The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-02-01
CHAPTER XIv.-(Continued.)

"ouiu NC very gratifying TO inc unSuS-
pecting Lucy.
Now that it fully decided for Jessie to
60 with Maddy, her lessons were suspend
ed, and Aikenside for the time being was
turned into a vast dressmaking establish
ment. With his usual generosity. Guy
had given Agnes permission to dra,'
upon his purse for whatever was needet,
either for herself or Jessie, with the def.
mite understanding that Maddy should
have an equal share of dress and atten-
bon.
1T will not be necessary" he said, "for
you to enlighten the citizens of New York
with regard to Maddy's position. She
goes there as Jessie's equal, and her
wardrobe must be suitable"
No one could live long with Maddy
Clyde without becoming interested in her,
and in spite Of herself Agnes dislike was
wearing away, particularly as of late she
had seen no signs of special attention on
the doctors part He had gotten over
his weakness, she thought, and so was
very gracious toward Maddy, who, nat
urally forgiving, began to like her better
than she had ever dreamed it possible for
her to like 50 proud and naughty a wom-
an. Down at the cottage in Honedale
IhCiC WClc MANY ASlu anu
many fears expressed by the aged couple
as to what would be the result Of all Guy
was doing for their child.
A few days before Maddy's departure,
grandpa went up to see 1.-The madam -
anxious to know something more than
hearsay about a person to whose care his
child was to be partially intrusted. Agnes
was in her room when told who wanted
20 hap Sfor oiIickly cha od
30 deadly white that Maddy, who brought
the message, few to her side, asking in
much alarm what was the matter.
"Only little faint 1t will soon pass
off," Agnes said, and then, dismissing
Maddy, she tried to compose herself suffi-
GENTLY to pass the ordeal she so much
dreaded, and from which there was no
possible escape.
Thirteen years! Had they changed her
past recognition? She hoped, she believed
30, and yet, never in her life had Agnes
Remington's heart beaten with so much
terror and apprehension as when she en-
tered the reception room where Guy sat
talking with the infrm old man she re-
membered so well. His snowy hair was
parted just the same as ever, but the
mild blue eye was DINNER, and it rested
on her with no suspicious glance, as, par
TALLY treasured, she glided across the
threshold, and bowed civilly when Guy
presented her.
A little anxious as to how her grand
father would acquit himself Maddy sat
by, wondering why Agnes appeared so i'll
at ease, and why her grandsire started
sometimes at the sound of her voice, and
looked earnestly at her.
We've never met before to my knowl-
edge, young woman" he said once to Ag-
mes, 'but you are mighty like somebody,
and your voice, when you talk low, keeps
maxim me jump as If I'd heard it sum ers
or other"
After that Agnes spoke In elevated
tones, as il she thought him deaf, and
the mysti6ed look of wonder did not re-
turn to his face. Numerous were the
charges he gave to Agnes concerning
naddy, bidding her be watchful of his
child; then, as he arose to go, he laid
Ills trembling hand on her head and said
solemnly: You are young yet, lady, and
there may be long life before you. God
bless you, then, and prosper you in pro-
portion as you are kind to Maddy. I've
nothing to give you nor Mr.. Guy for your
goodness only my prayers, and them you
have every day. We all pray for you,
j lady, Joseph and ALL though l doubt me
be knows much the meaning of what he
says"
"Who, sir2 What did you say?" and
Agnes face was scarlet as grandpa re-
piled: Joseph, our unfortunate boy :
Maddy must have told you, the one who's
taken such a shine to Jessie. From the
corner where he sits SO much l can hear
him whispering by the hour, sometimes of
folks he used to know, and then of you,
who we call madam. He says for ten
minutes on the stretch: God bless the
madam-the madam-the madam 7 You're
sick, lady; talkin' about him makes You
faint" grandpa added, hastily, as Agnes
turned white as the dress she wore.
"No-oh, no, I'm better now" Agnes
gasped, bowling him to the door with a
feeling that she could breathe no longer
In his presence.
He did not hear her faint cry Of bitter,
bitter remorse, as he walked through the
hall, nor know she watched him as he
went slowly down the walk, stopping
often to admire the fair blossoms which
Naddy did not feel at liberty to pick.
ale loved flowers" Agnes whispered
a. her better nature prevailed over every
other feeling, and, starting eagerly for
ward. she ran after the old man, who,
surprised at her evident haste, waited q
little anxiously for her to speak. 1t was
rather difficult to do so with Maddys In
quiring eyes upon her, but Agnes man
aged at last to say:
"Does that man like howers-the one
who prays for the madam"
Eyes, he used to years ago." grandpa
replied; and, bending down, Agnes begar
TO pick and arrange into most tasteful
bouquet the blossoms and buds of May
growing so profusely within the borders
Take them to him, will your" and hel
hand shook as she passed to Grandps
Markham the gift which would thrill
poor Joseph with strange delight, max
ing him hold converse a while with tn,
unseen presence which he called .she,
and then whisper blessings on the mad
ans head.
Three days after this, a party Of foul
let Aikenside. which presented a mos