But you won't leave me just yet, will
your"
I am afraid you will have to turn
me cut when you want 10 get rid Of me, ."
said Katherine. A moment later. in a
! low and movA voice, she said, DO you
imagine ii would be so easy for me to
! separate myself from you and the chill
dren?'
| The woman on the couch stretched out
| her hand. and Miss Granger stopped
/ forward and took IT IN hers.
| Il should like 20 think that you would
! stick to me, that you would never turn
against me-" she said, and her lips quiv-
cred.
! Katherines only answer was to tight
/
she rose and put q warmer wrap over
Mrs. Lancing.
! Don't you think if l were TO leave
you now you would sleep? Perhaps 1
| had better go downstairs again, and see
what the children are doing. They may
| be getting into mischief, and I am sure
Baby, dear little heart, must be nearly
worn out"
| And with some persuasion Mrs. Lane
ing assented TO this. AS she reached the
| big hall, the young governess met Rupert
Haverford.
Mrs. Lancing Is resting. I have per
suaded her to lie down. She wants 10
be well for dinner
Rupert thanked her.
Il was just coming to look for YOU.
The children are clamoring 10 know why
/ katherine had vanished? So I volun-
teered 10 find her Are you having a
happy Christmas?" he asked, with a
smile.
Il am happy altogether" the girl an
swered him with a note Of emotion in her
voice; 1T is so wonderful 10 ind that
after all I have a little place Of my
own IN the world, and that there are po-
pie who actually care 10 know what IS
passing with me-"
They moved together through the big,
comfortable hail 70 the room from
whence issued a babel of voices and mu-
sic and laughter
Il want you 10 give me five minutes
either to-day or tomorrow, said Hav-
erfoTd, in answer 10 this; and Katherine
colored hotly.
Mrs Lancing has just been telling
me a little more about myself" she said
Inervously.
The warm color in her cheeks was re-
feeted IN Rupert Haverford's face. His
manner was rather abrupt and his voice
a little hard. as he said:
I am sorry Camilla has spoken Of this
subject, for l particularly wished to
bTOach IT TO you myself"
At that moment Betty caught sight OF
her. and Miss Granger had no opportu-
nifty Of replying. The child rushed toward
them; her cheeks we're flaming. and her
beautiful little head was crowned with
a tinsel cap
oh! you have found her. she cried
! we have been wanting you ever such
a lot Kathie, dear. Where have you
/ been congregating to-" Baby's begin
ming to make a nice noise She's sitting
on Aunty Brenny's knee now, saying that
she feels Ike 10 cry" Then eagerly
"Kathie, I needn't go to bed yet, need
I?-Say needn't"
Mrs. Brenton looked relieved TO see
Katherine. In her lap sat very tired
q very cross. and much tumbled, lace.
trimmed small person.
Katherine held out her arms
Come along, sweetheart, and Kathie
viii tell you a lovely story all TO your.
self"
Shall I carry her?' Haverford asked
Katherine shook her head.
"Oh, no; she isn't bit heavyr
/ She closed her arms around hsr uttIe