The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

She paused and biushed furiously.
 What is it you think, dsarr'
 May l say 1t, Lady Betty? It is so often in my mind I know a per- son in my position"
 We are feliow-workers. Alice--in the same position"
 You are sweet to me, Lady Betty" she said slowly. How lovely 1t would be for any man who married you. any clever, great man who wanted help in his work"
 Lady Betty was silent, but her eyes filled with tears. Her love had been given to a man who was neither clever nor great. and the man was dead.
 You are angry with me, Lady Betty" faltered the girl after long pause.
 Angry, dear7 No, of course not. Why should I be angry? You have paid me a great compliment. But you mustn't talk of such things to an old maid"
 The girl looked up into Lady Betty's face and she understood.
 T am so sorry-so sorry"
 For reply Lady Betty leant down and kissed her.
 Come. Alice" she said cheerfully, you've got your own matrimonial af- fairs to think about. Put on your things and go and deal with this ob- stinate young fellow who loves you"
 The girl rose to her feet and took up her hat. As she was thrusting the hatpin through 1t, she paused and lis- tened. Afar of she heard the shrieks and yells of drunken men.
 Lady Betty also heard the sound. It was not uncommon in that part of the world.
 You must stay here. Alice. for a few minutes. The streets are not safe for you. Look out of the window and see what they are shouting about"
 The girl went to the window and opened it. Then she leant out and looked down the street. The noise came nearer and nearer.
 '.Its himr she cried. "It's Father Francis. can see his funny dress. Oh, they're ill-using him, Lady Betty.
 The crowd surged down the street towards the Home of Rest.
 He is running" cried the girl. "He is afraid. Oh, where are the po- lice?"
 Lady Betty slipped out of the room and ran down the stairs to the hall Then she opened the door. tall man ran towards her and paused on the pavement opposite the house. In few seconds a crowd had gathered round him.
 SStow yer jaw" cried one of them huskily. What call lave yer to cry out against the likes of us. Give us food and less blather. Beasts of the field, e called us, mates. Give i'm bit of claw"
 An angry yell rose from the crowd, which was composed of haggard and drunken men and half-starved boys
 "Give our teeth bit of crust" cried one voice, "or we'll ave bite out or yer" .. sally. his strong voice rang out above the tumult, "I am poor even as you are. I. too, have starved, but I have learnt that poverty"
 "Give i'm one in the jaw, Bill. we've 'ad enough of i'm"
 The crowd closed in on the tall fig- ure Lady Betty ran out from the doorway and laid her hand on the mans arm. He was between her and the light, and could not see her face.
 Come in here" she said quickly. want to speak to you--on matter Of business"
 Thank you" he said quietly. T will come into your house, but do not think am afraid"
 No, no, I want to speak to you l am asking favour"
 He followed her into the house, and she closed the door.
 The crowd outside yelled derlsion in the form of a comic song, lewd, ill., written, and unmusical.
 When the door closed, Lady Betty stood in the full glare of the hall