Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-06-18

"Oh, yes, perl
she said, brightenih AM so
tired and harassed that II probably do
not say the right thing"
II will come presently; but, Allie.
am so sorry you are so tired. Miss Hard
wick Is downstairs, and she says she must
see you she seems very much upset. Do
you think you could speak to her for
moment2
Alison made q gesture of repugnance.
Il was plain that she did not wish to see
Miss Hardwick, but Roger was bent on
carrying his point.
II have to go to my father now" he
said, quietly, "but In about a quarter of
an hour shall be ready to see Missile.
] will wait for you here Miss Hard
wick will not detain you many minutes;
70, dear Allie And Alison reluctantly
Obeyed him.
Eva was pacing up and down the long
drawing room, and came up to Alison
quickly, holding out both her hands
ooh, Alison she said, and the tears
were running down her face unchecked
III know you do not want to see me, but
begged SO hard Of Mr. Roger to send
you. OF course, you hate the sight Of me.
You think l am the cause of this; bnt,
indeed, indeed, never knew Mr.. Merle
would be so angry !"
''You tempted Mabel to deceive and dis
obey her father" returned Alison, severe
ly, for her heart was hard against the
girl. You knew that he disapproved of
Captain Harper, and then you encourag-
ed and planned this scheme. How could
Ga foH e. h. x1rhaT h IL nODa-
mands are so entirely set asideT
"You must not speak against Anthony,
Alison" returned Eva, In a subdued voice
" am engaged to him; he is only my
half-cousin. Mabel knew this, and she
thought 1t would not matter coming with
Us. Mamma would have told you only
did not wish 1t to be made public. All
this has quite spoiled my happiness. Poor
dear Mabel; If could only see her, ant
help you to nurse her. But Mr.. Roger
Uays it Is quite impossible" And she wiped
away some fresh tears.
There was so much feeling in EvR'i
words and manner that Alison's GOODNESS
relaxed little.
"You must not see her" she said
Eravely; II believe papa has forbidden
that for the present, but / can give he
your love, and tell her that you askeC
after her."
Tell her l shall come every evening
to inquire tell her, too, that l shall no
have a moments peace, thinking that
am partly to blame for this. 1t was wronl
of us, Alison; see that now. l deserv
to have something to bear as well as she
poor darling! You and Mr.. Roger mus
not be too hard on me, for, indeed an
m unSsSSnnv as possible; Anna will tel
you So"
81 viii try to forgive you" returne
Alison, with a warm kiss, that evidentl
surprised and gratified her. ut does ne
make things better to be hard and bite
AGAINST people. We need not add to OF
own unhappiness In that way. Now
must 20, please. Give my dear love
Anna; l know she will be fretting abol
u.s." And with q quick nod Alison rs
upstairs.
"WellP" observed Roger, interrog
lively, as she came to his side.
81 am glad~you told me to go down
was her reply; there is good in every on
and Eva certainly appeared to advanta
this evening. She is really fond of Miss
and she cried so about 1t all. She Is n
Q bad-hearted girl"
mo; and all this will do her gre
deal Of good. Evil is wrought by wa
of thought, as we'll as want Of hear
Allie. Now let us go to poor Missile.
Missile flushed up very much when s
saw Roger, but the next moment her ia
grew wan and pale.
h. oh fill NnI
hot little hand. this is a sad affair." /
at least we may be thankful it is I
worse. l almost think father looks
tie better tonight; Mrs. Meyrick thoue
30, too. There was certainly slight c,
cussion of the brain last night, but t
evening he seem more like himself
"Oh, Rogerp and Missiles eyes w
filling in a moment, do you really thi
sol" But the last word became a so
''Yes, dear, and Nurse Meyrick said
same he spoke more clear and articula
". Now" kissing her forehead, q!
will be easy about him, and will try
sleepP
"There Is no sleep In my eyes," she
turned, with little of her old excitemt
"Oh Roger. you don't know what it is
be bruised and battered all over, and
to be able to turn without pain. II
were not for that l would go to him.
perhaps you will be able to go to n
row." he returned, humoring her, for
flushed face and excited look made
anxious. "You will try TO lie patiently
til the morning, Mabel dear, will you 4
Alison is so worn out. she must sleep
night, and, indeed, we are all overt
and harassAd