Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-28

had borne so much that day that it might
be dangerous to add to the burden.
Then she remembered that DR.. Bradford
was to call in the evening, and decided
to wait until he had seen Eva and re-
ported upon her condition. She welcomed
this decision a Sort of respite, and
was glad when Eva said she was weary
and would go to bed.
Eva was in bed when the doctor came
and he brought up message that Lord
BrOadstone wished to see Sadie, who went
down at once.
AS she reached the hall, which was
dim in the twilight, she caught the sound
of a laugh. followed by the rustic of q
dress, from the library.
Don't be fool, Bert Let me go
Some of the servants may be about" 1t
was Gertrude Hamyls voice,
Kiss me: then"
You shall. You know l love you, and
you're only teasing me- There was an
other struggle. followed by tile sound OF
81 kiss, and Miss .Hamyl. flushed and
laughing, ran out, followed by Broad
stone.
Both started in confusion at seeing
Sadie, who was burning with indigna-
ton. Miss Hamyl walked away. and
Lord Broadstone's confusion changed to
anger.
What do you want? Why didn't you
knock at the door,"
Il have this moment come downstairs
DR.. Bradford said you wished to see me
at once"
II didn't say anything about at once.
Come in,' he answered, surlily. He led
the way into the room and seated himself
at the table. "Of course, T want to see
you to tell you that after today's scene
at the funeral you cannot remain in the
house. What wages are due to your
Sadie did not answer. and her silence
increased his anger. why don't you an
swer? l suppose you heard what / said?'
ITO what scene does your lordship re-
fer?"
Il don't argue with servants. he re-
torted. You know very we'll what
mean; and if you don't. it's all the same
What wager are due to you?"
What are your lordship's reasons for
wishing to get rid of me?''
Don't be impertinent. Answer my
question
1T may seem strange to you, but | cam
not take my discharge from you. Lady
Broadstone engaged me, and until she
tells me to leave 1 shall remain here"
will your he cried. with an oath.
"I'll see about that. You would have
gone when 1 told you before, only DIR.
Bradford said that, my wife was i'll, 1t
would be better for you to remain Shes
well now, and you both can and shall go.
You've done nothing since you came, so
far as / can see. except fawn your way
into her favor and make mischief to end
in that insult to me today. With or with
out your wages, you leave this house
tonight. Understand that
Lady BroadStone is not we'll enough
TO be left, and ! will not leave her. L
know how really i'll she is in mind as we'll
as body. and / repeat that | will only go
after she tells me-
II don't want to handy words with YOU .
Your Iordship has other occupations"
Sadie regretted the hasty words the
moment they had left her lips: but her
Indignation mastered her and she forgot
her part as a servant.
Broadstone went white with rage, and
with vicious oath he rose and ordered
Sadie out Of the room. Get out of the
house within an hour or you will be put
out
AS she turned to the door a servant en-
tered. DIR. Bradford is asking to see You
at once, my lord, in my lady's rooms
Here, Jenkins. tell the housekeeper this
woman is discharged; and if she does not
leave the house within an hour she is to
be put out"
Sadie followed slowly Everything was
urging on the avowal Of her secret, and 1t
must be made at once. She had always
anticipated that the need might come, and
had brought with her the necessary
dresses for the resumption of her own
character.
She would hear the doctors report; and
if Eva was not we'll enough to bear the
news she would tell Lord Broadstone first.
AS she neared her room Gardiner
stopped her:
Let me have a word with You, Miss
Hutchinson" he said. Its very impor-
tant."
L have no time now, Mr.. Gardiner.
I'll see you tomorrow
NO. no, let it be now. Just a question.
Didn't you cut a piece of cord Off young
Master Jack Petherby's wrist when his
body was first brought ashore?"
What do you mean, and why do you
ask?''
II mean a lot Do you remember what
you said about those added eggs of mine
not Matching out? This one will? What
If could match that bit of cord? What
price added eggs them His furtlve
eyes leered at her with triumphant cum
ming as he spoke.
(To be continued tomorrow